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Pastries are always best experienced hands-on and we hope you can join us soon; in the meantime, we hope you’re inspired by what you see here. There are many ways to keep up with what's happening at The French Pastry School: read our articles, interviews, and blog entries; follow us online through various social networks or join us in person for an upcoming event. See what our friends are saying on our website, or read news about us in various other media.

Savory & Sweet Fall Delights with Chef Joel Reno

Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Autumn has arrived! In this three-day course, you'll learn recipes and techniques for capturing the season's bounty with Chef Joel Reno of The French Pastry School. From oven-roasted quiches and caramelized onion tarts to citrus pies and seasonal flatbreads, this course highlights the sweet, and the savory. Chef Joel will teach you how to perfect a variety of crusts, from making the doughs to rolling them successfully.
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Artisan French Breads Made from Scratch with Chef Julien Otto

Tuesday, November 6, 2018
From multigrain and sourdough to ciabatta and rye, welcome to the fascinating world of artisan bread. Join Chef and Master Baker Julien Otto of The French Pastry School for this three-day course dedicated to the art of boulangerie. Chef Julien will teach you about fermented doughs using natural levains and the fundamentals of breadmaking. You'll mix, divide, proof and bake a variety of bread that are yours to take home and enjoy.
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Innovative Flowers & Showpiece Designs with Chef Stéphane Leroux, M.O.F.

Monday, November 12, 2018
Stéphane Leroux, M.O.F., one of the world’s greatest chocolate masters, returns to The French Pastry School to teach this four-day professional course dedicated to the art of chocolate showpieces and flower designs. He'll demonstrate new techniques for creating world-class chocolate sculptures while teaching you the principles for designing, planning, and assembling a stunning masterpiece.
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American Dessert Classics with Chef Alissa Wallers

Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Nothing beats the nostalgic feeling of tradition and homegrown ingredients! In this new course, you'll bake side-by-side with Chef Alissa Wallers of The French Pastry School and give new life to the classics. Over the course of three days, you'll embark on an educational adventure as Chef Alissa unveils The French Pastry School's all-time favorite American recipes—with a spin! You'll learn how to modernize these timeless sweets that are high on flavor, comfort and vintage charm.
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Holiday Centerpieces & Party Favors with Chef Michel Ernots

Tuesday, December 11, 2018
We, too, hear those sleigh bells ring-a-ling! The winter holiday season is upon us and now is the perfect time to bake your favorite recipes, and learn a few new ones, for gift-giving and entertaining! And what better way to learn a few new tricks than to attend a holiday-inspired workshop?
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