Baguette Workshop

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Ever wondered how to bake an authentic French baguette with a crisp golden crust and a soft, airy crumb?

Join Saïd M’Dahoma’s baguette-making workshop and discover every step of the artisan bread-making process: mixing and kneading the dough, mastering fermentation, shaping your baguettes, scoring them like a pro, and baking them to perfection. You’ll get hands-on experience shaping several baguettes yourself, take home the recipe in PDF, and leave with all the skills you need to recreate true French bakery magic in your own kitchen. You will also leave the class with freshly baked baguettes to enjoy at home!

Awaken your senses and unlock the secrets behind the iconic French baguette. Ready to bake like a real boulanger? 🥖✨

The workshop will be in French.
All materials are included in the price.

Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: YWCA Calgary 1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5J1
Admission: $149 for members / $209 for non-members

Please note: The price for non-members includes a one-year membership (value of $60). Learn more here.

About Saïd M’Dahoma

Saïd was born and raised in Paris, where he studied neuroscience. After earning his PhD, he moved to Alberta to work at the University of Calgary. Driven by nostalgia, he began recreating dishes from his French and Comorian heritage in his spare time. Over time, his passion for pastry outgrew his interest in science, which led him to change careers and become a full-time pastry chef. He especially loves making croissants and entremets!

Now, Saïd teaches French pastry to an online community of over 200,000 students worldwide, and he also offers in-person classes in Calgary. He is regularly invited on TV to share his expertise and passion for baking. According to the Calgary Herald, he is one of the 20 most inspiring Calgarians of 2025.