EMPANADA WORKSHOP

Discover the art of crafting empanadas…

EMPANADA WORKSHOP

Discover the art of crafting empanadas...

Learn how to make homemade empanadas using the traditional Chilean empanada dough recipe. You’ll get step-by-step instructions to prepare your own empanadas at home using your favorite fillings! You'll also learn how to make delicious "dobladitas," a typical Chilean bread made with the empanada's dough.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

  • Discover the art of crafting empanadas. These pastries are versatile, perfect for serving as appetizers or as a satisfying entree. 
  • Igma will guide you through the process, from preparing the dough to tips for making various vegetarian fillings.
  • You’ll learn essential techniques for achieving the ideal balance of flakiness and tenderness in the pastry. 
  • By the end of this class, you’ll have the skills to shape and seal these empanadas, leaving you with a delightful dish that’s sure to impress.

CLASS DETAILS

  • 2 1/2 hour class: 1:30 to 4 pm.
  • Location: Commercial kitchen.United Church. 602 Silica St. Nelson, BC.
  • Dates: Sundays or Saturdays.
  • The workshop will be hosted by Igma, founder and creator of “Atacama Empanadas”.
  • We prepare vegetarian empanadas, but keep in mind that the dough contains eggs and butter. There is not a vegan option.
  • Class size limited to 7 participants.
  • Learning is interactive and hands on.
  • Cost: $97

Choose your date and register

< Class size limited to 7 participants >

Sunday September 6th
$97

All ingredients and fillings will be provided
No spots available
AMAZING FIRST GROUP!
NELSON

Sunday October 25th
$97

All ingredients and fillings will be provided
No spots available
CLASS FULL
NELSON

Saturday November 14th
$97

All ingredients and fillings will be provided
7 spots available
REGISTER
NELSON

Some reviews from participants:

Amber Martyn
Such a fun, delicious, and fulfilling cooking class! The atmosphere was warm and relaxed, the food was absolutely delicious, and we learned so much along the way. I left feeling inspired, satisfied, and excited to try the recipes at home. Highly recommend and I look forward to the next one!
Jackie Wheeler
What an excellent and energizing class. Not knowing anything about Empanadas, I love that the history was shared and different variations to create the dough and fillings were shared. The class itself was full of like minded and fun people that made it all the more engaging. Igma took care and attention to detail, explaining as we went along and corrected as needed to ensure we all left with amazingly tasty food. Highly recommend this class, your mind will be buzzing with so many ideas you can create.
Nancy Lewis
I’m left the class with such a wonderful feeling of joy. What a delightful class! Igma was a great instructor. The students were fun and good listeners. This class certainly encourages me to do other culinary classes in the future. Thanks!

GENERAL INFORMATION

What to bring?

We provide most of the equipment, small tools, and ingredients necessary to class participation. Because you’ll likely have baked empanadas to take home after class, you may want to bring containers and a cooler if your trip is long.

 

What to wear?

Please dress in comfortable clothing that you won’t mind getting flour on. We recommend indoor and comfy shoe and minimal jewelry. We also encourage you to bring your favorite apron.

 

Start time

Kitchen doors will open 15 minutes before the class is scheduled to begin, 1:15 pm. Remember the workshop start at 1:30 pm.

 

Dietary concerns

Please contact us prior to your class if you have food allergies or other dietary concerns, so that we may try to accommodate your needs.

 

Contact us

If you have any questions, you can send an email through the contact form below or to: hello@atacamaempanadas.com

Conduct

In order to facilitate the best workshop experience and ensure a common understanding, we provide the following guidelines for participoants:

  • Please arrive for class on time and ready to work at the established start time.
  • We ask you minimize cellphone use and refrain from scheduling virtual meetings/other digital activities during workshop hours. We also ask that participants keep discussions to a minimum during instructor demonstrations.
  • While we encourage photos and sharing on social media, recoding is not permitted.
  • Members are likely varying in skill level. Please be considerate and understanding of fellow students as levels of experience and work habits will vary.
  • Please communicate with the instructor and other students in a respectful manner and refrain from using coarse or abusive language.
  • We will working in a commercial kitchen Please treat the the equipment and the baking environment with respect. If you’re unsure of how to properly use or store any of the equipment, I will happily help.

Hosted by Igma

Hi Folks!

My name is Igma, and I’m originally from the Atacama Desert in Chile. I’m a single dad living part-time with my two daughters in the beautiful Kootenay area. I enjoy making empanadas and experimenting with new vegetarian fillings using local ingredients. I believe that animals, just like humans, deserve to be free and happy. This initiative aims to share the delicious food from the other end of the continent with everyone, contributing to making Canada a multicultural cuisine nation. 

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PS:  You can drop by and say hello every Saturday at the Nelson farmers market!

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