Pasta Studio Labs is an intensive Italian pasta course designed for those with culinary training who want to specialise in one of the most representative areas of Italian cuisine, as well as for passionate cooks eager to explore the extraordinary variety of Italian pasta and the stories behind it.
Through a unique combination of hands-on practice and theoretical learning, this course goes beyond simply preparing pasta: participants explore the different types of dough, shapes, fillings, and techniques that have shaped Italy's rich pasta tradition, while understanding how these preparations are connected to the culinary culture and regional identities of Italy.
The Pasta Studio Labs professional pasta course consists of four weeks of study and includes 18 four-hour meetings, plus three extra activities, for a total of 80 hours.
The programme includes:
Lessons take place every morning or afternoon, from Monday to Friday, and include a short break.
The programme explores the different techniques and preparations that form the rich world of Italian pasta. Students work with egg and non-egg pasta, doughs made with durum and soft wheat, filled and unfilled pasta, special unprocessed and drawn pasta, as well as different types of gnocchi.
Traditional condiments accompany the various preparations, allowing participants to explore classic combinations and discover the regional traditions connected to Italian pasta from North to South.
The three free exercises are an opportunity for students to put into practice the techniques and knowledge developed during the course. Each exercise is followed by a photography session, allowing participants to capture and document their creations.
The programme also includes a series of activities to enrich the learning experience:
Welcome Dinner: a chance to meet other participants and instructors in an informal setting.
Market Tour: explore Florence's two main markets, learn about fresh ingredients and regional specialties, and get expert tips on how to select them.
Pasta Tour: take a closer look at pasta production in a professional setting for the restaurant and retail sectors.
Focused Specialisation – Focus your culinary training on one of the most characteristic areas of Italian cuisine and expand your ability to create a wide range of quality Italian first courses.
Hands-On Learning – Work directly with different types of pasta doughs, shapes, fillings, and preparations, developing your skills through practical experience.
Techniques, Traditions and Culture – Explore the techniques behind Italian pasta while gaining a deeper understanding of the culinary traditions and regional identities expressed by its many preparations.
An Inclusive Approach to Learning – Lessons are designed to make the techniques involved in Italian pasta making accessible and understandable to participants with different levels of experience, enabling everyone to develop their knowledge and skills through hands-on practice.
All lessons are held in English.
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to students who have attended at least 80% of the lessons.
Participants are required to be punctual and to keep their materials and their appearance tidy at all times
Please note that the school does not provide accommodation as part of the program. We strongly recommend that participants begin searching for and booking lodging as early as possible, as Florence is a highly popular tourist destination and housing options fill up quickly.
Students can also enrol in a one-week package of 3 - 4 lessons.
Lessons are also sold separately. Contact the school to receive the schedule.
Graduates of professional courses at the Scuola di Arte Culinaria Cordon Bleu may have the opportunity to connect with companies that contact the school in search of qualified personnel.
Join Pasta Studio Labs and immerse yourself in the techniques, traditions, and extraordinary variety of Italian pasta.
Whether you are a professional chef looking to specialise or a passionate cook eager to explore the many forms of one of Italy's most iconic foods, Pasta Studio Labs will deepen your knowledge of Italian pasta and bring you closer to the culinary traditions and regional identities that have shaped it.
Enroll today and deepen your understanding of the techniques, traditions, and cultural heritage behind one of the defining expressions of Italian cuisine.
For further information please contact the School at +39 055 2345468, or by email to professionale@scuoladiarteculinaria.com
