Cooking classes for summer baking ideas are the perfect way to enjoy the season’s flavors and sharpen your kitchen skills. Whether you’re dreaming of light, fruit-filled treats or looking to master crowd-pleasing desserts, these classes offer hands-on experience and expert guidance. Discover new recipes, learn helpful techniques, and bring a fresh twist to your summer gatherings. With approachable instruction and a focus on creativity, you’ll leave inspired to bake up something special all season long.

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  • (63)

    Kelly was great - very fun and informative!...I am so glad I did it, it was a great learning experience

    hands-on experience, fun experience, excellent teaching

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    Cooking Class Description: Test out the pastry chef life in our latest class! Our expert chef instructor will teach you essential baking techniques to create pâtisserie favorites. You’ll learn to make pâte à choux and vanilla-praline crème to build an...

    delicious truffles and shortbread cookies, good instruction from chef karen

  • (9)

    It was So Fun with the best instructor ! She was so helpful and nice ?...d great!...Chef Michael was awesome; great instructor and fun. The recipes are fantastic. Very enjoyable!!

    informative, fun, delicious meal

  • (6)

    Great Class!!...Great class! Lots of fun!!...Joining in online was a great experience and our instructor was fabulous.

    useful skills, enjoyable experience, recipe

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    great...great just so great I love this place

    great experience

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    Great information. Can't wait to sign up for the upcoming class

    great information

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    Cooking Class Description: Designed for ages 7–11, this series combines creativity with essential kitchen skills as young bakers explore everything from muffins and popovers to pizza pinwheels and fruit galettes. Guided by a professional chef instructor,...

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    Cooking Class Description: Enjoy sweet summer treats in this hands-on class designed for kids and adults to cook together. Take a shortcut to cake pops by using premade cake as you learn to mix cream cheese frosting, shape cake pop centers and decorate...

    good teacher, enjoyable, bonding experience

  • Cooking Class Description: Let's celebrate our independence with a delicious summer pie! We'll fill the all-butter crust with seasonal fruit, then top it with a gorgeous lattice crust that's almost too pretty to eat.



    • To get fully prepared for class,...

    ease of preparation, taste

  • Cooking Class Description: In this class, our chef instructor will guide you through the techniques behind classic pastry doughs as you make both pâte sucrée and flaky pâte brisée from scratch. You’ll fill a crisp parbaked shell with silky pastry cream...

  • Cooking Class Description: Savor the flavors of a New England summer in this hands-on date night class. You’ll bake soft brioche rolls for Connecticut-style lobster rolls, toss a crisp butter lettuce salad with radishes and buttermilk-herb dressing and...

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate with the family by learning how to create a fun and flavorful cupcake! Kids and adults will team up to craft batters and bake tie-dye cupcakes. Plus, you’ll learn piping techniques with red and blue buttercream and...

  • Cooking Class Description: Step into the world of the French patisserie in this 3-hour baking class dedicated to classic pastry techniques. Your chef instructor will guide you through the art of laminated dough as you learn the tips and tricks behind...

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate the sweetness of summer with classic Italian desserts. In this hands-on class, you’ll make a silky semifreddo with chocolate and toasted hazelnut, bake a fragrant Lemon Almond Cake inspired by the Amalfi Coast and...

  • Cooking Class Description: Bring the flavors of New York City straight to your kitchen in this class dedicated to the city's most beloved sweets. Your chef instructor will walk you through baking a rich and creamy Mini New York Cheesecake, assembling...

  • Cooking Class Description: The quintessential summer treats, strawberry shortcakes make a great finale to every BBQ, picnic and outdoor dinner party. Using fresh strawberries and a few simple pantry staples, you'll learn to make classic strawberry shortcakes...

  • Cooking Class Description: Baking can be a delicious way to unleash your creativity, and this class is the perfect place to start. Your chef instructor will walk you through essential skills, from measuring with precision to crafting the perfect batter,...

  • Cooking Class Description: Travel to Sweden without leaving your kitchen for a class dedicated to the art of traditional Swedish baking. Your chef instructor will guide you through fragrant Cardamom Buns, teaching you the technique behind the dough and...

  • Cooking Class Description: A classic American treat, every baker should have a go-to pie recipe in their repertoire. Starting with the foundation of every great pie, you’ll learn to make the perfect pie dough to use with all your creations. Then, our...

  • Cooking Class Description: Gather the family for a night of crowd-pleasing sweets! Kids and adults will work side-by-side under the guidance of our chef instructors to bake decadent Chocolate Pecan Brownies paired with a from-scratch Vanilla Bean Ice...

  • Cooking Class Description: Bake up sweet memories with the whole family in this crowd-pleasing class built for kids and adults alike. Your chef instructor guides everyone through three beloved treats: soft, warmly spiced Whoopie Pies, infused with pumpkin...

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate the comforting sweetness of Mexican pastries in this hands-on baking class. You’ll start by working with enriched dough to shape and score classic Conchas, learning how texture and proofing create their signature...

  • (112)

    I love going to your cooking classes. I have learnt a lot. Thank you....I would love to take another pastry class with her again....Chef Julia was great and very knowledgeable.

  • (93)

    Great experience! I'll be back!...Elise was a great teacher!...The fresh, homemade butter was the best! So fun!...We love SLT cooking classes, highly recommend!

    informative, fun, fantastic instructor