Sat 7 Nov 2026 at 10:00
An Artisan Bread Masterclass
A three-hour bread demonstration — sourdough, ciabatta, focaccia, enriched dough and grissini — finished off with a tasting of it all.
Learn it, taste it, or have it made for you.
Hands on pastry workshops in a working studio in Randburg, and a real chat with the chef when you are stuck. All of it a few taps away.
Hands on
Workshops
Small, hands on classes. Everything is provided, so bring nothing but your appetite.
Wed 11 Nov 2026 at 10:00
Marshmallow Flowers in Bloom
Mould it, paint it, take it home — 8 handmade marshmallow flowers, all yours by the end of the day.
Sat 14 Nov 2026 at 10:00
Gingerbread House, Glowing Up
Build it, ice it, light it up — your own gingerbread house, glowing on your table all festive season.
Sat 21 Nov 2026 at 17:00
Gingerbread House, Glowing Up
Build it, ice it, light it up — your own gingerbread house, glowing on your table all festive season.
Wed 25 Nov 2026 at 10:00
Marshmallow Flowers in Bloom
Mould it, paint it, take it home — 8 handmade marshmallow flowers, all yours by the end of the day.
Sat 28 Nov 2026 at 10:00
Gingerbread House, Glowing Up
Build it, ice it, light it up — your own gingerbread house, glowing on your table all festive season.
The diary
What is coming up
Every workshop on one calendar. Tap a date to see it, book it and pay.
Workshop Fully booked
Tap a day for the detail
Sugar work
Every petal on this is sugar.
Competition pieces, wedding work and the techniques behind them. This is the deep end, and it is also the part most people never believe is edible.
The studio
Inside the studio
A look at recent workshops, sugar work and what comes out of the studio.
35+
years in the kitchen
The chef
Hi, I am Nicolaas.
I have spent more than 30 years getting sugar, chocolate and butter into places they were never meant to be, walls, ceilings, occasionally my own eyebrows, and I have loved nearly every reckless, sticky minute of it.
Somewhere in there I picked up a few medals, trained under people far more patient than me, and fell hopelessly, permanently in love with this craft and with teaching it to anyone bold enough to try. You are your own destiny. That is not just something I believe, it is something I have spent three decades proving, one plate at a time.
35+
years elbow deep in dough, sugar and chocolate
1 000+
students who have made a mess in a good way
Zero
fondant shortcuts allowed here
Where it started
The last menu he cooked for her.
Everything in this part of the site is hers.
In loving memory of Ouma Lammie, 1932 - 2023
Free, forever
Gran's Kitchen
Before there was Pastry Collective, there was my grandmother's kitchen. A tiny table, a wooden spoon that saw far too much action, and recipes she never wrote down until I made her.
These tutorials are hers, and they are free, forever. If you enjoy the way she teaches, you will like what happens when I get involved. That is what the workshops are for.
Word of mouth
What people are saying
Words from Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Tap through to see them where they were posted.
What a great class! I'm amazed by what can be done having the right knowledge.
Before you ask
Questions we get asked
The short answers. Anything else, the contact form is at the bottom of this page.
Where are the pastry workshops held?
At the Pastry Collective studio, 164 Church Street, Randburg. Directions are sent with your booking confirmation.
What do I need to bring to a workshop?
Nothing but closed shoes. Aprons, ingredients, equipment and a workspace of your own are all provided.
How do I book and pay for a class?
Pick a date from the diary on this site and book online. You can pay by card or instant EFT on the payment gateway's own secure page, or by bank transfer. Your seats are held while you pay, and the booking is confirmed once the payment clears.
What happens if I have to cancel?
Cancel seven days or more before the class and half of what you paid is refunded. Less than seven days before, the booking is not refundable. The full booking and cancellation policy is on this site.
Can somebody else use my seat if I cannot make it?
Yes. A confirmed booking can be transferred to another person if you let the studio know in writing at least forty-eight hours before the class.
Can you work around allergies or dietary requirements?
Tell us when you book. The booking form has a field for allergies and dietary needs so the kitchen knows well before the day.
Do you take private groups or corporate bookings?
Yes. Send a note through the contact form on this site with the date and the number of people and Nicolaas will come back to you.
How long does a class take?
It depends on the class. Every session on the diary lists its own start time and length before you book.
Contact
Talk to the kitchen
Questions about a session, a private booking or a corporate group? Send a note and Nicolaas will come back to you.