Sweet & Savory Pastries

Instructor: Megan Lambert

Day & Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuition: $100.00

Location: This workshop takes place on the John C. Campbell Folk School Campus. Please arrive at the Cooking Studio in the Davidson Hall Building on the day of the workshop to check in. It is number 4 on the  Campus Map

Ages: 18 and Up

All levels are welcome. No experience required.

Students Please Bring:

• Non-slip comfortable work shoes
• Hat or head covering
• An apron (if desired)
• Note taking materials.
• (Optional) A snack and/or water bottle. Filtered water is available in the classroom.

In this class we'll be exploring several different ways to make delicious pastries both sweet and savory.  Participants will make Pate a Choux, which can be used to make cream puffs and eclairs, as well as cheesy gougeres.  We'll also explore puff pastry, and use it to create sweet palmiers and sacristains, as well as savory pesto swirls and ham, cheese, and spinach puffs.  There are so many ways to use these versatile doughs; participants will leave with delicious treats and many more ideas for making sumptuous pastries for special events.  

There will be a 1- hour lunch break. Bring a sack lunch or explore local dining options.

An additional fee for materials provided by your instructor for this workshop is estimated at $25.00 THIS FEE IS PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR at the time of the workshop. Material fees may change depending on the number of participants and price of materials at the workshop. *Payment by cash or check is required for materials fees. 

* Workshops are subject to low enrollment cancellation if the minimum number of 4 students is not reached. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to call Olive’s Porch for up-to-date enrollment information.

About Instructor: Megan Lambert, MS is the Executive Director of the Cherokee Clay Food Alliance, a non-profit organization helping to increase the availability of locally grown food in Cherokee and Clay Counties.  She is also the production manager of Garnet Gals, a value-added foods company, and the office manager at Valley River Yarn, both based in Andrews, NC. She enjoys gardening, fiber arts, and teaching people delicious and simple ways to prepare vegetables!