Classes

Haver you ever wanted to make fresh butter croissants? Or pipe icing roses like the professionals. Welcome to McCall’s School of Cake Decoration. Located in Toronto’s west end, just walking distance from the Kipling subway station. You will enjoy looking through the selection of classes available this season. Join us, friend a friend and have an evening out making , baking, icing and eating your favourite treats.

COOKIE DECORATING 102

OFF

Bring your cookie decorating to the next level but don’t be surprised if you hear your friends say “It’s just too beautiful to eat”. Techniques that will be covered include working with different royal icing consistencies, piping and flooding, incorporating … Continue reading →

DONUTS BAKING WORKSHOP

OFF

Skip the store bought donuts, join this hands on class and make your own fresh baked donuts. In this class students will make and take home a variety of sweet and savory donuts. Duration: One, 3 hour class Tools Required: … Continue reading →

CREAM PUFF AND ECLAIRS

OFF

Learn to make Cream Puff and Eclairs Bringing back a time honored “Choux” pastry tradition. Students will make the Choux Pastry and three different fillings: Salted Caramel, Raspberry and Lime. Tools Required: All materials for the class are supplied however … Continue reading →

FESTIVE TRUFFLE TREE

OFF
mccalls-class-Festive-Truffle-Tree

Create a spectacular holiday season centerpiece out of truffles. This class is for anyone who would like to learn the art of making the perfect chocolate truffle and finishing off by creating there very own truffle tree centerpiece to take … Continue reading →

SEASONAL CUPCAKES

OFF

Students learn the paring of fillings to the cupcake. You will take home cupcakes to enjoy and share. Duration: One, 3 hour class. Tools Required: Pastry tips : 1 of each #1M, #2D, #4 plain, #352, #12, #103 or #104,6 … Continue reading →

ARTISTIC GELATIN FLOWERS

OFF
3D Floral design - artistic gelatin flowers

Learn how to transform simple ingredients into shimmering, edible 3-D floral designs that will amaze your guests! Create vividly coloured flowers and leaves suspended in clear gelatin. Duration: One, 3 hour class Tools Required: apron, tea towel, Ziploc bag, pen/pencil … Continue reading →

CUPCAKES FIT FOR THE CZAR

OFF
McCall's class - cupcakes fit for the Czar

Students will learn the secrets of how to use and make beautiful cupcakes with the “famous Russian tips”. Each person will take home elaborately decorated cupcakes, that even the Czar would be impressed with! Duration: One, 3 hour class. Tools … Continue reading →

TEA FOR TWO

OFF

Why not come and join us in this class and discover how easy it is to put together a tray of scrumptious cookies for your next tea party. Students will be introduced to a variety of preparation methods and finally … Continue reading →

EASTER BAKING

OFF

There is more than chocolate to enjoy at Easter. Come join us and discover some traditional Easter baking treats. Learn to make a European Paskas, delicious Hot Cross Buns, an impressive Simnel Battenberg Cake and a modern day Italian Easter … Continue reading →

Demo – Air Spray and Dusting Techniques

OFF

Come, join us and see how it’s done! Learn how to use an air spray gun, colors, dusting powders and metallic paints to create beautiful effects on your cake and/or gum paste flowers. Pre-registration is required to attend this demo … Continue reading →

COOKIE DECORATING 101 ‘PLUS’

OFF
mccalls-class-cookie-decorating

During this 2 night class, students will learn the fundamentals of cookie decorating by learning the different consistencies of royal icing as well as fondant coverage. Students will also learn more advanced techniques such as, cookie painting, brush embroidery and … Continue reading →

PUFF PASTRY TWO

OFF

Learn to make more products with puff pastry: Feuilletes, Turnovers, Pithiviers, Patty Shells and more! A light lunch is provided. One 7 hours class. Tools Required: All materials for the class are supplied however you may wish to bring an … Continue reading →

FANCY PASTRIES AND PETITE FOURS

OFF

Wow, these small delicate  “Petite Fours ” are a showstopper. Learn these classic versatile recipes and always be ready for a party or celebration. Make and take elaborate miniature “cakes” in a variety of shapes and flavours. Included in this class is everyones favourite custard … Continue reading →

ARTISAN BREAD

OFF
Artisan bread making class

For bread lovers everywhere. Nothing smells better than the aroma of fresh baked bread. Come, join our Artisan Bread making class you will learn to create a tempting range of European inspired rustic artisan bread just like the experts. Focus on mixing, … Continue reading →

GLUTEN FREE BAKING

OFF

More and more people today are trying to reduce or eliminate gluten from their diet. In this hands-on workshop, we show you the basics of gluten-free baking. All recipes provided in this class are all from scratch, using gluten-free flour … Continue reading →

CROISSANTS

OFF
Learn to make Croissants at McCalls

Learn to make croissants. Register today and learn to make croissants. Make these delicious but simple rich, buttery delights. Selection includes, almond, chocolate plain and cheese. Make, bake, take and eat. All materials for the class are supplied however you may … Continue reading →

DANISH PASTRIES

OFF
Danish Pastries

Join us for a delightful time making delicious, authentic Danish Pastries. These creations are the envy of every baker. An assortment of custard, strawberry, apple and lemon danish, pockets and twists will be made. All materials, for the class are supplied. … Continue reading →

FRENCH MACARONS

OFF
French Macarons McCalls Class

MACAROONS. However you say it, these tasty deserts are delicious. Learn to bake french macrons and create an array of flavours and fillings. Students will take home a colourful and delicious variety of macarons to enjoy. All materials for the … Continue reading →

GUM PASTE (3 DAYS)

OFF

Expand your “garden” with more gum paste flowers and learn how to create a floral arrangement in a container. You will learn to make a variety of life size florals such as: Peony, Magnolia, Tulip, Iris, Hydrangea and corresponding foliage … Continue reading →

PURE CHOCOLATE

OFF
tempering pure chocolate at McCalls

Learn how to temper pure chocolate. Come one, come all, drown in chocolate during this 3 hour chocolate lovers class. Pour and fill hollow molds, make chocolate curls and a variety of chocolate fillings. All materials supplied for this class. … Continue reading →

INTRODUCTION TO CAKE DECORATING

OFF
Introduction to cake decorating classes at McCalls school of Cake Decoaration

Introduction to Cake Decorating – Zoom Class

TRADITIONAL CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

OFF
learn to Make Traditional Chocolate Truffles

Learn to make Traditional Chocolate Truffles Join our truffles workshop and make the “Great Chocolate Truffle” Students will learn how to make truffle ganache, how to hand roll truffles then finish off by dipping your truffle in fine Belgium chocolate. … Continue reading →

STRUDEL & COFFEECAKES

OFF

Learn how to make STRUDEL and COFFEECAKES Sign up and learn how to make and bake Strudel and Coffee cakes from scratch using yeast dough. Three cakes will be make. Bienenstich, Cheese Strudel and Plum Kuchen. Mmmm, So Delicious! Duration: One, 7 hour … Continue reading →

BREAD

OFF

Ever thought of making your own bread? Join us for this one day bread making class, start by making your own dough, then progress into a variety of onion, cheese & herb, French and braided breads. All materials, for the … Continue reading →