Instructor: Gayle Donner

Biography: Gayle Donner has always enjoyed baking! Creating delicious treats and sharing them with friends & family has been one of her favorite pastimes. She's had the fortunate opportunity to restart her career, so armed with determination and passion, she earned an Associate's Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts from Cascade Culinary Institute. Currently, she works at a local bakery and enjoys passing on her knowledge by teaching baking classes through COCC Community Education.

Classes by this instructor

Baking: Fresh Fruit Tart - From Crust to Cream

Join us for a hands-on culinary journey and learn to create a stunning, bakery-style fresh fruit tart completely from scratch! You will master the art of making a crisp, buttery�p�te sucr�e�(sweet tart dough), blind-baking for the perfect crunch, and whipping up a rich, silky vanilla bean pastry cream. Finally, you'll learn to arrange vibrant, seasonal fruits in a decorative pattern, finishing with a delicate glaze for a professional shine. Leave with a masterpiece that is as beautiful as it is delicious!
Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 10:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend

Baking: Ultimate Chocolate Extravaganza

Indulge your sweet tooth in this chocolate-filled baking experience, perfect for chocoholics! Come elevate your baking game and satisfy your chocolate fix in this hands-on class, where we create velvety, rich treats from the ground up. We'll skip the mixes and focus on high-quality ingredients. Leave with several different chocolate-based delights and the confidence to recreate them at home.
Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 10:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend

Baking: Elevated Cookies - From Dough to Deliciousness

Join us for a hands-on baking adventure where we will discuss the techniques to create perfect, delicious cookies from scratch! Whether you're a beginner or experienced home baker looking to refine your techniques, this class will boost your confidence and help you master the art of cookies and cookie bars. We will explore some unique cookie building ideas and flavors. In addition, we will discuss the science behind the ingredients, the best mixing method and the importance of properly measuring the ingredients for consistent results. Come join us for some fun in the baking kitchen and leave with delicious cookies that you will bake in class!
Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 10:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend