Baking is an art to enjoy with all the senses. Combine your natural talents with hands-on experience in Kirkwood’s Baking and Pastry Arts program.
Gain incredible skills while creating edible masterpieces in our state-of-the-art bakery lab. You’ll even prepare exquisite desserts for guests at the four-diamond rated Hotel at Kirkwood Center and The Class Act Restaurant.
Learn from passionate instructors and industry professionals.
Please contact the Hospitality Arts department for more information.
Kirkwood offers more than $3 million in scholarships for students each year, and there are many specifically for students enrolled in baking & pastry arts and other hospitality programs.
In just one year, you’ll develop technical baking and artistic decorating skills. Plus, you'll learn essential business savvy to succeed in the hospitality industry.
To get into the Baking & Pastry Arts program, you must complete the following, in addition to Kirkwood’s steps to become a student:
Hospitality Arts
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
319-848-8770
hospitalityarts@kirkwood.edu