WORKSHOPS

Online workshops are on hold until spring 2026 while I finish up a big project! Get in touch for information about private classes or to purchase recordings of previous workshops:

TOMATOES * PICKLING * JELLY * CANNED FRUIT * MARMALADE * JAMS * CANDIED FRUIT * LAYER CAKES * MARZIPAN FRUITS * CONFECTIONS

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Marzipan & Fruitcake Decor

Saturday, November 28th @ 10:30am (TORONTO)

We will begin with a demonstration of her boiled marzipan recipe, which will be divided up for each participant to create an assortment of marzipan fruits (or vegetables or pretzels-your choice). Next, everyone will decorate a mini fruitcake (which is chock full of dried & candied fruits, Camilla’s Seville marmalade, pecans, Brazil nuts, and brandy, all aged for 2 months!) with royal icing. Whether you spackle or pipe, guild with marzipan fruits or candied fruit is up to you.

You’ll learn to make the best homemade marzipan, how to transform it into fruit-shaped confections, plus decorating techniques using royal icing. You’ll leave with a beautifully decorated mini aged fruitcake in a giftable transparent box, marzipan fruits and any leftover marzipan. This intimate class will take place at the lovely home of pastry chef Joanne Yolles, who always makes the best treats to nibble on while we work.

Tickets are $150. To sign up, email her at joanneyolles@gmail.com