Handmade Ravioli Workshop

Discover the art of making delicate, handmade ravioli with our cooking short courses in Sydney!

There’s something deeply satisfying about making fresh pasta by hand — especially when it’s transformed into delicate, flavour-filled ravioli. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create beautiful handmade ravioli from scratch, from silky pasta dough through to shaping, filling, and cooking your finished parcels.

Perfect for pasta lovers and adventurous home cooks alike, this workshop will guide you step-by-step through the process of making classic spinach and ricotta ravioli while introducing you to the techniques that make fresh pasta so rewarding to prepare at home.

Under the guidance of your tutor, you’ll learn how to mix and roll pasta dough, prepare a traditional filling, and shape and seal ravioli using classic techniques. Along the way, you’ll also explore ideas for alternative fillings, flavour combinations, and sauces to inspire future pasta nights at home.

To finish, your handmade ravioli will be served in a simple but elegant sage and butter sauce, topped with Parmigiano Reggiano — the perfect reward for your efforts.

Warm, welcoming, and deliciously hands-on, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, cook creatively, and share the joy of Italian food with fellow pasta lovers.

Roll, fill, shape, and savour — your ravioli journey starts here!

Learning outcomes

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

• Making fresh pasta dough from scratch
• Rolling and preparing pasta sheets for ravioli-making
• Preparing a classic spinach and ricotta filling
• Shaping and sealing ravioli using traditional techniques
• Cooking ravioli to the correct texture
• Preparing a simple complementary sauce and garnish
• Exploring ideas for alternative fillings and flavour combinations

Course content

What will be covered in this Handmade Ravioli Workshop?

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

• A brief history of ravioli and filled pasta traditions
• Making fresh pasta dough
• Rolling and handling pasta sheets for filled pasta
• Preparing a classic spinach and ricotta filling
• Techniques for shaping, sealing, and cooking ravioli
• Making a sage and butter sauce
• Exploring filling, sauce, and flavour variations
• Tips for serving, storing, and reheating homemade ravioli

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

Intended audience

Who is this Handmade Ravioli Workshop for?

This workshop is ideal for beginners, home cooks, and anyone who loves fresh pasta and Italian cooking. Whether you’re completely new to pasta-making or looking to expand your skills, all experience levels are welcome.

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:

• Please wear closed-in shoes
• If you have long hair, tie it back