Classes
SweetWares: ...bring baking home
Baking Basics I
Gluten Free Baking With Stacey Philipps
Filled Pasta With Jeff Emerson
Bagels & Bialys
Flourless Passover Desserts
Teens Pie Making Class
Hot Cross Buns
Indian Street Food with Leena Ezekiel
Crumb Cake
Pizza Night with Matt & Julie
Earth Day Cookie Decorating Event
Mother’s Day Cupcakes for Ages 4-7
Royal Icing Cookie Décor for Ages 8-12
Ready? Set? Rhubarb!
Bread Baking Basics with Matt Kappler
Pizza Night with Matt & Julie
Angel Food Cake Clinic
Father’s Day Cupcakes for Ages 4-7
Royal Icing Cookie Décor for Ages 8-12
Future Classes
Private Parties
About classes at SweetWares
BAKING BASICS I
Be a better baker. Improve your skills and build baking confidence for more enjoyment and delicious results. Come to one class or take the 4 class series. Thursday series starting February 25th through March 18th from 9:30 to 11amMarch 11th - Cakes
Just the basics: great butter cake & simple frosting
March 18th - Shortbread
Basic cookie dough and tips for variations
- $40 each class or $125 for the series of 4 classes, each one and a half hour class includes recipes, instruction, beverages & tastings
- Instructor: Julie Richardson.
- Class Type: Demonstration
GLUTEN FREE BAKING with STACEY PHILIPPS
Join Stacey, opening pastry chef at Higgins Restaurant and Bar, for this informative class on gluten free baking. Stacey has been baking all her life, and has been designing custom wedding cakes, desserts & confections since 1992. Stacey’s daughter’s diagnosis of gluten-intolerance led Stacey to explore the world of alternative flours, and now she creates delicious desserts without gluten. Stacey will be taking recipes from Julie’s book Rustic Fruit Desserts and transforming them into gluten free variations. The class will feature the Lemon Rhubarb Buttermilk Bundt Cake, Boozy Dried Cherry, Chocolate & Hazelnut Bread Pudding and Shortbread recipes, as well as demonstrate how to make easy substitutions to make most of the other recipes in the book deliciously gluten-free as well!NOTE: The class is held in an environment where wheat is present, and we will be using equipment that is shared with wheat.
- Saturday, March 13th from 1-3pm
- $75, two hour class will include instruction and recipes
- Instructor: Stacey Philipps. Class Type: Demonstration
FILLED PASTA with JEFF EMERSON
Build on your basic pasta making skills by learning how to make potato and greens stuffed agnolotti and spinach flavored pasta served with a rabbit liver sugo.- Sunday, March 14th from 4:30 – 7:30 pm
- $75, three hour class includes recipes & instruction for agnolotti and pasta, light dinner & beverages, and the pasta you make in class.
- Instructor: Jeff Emerson, Alba Osteria. Class type: Hands On
BAGELS & BIALYS
Baker & Spice co-owner and head bread baker, Matt Kappler will take you through the ins and outs of these small yeasted wonders and when the class is finished, the true test begins: are you a bagel or a bialy lover? Why not both?!- Sunday, March 21st from 1-4pm
- $55, three hour class includes recipes for bagels & bialys, instruction, beverages, and all the bagels, bialys & schmeers you can eat!
- Instructor: Matt Kappler & Julie Richardson. Class Type: Light Hands On/Demonstration
FLOURLESS PASSOVER DESSERTS
Julie Richardson demonstrates flourless chocolate torte & coconut macaroons.- Saturday, March 20th, from 1-2pm
- $35, one hour class includes recipes for & samples of chocolate torte & macaroons
- Instructor: Julie Richardson. Class Type: Demo
TEENS PIE MAKING CLASS
What did YOU do for your spring break? Learning something new has never been so delicious! Join Julie for an afternoon of apple pie making at SweetWares.- Wednesday, March 24th, from 2-4pm
- $50, two hour class includes recipe for pie pastry & apple pie filling, and the pie pastry & apple pie you make in class.
- Instructor: Julie Richardson. Class Type: Hands On
HOT CROSS BUNS
Julie Richardson shows you how to make the perfect Easter brunch item: the hot cross bun.- Saturday, March 27th, from 1-2pm
- $35, one hour class includes hot cross bun samples and recipe
- Instructor: Julie Richardson. Class Type: Demo
INDIAN STREET FOOD with LEENA EZEKIEL
Leena Ezekiel returns to SweetWares with a class on street food. Menu TBD- Saturday, April 3rd from 4:30-7pm
- $85, two and a half hour class includes recipes and instruction for all above mentioned dishes, dinner, beverages & dessert
- Instructor: Leena Ezekiel. Class type: Demo
CRUMB CAKE
It’s been called the crummiest cake in town. Join Julie as she reveals what makes the crumb cake from Baker & Spice so delicious!- Saturday, April 10th, from 1 – 2pm
- $45, one hour class includes recipe for crumb cake, instruction and samples
- Instructor: Julie Richardson. Class Type: Demo
PIZZA NIGHT with MATT & JULIE
Join Baker & Spice owners Matt Kappler & Julie Richardson for a delicious and fun evening learning how to craft the perfect pizza pie. Pizza dough, sauce, and an array of toppings will be available for you to make and bake your own pizza. Enjoy some for dinner tonight, and take the rest home for dinner tomorrow!- Sunday, April 18th , from 4 – 7pm
- $60, two to three hour class includes recipe & demonstration for pizza dough, salad, beverage & dessert, and your pizza pie
- Instructor: Matt Kappler & Julie Richardson. Class type: Hands On
EARTH DAY COOKIE DECORATING EVENT
Drop in to SweetWares on Earth Day to decorate your own Earth shaped cookie. $10 suggested donation goes to SOLV to help them achieve clean water, stronger communities, and a better future for Oregon. All Ages Welcome!- Thursday, April 22nd, from 3-5pm
- $10 Suggested Donation
- Instructor: Julie Richardson. Class Type: Hands On
MOTHER’S DAY CUPCAKES for AGES 4-7
Make a mess in our kitchen! We supply everything you need to decorate 6 cupcakes. Make mom a gift no mother can resist!- Saturday, May 8th from 1-2pm
- $40, one hour class includes instruction & supplies to decorate your 6 cupcakes to take home.
- Instructor: Erin Gougler Fale. Class type: Hands On
ROYAL ICING COOKIE DÉCOR for AGES 8-12
Learn some tricks and techniques at decorating sugar cookies with royal icing. Practice your new skills on 6 cookies, wrap them up, and present to Mom for Mother’s Day.- Saturday, May 8th, from 3-4pm.
- $40, one hour class includes royal icing recipes, instruction, and supplies to decorate your 4 cookies to take home.
- Instructor: Erin Gougler Fale. Class type: Hands On
READY? SET? RHUBARB!
Down at Baker & Spice we can hardly wait until the first rhubarb makes its way into the bakery. After a long winter full of pears & apples, rhubarb is the first sign that spring has sprung and summer and its bounty are not far behind. Join Julie as she shows you some of the delicious ways to celebrate the arrival of our dear spring friend: RHUBARB!- Saturday, May 22nd from 1-3pm
- $60, 2 hour class includes instruction, recipes for and samples of Rhubarb Buckle, Rhubarb Fool & Rhubarb Galette
- Instructor: Julie Richardson. Class Type: Demo
BREAD BAKING BASICS with MATT KAPPLER
Join Baker & Spice owner and bread baker, Matt Kappler, for an afternoon learning how to bake the best baguette.- Sunday, May 23rd from 11am– 2pm
- $75, three hour class includes recipe & instruction for baguette. Light lunch and beverages.
- Instructor: Matt Kappler. Class type: Hands On
PIZZA NIGHT with MATT & JULIE
Join Baker & Spice owners Matt Kappler & Julie Richardson for a delicious and fun evening learning how to craft the perfect pizza pie. Pizza dough, sauce, and an array of toppings will be available for you to make and bake your own pizza. Enjoy some for dinner tonight, and take the rest home for dinner tomorrow!- Wednesday, June 2nd from 6-9pm
- $60, two to three hour class includes recipe & demonstration for pizza dough, salad, beverage & dessert, and your pizza pie
- Instructor: Matt Kappler & Julie Richardson. Class type: Hands On
ANGEL FOOD CAKE CLINIC
Versatile, fat free, and perfect for summer, angel food cake is a great partner for Oregon’s berries, peaches, plums & more. Learn how to whip your whites perfectly, choose the best pan for the job, and other quick & easy tricks to turn your simple cake into an elegant dessert.- Saturday, June 12th from 1-2pm
- $35, one hour class includes angel food cake samples & recipe
- Instructor: Julie Richardson. Class Type: Demo
FATHER’S DAY CUPCAKES for AGES 4-7
Make a mess in our kitchen! We supply everything you need to decorate 6 cupcakes. Make dad a gift he’s sure to love!- Saturday, June 19th from 1-2pm
- $40, one hour class includes instruction & supplies to decorate your 6 cupcakes to take home.
- Instructor: Julie Richardson. Class type: Hands On
ROYAL ICING COOKIE DÉCOR for AGES 8-12
Learn some tricks and techniques at decorating sugar cookies with royal icing. Practice your new skills on 6 cookies, wrap them up, and present to Dad on his special day.- Saturday June 19th, from 3-4pm.
- $40, one hour class includes royal icing recipes, instruction, and supplies to decorate your 4 cookies to take home.
- Instructor: Julie Richardson. Class type: Hands On
Spring Classes to be scheduled
CHOCOLATE DÉCOR with Erin Gougler Fale
Tap your inner artist and create a chocolate masterpiece for turning your cupcakes or cakes into works of art.BASIC PASTA MAKING with JEFF EMERSON.
Jeff will demystify the pasta making process.Private Parties
Gather a group of your 10 favorite people for one of our themed sessions.Birthday Cookies $250
Make a mess in our kitchen! Come decorate cookies and then celebrate with a Baker and Spice birthday cake. Best for ages 5 and up.
Birthday Cakes $300
Come decorate personal 4”cakes and then celebrate with an 8” Baker & Spice birthday cake. (Each guest brings their personal cake home as a favor). Best for ages 8 and up.
Pie Night $350
Gather a good group of friends and learn how to make really great pie. Then eat it! Best for teens and adults.
Pizza Pie $350
Learn to make and toss a pie like nobody’s business. Then enjoy the results. All ages welcome. Pizza, salad and beverages served.
Each 2-3 hour party includes instruction, supplies and basic beverages (soft drinks, coffee/teas). Additional food and beverages can be supplied for an additional fee upon request in advance.
About classes at SweetWares:
Do I receive a discount at the store?
As a thank you, each student will receive a 10% savings on purchases made the day of class.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations up to 48 hours in advance of the class will receive a full refund or transfer to another class of equal value. To cancel a class, please email SweetWares at sweetwares@comcast.net. We regret that we will be unable to give a refund or credit to cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the class.
What should I wear?
We ask that you wear comfortable, casual clothing and closed-toed/rubber soled shoes.
How many students are in each class?
We want to make the classes comfortable and fun therefore we have limited the class size to 10 students for demos and 8 students for hands-on classes, with a minimum of 5. We reserve the right to cancel a class that falls below our minimum requirement. We will issue you a refund if a class is cancelled.
Do I need to bring an apron and utensils?
You don’t need to think about anything excepting enjoying the class; SweetWares will provide you with all the supplies you need to participate.
