académie classes and SPECIAL events
Join us at AMIE Académie for both sweet and savory cooking and baking classes as well as special events. All skill levels are welcome. Classes are final sale and non-refundable; for more information about our classes and booking policies, please see our FAQ page. If you are interested in a session that has sold out, please contact us to get on the waitlist. Private classes are available by appointment only; please inquire via email to connect. Click on a session below to read class descriptions, see photography, and purchase tickets.
SPECIAL EVENT: Book Signing with Wendy Bornstein
SPECIAL EVENT: Book Signing with Wendy Bornstein
AMIE Bakery is pleased to celebrate local author Wendy Bornstein. Stop by to greet the author, connect, and purchase a signed copy of Coffee Connections: Finding Common Ground Through My Daily Brew.
Part memoir, part coming-of-age story, and part reflection on changes in networking norms over forty-plus years of adulthood, this warm and engaging narrative shares the history of her love affair with coffee through decades of change.
This special event is free and open to the public, held during business hours in our dining room from 10 AM to 2 PM. If you’d like to receive an email reminder for this event, sign up below.
About the Author
An enthusiastic traveler and active member of our local community, Wendy Bornstein was born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts. A graduate of University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Wendy began her career in corporate and seized every opportunity to travel abroad, working in Connecticut and New York City before returning to school at Boston University where she earned her MBA. Life continued to change as she stepped away from the workforce to raise a family, consulting for start-up software companies and volunteering at multiple non-profit organizations.
Upon returning to the workforce Wendy spent ten years as a realtor. Following a distinct path of curiosity, exploration, and appreciation for the arts, her impressive business acumen and sharp eye for observations enables her to make meaningful connections, a master of networking and a kindred friend through life's shifts. Such connections inspired Wendy to get involved in community theater, local television, and local cultural council while pursuing worthwhile freelance writing projects. She has embarked on the path of reinvention and redefinition, joining civic and social organizations to connect with the Cape Cod community.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This special event is not a class or demonstration. This event is open to the general public during regular business hours, registration is not required. Books will be available for purchase.
We respect your privacy. Your information will never be sent or sold to third party organizations.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
ABOUT AMIE ACADEMIE
There is an unfounded mystique about baking. Since the AMIE brand was conceived a decade ago, our mission at AMIE Académie has been to demystify scratch baking and help instill confidence in anyone who wants to bake. Inspired by attending a variety of recreational and professional classes around the world, Amie gleaned best practices and honed in on what makes the experience worthwhile. Our talented instructors guide students with a combination of hands-on experience and demonstrations that inevitably evoke “Aha!” moments. We strive to create a place for friends and neighbors to gather, celebrate special occasions, refine skills and techniques, and enjoy delicious food in good company.
The Académie brings together locals and travelers alike to learn and share in the kitchen. Many students meet, become friends, and return to the Académie together. One of our favorite memories was having guests arrive in the kitchen for class and two attendees recognized each other from playing high school football together decades ago. Many students have discovered talent, passion, and the joys of baking—we even discovered one of our gifted cake decorators while she was doing piping work in a class. In food, there is endless room for growth and discovery. The Académie is also a conduit for sharing how we do things at AMIE Bakery. Teaching connects with customers and provides a way to engage the Cape Cod community and beyond.
AMIE Académie has also hosted prestigious chefs from across the country, including Executive Chef Laura Briscoe, Executive Pastry Chef Gale Gand, and local Executive Chef James Dings to name a few. As of 2024, over 2,000 guests have attended recreational cooking and baking classes and themed special events from bourbon and wine tastings to high tea.
Académie classes are recreational, drawing curious newbies and industry professionals to participate. Students collaborate in small groups to create an intimate experience that fosters getting to know those alongside you. While many large parties participate, plenty of students fly solo. The class setting is also an opportunity to address pitfalls and teach troubleshooting, so obstacles are easily overcome at home. We strive to encourage and show our students that baking is a balance between science and art.
Whether you're an avid baker or a beginner, we invite you to join us for classes at AMIE Académie. For policy information, visit our FAQ page. Hear what our graduates are saying, and discover our photo gallery. Full class descriptions, photography, and information can be found on each class page by selecting a session listed above.
“My mission is to educate our customers about what authentic pastry looks and tastes like. If you haven’t tasted scratch-made pastry cream you probably think the vanilla pudding you’re buying is delicious. Once you taste the real thing, you can’t go back. And it’s easy to make. One key to loving pastry is realizing it’s not complicated to make. ”
Join us for High Tea at AMIE Bakery. Enjoy a tower of finger sandwiches, mini croissants, scones, and pastries accompanied by a variety of teas. Cash bar available.
12 PM, registration required. This special event is not a class or demonstration.