Handmade Gnocchi Workshop

Discover the art of crafting pillowy handmade gnocchi with our cooking short courses in Sydney!

Soft, comforting, and deeply satisfying to make from scratch, handmade gnocchi is one of Italy’s most beloved comfort foods. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to transform simple ingredients like potato and flour into delicate homemade gnocchi with the perfect light texture.

Guided by your tutor, you’ll roll up your sleeves and learn the traditional techniques behind successful gnocchi-making — from choosing ingredients and preparing the dough through to shaping, cooking, and serving your finished gnocchi. Along the way, you’ll also explore sauces and flavour pairings that beautifully complement this classic Italian dish.

Warm, social, and wonderfully tactile, this workshop is as much about the joy of handmade cooking as it is about technique. Whether you’re completely new to Italian cooking or simply looking to expand your pasta-making repertoire, you’ll leave with practical skills, new confidence, and delicious creations to enjoy at home.

The best part? Taking your handmade gnocchi home to share with family and friends.

Get ready to roll, shape, and cook your way to gnocchi greatness!

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Handmade Gnocchi workshop, you will have explored concepts and techniques such as:

• Understanding the history and origins of gnocchi
• Preparing handmade gnocchi dough from scratch
• Shaping gnocchi using traditional techniques
• Cooking gnocchi to achieve ideal texture and consistency
• Creating sauces and flavour pairings for gnocchi
• Understanding methods for storing and reheating gnocchi
• Presenting handmade gnocchi in an authentic and appealing way

Course content

What will be covered in this Handmade Gnocchi workshop?

During the workshop, participants will work with techniques and ideas such as:

• A brief history of gnocchi and Italian cooking traditions
• Selecting suitable potatoes, flour, and ingredients
• Preparing and working with gnocchi dough
• Techniques for shaping and rolling gnocchi
• Cooking and testing gnocchi for texture and consistency
• Creating sauces and garnishes to complement gnocchi
• Storage and reheating techniques
• Simple presentation ideas for serving handmade gnocchi

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Handmade Gnocchi workshop for?

This workshop is ideal for beginners, home cooks, food lovers, and anyone interested in learning how to make authentic handmade gnocchi from scratch.

No prior cooking or pasta-making experience is required.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Accessibility: This class is held in an upstairs room with access via approximately 20 steps. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Additional information

Please bring to class:

• An apron
• A large container to take your creations home with you (approximately 31 × 21 × 5 cm). The tutor recommends using the Woolworths Armada Foil Trays with Lids.

Please note the following:

• Wear closed-in shoes
• If you have long hair, tie it back
• Accessibility: Please note there is no level access to the room for this class. Access is via approx. 20 steps.