French Pastry for Beginners

A 4-Week Hands-On Series

Step into the world of French pâtisserie with our beginner-friendly four-week course designed to teach you the essential techniques behind some of France's most iconic pastries. Guided by Le Ciel's experienced pastry chef and owner, Shuchi, you'll build your confidence week by week as you learn the foundations of classic French baking.

This progression-based course is perfect for anyone who loves baking, wants to develop professional techniques, or is looking to begin their pastry journey. Each class focuses on a new skill while building on what you've learned in previous weeks, making it easy to continue growing as a baker.

Week 1 – French Macarons

Take on one of France's most famous pastries with confidence. Learn how to create smooth macaron shells, perfect feet, balanced fillings, and troubleshoot common problems so you can recreate them successfully at home.

Week 2 – Choux Pastry

Master the fundamentals of pâte à choux as you learn to mix, pipe, bake, fill, and finish classic French favourites including profiteroles and éclairs. You'll also learn how to make silky pastry cream and achieve perfectly crisp shells.

Week 3 – French Tarts

Discover the secrets to beautiful French tarts by learning sweet pastry dough, blind baking, creamy fillings, fruit finishing, and professional presentation techniques.

Week 4 – Mille-Feuille

Complete the course by creating the elegant Mille-Feuille. Learn how to work with puff pastry, prepare rich vanilla crème pâtissière, assemble delicate layers, and finish with a professional glaze.

What's Included

Four hands-on classes

Step-by-step instructions from professional pastry chefs

All ingredients and equipment are provided

Recipe booklet to take home

Your creations to enjoy and share

Small class sizes for personalised guidance

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for complete beginners and enthusiastic home bakers. No previous baking experience is required—just bring your enthusiasm and a love of French pastries.

By the end of the four weeks, you'll have mastered a range of foundational pastry techniques and be ready to continue into our future intermediate pastry workshops.

Spaces are limited to ensure every participant receives plenty of individual guidance. Early booking is recommended.

We will be running 2 starts for this course:

Dates for course:

First course: September 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th

Second course: November 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th