Meet some of our Make Me a Baker graduates
Sarah Buchanan
- 2023 graduate & recipient of the "Baker's Dozen" Award -
"I loved so many things about the program. The hands-on sessions were wonderful, fun and engaging and Anneka created such a wonderful warm and nurturing envi... ...read more
Catherine Cotter
- 2023 Graduate -
"I can’t think of a better way to spend 6 months, so glad I finally took the leap and signed up. I didn’t expect to find so many people I felt at home with w... ...read more
Catherine Ranyard
- 2023 Graduate -
"I found the Make Me a Baker program to be more than I expected. From the very first day I felt like I had found my tribe. It has been such a joy to particip... ...read more
Annie Derrick
- 2023 Graduate -
"Fantastic course for all levels of bakers who are eager to learn more and connect with like-minded individuals ... I will never forget this experience." ...read more
Yung Quach
- 2023 Graduate -
"Baking is a delight and a rewarding skill to develop and combining theory and hands-on experience can lead to great success in the kitchen. Anneka has offer... ...read more
Rosemary Cuming
- 2022 Graduate & recipient of the "baker's dozen" award -
"The Make Me a Baker program is thoughtfully designed and Anneka creates a very welcoming, friendly yet efficient learning environment. There is a lot of con... ...read more
Janine Cowen
- 2022 Graduate -
"Make Me a Baker is a motivating and inspiring program that will increase your baking confidence and hone your skills. Anneka's approach is passionate, logic... ...read more
Theresa Ling
- 2022 GRADUATE & RECIPIENT OF THE "BAKER'S DOZEN" AWARD -
"I loved being in the kitchen learning from Anneka and other bakers. It was great fun being able to spend a whole day in a fantastic studio baking and learni... ...read more
Sandy Austin
- 2022 graduate -
"Anneka is a true professional and is very genuinely eager to help you learn. I learned a lot by asking questions about my baking issues along the way … [Ann... ...read more
Jenny Wong
- 2022 Graduate -
"Overall a fantastic course and I think many graduates have a come a long way since our first class. There has been a clear level of confidence and pride, an... ...read more
Nektaria Tyler
- 2021 graduate & recipient of the "baker's dozen" award -
"I enjoyed every aspect of the program, particularly the hands on practical aspect of the sessions. Anneka was an amazing teacher, so generous with her knowl... ...read more
Ann Elliott
- 2021 graduate -
"I loved working with the other bakers, learning lots of new techniques and gaining the confidence to try new recipes. I have gained so much knowledge about ... ...read more
Ana Moreno
- 2021 Graduate -
"I absolutely loved the experience of being part of the Make Me a Baker program. I highly recommend it. It was an amazing experience to receive a wealth of i... ...read more
Janet Jackson
- 2021 Graduate -
"This program provides an opportunity to learn and develop new baking skills and confidence in a supportive environment from one of the best ... Anneka's exp... ...read more
Padmanetri Panigrahi
- 2021 Graduate -
"This is a perfectly designed program to build confidence and skill with proper guidance. Anyone who is passionate about baking, at any level of knowledge, w... ...read more
Cate Tibbertsma
- 2019 Graduate & recipient of the "Baker's Dozen" Award -
"I have had the most amazing experience and know that I have learned from one of the best in the biz. Anneka draws on her vast industry experience and obviou... ...read more
Allen Au
- 2019 Graduate -
"One of the best courses I've been to! Anneka was always there to assist when I had questions. I loved the detailed recipes and all the finer details from wh... ...read more
Petrina Appleby
- 2019 Graduate -
"I loved being in the Bake Club kitchen! I thoroughly enjoyed learning and baking with my fellow classmates in a fun and very supportive environment. I've le... ...read more
Marie Moldrich
- 2019 Graduate -
"Anneka is an amazing teacher and Make Me a Baker is wonderful and inspiring...Just do it!! I so look forward to getting in the kitchen now with the confiden... ...read more
Karthika Biju
- 2019 graduate & RECIPIENT OF THE "BAKER'S DOZEN" AWARD -
"This is the best course to learn your foundations with an amazing teacher and guide who you can run to with any question – and there will always be an answe... ...read more
Rita Graham
- 2018 Graduate & RECIPIENT OF THE "BAKER'S DOZEN" AWARD -
"Make Me a Baker is a wonderful program where you meet like minded people with a passion for baking. The program provided me with the confidence and skills t... ...read more
Jeff Baxter
- 2018 GRADUATE & RECIPIENT OF THE "BAKER'S DOZEN" AWARD -
“I had the best time! Each hands-on session was super practical in both the skills taught and the application of knowledge. Anneka and her team were always w... ...read more
Hannah Scott
- 2018 GRADUATE -
"Such a fabulous experience, I loved everything about it! It really doesn’t matter where you are at with your baking, there is something for everyone. You're... ...read more
Rachel Hunt
- 2018 GRADUATE -
"The Make Me a Baker program was a wonderful experience. Part of what makes it great is that there's no pass or fail, it's just one big lesson and it's up to... ...read more
Danielle Cerin
- 2018 GRADUATE -
"If you want to learn more about baking and become a better baker, Make Me a Baker will expand your skills and increase your confidence. It's relaxed, you me... ...read more
Kalala Sakopo
- 2018 Graduate -
"I highly recommend the Make Me a Baker program even if you know nothing about baking!" ...read more
Dianne Hamilton
- 2018 GRADUATE -
"How to explain the enormous joy there is in making a mess while creating scrumptious food, with no clean up duties! Go for the shear fun of spending Sunday'... ...read more
Dimi Jayawardene
- 2018 GRADUATE & RECIPIENT OF THE "BAKER'S DOZEN" AWARD -
"I loved everything about Make Me a Baker! To be taught by Anneka, the course content, the gorgeous group of like-minded people you get to bake with each mon... ...read more
Karla Uremovic
- 2018 Graduate -
“The way the course is set up is perfect – you build on your knowledge step by step and you understand the how and why of baking which helps make more sense ... ...read more
Nor Eziana Mohd Yatim
- 2018 Graduate -
“I've been to a few other baking classes but this program is by far the best amongst all I've attended. You come in thinking you know how to bake, and you le... ...read more
Lisa Frost
- 2018 Graduate -
“I have gone from a “bake from a packet only” kind of girl to running a small baking business all thanks to this amazing program. Don't wait to join. Don't o... ...read more
Sarah Taylor
- 2018 Graduate -
“I loved so much about the program. I loved the level of organizing that Anneka put into each class so it ran smoothly. I loved the theory and asking questio... ...read more
Roselin Mane
- 2018 Graduate -
"My favourite part of the program was making great friends who all have the same interest and with who we can share our knowledge with." ...read more
Débora Bueno Leite
- 2018 Graduate -
"In my opinion this course was perfect! It was more than I expected. I’m so pleased for everything I learnt during Make Me a Baker." ...read more
Kay Hanrahan
- 2018 Graduate -
“Make Me a Baker was an amazing 6 months and a wealth of knowledge was shared with us. It was wonderful, thank you so much.” ...read more
Mary Jordan
- 2018 Graduate -
“I loved learning the reasons for why things work and why they don't – there is science behind it all and coming away with the knowledge I now have is empowe... ...read more
Susan Cornwell
- 2018 Graduate -
“I loved sharing and learning together with other students, and having successful, easy to follow recipes that worked each time.” ...read more
Megan Boon
- 2017 GRADUATE & RECIPIENT OF THE "BAKER'S DOZEN" AWARD -
“Anneka, spending time with you in the kitchen has reminded me just how much I love to bake, and shown me how much joy it really can bring to people. I have ... ...read more
Alisha Gore
- 2017 Graduate -
“Thank you Anneka for putting together such an in-depth, organised and easy to understand program! I feel so much more confident to tackle any method of baki... ...read more
Liz Draper
- 2017 Graduate -
“Anneka is such a wonderfully patient person - never flustered and has time for everyone. She is an excellent teacher and even goes so far as to back up her ... ...read more
Elena Lees
- 2017 Graduate -
“Make Me a Baker was perfect for me, it was amazing! An absolute must for someone who really wants to become a better baker.” ...read more
Maggie Shimada
- 2017 GRADUATE & RECIPIENT OF THE "BAKER'S DOZEN" AWARD -
"I would 100% recommend Make Me a Baker to anyone! What you learn here cannot be taught by reading blogs or books. It's learnt by being in a kitchen with Ann... ...read more
Helen Mackenzie
- 2017 GRADUATE -
“Anneka's enthusiasm and knowledge is just amazing. She is such a great teacher and was able to impart her knowledge to a group who came together with a rang... ...read more
Sue Schontag
- 2017 GRADUATE -
"I got so much out of it and just enjoyed the whole experience. Fantastic all round – I really enjoyed that every month I put my technical and creative skill... ...read more
Elisabeth Graoroska
- 2017 GRADUATE -
"I absolutely loved everything about the Make me a Baker program. I gained such a better understanding of all the different baking modules and the variety wa... ...read more
Lisa Turner
- 2017 GRADUATE -
"Anneka’s patience and willingness to share her knowledge and time, inside and outside of the class, is amazing. It’s not only generous but inspiring. Make M... ...read more
Karen Haire
- 2017 GRADUATE & RECIPIENT OF THE "BAKER'S DOZEN" AWARD -
“I loved the Sunday hands-on sessions and baking with a lovely group of people who all loved doing it as much as me! I now feel like I could try anything – t... ...read more
Rosemary Dillon
- 2017 GRADUATE -
"I would recommend this course to anyone interested in improving their baking skills and confidence. It was such a delight to spend Sundays in the kitchen wi... ...read more
Kate Waterford
- 2017 GRADUATE -
“Anneka, your motivating energy inspires not only to do well personally, but to show you the wonderful influence you have had on my baking. Enthusiasm, unbri... ...read more
Andrew Stones
- 2017 GRADUATE -
"An excellent course that I would be happy to recommend to others." ...read more
Ann Stosic
- 2017 GRADUATE -
"I loved all the hands-on sessions with Anneka and the other students. Everyone was so generous with their knowledge and it was so much fun." ...read more
Vivienne
- 2017 GRADUATE -
"The course gave me more self confidence in my baking skills." ...read more
Kristin Ovidi
- 2016 GRADUATE & RECIPIENT OF THE "BAKER'S DOZEN" AWARD -
“The program really is exceptional. But the program's biggest asset is Anneka and her ability to communicate. She's an exceptional teacher due to her patienc... ...read more
Sarah Hunstead
- 2016 GRADUATE -
"Thank you for a unique and wonderful experience! I have gained so much - skills, knowledge and most importantly, confidence. It has been absolutely brilli... ...read more
Cindy Bowman
- 2016 GRADUATE -
“I thoroughly enjoyed the program and I look forward to coming back to do some one off classes in order to continue honing my skills and purely for pleasure.” ...read more
Elise Spiller
- 2016 GRADUATE -
“I loved the connection we all had together with Anneka and each other. Listening and showing each other new techniques and values towards baking in our Sund... ...read more
Anna Sidirolpolous
- 2016 GRADUATE -
“Thank you for allowing me to gain so much confidence in my baking skills!“ ...read more
Elena Dailly
- 2015 GRADUATE -
“I learned so much more than I could have imagined and feel much more confident. I baked my first tart plus I baked it dairy free. And it was delicious! Anne... ...read more
Rosie Knight-Gregson
- 2015 GRADUATE -
“Make Me a Baker is an excellent program that has taken me back to the foundations of baking to allow me to extend my knowledge and skills. Anneka was consta... ...read more
Rayann Bekdache
- 2015 GRADUATE -
"The Make Me a Baker program exceeded my expectations and made me appreciate the art and science behind baking. It allowed me to try new recipes and methods ... ...read more
Kim Goodworth
- 2015 GRADUATE -
"Anneka has been our inspiration, our motivation and our organisation for the past 6 months and what a wonderful program it's been." ...read more
Amy Sharma
- 2015 GRADUATE -
“There was so much thought and consideration that went into every aspect of the course. Anneka clearly invested a lot of time into ensuring our time was well... ...read more
Irene Stinson
- 2015 GRADUATE -
"Anneka is great at explaining the how and the why and demonstrating it. And then we do it so that we get the experience as well. Now when I try out a new ba... ...read more
Annette Irwin
- 2015 GRADUATE -
"Make Me a Baker has been an absolute delight! You're learning and you're enjoying yourself and you're having fun! I couldn’t recommend it highly enough for ... ...read more
