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Fran Costigan is available for consultations, appearances and cooking demonstrations, private classes and custom desserts-in NYC and in your town too.

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JANUARY 2012

Wednesday, December 21,  6:30 - 10 pm
Vegan Cupcake Extravaganza
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC
hands-on || SOLD OUT


FEBRUARY 2012

Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 - 10 pm
Extra-Luscious Vegan Cupcakery
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC
hands-on || SOLD OUT

NOTE: My classes fill quickly & space is strictly limited. Consider enrolling early.

Thursday, February 16 to Monday February 20
Fran Costigan's Vegan Baking Boot Camp® Intensive
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC
Enrollment is limited to 14 students
SOLD OUT
1 lecture/demonstration / plus 4 all-day hands-on classes


Thrusday, February 23, 6:30 - 10 pm
Comforting Vegan Winter Desserts
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC
hands-on




MARCH 2012

Thrusday, March 8, 10 am to 2 pm
Old Fashioned Snack Cakes Made Healthier
Institute of Culinary Education

hands-on
call (800)522-4610
on-line registration begins in December


Thrusday, March 15, 6:30 - 10 pm
Creamiest Chocolate Vegan Creations - NEW CLASS!
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC
hands-on



Friday, March 23, 6 - 9:30 pm
Simple Homestyle Vegan Chocolate Cakes
NEW CLASS!
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC
hands-on



APRIL 2012

Monday, April 16 to Friday April 20
Fran Costigan's Vegan Baking Boot Camp® Intensive
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC
Enrollment is limited to 14 students, so sign up soon - NOTE: space available
1 lecture/demonstration / plus 4 all-day hands-on classes

graduates of the Feb. 2009 class


Tuesday, April 24, 10 am to 2 pm
Chocolate Vegan Cupcakes
Institute of Culinary Education

hands-on
call (800)522-4610
on-line registration begins in December


JULY 2012 (dates to be announced)

SUMMERFEST
Annual Conference of the
North American Vegetarian Society

University of Pittsburg at Johnston, PA


Earlier this year....


FEBRUARY 2011

Thursday, February 17 to Monday February 21, 2011
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC
Fran Costigan's Vegan Baking Boot Camp® Intensive
Enrollment is limited to 14 students
SOLD OUT - See April 26 Bootcamp.

1 lecture/demonstration / plus 4 all-day hands-on classes

Thursday, February 24
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC
6:30 - 10 pm
Comforting Vegan Winter Desserts
SOLD OUT!!


MARCH 2011

Tuesday, March 15
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC
6:30 - 10 pm
Extra-Luscious Vegan Cupcakery

This class is SOLD OUT - sign up for the WAIT LIST,
or register for the July 19th Vegan Cupcakery class || see below


APRIL 2011

Friday, April 1st
Institute of Culinary Education
, 10 am to 2 pm
SOLD OUT!!

New Vegan Chocolate Desserts

Sunday, April 3rd
The Altman Building
135 East 18th Street
10 am to 6 pm

The First NYC Vegetarian Food Fest
Fran is doing desserts demo at 3:15 and 4:35 pm, and signing books

Tuesday, April 26 to Saturday April 30
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC
Fran Costigan's Vegan Baking Boot Camp® Intensive
Enrollment is limited to 14 students
1 lecture/demonstration / plus 4 all-day hands-on classes SOLD OUT!!


MAY 2011

Friday, May 13hands-on
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC
6:00 to 9:30pm
Vegan Cupcake Extravaganza
SOLD OUT!! - wait list open

Monday, May 23
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC -
6:30 to 10pm
Decadent and Delicious Vegan Chocolate Truffles

SOLD OUT!!


JULY 2011

Tuesday July 5 to Saturday July 9
University of Pittsburg at Johnston, PA
NAVS Summerfest
Fran is a featured chef

Tuesday, July 19
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC -
6:30 to 10pm
Extra Luscious Vegan Cupcakery

SOLD OUT!!

Tuesday, July 26
Institute of Culinary Education NYC -
10 am - 2 pm
Farmer's Market Summer Rustic Fruit Tarts - Vegan & Perfect
SOLD OUT!!

Thursday, July 28
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC -
6:30 to 10pm
The Ultimate Decorated Vegan Cupcake
SOLD OUT!!


AUGUST 2011

Wednesday, August 10, 6:30 to 9pm
Institute of Culinary Education - Bakers Dozen East
Naturally Baking Vegan and Gluten-Free!
SOLD OUT!!

Tuesday, August 16
Institute of Culinary Education
Great Vegan Cupcakes, For Everyone
SOLD OUT!!

Thursday, August 18
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC -
6:30 to 10pm
Irresistible Blueberry Bliss
SOLD OUT!!

Class featured on Martha Stewart Living Radio with three of the class recipes, (from Fran's cookbook) on the website.

August 26-28
Vida Vegan Bloggers Conference - Portland, OR
Fran is a speaker, and doing cooking demo at Whole Foods

SOLD OUT!! wait list open


OCTOBER 2011

Saturday-Sunday, October 1-2
PARIS Vegan Day


Thursday, October 13th
U.S premiere of Vegucated

Red carpet reception at 6:45; film at 8:00; after party 'til 11:00

SVA Theatre
333 West 23rd Street
New York City

Wednesday, October 12, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
New York Coalition for Healthy School Foods
Fall Gala: Healthy Food in Fashion

Host: Robin Quivers
New York Academy of Medicine 
1216 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street - New York, NY 10029

Friday, October 28,  6 - 9:30 pm
Vegan Cupcake Extravaganza
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC
hands-on
SOLD OUT (Dec 21st session open)


NOVEMBER 2011

Wednesday, November 30, 6:30 - 10 pm
Extra-Luscious Vegan Cupcakery
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC
hands-on - SOLD OUT


DECEMBER 2011

Thrusday, December 8, 6:30 - 10 pm
Innovative & Fab Vegan Creations
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, NYC
hands-on

Wednesday, December 14, 6 - 8 pm
Whole Foods Market Tribeca Wellness Club 
with Special Guest Chef Fran Costigan
Just in time for the holidays, Vegan Chef Fran Costigan will be on hand for our Supper Club to show some of her delicious tips and tricks for making vegan desserts that are not only healthy but delicious too. Come see Fran make one of her delicious recipes from her cookbook, More Great Good Dairy Free Desserts Naturally. She'll talk about her latest and upcoming books and projects; her dessert will be then be part of our Supper Club afterward.