Teens at Whisk – Pâtisserie a la Française – 5 Day Camp

This series is designed for teens ages 13 and up.

MONDAY, July 17th to FRIDAY, July 21st 

From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Everyday

Mastering the art of French Pastries will set you up for a lifetime of successful baking! In this week-long session, Pastry Chef Thanh Tang will provide you with all the techniques need to turn out a boisseau of pastries. Mastery of Choux, lamination, pastry cream, ganache, piping, shortbreads are just a few of the techniques taught in this hands-on class. Each day you will sample your pastries and bring some home to share. If you love to bake, are interested in baking or simply love to eat delicious French pastries, this session is for you! We will make:

MondayChocolate Dressed Choux and Éclairs
Pâte à Choux (Choux and Eclair – Master Recipe)
Crème Pâtissière (Rich Pastry Cream)
Crème Chântilly (Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream)

Tuesday – Croissants (part 1)
Pâte à Croissant (Croissant Dough – Master Recipe)
Croissant au Beurre (All Butter Croissants)

Wednesday – Croissants (part 2) & Sablée Cookies
Pain au Chocolat (Chocolate Croissants)
Croissants au Jambon (Ham and Cheese Croissants)
Sablée aux Noisette (Hazelnut Sablé Cookies)
Sablée aux Chocolat (Chocolate Sablé Cookies)

Thursday – Macarons au Chocolat
Chocolate Macaron Shells
Chocolate Ganaché
Crème au Beurre (Vanilla Bean-Kissed Buttercream)

Friday – Frangipané and Financiers
Fruit Tart
Pâte Sucrée (Sweet Tart Dough
Frangipané (Almond Cream Filling)
Financiers au Citron (Citrus Almond Cakes)

  • All classes are taught by a culinary professional with 2 adult assistants.
  • Classes are designed for students 13 and up
  • No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn.
  • For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes.
  • Students will be working with milk, flour, butter and eggs so we are unable to accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs.

Kids in the Kitchen – Paris Sweets-Pastries, Confections & Crepes – 5 Day Camp

This 5 day camp is designed for kids 8-12 years old.

MONDAY, August 14th – FRIDAY, August 18th

FROM 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Everyday

Whether your child already enjoys baking or is interested in learning how to make delicious French pastries, this week-long session is the perfect match. During this hands-on week, Chef Lee Baker will creatively teach your child all the tricks and techniques needed to turn out a boisseau of pastries. Each day your child will make different French treats which they will sample in class and then bring the rest home to share. Your child will make the following each day!

Monday – Choux Pastry
Bubble Eclairs with Vanilla Pastry Cream and Whipped Cream

Tuesday – Little French Cakes
Brown Butter Financiers, Chocolate Friands

Wednesday – Puff Pastry
Palmiers, Blackberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Thursday –  Macarons
Vanilla Shells with Chocolate Ganache and Salted Caramel

Friday – Crepes
Dessert Crepes with Butter, Lemon and Sugar, Whipped Cream and Strawberries, Nutella and Bananas

  • All classes are taught by a culinary professional along with two assistants.
  • No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn.
  • For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes.
  • Students will be working with flour, butter and eggs so we are unable to accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs.

Kids in the Kitchen – Paris Sweets-Pastries, Confections & Crepes – 5 Day Camp

This 5 day camp is designed for kids 8-12 years old.

MONDAY, July 17th – FRIDAY, July 21st

FROM 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Everyday

Whether your child already enjoys baking or is interested in learning how to make delicious French pastries, this week-long session is the perfect match. During this hands-on week, Chef Lee Baker will creatively teach your child all the tricks and techniques needed to turn out a boisseau of pastries. Each day your child will make different French treats which they will sample in class and then bring the rest home to share. Your child will make the following each day!

Monday – Choux Pastry
Bubble Eclairs with Vanilla Pastry Cream and Whipped Cream

Tuesday – Little French Cakes
Brown Butter Financiers, Chocolate Friands

Wednesday – Puff Pastry
Palmiers, and Blackberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Thursday –  Macarons
Vanilla Shells with Chocolate Ganache and Salted Caramel

Friday – Crepes
Dessert Crepes with Butter, Lemon and Sugar, Whipped Cream and Strawberries or Nutella and Bananas

  • All classes are taught by a culinary professional along with two assistants.
  • No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn.
  • For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes.
  • Students will be working with flour, butter and eggs so we are unable to accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs.

Kids in the Kitchen – 5 Day – Paris Sweets – Pastries, Confections & Crepes

This 5 day camp is designed for kids 8-12 years old.

MONDAY, February 20th – FRIDAY, February 24th

FROM 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Everyday

Whether your child already enjoys baking or is interested in learning how to make delicious French pastries, this week-long session is the perfect match. During this hands-on week, Chef Lee Baker will creatively teach your child all the tricks and techniques needed to turn out a boisseau of pastries. Each day your child will make different French treats which they will sample in class and then bring the rest home to share. Your child will make the following each day!

Monday – Choux Pastry
Bubble Eclairs with Vanilla Pastry Cream and Whipped Cream

Tuesday – Little French Cakes
Brown Butter Financiers, Chocolate Friands

Wednesday – Puff Pastry
Palmiers, Blackberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Thursday –  Confections
Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows, Fruit Jellies

Friday – Crepes
Dessert Crepes with Butter, Lemon and Sugar, Whipped Cream and Strawberries or Nutella and Bananas

  • All classes are taught by a culinary professional along with two assistants.
  • No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn.
  • For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes.
  • Students will be working with flour, butter and eggs so we are unable to accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs.

Kids in the Kitchen – Paris Sweets – Pastries, Confections & Crepes

This 5 day camp is designed for kids 8-12 years.

MONDAY, July 18th – FRIDAY, July 22nd

FROM 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Everyday

Learning the art of French pastry making will set you up for a lifetime of successful baking! In this week-long session, Chef Lee Baker will provide you with all the techniques needed to turn out a boisseau of pastries. Each day you will sample your pastries, confections and crepes and bring the rest home to share. If you are interested in baking or simply love to eat delicious French pastries, this session is for you!

Monday – Choux Pastry
Bubble Eclairs with Vanilla Pastry Cream and Whipped Cream

Tuesday – Little French Cakes
Brown Butter Financiers, Chocolate Friands

Wednesday – Puff Pastry
Palmiers, Blackberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Thursday –  Confections
Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows, Fruit Jellies

Friday – Crepes
Sweet Dessert Crepes, Butter Lemon and Sugar, Whipped Cream and Strawberries, Nutella and Bananas 

  • All classes are taught by a Culinary Professional, with 2 assistants.
  • No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn.
  • For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes.
  • We will follow the most recent King County Covid regulations.
  • Students will be working with flour, butter and eggs and so we cannot accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs.