The primary baking school in Bellingham for students interested in pursuing professional baking careers is Bellingham Technical College (BTC). Situated in northwest Bellingham--just above Squalicum Creek--this state-affiliated technical school offers some 50 associates' degree and certification programs in various vocations. Among these is an extensive and fully accredited culinary arts program, which is provided as both a certificate program or an associate degree in applied science, according to the level and extent of coursework. In addition, the BTC culinary arts program offers a series of courses and certification in pastry baking.
Bellingham Technical College
3028 Lindbergh Ave.
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-752-8345
www.btc.ctc.edu
Another culinary school in Bellingham that provides baking instruction is operated through Ciao Thyme, a local restaurant and catering business. This program's focus is primarily on single-session courses in specialized cooking skills, though some of these courses include an intensive introduction to basic culinary arts. In addition to these regularly scheduled courses, Ciao Thyme provides the option to build your own private three-hour course in a personalized curriculum ranging from "puff pastry to pie dough or truffles to chocolate tortes."
Ciao Thyme Catering and Classes
207 Unity Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-927-4890
www.ciaothyme.com
Our Kitchen is Your Kitchen is a pastry restaurant and baking studio located in the Barkley Village area of Bellingham. This business' studio classroom also accommodates an individualized curriculum like Ciao Thyme, featuring classes in various baking skills. Its regularly scheduled courses, on the other hand, offer instruction in advanced cake- and pastry- decorating techniques, including training in frosting application and fondant. Regularly scheduled classes are usually themed during the holiday season.
Our Kitchen is Your Kitchen Bakery and Studio
3111 Newmarket Street #106
Bellingham WA 98226
360-733-7700
www.ourkitchen-yourkitchen.com