The Art of Pie-Making
Learn to bake, taste, and take home your own pies in this intimate fall workshop
When Life Gives You Apples, Make Dessert!
A Hands-On Pie-Baking Workshop at Red Shirt Farm Market
Just in time for Thanksgiving, join us for an evening of butter, flour, and apple-scented inspiration. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to make three classic apple desserts—each with its own signature crust:
Double-Crust Apple Pie (pâte brisée)
Apple Tart (pâte sucrée or pâte sablée)
Rustic Apple Galette (free-form single crust)
We’ll start with a tasting of each dessert, then roll up our sleeves to make the doughs together. You’ll mix, roll, and shape each crust type alongside our instructor, learning the techniques that make for tender, flaky pastry every time.
Each participant will:
Make and take home three types of pie dough, ready to bake or freeze.
Assemble and bring home a small double-crust apple pie—ready to freeze and bake for Thanksgiving.
Learn the science behind great baking: how flour, fat, and technique work together for perfect results.
Explore the cultural and historical roots of pie-making traditions.
Gain confidence in rolling, shaping, decorating, and finishing your pies beautifully.
We’ll talk butter, baking times, ingredient swaps, and creative variations—all while alleviating any lingering “pie anxiety.”
Workshop Fee: $55 per person
Dates: Monday, November 17th or Thursday, November 20th
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Red Shirt Farm Market Kitchen
Space is limited—each class is kept small for individual guidance and plenty of hands-on time.
Go home with a finished pie ready to freeze (and wow your Thanksgiving guests), plus the skills to bake with confidence for years to come.
About Your Instructor
Jill Weinberg is a French Culinary Institute–trained chef with a passion for making great food accessible to everyone. With many years of teaching experience in the New York area, Jill has inspired countless home cooks to feel confident and creative in their own kitchens.
Her teaching philosophy centers on approachable, home-based cooking—helping students understand not just what to cook, but how and why ingredients work together. Jill loves guiding her attendees through the fundamentals of technique, flavor, and kitchen confidence, empowering them to bring the joy of cooking into their daily lives.
Whether she’s leading a hands-on class or sharing tips from her own kitchen, Jill’s enthusiasm, warmth, and deep culinary knowledge make her a trusted mentor for cooks of all levels.
Secure Your Spot in Our Fall Workshop
Limited spots available—classes fill quickly!
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