Pastry Craft demystifies baking and pastry in a friendly, open environment. You will feel comfortable asking questions, being creative, and yes, even making mistakes! (You'll learn how to fix them too.)

In Pastry Craft classes, you will:

• Gain confidence in your baking and pastry skills.
• Feel at ease and enjoy baking because it should be fun.
• Troubleshoot baking problems.
• Understand the science behind baking.
• Discover Northwest produce, allowing you to create beautiful and flavorful desserts with the season.

People are saying...

"Laurie is a natural and very kind spirited teacher who quickly makes you realize that pastry making is about having fun! She instantly makes everyone feel at ease and welcome."
- Donna, Seattle

Baking and pastry are both a science and a craft.

The Science is in measuring the flour, yeast, water and salt for a rustic Italian ciabatta bread, as well as carefully watching sugar as it gently caramelizes for a rum caramel sauce.

The Craft is in your hands as you shape rounds of yeasted dough, your eyes while you bake perfect scones to a golden brown and your mouth as you taste a silky-smooth dark chocolate truffle ganache.

In the News

Watch Laurie on New Day Northwest making Easy Fruit Desserts to Liven Up Any Meal

Watch Laurie make Vanilla Roasted Rhubarb and Strawberry-Coconut Sorbet on KCTS 9 Cooks at Home Seattle Times All You Can Eat Blog