From the archive
Advanced and Creative Bread and Viennoiserie with Brian Boclet
Pastry Arts Academy brings celebrated pastry chefs and bakers to American kitchens for focused, hands-on masterclasses. Explore the archive to discover the instructors, techniques, photographs, and recipe books from past sessions, or join the newsletter to hear when the next visiting-chef class is confirmed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A quick introduction.
What is Pastry Arts Academy?
Pastry Arts Academy is a masterclass series and editorial archive devoted to pastry, bread, chocolate, and viennoiserie techniques taught by leading visiting chefs and bakers.
Who are the masterclasses for?
The academy welcomes pastry and baking professionals as well as committed home bakers who want to learn directly from visiting chefs.
Are masterclasses currently scheduled?
There is no class on the calendar right now. Newsletter subscribers are notified first when a visiting chef and new masterclass are confirmed.
Who teaches at Pastry Arts Academy?
The chef directory introduces the pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and bakers who have taught academy masterclasses, along with their backgrounds and specialties.
Can I explore past masterclasses?
Yes. The archive preserves past sessions through class details, chef profiles, photographs, stories, and available supporting materials.
What can I learn from the archive?
Archive entries document the chefs and disciplines represented in previous classes, including bread, viennoiserie, chocolate, tarts, entremets, and plated pastry.
Are recipe books available?
Available digital recipe books are listed in the Shop. Each product page identifies the author, price, and included material before purchase.
How can I hear about the next class?
Join the academy newsletter from the homepage, Masterclasses page, or footer to receive an announcement when the next class is confirmed.