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Hanukkah Cookie Baking and Decorating Class
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Learn to bake and decorate festive Hanukkah sugar cookies in this hands-on workshop. Practice rolling dough, royal icing piping and flooding, wet-on-wet marbling, lettering, and sparkling sugar accents to create beautifully decorated cookies to take home.
Christmas Bento Cake Decorating
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Celebrate the holiday season by creating a festive mini cake that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Learn key techniques like layering, crumb coating, and frosting before adding holiday flair with buttercream piping, fondant accents, and edible decorations. Perfect for all skill levels, this hands-on experience leaves you with a personalized Christmas treat to take home and share.
Dec 20th
3–5pm ET
Dec 22nd
11am–1:30pm ET
Sicilian Cannoli Workshop
CocuSocial Cooking Classes See all classes by this school @ 518 W 27th St, New York, NY
Take a culinary trip to Sicily and discover the craft behind the perfect cannoli in this immersive workshop. From mixing and shaping the delicate dough to piping the rich ricotta cream filling, you'll learn how to build these iconic Italian treats from scratch. With customizable topping options, you'll enjoy authentic Sicilian flavors as you make and take home four delicious cannoli.
Nov 22nd
1–3:15pm ET
Dec 6th
1–3:15pm ET
Jan 17th
1–3:15pm ET
A Taste of Italy: Handcrafted Pappardelle
CocuSocial Cooking Classes See all classes by this school @ 59 E 2nd St, New York, NY
Learn to make fresh pappardelle pasta from scratch and pair it with a flavorful mushroom Bolognese sauce. Practice mixing, kneading, rolling, and cutting pasta while mastering sauce preparation and al dente cooking techniques to recreate a delicious Italian meal at home.
Dec 4th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Dec 30th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Jan 8th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Jan 22nd
6:30–8:30pm ET
6-Week Culinary Boot Camp for Intermediate Cooks
Home Cooking New York See all classes by this school @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY
Sharpen your culinary abilities through a hands-on series focused on advanced methods and varied ingredients. Build confidence at the stove as you become comfortable with knife skills, work through meat and seafood preparation, and lift your dishes with expert seasoning and sauce-making.
Jan 13th
6–9pm ET
Meets 6 Times
Holiday Cookie Bake & Swap
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Bake and share a variety of holiday favorites in this festive, hands-on cookie workshop. Learn to make gingerbread people, jam thumbprints, chocolate turtles, gingersnaps, and crinkle cookies while practicing dough shaping, filling, and decorating techniques. Join a community cookie swap and take home a bakery box filled with an assortment of handcrafted seasonal treats. Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels.
Snowflake Cookie
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Create sparkling snowflake sugar cookies in this hands-on winter baking workshop. Learn to prepare, chill, roll, and cut dough for crisp shapes, then master intricate piping techniques to add delicate snowflake patterns, lacework, sugar pearls, and shimmering finishes. Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels, this class includes all supplies, a recipe packet, and a box of decorated cookies to take home. Suitable for ages 12+, with younger children welcome alongside a paying adult.
Holiday Bread Baking
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Discover the joy of holiday baking in this hands-on workshop featuring three seasonal favorites. Learn to bake spiced gingerbread loaf, traditional German Stollen filled with dried fruits and marzipan, and sweet cinnamon-sugar pull-apart bread. Practice essential techniques for kneading, shaping, filling, and glazing while creating delicious treats from scratch. Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels, with all supplies and your baked creations to take home.
Focaccia Art Workshop
CocuSocial Cooking Classes See all classes by this school @ 140 W 24th St, New York, NY
Bake, decorate, and enjoy your own edible masterpiece in this hands-on focaccia class. Learn how to make authentic Italian focaccia from scratch, then transform it into a colorful work of art using fresh vegetables, herbs, garlic, and more. Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike, you'll leave with new skills and a delicious creation to recreate at home.
Dec 10th
6:30–9pm ET
Dec 26th
1–3:30pm ET
Jan 9th
1–3:30pm ET
Jan 23rd
1–3:30pm ET
How to Cook Pasta Like a Chef
Home Cooking New York See all classes by this school @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY
Master the art of turning simple ingredients into unforgettable meals as you learn the secrets behind fresh and dried pasta. Explore when to use each type, how to craft pasta from scratch, and the techniques for seasoning and saucing like a pro. From handmade linguine to pillowy ricotta gnocchi, you’ll create dishes that rival any restaurant.
Dec 19th
6–9pm ET
Dec 27th
12–3pm ET
Handmade Filled Pastas
The Institute of Culinary Education See all classes by this school @ Brookfield Place, New York, NY
Learn the art of making handmade pastas from scratch in this delicious, hands-on class! Master the techniques of crafting ravioli, tortellini, and cannelloni, paired with homemade sauces that perfectly complement each filling. You'll leave with a newfound appreciation for the rich flavors and textures of authentic pasta.
Nov 13th
5–9pm ET
Dec 19th
4–8pm ET
Jan 17th
3–7pm ET
Paint and Sip
Paint & Sip Studio New York See all classes by this school @ 246 W 80th St, New York, NY
Enjoy a relaxed paint-and-sip experience where you’ll follow step-by-step instruction from local artists to create a finished painting you can take home. Bring your favorite beverage, settle into a social studio vibe, and leave with a piece you’ll be excited to display.
Nov 15th
4–6pm ET
Nov 15th
7–9pm ET
Nov 16th
7–9pm ET
Nov 17th
7–9pm ET
Nov 18th
7–9pm ET
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Healthy Holiday Fruit & Nut Chocolate Bars Class
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Create gourmet chocolate bars in this hands-on workshop. Learn chocolate tempering, mold pouring, and flavor pairing while decorating dark, milk, and white chocolate with assorted nuts, dried fruits, coconut, and cacao nibs. Take home your handcrafted treats.
Family Hanukkah Cookie Baking and Decorating Class
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Learn to bake and decorate Hanukkah sugar cookies in this hands-on workshop. Practice rolling dough, royal icing piping and flooding, wet-on-wet marbling, and sparkling sugar accents to create festive cookies with beautiful designs to take home.
Bread Making 1: Quick Breads
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Explore the foundations of quick breads as you learn essential mixing methods that create tender, flavorful results. Practice the muffin and biscuit techniques while mastering proper folding for ideal texture. With guidance from an expert instructor, you’ll craft classic favorites using approachable, no-yeast recipes. Build confidence in skills you can apply to any baking project.
Bread Making 2: FlatBreads
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Explore the flavors and techniques of global flatbreads as you work with versatile doughs that cook quickly and beautifully. Learn essential shaping skills and compare stovetop and oven methods to achieve perfect puff, chew, and golden blistering. With guided instruction, you’ll create favorites like naan, pita, and scallion pancakes. Build confidence in skills you can apply across all bread making.
Bread Making 3: Artisan Breads
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Build a strong foundation in artisan breadmaking through focused practice with commercial yeast, pre-ferments, and fermentation principles. Guided instruction covers kneading technique, precise shaping and scoring, and steam baking methods that produce a beautifully crisp crust and an open, tender crumb. Leave with classic loaves and the practical knowledge to bake with greater consistency and confidence.
Bread Making 4: Enriched Breads
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Explore the art of enriched breads as you work with soft, buttery doughs that yield tender, flavorful results. Learn how enrichment impacts structure and fermentation while mastering advanced shaping techniques. Create decadent treats like brioche and sticky buns with expert guidance. Build confidence and skill in producing bakery-quality breads at home.
Bread Making 5: Mix Ins & Whole Grains
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Elevate your bread-making skills by incorporating whole grains, seeds, and flavorful mix-ins for added texture and nutrition. Learn to work with soakers, develop dough strength, and create balanced flavor combinations. Guided instruction ensures your breads, like seeded oat and caraway rye, achieve both structure and taste. Gain confidence to recreate artisan-quality loaves at home.
All About Technique: Eggs
The Institute of Culinary Education See all classes by this school @ Brookfield Place, New York, NY
Master the essential techniques for cooking eggs to perfection, from fluffy omelets and crisp-edged fried eggs to silky poached and tender hard-cooked eggs. You’ll also learn to make mayonnaise from scratch while building precision, confidence, and skill with this versatile ingredient.