Spring Classes

As the seasons change take inspiration from the colours and flavours of warmer days.

All classes will take place on Sunday afternoon in my welcoming home kitchen and courtyard garden. Groups are deliberately small (maximum of 8 participants) to allow for everyone to see, ask questions and learn not just from me, but from one another.

On arrival at 2pm you will be offered a choice of sparkling wine, home-made shrub or hand-blended teas.

Afternoon tea will be served throughout the class, beginning with warm canapes, and followed by traditional treats – dainty sandwiches, light fluffy scones with jam and cream and of course a selection of delicate little tarts and cakes.

I will demonstrate each of the items on our menu for the day, you will be provided with full notes and recipes to follow along. There’ll be lots of opportunity for questions, making sure you leave at the close of class (5pm) filled with new ideas and confidence to take your baking to the next level. The class topics are outlined below but I have not stated specific recipes, as the seasons may have their own ideas as to what is at its very best on the day.

Spring Class Schedule

Seasonal Summer Tarts
Sun, 02 Feb
Mel's Cottage
02 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm AEDT
Mel's Cottage, Geelong VIC, Australia
02 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm AEDT
Mel's Cottage, Geelong VIC, Australia
Beginning with the fundamentals of pastry for both sweet and savoury applications; then we will take the best fruit and vegetables of the season to make tarts and bakes for picnics and beyond.
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The best of Autumn
February 2025
Mel's Cottage
February 2025
Mel's Cottage, Geelong VIC, Australia
February 2025
Mel's Cottage, Geelong VIC, Australia
My favourite time of the year. How to make the most of autumn's abundance in your baking and preserving; creating cakes and pastries to showcase the season’s finest.
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Light as a Feather
February 2025
Mel's Cottage
February 2025
Mel's Cottage, Rippleside Geelong VIC, Australia
February 2025
Mel's Cottage, Rippleside Geelong VIC, Australia
The Art of the Sponge will begin at the beginning - with the building blocks of sponges; a discussion of some of the methods to achieve light airy cakes, then some things to do with your masterpieces...
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
Sun, 10 Nov
Mel's Cottage
10 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Mel's Cottage, Geelong VIC, Australia
10 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Mel's Cottage, Geelong VIC, Australia
This class will help you get a head-start on the holiday season : menu planning, things to make in advance, treats to have in the freezer, home-made gifts to share, plus some new twists on old favourites to minimise stress and make you a star baker this Christmas!
Details

Coming in 2025

Ice cream and sorbets for high summer

Valentine’s Day treats for the ones you love

Easter recipes old and new

Making the most of autumn

And these are just the beginning!

Customised Classes For You

BRIDAL SHOWERS | BABY SHOWERS | SPECIAL OCCASIONS | CORPORATE EVENTS

If you’re interested in a private class – for a wedding or baby shower, celebration or corporate team-building event, I am happy to personalise a memorable event just for you. Let's Talk!

Gift Vouchers
Available

Gift vouchers are available for all classes, perfect for the food lovers in your life!

Give the Gift of Baking