About school:
Teaching professional and non-professional chefs european style baking in artisan breads, desserts, cakes, pastries. Located in Bend, Oregon. Marda Stoliar is the Director and chief instructor of the International School of Baking. Marda's credentials as a master baker are superlative. She has been active as a baking consultant and teacher in China, Macau and Hong Kong for the U.S. Wheat Associates in Washington D.C. In Asia she works mainly with professional bakers and educators. She has taught French cooking, pastries and bread baking since 1965.

Bakeries on a Budget
The International School of Baking teaches a complete course in opening bakeries on a budget. We have worked with entrepreneurs all over the world. Each four week course is tailored to the needs of the individual student and their individual goals. We are the only school that customizes our course to fit the student and we are the only school that teaches one-on-one.

Publications and Awards (selected)

• 2007, 2006, 2000, 1999, 1997: James Beard Foundation - Cookbook Award Judge

• 1989: Wrote and published cookbook, "Creamed Pureed and Smashed" for the chewing impaired.

• 1981: Gold Medal Award, Pastries and Breads - National Chefs Association competition

• 1981: Judges Special Award, Pastries and Breads - National Chefs Association competition.

• 2007 Monograph on Lactose & Whey in baking for USDEC Washington, D.C.

Teaching and Academic Background

• 1985 - Present: Sano American Baking Institute - Quanzhou

• 1987 - Present: Instructor - Central Oregon Community College Community Education. Taught basic bread baking, advanced breads, croissants, pastries and rustic whole grain breads.

• 1990-1991: Beijing University - Beijing

• 1986-1994 Macau Hotel/Tourism School - Seminars on yeast food production

• 1986 - 1990: Haking Wong University - HK.

• 1965 - 1968: Teacher - French Cooking & Buffets for the New York Telephone Company's Continuing Education Department

• 1962 - Pratt Institute - NYC Graduated with a BFA in Fashion Design

Consulting & Courses
Marda Stoliar has consulted with hundreds of bakeries over the past 25 years. Topics such as bakery openings, psychology of the bakery consumer, demographics, ethnic focus of products, business layout, and more help business owners understand what builds success.

The International School of Baking teaches baking courses for beginners (non-professionals) through professional chefs who want to expand their skills into European style baking. Custom classes are designed with your goals in mind.

Course Fees & How to Calculate Them

• Classes are $600.00 per day / per student (see below for examples)

• All courses are 100% Hands-On and customized to the individual student

• Length of each course is determined after full consultation with student

• Maximum 2 students per Class

• 8 hours per day (9:AM until 5:00 to 5:30)

• The Baking School's courses range from 2 to 20 days, even 30 depending on the students direction

• Because the courses are completely individualized, there are no "pre-scheduled" courses.

• Courses will be scheduled based on the needs of the student and the available dates for the school.

• Certificates of completion are awarded for each course

• Follow-up and Continuing Educational support are available on a consulting basis by Marda Stoliar & Associates

• Early registration and 50% payment is necessary to secure your desired dates

 How to Calculate the Cost of a Course

Special features:

• European Style Baking - choose from bakery consulting services and/or baking school courses
• Bakery Consulting Services - planning for all aspects of a successful business, from small beginning to large established bakeries, and everywhere in between
• 100% Custom-Designed Baking Courses - a culinary school designed to meet the needs of each student, from beginners to professional chefs
• Bakeries on a Budget Startup Course - designed to get the new bakery owner up and running quickly with everything needed to make their new bakery a success.
• 1-2 students maximum - for the individualized attention you desire
• Over 25 Years of Experience - Marda Stoliar has the training and expertise to meet your needs
• Follow-Up and Continuing Education - additional courses and consulting are available as you and your business grow!

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