21 Four-Day Hands-on Baking & Pastry Seminars

Whether for Christmas, birthdays, retirement gifts or otherwise… if you’re a pastry enthusiast or just looking for a unique gift, CULINARY INSTITUTE LENOTRE classes are an ideal option for any occasion.

Choose from the 21 seminars offered in order to learn techniques on the fundamental principles of Baking and Pastry, according to desires and availability. Join our students in the labs with our friendly and talented chef instructors for one week (Monday to Thursday).

For questions, email our program director, Christelle Pradat, at [email protected]

Spend four days practicing the Benchwork technique for laminated dough in this hands-on seminar. Learn to make King Cake, Tarts, Elephant Ears, Napoleons and more, or similar recipes. Techniques used: Laminated Dough, Cutting, Shaping, Baking.

Classes are Monday – Thursday

Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

A LENOTRE chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
Recipe binder included.
After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

This four-day, hands-on, seminar will teach Nougat, Pâte de Fruit making, as well as Marshmallow, all dipped in Chocolate. Techniques used: Whipping, Cooking, Mixing, Tempering, Decoration, Cooking.

Classes are Monday – Thursday
Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

During this hands-on seminar learn to make Choux Paste for filling Eclairs, Swans, Nuns, Paris Brest and more, or similar recipes. Techniques used: Mixing, Baking, Cooking, Whipping, Folding, Molding, Piping.

Classes are Monday – Thursday

Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

This hands-on seminar will teach ways to create delicious gluten free, dairy free, nut free and vegan dessert recipes. Techniques used: Mixing, Shaping, Baking, Cooking, Whipping, Folding, Molding, Piping, Creaming.

Classes are Monday – Thursday
Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

This four-day, hands-on, seminar will build the perfect foundation to set you up for dessert making success. Learn techniques for dessert plating and decoration.

Classes are Monday – Thursday
Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

Spend four days learning to create frozen desserts. In this hands-on seminar, recipes taught will include ice cream, sorbet and more, or similar recipes. Techniques used: Mixing, Shaping, Baking, Cooking, Whipping, Folding, Molding, Piping, Churning.

Classes are Monday – Thursday

Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

A four-day, hands-on, seminar dedicated to teaching techniques for pastries best enjoyed with coffee and tea. Learn to make Diamond Cookies, Duchesse, Linzer Cookies, Speculos and more, or similar recipes. Techniques used: Mixing, Shaping, Baking, Cooking, Whipping, Folding, Cutting, Filling, Molding, Piping, Creaming.

Classes are Monday – Thursday

Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

Spend four days in this hands-on seminar learning skills and techniques needed to create classic American staples such as Cookies, Carrot Cake, Pecan Tart, Cheese Cake and more, or similar recipes. Techniques used: Mixing, Shaping, Baking, Whipping, Folding, Molding, Piping, Creaming, Scooping.

Classes are Monday – Thursday

Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

Spend four days in this hands-on seminar learning to make Crème Brûlée, Upside Down Caramel, Cream Catalan, Saboyon and more, or similar recipes. Techniques used: Mixing, Baking, Cooking, Whipping , Folding, Molding, Piping.

Classes are Monday – Thursday

Choose from two shifts:
Mornings (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:00pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm)

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

This four-day, hands-on, seminar will focus on technique used for Flan Parisian, Lemon Meringue Tart, Pear Tart and more, or similar recipes. Techniques used: Mixing, Shaping, Baking, Cooking, Whipping , Folding, Molding, Piping, Creaming.

Classes are Monday – Thursday

Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

This hands-on seminar will spend four days instructing how to shape Chocolate Bonbons with more than six different ganache flavors. Techniques used: Ganache, Molding, Tempering, Cocoa Butter Decoration, Cooking.

Classes are Monday – Thursday
Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

Spend four days practicing the Benchwork technique for laminated dough in this hands-on seminar. Learn to make Danishes filled with Apricot, Raspberry, Lemon Cream and more, or similar fillings. Techniques used: Laminated Dough, Cooking, Cutting, Shaping, Creaming, Proofing, Baking.

Classes are Monday – Thursday

Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

This four-day, hands-on, seminar will teach high-level techniques and skills needed to make Casino Cake, Brilliance Noire, Dream Cake and more, or similar recipes. Techniques used: Whipping, Folding, Building Cake in Ring, Insert, Icing, Chocolate Decoration.

Classes are Monday – Thursday
Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

Spend four days learning to make Schuss Cake, Black Forest Cake, Caribbean Cake, and more, or similar recipes. Techniques used: Whipping, Folding, Building Cake in Ring, Icing, Velvet Chocolate, Chocolate Decoration.

Classes are Monday – Thursday
Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

This four-day, hands-on, seminar will expand your skills and techniques. Learn to make Baya Pistachio, Acapulco Cake, Passion Chocolate, Cacahuète Cake and more, or similar recipes. Techniques used: Whipping, Folding, Building Cake in Ring, Insert, Icing, Chocolate Decoration.

Classes are Monday – Thursday

Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

Spend four days in this hands-on seminar learning skills and techniques by making Ambassadeur Cake, Marquise Cake, Sacher Cake, Tiramisu and more, or similar recipes. Techniques used: Whipping, Folding, Building Cake in Ring, Icing (Full Cake), Chocolate Decoration.

Classes are Monday – Thursday

Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

Spend four days in this hands-on seminar making cakes inspired by the legendary Lenotre name. Learn to make Opera Cake, Autumn Leaves, Bagatelle, Success and more or similar recipes. Techniques used: Whipping, Folding, Building Cake in Ring, Icing (Top Only), Chocolate Decoration.

Classes are Monday – Thursday

Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

Learn to make snack and breakfast items typically enjoyed with tea and coffee in this hands-on seminar. Recipes include Lemon Cake, Marble Cake, Banana Bread, Madeleines and more, or similar recipes. Techniques used: Creaming, Whipping, Piping, Folding, Baking.

Classes are Monday – Thursday

Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.

Spend four days learning the benchwork technique for laminated dough in this hands-on seminar. Make Brioche Parisian, Nanterre, Kougelhof, Bostock and more, or similar recipes. Techniques used: Mixing Dough, Shaping, Proofing, Baking.

Classes are Monday – Thursday

Choose from three shifts:
Morning (7:45am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (12:30pm-5:15pm)
Evening (5:15pm-10:00pm).

• A Lenotre chef coat and tool kit will be loaned to you for the duration of your class.
• Recipe binder included.
• After purchase, an email will be sent with further instructions.
• Full refunds if canceled two weeks in advance.