Handmade Gnocchi Workshop

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

Learn how to transform simple ingredients into soft, delicate gnocchi in this hands-on Italian cooking workshop. Guided by your experienced tutor, you'll prepare gnocchi from scratch while learning the techniques behind achieving that all-important light, pillowy texture.

From selecting and preparing your ingredients to mixing the dough, shaping your gnocchi, and cooking it to perfection, you'll work through the process step by step. You'll also explore sauces and flavour pairings that complement this classic Italian dish, gaining practical skills you can confidently recreate in your own kitchen.

Whether you're new to Italian cooking or looking to expand your handmade pasta repertoire, this relaxed and social workshop is a delicious way to build your cooking skills. You'll leave with new confidence, practical techniques, and a batch of handmade gnocchi to take home and enjoy.

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

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Handmade Gnocchi workshop, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Understanding the key ingredients and techniques used in traditional gnocchi making
• Selecting and preparing suitable ingredients for handmade gnocchi
• Preparing gnocchi dough from scratch
• Working with dough to achieve a light and delicate texture
• Shaping gnocchi using traditional techniques
• Cooking gnocchi to achieve the desired texture and consistency
• Exploring sauces and flavour pairings that complement gnocchi
• Storing and reheating handmade gnocchi
• Developing the confidence to make gnocchi at home

Course content

What will be covered in this Handmade Gnocchi workshop?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

• Introduction to traditional gnocchi and Italian cooking traditions
• Selecting suitable potatoes, flour, and other ingredients
• Preparing and working with gnocchi dough
• Understanding how ingredients and handling affect texture
• Rolling and shaping gnocchi using traditional techniques
• Cooking and testing gnocchi for texture and consistency
• Exploring sauces and flavour combinations to complement gnocchi
• Storage and reheating techniques
• Serving and presentation ideas for 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 complete beginners, enthusiastic home cooks, Italian food lovers, and anyone who wants to learn the satisfying art of making gnocchi from scratch.

It's also a great hands-on experience for friends, couples, and family members looking to learn something new and enjoy cooking together.

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

What to bring to class:

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

Please note the following:

• Please wear closed-in shoes
• Long hair must be tied back during the workshop