Pastry Arts Specialization

Elevate your baking skills with advanced training in decorative pastries, cake design, and specialty dessert creation.

4 Months Advanced Techniques Portfolio Development

Program Overview

Our Pastry Arts Specialization program is perfect for bakers looking to advance their skills in the artistic side of baking. Learn advanced decoration techniques, work with delicate ingredients, and create stunning desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious.

480

Training Hours

12

Students per Class

25+

Technique Modules

Pastry Art Studio

Curriculum

01

Advanced Cake Design

  • Multi-tier cake construction
  • Fondant techniques and sculpting
  • Sugar flower creation
  • Piping and buttercream artistry
  • Wedding cake specialization
02

Chocolate Arts

  • Tempering and molding
  • Chocolate sculpture techniques
  • Ganache variations
  • Truffle making and coating
  • Showpiece creation
03

Sugar Work and Confections

  • Pulled and blown sugar
  • Caramel techniques
  • Nougat and pralines
  • Candy making fundamentals
  • Decorative sugar elements
04

Plated Desserts

  • Restaurant-style presentation
  • Sauce and coulis techniques
  • Microgreen and garnish work
  • Temperature contrasts
  • Molecular gastronomy basics
05

French Pastry Classics

  • Croissant and viennoiserie
  • Choux pastry mastery
  • Laminated dough techniques
  • Classic French tarts
  • Entremet construction
06

Portfolio and Business

  • Photography for pastry
  • Cost analysis and pricing
  • Custom order management
  • Portfolio development
  • Client consultation skills

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites

Professional Baking Certificate or equivalent industry experience

Skills Assessment

Demonstrate basic cake and pastry making abilities

Creative Portfolio

Submit photos of previous baking work (minimum 10 pieces)

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Recommended

Fine motor skills and artistic interest for detailed decoration work

Enrollment Information

Program Duration

4 months part-time (480 hours)

Class Size

Maximum 12 students per class

Start Dates

February, June, September

Tuition

$14,200 CAD (includes materials)

Career Opportunities

Pastry Chef

Lead pastry operations in fine dining restaurants and hotels

Cake Designer

Create custom wedding and celebration cakes

Chocolatier

Specialize in artisan chocolate and confection creation

Pastry Instructor

Teach advanced pastry techniques at culinary schools

Create Edible Art

Transform your passion for baking into stunning works of edible art with our Pastry Arts Specialization program.

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