Holiday Focaccia Making Class with Chef Julia Ross (Dec 6th)

Learn the art of artisan bread, decorate your own festive focaccia, and discover the flavor of world-class olive oil.
Date: Saturday, December 6
Time: 3-5pm
Location: Laconiko Tasting Room, Manassas, VA
Limited spots available.

About the Experience
Step into our warm, intimate tasting kitchen and learn how to create beautiful, delicious focaccia, perfect for holiday tables, hostess gifts, or cozy winter meals.

This hands-on class is led by Chef Julia Ross, known for her artisan bread mastery and decades of culinary craft, from homemade sourdough to elegant dinner parties. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a complete beginner, Julia’s approachable teaching style makes bread-making fun, rewarding, and unforgettable.

What You’ll Learn

• The fundamentals of artisan bread dough: mixing, proofing & shaping

• How to create the perfect focaccia texture crispy on the outside, pillowy on the inside

• How to pair and taste premium olive oils to elevate your culinary creations and flavor your focaccia

• Techniques to decorate your focaccia with seasonal herbs, vegetables & more

What’s Included
Demo Instruction: Learn step-by-step in a welcoming group setting
Your Own Freshly Made Focaccia: Decorated and baked by you to take home
Olive Oil Tasting: Explore Laconiko’s award-winning Greek olive oils with guided flavor notes
Snacks & Pairings: Enjoy artisanal bites designed to complement the oils and bread
Hot and Cold Beverages: coffee and tea, wine and beer.
A Laconiko Gift: A little Laconiko treat to continue the fun at home
Holiday Gifting Ideas: Creative ways to use focaccia and olive oil for seasonal hosting

Who This Class Is For

• Home cooks looking to expand their skills

• Anyone seeking meaningful, joyful holiday experiences

• Bread lovers & food enthusiasts

• Friends, couples, and families looking for a festive activity

• The perfect early holiday gift (gift cards available!)

Meet Your Instructor: Julia Ross

Bakery Chef Extraordinaire

Julia Ross has been baking since she was four years old, learning side-by-side with her mother and grandmother. Her love for artisan bread has grown throughout her life — from working at a bagel shop as a teenager to baking fresh bread almost daily for her family and community. For over 35 years, Julia has been the heart of countless gatherings, preparing homemade meals, fresh loaves, pastries, and pies that friends and neighbors often describe as “better than any bakery or restaurant.”

Beyond her warm home kitchen, Julia built and led Professional Tutoring, a multi-million-dollar education company founded right at her dining room table. Yet no matter how busy life became, she continued to bake, share, and nourish — offering meals to neighbors, churches, shelters, first responders, and guests around her table. Her cooking is defined by generosity, tradition, and deep joy.

Most recently, Julia returned from an immersive cooking retreat in Italy, where she refined new techniques and recipes. Now, she brings that inspiration to Laconiko — ready to share her love of artisan bread and the simple beauty of creating something delicious with your own hands.

Tickets & Registration
$ 55 per person
All materials, ingredients, tastings, beverages & take-home focaccia included.

Space is intentionally limited to ensure a high-quality, personal experience.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• Full refund if you cancel 5 days before the event.
  Cancellations received no later than 11:59 p.m. ET, five (5) calendar days prior to the event date are eligible for a 100% refund.
• No refunds within 5 days of the event.
  Cancellations made after the 5-day cutoff and no-shows are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and final.
• Reservation transfers :
  If you can’t attend, you may transfer your reservation to another person at no charge up to the event start time. Just email us their name and contact info.
• Event changes or cancellation by organizer:
  If we postpone or cancel the event, you’ll be offered a full refund or the option to transfer to a new date.
• How to cancel:
  Email info@laconiko.com with your name and order/confirmation number. Refunds (when applicable) are issued to the original payment method within 5–10 business days.
• Force majeure:
  In the case of circumstances beyond our control (e.g., severe weather, venue closure), we reserve the right to reschedule. If you can’t make the new date, you’ll receive a full refund.