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Master Classes

On this page, you’ll find information about the master classes, coaching sessions, and workshops organized by Pastry Saimaa for both professionals and students.

Upcoming Master Classes

Check below for upcoming master classes, workshops, and coaching sessions with more details.

9.-10.1.2026: Annual Celebration (Friday afternoon) and Finger Foods

Title: Annual Celebration (Friday afternoon) and Finger Foods
Date: 9.-10.1.2026
Instructor: Katja Tuomainen, Finnish Culinary Team

6.-7.2.2026: Workshop: Chocolate Decorations

Title: Workshop: Chocolate Decorations
Date: 6.-7.2.2026
Instructor: Eija Kuningas

20.-21.2.2026: Travel Cakes & Cookies

Title: Travel Cakes & Cookies
Date: 20.-21.2.2026
Kouluttaja: Emeliina Papinniemi & Amanda Rantala

12.-14.3.2026: Decorative Patisserie by Frank Haasnoot

Title: Decorative Patisserie by Frank Haasnoot
Date: 12.-14.3.2026
Instructor: Frank Haasnoot

10.-11.4.2026: Flavor Playground: Classics Reinvented & A World of Tastes

Title: Flavor Playground: Classics Reinvented & A World of Tastes
Date: 10.-11.4.2026
Instructor: Markus Hurskainen, Arla Oy

23.-25.4.2025: Vinesh Johny Signature Style Pastry, Viennoiserie, Gelato & Pop-up Gelato Party (la-ilta)

Title: Vinesh Johny Signature Style Pastry, Viennoiserie, Gelato & Pop-up Gelato Party (la-ilta)
Date: 23.-25.4.2025:
Instructor: Vinesh Johny & Prathana Narang, Lavonne Academy & LICK (Lavonne Ice Cream Kitchen,) Intia

4.-5.9.2026: Plated Desserts

Title: Plated Desserts
Date: 4.-5.9.2026
Instructor: David Vidal, Ruotsi

16.9.2026: Silikomart Demo Course

Course title: Silikomart Demo Course
Date: 16 September 2026
Location: Pastry Saimaa, Saimaan ammattiopisto Sampo, Pohjolankatu 12, Lappeenranta
Instructor: Francesca Marconi Martinez, Silikomart, Italy

The course is free of charge.

The course is intended for professionals in the pastry, confectionery and restaurant industries. During the course, pastry products will be prepared using Silikomart moulds and other tools. The training will be carried out as a demonstration, where the instructor prepares the products and presents the techniques and tips step by step. The course does not include hands-on practical work by participants.

Participants will receive the recipes for the products prepared during the course, as well as a free lunch.

The language of instruction is English.

The training will take place in a pastry kitchen, so please bring your own workwear.

A total of 30 participants will be admitted to the course in order of registration.

Please register by 1 September 2026 using the link below.

Silikomart Demo Course – Registration

Further information:

Markku Vengasaho tel. +358 40 552 8534 markku.vengasaho@edusampo.fi

Outi Suopanki tel. +358 40 640 1997 outi.suopanki@edusampo.fi

2.-3.10.2026: Petit Fours

Title: Petit Fours
Date: 2.-3.10.2026
Instructor: Eija Kuningas

30.-31.10.2026: Macaraons workshop

Title: Macaraons workshop
Date: 30.-31.10.2026
Instructor: Mia Uusitalo

13.-14.11.2026: Chocolate bonbons

Title: Chocolate bonbons
Date: 13.-14.11.2026
Instructor: Outi Suopanki

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