Bake, taste, learn and have fun exploring the world of baking. An old world trade that spans centuries, crosses cultures and brings smiles to everyone it touches. Enjoy the fun of learning how to bake from some of the most talented baking professionals in the United States…right here at La Farm!
As a yummy token of your class, you take home your own signature creations to share with family and friends.
April Baking Classes
Country French Bread
Wednesday, April 10th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $75.00
Lionel Vatinet leads this introductory bread class about the basics and fundamentals of le pain francais. Learn everything about the essential elements of great French bread including Lionel’s signature kneadingtechnique, shaping the dough, and to how to pull the breads out of our European steam-injected oven.
Italian Bread Night
Thursday, April 11th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $75.00
Explore the world of Italian bread baking with Lionel, La Farm’s Master Baker. Step back in time to learn the Old World methods that form the foundation of some of the best tasting Italian breads. From the traditional Italian dough, you will learn how to create Focaccia topped with Farmers Market fresh ingredients & Ciabatta to “WOW” the most discerning palettes!!
Death By Chocolate
Friday, April 12th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $75.00
Learn the basics of the popular French inspired desserts Lionel and the chefs of the popular Richmond, VA restaurant “The Boathouse” designed for their fall “Death by Chocolate” dessert Menu. Fancy French Profiteroles, Double Chocolate Mousse, Belgian Mocha Lava Cake, Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding and more…
Light Offerings
With Guest Chef Gary Wood
Monday, April 15th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $75.00
Join Guest Chef Gary Wood, who helped Lionel create La Farm’s
addictive café menu, for this Light Offerings class. He will show you how to create a variety of light but satisfying appetizers and entrees inspired by La Farm’s café du jour menu.
*NEW* Spring Time in Paris (date night for two)
With Guest Chef Gary Wood
Tuesday, April 16th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $75.00
Want to impress your love? Imagine their surprise when they come home to a classic French salade, Salmon with buerre blanc, and chocolate pot de crème. Learn to make this special “date night” menu, with Guest Chef Gary Wood. If you love La Farm’s Café Du Jour menu, you will love this class!
May Baking Classes
Kitchen Knife Skills
With Guest Chef Gary Wood
Monday, May 13th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $75.00
Learn Chopping, Mincing, Dicing, Slicing and other Beginner's knife skills. The "Mise en place" (everything in its place ) happens prior to cooking. as you will learn to prepare the Topping ingredients for flat bread pizzas. Great Class for Couples to take together!
*NEW* Pain Viennoise
With Guest Chef Dominique Homo
Tuesday, May 14th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $75.00
A graduate of the Baking School of Rouen, France, Dominique has worked as a bakery technical expert for the Lesaffre group for more than 15 years. Learn how to make traditional French enriched dough such as Viennoise dough - a sweet dough that can be used alone of added with raisins or chocolate chips, and Pate Brisee - a dough that can be used to make apple tarts or quiche.
*NEW* Sweet & Savory
With Guest Chef Dominique Homo
Wednesday, May 15th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $75.00
Dominique was involved in the training of the three first Bread
Bakers Guild Team USA that participated at the Coupe du Monde de la boulangerie. Dominique will teach you how to make
pate sablee-a dough that can be used to make fresh fruit tarts,
as well as beer bread that can be made with your favorite
microbrewery’s offerings,
*New* Yeasted Cornbread
Saturday, May 18th 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm $75.00
Lionel will show you how to take one dough and turn it into multiple breads featuring local Yates Mill cornmeal. Learn how to make Lionel’s Yeasted Cornbread with chive and red onion (in forthcoming book, out Nov 2013), Asiago-Parmesan Cornbread Boule, and Pain au Lardon in classic fougasse form.
June Baking Classes
Crepes & Quiches
With Guest Chef Gary Wood
Monday, June 17th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $75.00
Learn to make our flaky, tender Quiche Dough, and experiment with savory fillings to create your perfect Personal Quiche. In the Mood for something Sweet? Gary will teach the art of crepe making, with our signature crepe dough recipe, and sweet fillings to complete your meal.
French Bistro Fare
With Guest Chef Gary Wood
Tuesday, June18th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $75.00
Come and learn how to prepare and taste a menu of simple-yet- classic French Bistro fare. Comfort food from Provence to Paris is the heart of French cooking. we will make it easy as you use traditional cooking techniques and presentation tips.
Sourdough *Two Day Class*
Wednesday, June 19th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday, June 20th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $130.00
Come Learn the centuries old art and science of bread making from world famous master baker Lionel Vatinet.
A wonderful class for both beginners and advanced bakers, as Lionel will explore the mystery behind artisan bread and unlock the secrets for home bakers. Anyone that wants to learn to make hearty, crusty bread at home for your loved ones should attend this two-day class.
Mama Vatinet’s Rustic French Pastries
Friday, June 21st 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $75.00
Come learn some of Lionel’s family’s favorite desserts. The ones he grew up with, the ones his mother entertained fearlessly by, and secrets passed down through the generations. Learn, see, and taste first-hand why the French do dessert so well. Rustic Apple Tart, Crepes, Profiteroles, and Double Dark Chocolate Mousse