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Baking on a budget

Code: T25NC2462
Location: Clay Cross ACE Centre
Cost: Free
Starting: Wednesday 22 April 2026
Duration: 5 sessions over 5 week(s)
Time: 9.30am
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
Baking on a Budget is a practical, hands on course designed to help you bake affordable, nutritious treats while building confidence, saving money, and reducing food waste. The course focuses on simple techniques, low cost ingredients, and everyday equipment.
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you want to improve your baking skills in a practical environment with the support of our knowledgeable tutor. Our Tailored Learning courses are for people who live in Derbyshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a kitchen-based course with practical activities and guidance from your tutor.
What will I need?
Please wear clothing suitable for being in a kitchen; you may wish to bring an apron. Bring storage containers for taking goods home.
This course is free and there are no other costs.
We hope you will want to progress to one of our other courses, please talk to a member of staff who will be able to advise you.
Time and duration
Start Date: 22 April 2026
Start Time: 9.30am
Day: Wednesday
First Lesson Duration: 02:30
Total Weeks: 5
Location
Clay Cross ACE Centre
Market Street
Clay Cross
S45 9JE
01629 537108
