Baking Workshops

It’s Bake O’Clock Somewhere!

Discover the joy of baking at The Magpie Cakery! Our engaging baking workshops cater to all bakers and all ages, led by Maggie Frith, semi-finalist on The Great Canadian Baking Show. From technical insights to artistic flair, participants learn skills for kitchen success and enjoy their amazing creations. Join us for an entertaining, educational, and memorable experience.

Workshops for Adults

Whether you're on a quest to up your baking game or you’re seeking a yawn-free date night, The Magpie Cakery workshops in Leslieville are your go-to. Say goodbye to endless YouTube tutorials and "what should we do" dilemmas—dive straight into the fun of baking with Maggie. Our hands-on, interactive workshops include learning the skills you need to create the treats you crave, without having to shop, prep, or clean!

  • A piping bag filled with light green frosting, tied at the top with purple ties, against a pink background.

    Cake Decorating - Piping 101

    Thursday, January 8th

  • A cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting on a blue plate, placed on a wooden tray with a dark blue napkin in the background.

    Brunch & Bubbly - Cinnamon Buns & Scones

    Saturday, January 17th

  • A flock of vanilla macarons with chocolate filling in a pink cupcake holder, with two macarons and a bitten one with filling on a rustic wooden surface.

    Date Night - Italian Macarons

    Friday, January 23rd and Friday, March 27th

  • Lemon tart desserts topped with burnt meringue, arranged on a white surface with scattered green leaves and a whole lemon in the background.

    Lemon Tart Workshop

    Saturday, January 31st and Thursday, April 2nd

  • Three pink decorative cakes with ruffled icing, topped with shiny pink cherries, on white cake stands.

    Vintage-style Lambeth Cake Decorating

    Saturday, February 7th

  • A dessert with a fried cookie shell filled with whipped cream and topped with chocolate drizzle.

    Valentine’s Day Date Night/Galentine’s Day Choux Pastry

    Thursday, February 12th

  • Tiramisu dessert on a white plate garnished with mint leaves, surrounded by ladyfingers, a bowl of whipped cream topped with cocoa powder, and coffee beans on a wooden table.

    Tiramisu Night Out

    Friday, February 20th

  • Unbaked focaccia bread art with cherry tomatoes, asparagus, and red onion slices topped with parsley in a baking dish on a wooden surface.

    Brunch & Bubbly - Decorative Focaccia

    Saturday, February 28th

  • Three small pastel-colored cakes decorated with pink, purple, blue, and white icing flowers and heart-shaped decorations, each placed on white parchment paper.

    Bento Box Cakes

    Thursday, February 26th and Friday, May 15th

  • Butter Tarts

    Brunch and Bubbly - Butter Tarts

    Saturday, March 28th

  • Round cake decorated with pink, yellow, and white frosting flowers around the top edge.

    Cake Decorating - Buttercream Flowers

    Saturday, April 11th

  • A collection of floral decorated cupcakes on a rustic wooden surface, with various pink, yellow, and peach flower designs made from frosting.

    Buttercream Flower Cupcakes - Girls’ Night Out

    Friday, April 24th

  • Close-up of a salted pretzel on a wooden surface.

    Brunch & Bubbly - Savoury Bakes, Pretzels and Scones

    Saturday, April 25th

  • Assorted cupcakes decorated with flowers made from frosting, arranged on a dark wooden surface, with piping bags at the top.

    Mother’s Day Decorating Workshop - Cupcake Bouquet

    Saturday, May 9th

  • Strawberry galette with a slice cut out and served on a pink patterned plate. Fresh strawberries in a bowl and scattered around, with some rhubarb stalks nearby.

    Brunch & Bubbly - Berry Galettes

    Saturday, May 23rd

Past Workshops

  • Holiday decorated cookies shaped like Christmas trees, sweaters, mittens, and a gingerbread house on a white textured surface.

    Sugar Cookie Decorating

    Wednesday, December 3rd + Sunday, December 14th + Wednesday, December 17th

  • Baked cinnamon rolls with cinnamon sugar swirl in a metal baking pan, with a metal spatula resting on top.

    Brunch & Bubbly - Cinnamon Buns & Biscotti

    Saturday, December 6th

  • Stack of chocolate chip cookies tied with red and white string, placed in a red star-shaped tray, with Christmas decorations in the background.

    Holiday Cookie Extravaganza

    Sunday, December 7th & Thursday, December 18th

Several people, including children, are reaching for chocolate chip cookies in a pink baking dish on a wooden table.

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If a workshop you want is already full, add your name to the waitlist and we’ll let you know if a spot opens up!

A lady holding out a plate of pink and blue macarons.

Give the Gift of Baking! 

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