Upcoming Workshops / Events
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November Workshops Quick Registration |
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Mini Strawberry Shortcake · $150/person
Baking together? Group rates available for 3 or more participants. |
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At Silian Cakery, our hands-on workshops teach you more than just recipes—they help you master essential baking skills. With small class sizes, you'll receive personalized attention and leave with the confidence to create high-quality treats, whether you're a beginner or refining your craft.
- Small class size for personalized attention
- A cozy, creative afternoon baking something beautiful, learning a few secrets along the way
- Work with premium ingredients
- Focus on consistent textures and presentation
- Take home recipes for future bakes
- Delicious homemade treats to bring home, share, or keep all to yourself!
Below are our currently available workshop openings. Please refer to each individual class page for registration details. Registration closes one week before the scheduled workshop date.
Madeleine Baking Workshop (Nov - Dec, 2026):
Bake Classic Lemon and Earl Grey Chocolate madeleines, from their signature shell and hump to silky ganache filling and chocolate finishing.
Craft and bring home around 20 madeleines in two flavours — Classic Lemon and Earl Grey Chocolate:
- Learn how to prepare madeleine batter for a tender centre and delicately crisp shell
- Master the signature madeleine hump (la bosse)
- Bake bright and refreshing Classic Lemon madeleines
- Create fragrant Earl Grey Chocolate madeleines with tea-infused chocolate ganache
- Finish with elegant dark couverture chocolate decoration
Location: (Warden & Finch) 11 Eaton Park Lane, Toronto / (Warden & Steeles) 105 Gibson Dr., Markham
Date & Time:
• Thursday, Nov 12 · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Eventbrite)
• Sunday, Nov 15 · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Eventbrite)
• Friday, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Eventbrite)
Fee: $130 / person Group Rate: $120 / person for groups of 3 or more
Duration: 3 Hours
Includes: Ingredients, hands-on workshop, and take-home recipes
Age Restriction: 16+
To Signup: Email & E-transfer or Eventbrite (service fee applies)
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Mini Strawberry Shortcake Workshop (Oct - Dec, 2026):
Get ready to bake the perfect strawberry shortcake from scratch in this relaxed, meditative and fun, hands-on workshop!
Craft and bring home 6-8 single-sized strawberry shortcake garden boxes:
- Bake the chiffon cake sheet for inserts
- Macerate strawberries
- Learn how to perfectly whip Chantilly cream
- Assemble your own strawberry shortcake garden boxes
- (Dec only) Create and decorate each cake with a festive mini strawberry Santa
Location: 11 Eaton Park Lane, Toronto
Date & Time:
• Saturday, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Eventbrite)
• Saturday, Dec 19 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Registration opens Nov 7)
Fee: $150 / person Group Rate: $138 / person for groups of 3 or more
Duration: 4 Hours
Includes: Ingredients, hands-on workshop, and take-home recipes
Age Restriction: 16+
To Signup: Email & E-transfer or Eventbrite (service fee applies)
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Other available workshops - Workshop Initiation
If the current workshop schedule doesn’t fit, you’re welcome to initiate your own private class with 3 or more participants, or a special request such as a parent-and-child class, please email siliancakery@gmail.com at least two weeks in advance — the earlier, the better — with:
- the workshop name
- a couple of preferred dates
- the number of participants
- other special requests
We’ll get back to you with availability and next steps.
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Optional Workshop Upgrade Extend your experience to a 3-hour workshop and learn how to transform your chiffon cake into a beautifully finished dessert with fresh Chantilly cream and seasonal fruits! -------------------
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