French pastry has a reputation for being finicky, and this full day workshop breaks it down step by step so it feels achievable. Guests learn to laminate dough and shape it into croissants and pain au chocolat, along with making kouign amann, macarons, and a silky lemon curd and buttercream, all under the guidance of Baker Bettie.

Capped at a small group size, the day is built around individual attention rather than crowded stations, so every guest gets real hands-on time with each technique. Lunch and refreshments are included, and guests leave with a recipe workbook covering everything from the day plus a generous spread of pastries to share or savor.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: Must be at least 18 years old to participate.
• Experience level: All levels are welcome, no prior baking experience is needed.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: This is not an experience for children.
• Dietary restrictions: This class includes wheat, dairy, tree nuts, and eggs. Vegan, dairy free, nut free, and gluten free requests cannot be accommodated.
• Pets: This is not an experience for pets.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: 6 hours.
• What's included: Instruction in laminated dough, croissants, pain au chocolat, kouign amann, macarons, lemon curd, and buttercream, plus lunch, refreshments, and a recipe workbook.
• Who will be present: Baker Bettie or another instructor will lead the class, capped at 12 students.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This is an indoor experience and will run rain or shine.
• Parking: Metered street parking is available nearby, and a parking garage is located close by as well.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• This class takes place in a retro diner themed kitchen space in the River North neighborhood, a short walk from public transit.

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

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