Who is this course for?
This course is for all skill levels, whether you’re new to baking , a hobbyist who wants to build up their skills or a more experienced baker looking to fine-tune their techniques. Each lesson is designed so you can learn fundamental principles of baking and decorating, and give you the opportunity to practice. 

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in a 6-week learning experience that will level up your baking knowledge and skills, under the guidance and with the support of trained and experienced cake artists, this course is for you.

How much baking knowledge and experience do I need to take this course?
This class is jam-packed with information and you’ll likely get different things out of it depending on your level of baking knowledge today. If you’re a complete beginner, don’t worry - each lesson is self-contained and fully comprehensive. If you have some experience, this course will give you a strong foundation to build upon. And, if you’re more advanced, you’ll appreciate the huge range of deeper techniques, tips and creative strategies we have to offer.

How does the 6-week course work, exactly?
Enrolled students will join the 6-week course at the same time, so you have a community of aspiring bakers to support and inspire you. Each week, you’ll sign into the Le Dolci classroom to watch the video lessons and work through each of the assignments on your own. 

By Sunday evening, you’ll submit photos of your cake creations which will be reviewed by Le Dolci’s chefs, who will provide you personalized feedback. 
Once a week, you can join our live community call where you can connect with other students and Le Dolci’s chefs to talk all things cakes, review the week’s activities and ask any questions.

After 6 weeks, you’ll have decorated 2 cakes, applying the new skills, techniques and ideas you’ve learned and practiced throughout the course. 

What is the time commitment for this class
This course has been designed to be completed over 6 weeks. It is self-guided, so within each week you can watch the videos and complete your assignments at a time that works best for you. You can expect to spend about 3 hours each week watching videos and completing assignments. 

Homework is due Sunday evening, and Le Dolci’s chefs will review and return their feedback by Monday afternoon.

Are classes live? Do I have to log on at a specific time?
The video lessons included in each weekly module have been pre-recorded and can be watched whenever is best for you. 

However, there are several scheduled times you’ll want to keep in mind. Homework is due to be submitted on Sunday evening to stay on track with your cohort. This will allow the chefs to mark your assignments and return their feedback ahead of the community call. 

Also, the community call will be scheduled via Zoom at a set time once a week. This is your opportunity to connect live with other students to discuss the week’s activities, and support and inspire each other creatively. 

What tools and equipment will I need for this class?
Most of the things you’ll need are likely already in your kitchen: things like an oven, a refrigerator, bowls and measuring cups. You’ll also want to common baking equipment on hand, too, like a stand or hand mixer, scale, parchment paper or silicone sheets, cake pans. 

Once you enrol, you’ll receive a full checklist of equipment and ingredients you’ll need to complete the weekly assignments. 

What happens if I miss an assignment deadline or don’t finish the class on time?
We recommend that you follow the curriculum as it’s laid out. This will help you stay on track with the other students in your class, so you can keep supporting and inspiring each other. Committing to the schedule is also the best way to build momentum in your cake decorating journey. 

If you do fall behind, we’ll still be here ready to cheer you on. As much as this course was designed to build your baking skills, it’s also an opportunity to get creative and have fun. 

Will I still have access to the class after the 6 weeks?
Yes, you will have access to all video lessons and recipes for a full 30 days after your course ends.

How much does the class cost?
This 6-week, immersive course is $249, plus applicable taxes. That’s $47 a week to access an online step-by-step curriculum that will level up your baking and decorating skills, and have you enjoy creative time in the kitchen. 

Does it matter what time zone I’m in?
You can take this course from anywhere in the world. The lessons are pre-recorded, so you can watch them around your own schedule. No matter your time zone, assignments are due on Sunday evening, and personalized feedback will be provided to you via our online platform. 

Where things might get tricky for those in different time zones is our live community calls. Le Dolci is based in Toronto, Canada and community calls will be scheduled in the early evenings during the week. Day and time will vary between each session. 

What if I’m busy right now? Can I enrol later?
We know it can be hard to fit in personal creative time within your busy day. That’s why we created a course that can fit into almost anyone’s busy week. But if you can’t make it to our next session, don’t worry, we’ll run this course once again in 6 weeks’ time.