Italian · beginner · hands-on
Pasta by Hand: Shapes & Sauces
Mix, rest and read fresh dough before shaping cavatelli, farfalle and long ribbons for two quick seasonal sauces.
Choose a session
What we will make
- Egg pasta dough and an egg-free semolina variation
- Cavatelli with charred tomato and marjoram
- Ribbon pasta with brown butter, lemon and greens
What you will take home
- Judge hydration by feel and correct a dough before kneading
- Shape three forms with a board, knife and ordinary table tools
- Sequence sauce and pasta so both reach the table at their best
Your teacher
Mara Venn
Mara teaches dough through touch and timing, turning a few repeatable motions into shapes that home cooks can confidently make again.
Experience needed
No previous pasta experience is required. Expect to stand and work with your hands for most of the class.
The room
Table Stories Studio · Copper Room
Table Stories Studio, Copper Room, 14 Juniper Lane, Tallinn
Each pair shares a wide preparation bench; a seated, height-adjustable station can be prepared with advance notice.
The Copper Room is through the courtyard entrance. Please arrive 15 minutes before the published start time.
Access
Step-free entry, an accessible washroom and a height-adjustable preparation table are available. Tell the studio which setup you need before the class.
Allergens in the standard menu
- Gluten
- Egg
- Milk
The standard menu contains gluten, egg and milk. The studio is a shared kitchen, so cross-contact is possible.
Supported dietary requests
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- No pork
- Alcohol-free
Vegetarian, vegan, no-pork and alcohol-free requests are supported when selected before booking.