If you want to learn how to cook, bake, or make something new, you’ve probably scoured the Internet looking for the best possible way to do so. Recipe cards, articles, and instructional videos can only take you so far without the personal touch of a cooking or baking instructor. You may have tried these recipes only to have them not turn out the way you thought, or perhaps it just wasn’t as much fun to learn without someone to share the experience with.
At The Eclectic Chic Boutique, we believe cooking & baking classes–whether in-person or online–are the best way to expand your knowledge and create something uniquely “you.” Whether you want to learn how to bake the perfect dessert for your family or wow your coworkers with an expertly mixed cocktail, there’s something for everyone within our cooking & baking class offerings. Our cooking, baking, mixing, and brewing instructors are handpicked for their experience and results. We also determine everything you’ll need to complete the workshop beforehand, even for virtual cooking & baking classes, which takes the stress out of following a recipe even if you’re doing it at home.
Our workshops can be booked individually or as a group. Many of our courses are suitable for children 8 and up; however, please read the course description before booking as some are designed only for adult participants.
Learn a new skill with cooking & baking classes & workshops at The Eclectic Chic Boutique, located in Montclair, NJ. You can also take our virtual cooking and baking classes online.
At The Eclectic Chic Boutique, we believe cooking & baking classes–whether in-person or online–are the best way to expand your knowledge and create something uniquely “you.” Whether you want to learn how to bake the perfect dessert for your family or wow your coworkers with an expertly mixed cocktail, there’s something for everyone within our cooking & baking class offerings. Our cooking, baking, mixing, and brewing instructors are handpicked for their experience and results. We also determine everything you’ll need to complete the workshop beforehand, even for virtual cooking & baking classes, which takes the stress out of following a recipe even if you’re doing it at home.
Our workshops can be booked individually or as a group. Many of our courses are suitable for children 8 and up; however, please read the course description before booking as some are designed only for adult participants.
Learn a new skill with cooking & baking classes & workshops at The Eclectic Chic Boutique, located in Montclair, NJ. You can also take our virtual cooking and baking classes online.
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Cookie Decorating ClassLearn how to decorate cookies like a pro! Participants will work with special tools and ingredients such as icing, color, and sprinkles. Colors, shapes, and flavors are available seasonally. Cookie choices are Sugar Cookies or Gingerbread Cookies. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.
For Virtual Class: Participant will need a clean dry work space. If receiving dry ingredients, participants will need wet ingredients and access to an oven. Cookies need to be baked an cooled prior to class.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Cake Decorating ClassLearn how to decorate a cake like a pro! Learn how to frost, use sprinkles, and work with special tools. Colors, decoration, and flavors are available seasonally. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.
For Virtual Class: Participant will need a clean dry work space. If receiving dry ingredients, participants will need wet ingredients and access to an oven. Cake need to be baked an cooled prior to class.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Cupcake Decorating ClassReady to nail your decorating skills the next time you want to impress with cupcakes? Your teacher will guide you as you learn how to decorate cupcakes for any holiday or special occasion. Participants can choose to include a DIY Kit or get a shopping list to source your ingredients. At the end of your time, you'll have yummy cupcakes to enjoy and new decorating skills to try again and again.
This is a great activity for birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, corporate events, and more!
For Virtual Class: Participant will need a clean dry work space. If receiving dry ingredients, participants will need wet ingredients and access to an oven. Cake need to be baked an cooled prior to class. Allergy Friendly Kits are available for an additional fee. * Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Cake Pop Making ClassIf you love to bake or even if you're new to it, this fun DIY project will let you have fun in the kitchen. Your teacher will show you how to make this easy cake recipe that you'll transform into your own sweet cake pops. Learn how to decorate your projects so they really stand out. This is the perfect project for beginners or when you're looking for fun things to do with kids. This also makes an engaging activity for team building or if you want to do something with your group of friends.
Allergy Friendly Kits are available for an additional fee. For Virtual Class: Participant will need a clean dry work space. If receiving dry ingredients, participants will need wet ingredients and access to an oven. Cake need to be baked an cooled prior to class. * Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Hot Chocolate Bomb Making ClassWhy have regular hot chocolate when you can have a drink that's the bomb? In this class, you will create delicious chocolatey drinks that are as fun to make as they are to enjoy. Your friendly teacher will show you how to properly melt chocolate, fill, seal and decorate! Learn all the tips and tricks so you can easily create these yummy bundles of joy. This is an engaging activity to do with friends and family, especially if you are looking for kid friendly things to do. Or if you are looking for team building activities, this is a hands-on class with a delicious reward at the end.
Allergy Friendly Kits are available for an additional fee. For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to a microwave or double boiler, microwave safe bowls, spoons, wax paper, and plate or cupcake pan * Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Hot chocolate on a stick ClassSuch a fun way to enjoy hot chocolate! When you use real chocolate your hot chocolate tastes smooth, rich and delicious!
Learn how to make and decorate these delectable rich chocolate treats with festive toppings. Your teacher will demo all processes and guide you through the chocolate tempering process and the making of professional looking hot chocolate sticks. At the end of the class, stir the sticks into your favorite steaming milk for a rich, creamy hot chocolate treat. Or you can gift them to your friends, co-workers and family. Vegan option available.
Allergy Friendly Kits are available for an additional fee. For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to a microwave or double boiler, microwave bowls, hair dryer, fridge, scissors, spatula, spoons, kitchen scraper, tall glass or cup, paper towels, and candy thermometer * Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Gourmet chocolate bars ClassLearn how to make and decorate these professional looking chocolate bars with festive toppings. Your teacher will demo all processes and guide you through the chocolate tempering process and the molding and demolding of your bars. Vegan option available.
Allergy Friendly Kits are available for an additional fee. For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to a microwave or double boiler, microwave bowls, hair dryer, fridge, scissors, spatula, spoons, kitchen scraper, tall glass or cup, paper towels, and candy thermometer * Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Gourmet homemade marshmallow ClassLet’s make this fluffy, adorable treat together! You will learn how to properly cook sugar and create gourmet marshmallows. At the end of the class you will have treats that are the perfect size to snack on alone or share with others. A cloud of happiness that makes cute gifts for all ages!
Participants will be responsible for providing their own tools and ingredients. A detailed list will be shared after registration. This class requires some cooking on a stove or microwave.
For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to Ingredients, Stove, Mixer with whisk attachment, Kitchen thermometer, Small pan with lid, Small bowl, Parchment paper, baking pan, Off set pastry spatula. * Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Chocolate bonbons making classLearn from a professional chocolatier how to make your own custom chocolate bonbons using only high quality ingredients and real chocolate.
Two hour hands-on class spanning from tempering techniques to beautiful bonbon creation. Your instructor will demo all the processes and guide you through the making of rich fillings (ganache), molding and demolding.
Allergy Friendly Kits are available for an additional fee. For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to a microwave or double boiler, microwave bowls, hair dryer, fridge, scissors, spatula, spoons, kitchen scraper, tall glass or cup, paper towels, and candy thermometer * Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Homemade Chocolate truffle making ClassLearn how to make your own truffles using only high quality ingredients and real chocolate, taught by a professional chocolatier. In this hands-on class your instructor will demo all processes of making delectable ganaches (fillings) for your handmade truffles. The class requires some cooking on a stove or microwave.
Participants will be responsible for providing their own tools and ingredients. A detailed shopping list will be shared after registration.
For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to Ingredients, small pans, Immersion blender, Few small bowls, 2 tall deli containers, Spatula, Parchment paper/plastic wrap, Small square / rectangular cake pan, Kitchen Scale (optional), Chocolate dipping tools (optional) can be substituted by a fork and a spoon * Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Chocolate Covered Fruit MakingLearn how to create your own delicious and decadent chocolate covered fruit. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.
For Virtual Class: Participant will need a clean dry work space. Participants will need access to a Stovetop or Microwave, and will need to provide your own fruit. We recommend strawberries, apple slices, orange slices, pineapple, or bananas.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Candy Apple MakingLearn how to make your own delicious gourmet candy apples. In this class you'll learn how to work with different kinds of coatings, toppings, and how to put it all together. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.
For Virtual Class: Participant will need a clean dry work space. Participants will need access to a Stovetop or Microwave, and will need to provide your own apples. We will provide a recommendation list upon booking.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Pizza Dough MakingLearn how to make perfect pizza dough from scratch! In this class you will learn how to make great crust no matter your skill level. Appropriate for ages 12 and up.
For Virtual Class: Participants will need access to water, mixing bowls, mixing spoons, and refrigerator. A hand mixer or a stand mixer with a dough hook is optional. A baking sheet or pizza pan will be needed to bake pizza after class. DIY Kit makes enough pizza dough to make two 14" or medium sized pies. Excess dough can be frozen to be used for a later time.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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HomeBrewing BasicsLearn how to craft your own Hard Cider. You will learn brewing techniques, the fermentation process, best practices and safety. Must be 21 or older to participant. This class has 3 sessions.
For Virtual Class: Participants will need 2 Gallons of Pasteurized Apple Juice or Apple Cider, access to a sink and a cool dry storage space for fermenters.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Beer Making BasicsLearn how to craft your own Beer. You will learn brewing techniques, the fermentation process, best practices and safety. Must be 21 or older to participant. This class has 3 sessions.
For Virtual Class: Participants will need a clean dry work space, access to a sink and a storage area for fermenters.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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IN-PERSON CLASSES AVAILABLE IN NJ
Since we are located in Montclair, NJ we are centrally located for those in the tri-state area who might just be just a short drive away or for those who want to make a day trip and enjoy the Garden State along with learning a new skill along the way! We are just 30 minutes outside NYC in downtown Montclair which is nestled between Clifton, Little Falls, Cedar Grove and Verona and just minutes off the Garden State Parkway and Bloomfield, Nutley and Passaic as well as we are just 10 minutes from Montclair State University in Upper Montclair and can be easily reached via mass transit from all local NJ towns.
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