The French Pastry School

ABOUT
The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago strives to offer an innovative, effective, superior education in which students are equipped to achieve excellence in the pastry, baking and confectionery arts.
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PROGRAMS
- L'Art de la Pâtisserie
  
  The Professional Pastry and Baking Program
- L'Art du Gâteau
  
  The Professional Cake Decorating and Baking Program
- L'Art de la Boulangerie
  
  The Artisanal Bread Baking Course
- Continuing Education
  
  Short-Term Specialty Courses for Food Enthusiasts and Professionals
- French Pastry Experience
  
  Attend the Ultimate French Pastry Experience
- Tasting Series
  
  The French Pastry School Educational Tasting Series
- Contact Us
  
  If you have any questions, would like to schedule a tour, or want to receive updates from all over the world of pastry.
We take pride in the quality of our courses, which are offered with great attention to the art and the science of pastry. The classes focus on artistry, visual presentation, theory, method, and technique, giving you the knowledge required for a successful pastry career.
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ADMISSIONS
Our unique commitment to you is continuous attention to the development of your career, from the beginning of your time with us until long after you leave.
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VISIT US
As an important part of your decision to attend, we welcome all of our prospective students to take a virtual tour of The French Pastry School or to make an appointment to see our facilities and meet our staff in person..
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FOLLOW US
The French Pastry School is a very active part of the pastry community. Keep track of our latest projects, alumni news, and events through posts, blog entries, articles, and tweets. You can find it all here!
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
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SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
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ALUMNI
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CONTACT US

L'Art de la Boulangerie

The Artisanal Bread Baking Course

an 8-Week Session

Start Date	End Date	Tuition
Jun 17, 2013	Aug 09, 2013	$10,600
Jun 23, 2014	Aug 15, 2014	$10,600

L’Art de la Boulangerie

L’Art de la Boulangerie, a comprehensive, eight-week course is custom-designed to meet the needs of students wishing to specialize in the venerable art of bread baking. For eight hours a day, five days a week, this unique, hands-on experience allows students to focus on all aspects of creating artisan breads and breakfast pastries. L’Art de la Boulangerie presents the opportunity to learn under the direct guidance of Master Bakers and World Champions, providing the practice and tools needed to build a solid foundation, so that you can advance in the baking industry.

In eight weeks, you will learn everything from the fundamentals to advanced techniques in...

Food Service Sanitation, Safety, Technology, and Basic Skills
Fundamentals of French Breads
Pre-ferments: Poolish and Sponges
Levains and Starters: Techniques and Applications
Specialty Whole Grains and Organic Breads
Breakfast Pastries and Viennoiseries
Advanced Breakfast Pastries and Viennoiseries
Specialty Breads from France and around the World

In L’Art de la Boulangerie, students receive the rare opportunity to learn the art of bread baking in an intimate setting, being personally mentored by masters in their field. Continuous personal attention is given to each student’s needs and goals, from the moment they begin the course, until graduation, and throughout their careers. L’Art de la Boulangerie, the Artisanal Bread Baking Course, is the ideal educational experience for passionate baking enthusiasts.

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