2012 School Happenings
February 11-12, 2012
14th Annual Foodservice Educators Network International Educators Summit
The French Pastry School teaches hands-on classes for instructors coming from around the country for this year’s FENI Summit. Chef Instructors including co-founder Jacquy Pfeiffer, Jonathan Dendauw, Della Gossett, Scott Green, Joshua Johnson, Master Cake Artist Nicholas Lodge, Kristen Ryan, Master Cake Artist Mark Seaman, and World Baking Champion Pierre Zimmermann teach a variety of topics including tarts, cakes, petits fours, cake decorating techniques, creative ice cream sundaes, chocolate candies, artisan breads, and more. For more information, see www.fenisummit.com.
February 18, 2012
A Lecture by Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer with Chicago Culinary Historians at Kendall College
Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer, co-founder of The French Pastry School, will be delivering a lecture on the history of French pastry and the founding of The French Pastry School. The event, sponsored by Chicago Culinary Historians and hosted at Kendall College, is open to the public; information on registering will be available soon.
February 25, 2012
For the Love of Chocolate Gala
The French Pastry School’s Scholarship Foundation throws its annual gala at the Merchandise Mart, 7pm – 11pm, with celebrity chef tastings, desserts, chocolate in every imaginable form, drinks, and live entertainments. Proceeds benefit future scholarships for students in the full-time programs at The French Pastry School. For more information and to purchase tickets, see www.fortheloveofchocolatefoundation.org.
April 20, 2012
L’Art du Gâteau Graduation
Students of L’Art du Gâteau – The Professional Cake Decorating & Baking Program celebrate their graduation from their 16-week full-time program.
May 5-8, 2012
National Restaurant Association Show
The McCormick Place hosts the annual convention where thousands of exhibitors, food professionals, and attendees from around the world connect. See http://show.restaurant.org/NRA11/public/enter.aspx for more information.
June 11, 2012
L’Art de la Boulangerie Begins
Students begin a new 8-week session of L’Art de la Boulangerie – The Artisanal Bread Baking Course.
June 15, 2012
L’Art de la Pâtisserie Graduation
Students of L’Art de la Pâtisserie – The Professional Pastry & Baking Program celebrate their graduation from their 24-week full-time program.
June 16-18, 2012
Annual Meeting of the American and Canadian Delegation of Academie Culinaire de France and Maitres Cuisinier de France
The French Pastry School will host the Chicago Conference of the American and Canadian Delegation of L’Académie Culinaire de France (The French Culinary Academy) and L’Association des Maîtres Cuisiniers (The Association of Master Chefs of France). This three-day gathering of the best minds in French pastry and cuisine will culminate with a gala honoring the organizations’ new inductees and award-winners.
July 4-7, 2012
The World Pastry Forum
Professionals come from all over the world to learn from the expertise of leading pastry chefs in the industry. This year, The World Pastry Forum will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. More information may be found at http://forums.worldpastryforum.com/.
July 9, 2012
L’Art de la Pâtisserie Begins New Session
Students begin a new 24-week session of L’Art de la Pâtisserie, The Professional Pastry and Baking Program.
August 3, 2012
L’Art de la Boulangerie Graduation
Students of L’Art de la Boulangerie – The Artisanal Bread Baking Course celebrate their graduation from their 8-week full-time program.
September 4, 2012
L’Art du Gâteau Begins New Session
Students begin a new 16-week session of L’Art du Gâteau, The Professional Cake Baking and Decorating Program.
December 21, 2012
L’Art de la Pâtisserie Graduation
Students of L’Art de la Pâtisserie – The Professional Pastry & Baking Program celebrate their graduation from their 24-week full-time program.
Previous 2012 School Happenings
January 2, 2012
L’Art de la Pâtisserie and L’Art du Gâteau Begin New Sessions
Students begin a new 24-week session of L’Art de la Pâtisserie, The Professional Pastry and Baking Program and the new 16-week session of L’Art du Gâteau, The Professional Cake Baking and Decorating Program.
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