French macarons have a reputation for being finicky, and this Washington, DC class breaks down exactly why, walking participants through the meringue, the all important macaronage fold, and the piping technique that gives each shell its signature "feet." A pastry chef leads the group from batter to bake, sharing the small details that separate a cracked shell from a smooth one.

Designed to be enjoyed by adults and young aspiring bakers together, the class keeps things approachable for first timers while still teaching techniques experienced home bakers will appreciate. Seasonal flavor fillings round out the batch, and everyone leaves with a fresh box of macarons and the confidence to bake another round at home.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: No age restriction. This is a family-friendly class designed for adults and young aspiring bakers to enjoy together. All participants under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by a participating adult throughout the class, and should be mature enough to safely follow instructions around real kitchen tools and equipment.
• Pets: This experience is not suitable for pets.
• Dietary restrictions: Can adapt to vegetarian, nut free, gluten free, kosher friendly, dairy free, fish free, egg free, shellfish free, and vegan dietary restrictions.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: This class is approximately 2.5 hours long.
• What's included: All instruction, equipment and ingredients needed.
• Who will be present: You will have a teacher with you at all times; also, other guests may be joining (from 8 to 20 people).
• Spectators: Everyone must have a ticket/reservation.
• Photo/video: Photography is allowed and encouraged.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This is an indoor experience.
• Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance.
• Parking: Parking near the venue is limited; using a rideshare is recommended on peak days.
• What to wear: We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes. Please dress in clothing you won't mind getting dirty.
• What to bring: Drinks are available for purchase at the venue and are not included in the ticket price; outside drinks are not allowed.
• Restrooms/lockers/changing rooms: There are restrooms at the experience location.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for any other experience in our marketplace, free of charge, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before the class for groups of less than 6 people and 14 days for groups of 6 people or more. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly.