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French Patisserie - Beginners - Workshop

Course code: P02719

Subject area: Cookery

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

10:00 - 13:00

Days of week:

Saturday

Course date:

6th Dec 2025 - 6th Dec 2025

Course location:

Gosford Hill School

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

Under the guidance of a lover of baking, dedicated Francophile and French teacher, make the traditional French Patisserie staples of Tarte au Citron and Tarte aux Pommes.
You will be able to make a French sweet pastry, suitable for tartes and other bakes; explain the reasons for baking blind; create two fillings to complete the two tartes.

"Free parking. No refreshments available at venue, please bring with you. The school have a Nut-Free Policy - no foods containting nuts."

What next?
Although the courses are stand alone, you can extend your cooking skills to Cookery - French Patisserie 2 & 3. There are also a range of other cookery courses, both savoury and sweet offered by Oxfordshire Adult Learning
Entry criteria
All welcome.
Fee information
Learners will need to purchase their own ingredients and some equipment.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£28.80

19+ Reduced Fee:

£14.40

Learning & method assessment
This is a hands-on course. There will be a short presentation and a demonstration with individual or small group support while you are preparing your mixes, baking and decorating them. Assessment will be through observation, Q&A, self- and peer-assessment of your puddings.
To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.