Commonwealth College

08/20/2026

Apple and pear... in sourdough? 🍎🍐

There’s a reason Chef Jerome starts this sourdough with fermented apple and pear water.

By fermenting the fruit first, we’re creating a natural source of wild yeast to build the starter. The result? A different fermentation process that can lead to a milder, more delicate flavour and subtle fruit-forward character in the finished bread.

In this video, Jerome takes us through how he creates the fermented fruit water and uses it to begin building his starter.

Want to take your baking further? Explore our upcoming masterclasses and baking and pastry arts program at Commonwealth College.

08/04/2026

The secret to great sourdough isn’t just the recipe. It’s understanding the craft behind it. 🍞✨

Join us Wednesday, August 19th for The Art of Sourdough, a hands-on masterclass where you’ll gain the confidence and techniques to create a starter and sourdough you’re proud to share.

Only two weeks away! Secure your spot and start your sourdough journey with us.

📍 Commonwealth College
📅 Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

Limited spaces available! Reserve your spot today.

07/30/2026

Congratulations to our recent Addictions & Mental Health Community Worker graduates!

We're proud of everything you've accomplished and can't wait to see the positive impact you'll have in your communities.

Congratulations from all of us at Commonwealth College! We're cheering you on as you begin this next chapter!

07/16/2026

Invest a few hours. Learn a skill you'll keep for years.

Our French Macaron Masterclass is designed for anyone who wants to build confidence in the kitchen while learning authentic techniques from Chef Jérôme.

✨ Hands-on learning
✨ Maximum 6 participants
✨ Take home dozens of handcrafted French macarons

July 23rd, 2026
5:00pm-9:00pm

Register today! Only 6 spots available.

Baking Micro Program MASTER THE ART OF THE FRENCH MACARON Learn the techniques behind one of France's most iconic pastries. Master the Art of French

07/15/2026

Our first French Macaron Masterclass was a hit!
Watching everyone discover what they're capable of in just a few hours made this first masterclass one to remember.

Missed the first class? You're in luck!

Our next French Macaron Masterclass is happening on July 23rd, 2026, and registration is now open.

Maximum 6 participants
Hands-on instruction with Chef Jérôme
Take home dozens of handcrafted French macarons
Certificate of Completion and apron included

Reserve your spot by emailing [email protected].
Payment is available via Interac e-Transfer and confirms your registration.

And we're just getting started...
Can't make this class? Look at what's ahead:
🍞 The Art of Sourdough – August 19th, 2026
🎂 Celebratory Cakes & Decorating – August 25th, 2026

We look forward to baking with you!

07/07/2026

Every expert starts as a beginner.

Today, we're welcoming the very first participants to our French Macaron Masterclass. A hands-on experience where curiosity becomes confidence, and technique becomes skill.

At Commonwealth College, we believe learning doesn't stop after graduation. Whether you're exploring a new passion or refining your craft, our micro-credential masterclasses are designed to help you keep growing.

This is just the beginning, with more baking masterclasses coming at the end of July and again in mid-August. Stay tuned for the next opportunity to learn something new.

06/26/2026

What if learning to make French macarons felt less like a class and more like a private lesson?

Join Chef Jérôme, former pastry chef with experience in Michelin-starred kitchens and the Ritz Paris, for an intimate French Macaron Masterclass designed for just 3 participants.

Learn the techniques that transform simple ingredients into elegant, bakery-quality French macarons. Whether you're a passionate home baker or looking to refine your pastry skills, this hands-on experience offers the kind of one-on-one attention that's hard to find.

Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
$120 per person
Only 3 spots available

Once the class is full, registration closes.

To reserve your spot, email Dorcas at [email protected].

06/25/2026

Chef Jérôme’s path into baking didn’t begin as a straight line.

Before entering the culinary world, he originally envisioned a very different future. But early exposure to professional pastry training in Strasbourg, France, introduced him to a level of discipline, structure, and craftsmanship that would go on to define his entire career.

From a young apprenticeship in a historic pastry shop established in 1927, he was immersed in an environment where precision mattered, respect for ingredients was expected, and consistency was non-negotiable.

That foundation carried him through a career that includes experience in high-level professional kitchens and internationally recognized hospitality environments.

Today, Chef Jérôme brings that same philosophy into the classroom at Commonwealth College—helping students understand that baking is not only a technical skill, but a craft built on patience, discipline, and repetition.

Learning from real industry experience changes how students approach their own potential in the kitchen.

Interested in learning the craft of baking?
Explore Commonwealth College’s Baking Program.

06/03/2026

From knife skills to plating, great dishes start with the right training. 👨‍🍳✨

Build your confidence in the kitchen through hands-on learning and industry-led instruction.

05/21/2026

Fresh ingredients come together through technique, practice, and creativity 👨‍🍳🥗✨

In our Culinary Arts program, students learn how to take simple elements and turn them into finished dishes through hands-on training and guided skill development.