Enroll in our 8-week intensive Pastry Arts Intensive Program to take you to the next level
At-a-glance schedule and weekly commitment for the 2026 term.
Dates
June 8, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Schedule
Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Weekly Load
30 Hours/Week
Enrollment
One term per year - enrollment is ongoing
Build technical mastery through intentional practice, strong fundamentals, and applied kitchen experience.
Cook Street has been teaching the classic techniques of cooking and baking for over 25 years. We believe that to be a truly great chef or baker, understanding the "why" behind the methods will serve you in whichever manner you take this education. Science, history, theory, and artistry all play key roles in a successful chef. That is the value culinary school provides.
While this is an intensive education, you will spend hours, days, and sometimes weeks exploring individual methods, applied in different international cuisines to showcase how these methods can be utilized no matter the recipe.
Meet Your Instructor
Pastry Instructor
Chef Yna infuses Cook Street’s pastry program with creativity and playfulness, striving to convince every student that pastry isn’t as scary as it sounds. A graduate of École Ducasse and Enderun Colleges, she’s also completed advanced pastry and ice cream courses through Jordi Bordas, HarvardX, and Penn State. Before teaching, Yna spent two years at Denver’s acclaimed Brutø, honing her craft in ice cream and entremets. She loves demystifying pastry for students and watching their confidence grow, often one tart or laminated dough at a time.
From artisan breads to elegant pastries, develop expertise across all baking disciplines.
Master sourdough, baguettes, and specialty loaves with traditional fermentation techniques.
Perfect croissants, danishes, and laminated doughs with precision and artistry.
Create stunning layered cakes with advanced decorating and design techniques.
Craft elegant plated desserts, tarts, and contemporary confections.
Join hundreds of graduates who've turned their culinary passion into successful careers.
"With Chef Yna as the Pastry Chef Instructor, I learned very quickly that I had just as much curiosity, enthusiasm, and reverence for pastry as I did with savory. Chef Yna’s lessons and demos were fun and engaging, her depth of knowledge and experience are truly remarkable, and her emphasis on fostering creativity and not being afraid of making mistakes throughout the process resonated with me deeply and still does as I continue working in this industry."
Willem S.
August 2025 Cohort. The Plimoth
"I chose Cook Street to gain confidence and expand my abilities in the kitchen. I learned a ton, had the best time, and made some awesome friends along the way!"
Ian D.
2024 Graduate, Culinary Arts Program
Your all-inclusive tuition covers everything you need to complete our one-of-a-kind advanced Pastry Arts Program — no hidden fees, no surprises.
Ready to get started? Reach out to our admissions team for current pricing details.
Cook Street is committed to helping you finance your culinary education. Speak with our Director of Admissions to find the option that works best for you.
Early Payment Discount
Pay by cash, check, or credit card 30 days prior to the start of class and receive up to $1,000 off your tuition.
Private Student Loans
Finance your education through Climb Credit or other financial institutions and private parties.
We are approved and regulated by the State of Colorado Department of Higher Education Division of Private and Occupational Schools and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Our Culinary Arts Program is endorsed for quality education by the American Culinary Federation Foundation, the industry’s preeminent professional chefs’ organization.
We’ll help you determine which financing path is the right fit for your situation.
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