Mastering Pies and Pastries
Take your baking skills to the next level in this hands-on Mastering Pies and Pastries workshop. Perfect for home bakers and aspiring pastry enthusiasts, this course will guide you through the art and science of creating flaky, buttery, and beautifully balanced pies and pastries.
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Sat 04 Jul
- $130.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 04 Jul 10:00 - Sat 04 Jul 16:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please 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
Course outline
You’ll learn essential techniques, including making and handling pastry dough, blind baking, creating perfect pie fillings, and mastering decorative finishes. From sweet tarts to savoury pies, you’ll explore flavour combinations, textures, and presentation tips that elevate your baking from everyday to exceptional.
By the end of the day, you’ll leave with the confidence to create professional-quality pies and pastries at home, along with a few delicious treats to take away and share. Indulge your love of baking and discover the joy of creating pastries that look as good as they taste.
What to bring
Tea towel, container for transporting goodies home. An apron if you wish. The cost of all food ingredients is included within your course fee.
About your tutor
With over 30 years of experience as a chef, pastry specialist, recipe developer, and food stylist, Tracey brings a rich and diverse culinary background to her teaching. She trained at the Pan Pacific Hotel and AUT before working in pâtisserie, Japanese cuisine, boutique hotels in Switzerland, and hospitality roles across Europe, Australia, and the UK. Returning to New Zealand, she ran her own catering business, styled food for major brands, and wrote recipes for leading magazines including Taste, Healthy Food Guide, and Nadia. Passionate about sharing practical skills and creative confidence, she is an engaging, knowledgeable tutor who loves inspiring home cooks.
