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Sweethearts & French Macarons

Description

Fall in love with French macarons!
Join Chef Dobbie for a fun, interactive Valentine’s workshop where you’ll learn to craft elegant French macarons with crisp, delicate shells and luscious seasonal fillings. From whipping a perfect meringue to mastering macaronage and piping picture-perfect rounds, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to recreate these romantic treats at home.

What You’ll Make:
You’ll prepare a batch of classic almond French macarons and fill them with fresh, fruit-forward seasonal flavors like raspberry buttercream and blueberry jam. Chef Dobbie will guide you step-by-step through each technique, making the process approachable for beginners while still engaging for passionate home bakers.

Whether you’re looking for a memorable date night, a Galentine’s outing, or simply a delightful way to indulge your sweet tooth, this class blends hands-on learning with a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere—plus plenty of tasting along the way. All tools and ingredients are provided!

No experience necessary!
Our classes are designed to be casual, approachable, and fun for everyone—whether you’ve made macarons before or this is your very first time. With your workstation fully prepped, all you need to do is show up ready to bake, learn, and enjoy.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
You will be seated with your booking party and may work with other students in groups of 2–5 by sharing ingredients and equipment. Drinks will be available for purchase from the venue and are NOT included in the ticket price. Outside beverages are not permitted.

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What this class looks like
8 - 26
Group size
2 hours
Duration
All Level
Class level
We provide
Tools
Any dietary restrictions
Vegetarian friendly
Nut free
Gluten free
Kosher friendly
Dairy free
Fish free
Egg free
Shellfish free
Vegan friendly
Meet your chef instructor

Chef Dobbie is a culinary school graduate trained in Chicago, with years of experience as both a private chef and cooking instructor. Her passion for food goes far beyond simply feeding people—she sees cooking as a love language, a path to self-discovery, and even a form of therapy. Whether preparing a meal or guiding others through the process, Dobbie finds deep joy in sharing the kitchen. She thrives on connecting with people, listening to their stories, and building community through food. Each class she leads is an opportunity to learn from one another, share laughter, and celebrate the art of cooking from scratch.

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Where the class will be
Holiday Inn Arlington Ballston
4610 N Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22203
Set in the vibrant Ballston neighborhood, three blocks from the Metro, our Arlington hotel places you near the most popular Washington, DC area attractions. Our location off I-66 makes us ideal for business and leisure travelers offering access to many local companies, shopping at the Ballston Quarter, and iconic DC museums and landmarks, including the White House. Holiday Inn® Arlington at Ballston features comfortable rooms and suites with 32-inch TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and refrigerators. You'll love our hotel amenities, including free Wi-Fi, 5,000 square feet of meeting space, a Fitness Center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Enjoy local comfort food for breakfast and dinner at The Silver Leaf Restaurant, where kids eat free.
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Guest requirement

The nature of our classes are set up so that booking parties will work together during class, sharing both ingredients and equipment. Groups of 2 may be asked to share their station with another couple. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in so that class can begin on time. Drinks are available for purchase from the venue and are NOT included in the ticket price. Outside drinks are not allowed.

Cancellation policy
Reschedule request have to be made at least 48 hours before the class for groups of less than 6 people and 14 days for groups of 6 people or more. Cancellations are not permitted and tickets are non-refundable.See terms and policy.
Reviews
Ebony B.
It was fun class. The instructor made it easy and approachable. I would take another one of her classes.
Oct, 18th, 2025
Julia P.
It was a fun class and I learned alot. She had great tips.
Sep, 17th, 2025
Ashley J.
She was fantastic!!! Can’t wait to attend another class
Aug, 10th, 2025
Morghan J.
Chef Dobbie was an amazing and splendid chef!! I had so much fun in class especially a long day after work. Our macarons came out perfect and really tasty. This was first time eating macarons and I scared I wasn’t going to enjoy them but at the end of class for the final taste test I really liked them. Applause to chef Dobbie!!
Jul, 23rd, 2025
Tuwanna M.
Great teacher!
Oct, 18th, 2025
John G.
Excellent preparation great coaching throughout manage the class well and God virtually everyone to a good end result, and the process was again enjoyable very well done
Sep, 17th, 2025
Julide D.
This was a wonderful class and Dobbie is a great instructor. We want to join her other classes in the future. Thank you!
Jul, 26th, 2025
Kelsey O.
Chef Dobby was excellent. It was a fun and very informative class. I left with delicious macarons and learned many tricks I can use to feel more confident making the recipe at home. Thank you!
Jul, 23rd, 2025
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