Barista: Latte Art
This course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.
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Sat 17 May
- TEC funded course fee subsidy for qualifying learners: $49.00 incl. GST
- $98.00 incl. GST
Event is fullJoin waiting listPlease note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here. -
Sun 07 Sep
- TEC funded course fee subsidy for qualifying learners: $49.00 incl. GST
- $98.00 incl. GST
Register3 places remainingPlease note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
2025 course dates
- 1 March
- 17 May
- 18 May
- 7 September
- 2 November
Already know the basics of espresso but want to upskill your milk and pouring? Completed the Barista for Beginners course and want to expand your skills? Come and learn how to get your milk silky smooth and your coffee art looking less ‘aimless squiggles and splotches’ and more ‘wow how did you do that?’ Add some finesse to your coffee creations!
We will learn and discuss the fundamentals then move to the coffee machine where you will be able to practice and receive tips and advice to improve your milk steaming and pour techniques.
Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) course fee subsidy
This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the TEC for:
- NZ citizens;
- Those who hold a residency-class visa;
- Individuals granted refugee status;
- In some cases spouses of NZ citizens and permanent migrants may also qualify - please contact the office to enquire.
Conditions:
- Registrants must be aged 16 years or older.
- Registrants must not be currently enrolled at a secondary school.
- You should attend at least 80% of your classes to qualify for a fee subsidy.
- We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes.
- You must provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency or refugee status.
If you are unable to meet these conditions, please contact the office to discuss your situation. The subsidised course fee is $49.
Course outline
- What is latte art and why do it?
- How to steam perfectly textured milk
- What the basic latte art shapes and patterns are
- How to pour basic latte art shapes
- Tips to minimize milk wastage
- Introduction to latte art competitions
Who should attend?
Home or professional baristas who know the basics of espresso and are wanting to learn more about latte art and improve the quality of their steamed milk.
What to bring
Bring your lunch. Recommended but not compulsory - bring your favourite milk jug and one of the cups that you would normally make your coffee in. If you have a machine at home, you may be able to bring this to the course for practise. Please contact the office to enquire.
Prerequisites
To register for this course, you will have completed our Barista for Beginners course or already be able to confidently use an espresso machine to produce coffee.
