atelier b. offers cooking and baking classes in our SOMA studio or in the comfort of your own home. All classes are hands-on and use the freshest and best ingredients available in season. Classes at the atelier b. studio include:

  • all ingredients
  • cooking and baking equipment
  • serving utensils
  • a written recipe and grocery sheet
  • final presentation and tasting

Please bring your own apron and wear comfortable shoes for the class.

For in-home classes, atelier b. provides all necessary ingredients and equipments listed above except oven and refrigerator. Please ask for more details about in-home class availability.

atelier b.'s course offerings change seasonaly. Sign up for our monthly newsletter and we'll let you know about upcoming classes that you may be interested in.

Baking with Friends
Learn the basics of baking with your friends. Organize a group of friends and learn how to bake and serve delicious treats ranging from simple cookies to Pear Charlotte! Learn at the atelier b. studio or in your own home.

Cooking for Singles
Are you interesting learning how to cook easy, delicious dinners while meeting other singles like yourself? One Saturday each month, atelier b. hosts a cooking and dinner party for 8 singles. Learn to prepare a three-course dinner (appetizer, main course and desserts), then mingle and enjoy your meal and dinner conversation. Its better than a blind date!

Baking 101
If you are interested in learning very basics of baking, this is the class for you. No prior experience is required. During one two and half hour session, you will learn how to chose the ingredients, scale, follow the recipe, and organize your workspace. Don't forget learning baking secrets and serving tips for each recipe! After all of your hard work, we will taste the treats together.

  • Cookies
  • Madeleine/Financier
  • Cream Puff/Eclair
  • Sponge Cake
  • Custard

Advanced Baking
If you have some baking experience and would like to challenge more advanced cake, we can do it together! In this three-hour session, you will have an opportunity to make your own cake guided by step-by-step instruction. Also, learn how to refine final presentation with fresh fruits, glaze, or other secret techniques!

  • French Apple Tart
  • Pear Charlotte
  • Red Fruits Mousse
  • Black Forest Cake

Classes and special events held at atelier b. are small, so please reserve your space early! You can sign up for classes on-line, by e-mail, fax or phone. After we confirm your registration, we will ask you for a 50% deposit for each class or event. The remainder of the fee is due at the start of the class or special event.

Class deposits can be refunded if notice is given at least 5 days prior to the class. After that period, no deposit will be returned. If a class is cancelled due to atelier b., participants will be refunded their deposits in full.