Serious Amateur

In this fun and inspiring class, The International Culinary Center’s chef-instructors will teach you the proper mixing, kneading, and baking techniques to make a wide variety of crispy, crusty breads from around the world.

Bake up a bounty of scrumptious breakfast favorites, including crumb muffins, sweet and savory biscuits, and glazed sticky buns.

In 25 hours, attain the chocolate-making skill to make melt-in-your-mouth delights including truffles, bonbons, chocolate-dipped toffee and more.

Get the techniques and recipes to make deep, dark, and decadent chocolate desserts, plus a few decorating tips to make your creations shine.

Learn how to put the “icing on the cake” by employing fondant and royal icing to add polish and dimension to any cake. In this course, you’ll bake, construct, and decorate your own three-tier cake to spectacular effect.

Acquire the skills to make buttery crusts, luscious tart fillings, and tantalizing embellishments for a variety of tarts.

In just 12 hours, learn how to mix, shape, proof, and bake a variety of delicious French breads at home.

In this hands-on and in-depth course, amateur bakers who aspire to take their pastry skills to new heights, will acquire the skills and techniques to create a wide range of beautiful, delectable desserts.

Watch your creativity bloom as you progress through this 15-hour course. Learn the techniques to construct beautiful flowers, complete with petals, centers, leaves, and fine touches of color.

In one intensive week, explore the flavorful world of delicious—and good-for-you—fresh whole grain and flat breads, and enjoy the richly satisfying experience of baking them.