Handmade Pasta Workshop

Learn how to make fresh handmade pasta from scratch with our cooking short courses in Sydney! 

There’s something deeply satisfying about transforming a few humble ingredients into silky, delicious fresh pasta by hand. In this warm, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the timeless techniques behind authentic homemade pasta while enjoying the simple pleasure of cooking from scratch.

Guided by your tutor, you’ll mix, knead, roll, and shape your own pasta dough using traditional methods and quality ingredients. Along the way, you’ll discover practical tips for working with pasta dough successfully at home — from choosing the right flour and achieving the ideal texture, to rolling, cutting, cooking, and storing fresh pasta.

More than just a cooking class, this workshop is a tactile, creative, and social experience that celebrates the joy of sharing food with others. Whether you’re cooking for family, entertaining friends, or simply wanting to reconnect with the pleasure of handmade food, you’ll leave with skills you can recreate again and again in your own kitchen.

You'll also prepare simple sauces and accompaniments that beautifully complement fresh pasta, helping you create complete Italian-inspired meals from scratch.

The best part? Taking your handmade pasta home to cook, share, and enjoy.

Roll up your sleeves and make Nonna proud!

Learning outcomes

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

• Understanding the fundamentals of fresh pasta making
• Mixing, kneading and preparing fresh pasta dough by hand
• Rolling, cutting and shaping fresh pasta using traditional techniques
• Creating fettuccine-style pasta from scratch
• Preparing simple sauces and accompaniments for fresh pasta

Course content

What will be covered in this Handmade Pasta workshop?

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

• A brief history of pasta and Italian pasta traditions
• Selecting quality flour and ingredients
• Mixing and kneading pasta dough
• Rolling, resting, and preparing dough correctly
• Cutting and shaping fresh pasta by hand
• Cooking fresh pasta successfully
• Preparing simple sauces and accompaniments
• Storage and preservation techniques for fresh pasta
• Presentation ideas for Italian-inspired meals

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

Intended audience

Who is this Handmade Pasta workshop for?

This workshop is ideal for:

• Complete beginners wanting to learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch
• Home cooks looking to expand their Italian cooking repertoire
• Food lovers interested in traditional handmade cooking techniques
• Anyone who enjoys cooking, entertaining, or sharing homemade meals with family and friends

No prior 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.

Course materials

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.

Additional information

Please note the following:

• Wear closed-in shoes.
• Tie back long hair before class.
• Gluten flour and eggs are used during this workshop.
• Please note there is no level access to the room. Access is via approximately 20 steps.