Small group masterclasses
Benches are limited so everyone gets Emma's attention, a proper turn on the mixer, and time to ask the awkward questions. No queueing behind twenty other people.
North Shields Cultural Quarter
Come & learn
with Emma.
Welcome to my new bakery school in the Cultural Quarter of North Shields — the North East's first dedicated bakery & cookery school. Whether you know your ganache from your buttercream or you're picking up a piping bag for the first time, there's a class here for you.
Small groupsEight benches, no more
Hands onYou bake, not just watch
Take homeEverything you make
Talk to Emma firstDiscuss needs before booking
Expert teaching35 years in pastry
Why come here
A proper class in a proper kitchen
Everything you make comes home
Boxed up with the recipe card so you can make it again on Sunday. No polite nibble at the end and a photograph for the fridge.
Baking without allergens
Contact Emma if you would like to discuss baking without allergens. Although strictly there aren't any guarantees, it's advisable to discuss requirements BEFORE booking a class.
Book your bench
Bakery classes & demos
All of Emma's classes and dates live on her booking page. Pick the one you fancy, choose a date, and your place is booked in seconds. Sessions run mornings, afternoons and the occasional evening, and dates are released a month at a time.
Up to 8 people per class
Aprons, ingredients and boxes included
Ages 14+, under 16 with an adult
Questions before you book?
See what's on and book your place
Every class Emma is running, with live availability. It takes a minute, and your confirmation lands straight in your inbox.
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About Emma
A lifetime in pastry and puddings.
I'm Emma — originally from County Durham, trained in French classical patisserie, and back home in the North East after more than twenty years in the Channel Islands. I've spent my career learning how good pastry really works, and now I get to share it.
In 2010 my Light as a Feather Sticky Toffee Pudding won three golds at the Great Taste Awards at Fortnum & Mason, and went on to be stocked by Waitrose, with kind words from Rick Stein, Cyrus Todiwala, Tony Singh OBE and Grace Dent along the way.
Bake with Emma3 GoldGreat Taste Awards
35+Years in professional kitchens
BBC & ITVBroadcast appearances
WaitroseStocked nationally
Kind words
Kind words from the kitchen
★★★★★Emma had everything laid out beautifully and talked us through every step. I came in nervous about pastry and left with a box of the best croissants I have ever eaten.
Sarah T, Whitley Bay
★★★★★Booked it as a birthday present for my mam and ended up going with her. Genuinely the nicest few hours we have spent together in ages, and the pudding was gone by teatime.
James R, Tynemouth
Something a bit different
Bespoke experiences
Private groups, celebrations, team days and pop up patisserie evenings. Tell Emma what you have in mind and she will build the session around it.
Supper clubs
Occasional evening tastings and seasonal menus, cooked with you and eaten together at one long table.
Join the listCorporate & courses
Team days that are actually fun, plus structured multi week courses for anyone who wants to take it seriously.
EnquirePrivate & one to one
Hen dos, birthdays, anniversaries or one skill you want to nail. The kitchen is yours for the session.
Book privatelyMake a day of it
While you're in North Shields
The Cultural Quarter is a five minute walk from the Fish Quay and the Metro, so there is plenty to do either side of your class.
The Exchange
Live music and coffee, two minutes away
The Fish Quay
Riverside walks and a proper crab sandwich
Northern Rye
Sourdough and pastries down the road
Coffee nearby
Somewhere to wait if you arrive early
Before you book
Everything you might be wondering
Class sizes, what is included, allergies and dietaries, age limits, gift vouchers, private hire and how to find the kitchen. All answered properly on the FAQ page.
Get in touch
Ask Emma anything
Private groups, supper clubs, corporate days, gift ideas, allergen questions or a date you cannot see listed. Send a note and Emma will come back to you.