Baking and Pastry Arts

Dates of Class: June 16, 2025 - August 7, 2025

Days/Hours: Mondays - Thursdays, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Georgia Tancrati, Pastry Chef

Informational Session: June 11, 2025 5-6pm (please RSVP to lturner@smithtec.org or call Lorena Turner at 413.587.1414, ext. 3530.

Cost: Free 

This FREE course will prepare you to work in the field of Baking and Pastry making at your local bakeries, pastry shops, grocery stores, and any other establishments that offer breads and desserts.  You will earn your ServSafe Food Handler card to ensure you meet the requirements to work in these establishments.  

NOTE: To participate in this program, you must meet eligibility requirements:

1. Massachusetts Resident - proof required
2. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
3. Unemployed or Underemployed (Franklin Hampshire County: $46,300 or less) (Hampden County: $37,100 or less).
4. Must be 18 years of age or older by the time of completing the program.
5. If you currently receive public benefits you are automatically eligible.

Baking and Pastry Arts curriculum includes:

• ServSafe Food Handler 
• Knife Skills 
• Piping Skills
• Pies, Tarts & Quickbreads
• Custards, compotes & curds
• Cookies
• Meringue & chantilly
• Pate Choux
• Frozen desserts and sauces
• Chocolates
• Yeast Breads
• Cafe Fare
• Laminated Doughs
• Eclaires & Cakes
• Cakes and Frostings
• Plated desserts

Please contact the Adult Education Office for more information: (413) 587-1414 ext. 3530

Lorena Turner, Adult Education Director

 or email inquiries at lturner@smithtec.org.