The Pasta Artist, cooking teacher

The Pasta Artist

The Pasta Artist

location_on Brentford, Twickenham

local_activity classes: Italian CookingCooking

4.8 (36)
Instagram followers2k

Ciao! I'm Silvana and I'm a fourth-generation artisan pasta maker from Naples. My passion is to teach the dying art of making pasta entirely by hand, saving rare pasta shapes from disappearing and helping pasta lovers to recreate the authentic Italian experience, teaching techniques passed down to me by my family.

My grandma taught me everything I know! She started training me when I was a teeny weeny five year old. She's been my only teacher for 17 years, allowing me to earn first-hand experience in her small pasta factory. I can't wait to pass these traditional techniques on to you with my pasta making classes in London and online!

I was featured on BBC2's Inside the Factory TV programme as a pasta expert and have held pasta-making demonstrations in Harrods. My recipes are featured on the online news platform, The Local Italy.

I love teaching and sharing my passion for pasta. I can't wait to show you how to make delicious, authentic handmade pasta in the traditional Italian way!






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Reviews

(36)


Hannah Mar 2024


Very fun and educational experience. Learnt a lot about pasta ingredients and was great to eat what we’d made at the end.

Cooking class review by Hannah - Twickenham

Hannah Ward Mar 2024


Wonderful experience, 4 generations of knowledge and history consolidated into a fantastic experience. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend to anyone

Iman Shahul Feb 2024

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


Was a fun class! Our teacher was warm and welcoming, took us through each step well. Was great to learn how to make filled Rose Pasta! Also, the gluten free options were well explained, and it will help me well in preparing pasta for my family. Enjoyed the experience!

Laura White Feb 2024


Fantastic evening! We had a wonderful time in a relaxed environment - would recommend! Silvana is a fantastic teacher and very warm - made us all feel at home.

Serhii Denysov Feb 2024


Silvana has hosted a wonderful, friendly and insightful event! We left her class well informed on the artistry of making and choosing pasta, full bellies and new friends. Highly recommend this experience that is full of laughter, homely atmosphere, professional tips and lots of joy!

Cooking class review by Serhii Denysov - Twickenham

Pooja Feb 2024


Silvana is truly the best! I really liked the intimate setting and her pasta making experience, general warmth and enthusiasm during the class was very much appreciated (and got some cuddles from the cutest cat :))

Juan Pablo Aguero Jan 2024


Great experience and the pasta turned out delicious!
Super fun evening and we learned a lot of pasta facts.

Samuel Dec 2023


Silvana welcomed us into her home, where we learned to make gluten free ravioli with seasonal filling and it was absolutely to die for! I had never tried pasta making before but she made it easy to follow and was a great host. Would recommend to anyone who wants to learn some delicious gf cooking in a warm homely environment.

Gluten Free Pasta Making Class review by Samuel - Twickenham

Matthew Lenthall Aung Dec 2023


Amazing insight into GF pasta and Italian cuisine! Thank you so much for a great day!

Louise Nicholls Nov 2023


We had an absolutely amazing time. Silvia created such a beautiful space for us to work, we felt very welcomed and came away with a lot of knowledge! We laughed and learned a lot. What more can you want from a class like this?

Caroline Hollywood Nov 2023


Knowledgeable teacher and a lovely lady. Setting and facilities not great and impacted the experience.

Julian Oct 2023


Silvan is a great teacher, committed to teaching everything she knows about making gluten-free pasta and pasta making. She had decades of experience, not someone who learnt stuff from the Internet and started teaching. For a first-timer, the outcome was beyond my expectations. I put this down to Silvan having the right skills and experience to guide anyone to achieve the desired results. I highly recommend taking her lesson. You will not be disappointed.

James Hammerton Sep 2023


She was very helpful and had a great personality. She really knew what she was talking about (e.g the history and nutritional values of different pastas).

The class was held in her kitchen, which looked abit small at first, but for 5 people cooking pasta you do have enough room.

The class was easy to follow, we had great fun, forming the pasta dough and making the different shapes.

It might look abit pricey, but for the food, history lesson, nutrient lesson and great vibes, it feels like your on come and dine with me.

So I would greatly recommend anyone to spend cooking lesson with Artisan.

Oliver Basi May 2023


It's like jumping into an Italian family home. Silvana was a lovely host and we really enjoyed the class, the laughs and the stories.
We learned a lot about pasta history and making, plus the dinner we made together was delicious.

Antoine Leservoisier Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great class taught by a very friendly and interesting teacher. Thank you very much Silvana!

Liz Damazer Feb 2023


Great people, knowledgeable teacher, learnt lots about pasta making and enjoyed eating the results! Really enjoyed the day.
Would have liked a print out of the recipes but assuming they will come by e mail.

Gluten Free Pasta Making Class review by Liz Damazer - Twickenham

Joseph Chadwell Feb 2023


Fun and engaging experience, relaxed setting, very knowledgeable and helpful teacher taught in her home.

Artisan Pasta Making Class review by Joseph Chadwell - Twickenham

Vishal Singh Feb 2023


Chef has a good knowledge of all things pasta. However needs to be better organised to deliver the artisan experience as advertised.

Hannah Donald Feb 2023


This was a fantastic evening! Silvana is incredibly knowledgable - about all things pasta and all things gluten. She was kind with her teaching and friendly and above all, the pasta is the best gluten-free you will ever have. Beats anything from the shops, hands down. Enjoy a class with Silvana and your gluten-free taste buds will never be the same.

Cooking class review by Hannah Donald - Twickenham

Aditya Patel Jan 2023


Superb overall. The art and science of pasta-making well delivered and taught. Dietary preferences of students were also considered. No shortcuts taken to speed up the process.

Shipra Singh Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


It was a very engaging and fun evening.
We learnt the art of making pasta.
The secret for buying good pastas.
Made our home pasta from scratch and sauce too.

Rebecca Grehan Oct 2022


We absolutely loved the class and felt it was good value for money. It was interesting to learn about Silvana and Italian history and we were able to choose the pasta shapes we wanted to learn. The recipe she had picked was lovely. We definitely learnt some new skills that we hope to put to practice at home!

Cooking class review by Rebecca Grehan - Twickenham

Varun Wykes Oct 2022


Silvana our teacher was just great, she was knowledgeable and tue class was interesting and engaging.
The only suggestion would be to maybe declare pasta’s rightful place on the Italian table and showcase regional and sauces rather than sauces just from the north. The pasta itself was delicious, on its own and Silvana was lovely warm and friendly. Thank you.

Kounlattana Sengpathoumvanh Oct 2022


I had a fantastic time learning how to make gluten-free pasta. I definitely enjoyed it.

Katelyn Fyvie Sep 2022


Truly authentic experience! Absolutely lovely and pasta was delicious! Would recommend and be prepared to relax and enjoy!

Bianca Allery Jul 2022


Sylvana was absolutely awesome! So knowledgeable she took us through the history of pasta, how to buy pasta and a delicious recipe to make at home.

My 7-year old son loved it and wants to go back again and again :)

Basil Zafiropoulos May 2022


I can honestly say this was the most incredible cooking experience I’ve ever had. Silvana is an absolute gem! Knowledgeable and patient with us. I could not recommend this more highly

Peter Full May 2022


Really enjoyed the GF ravioli course. Instructions were clear and comprehensive. The recipe gave excellent results though my pasta was a bit thick. The filling was tasty. Will definitely try again. Thanks.

Make Gluten Free Ravioli at Home review by Peter Full

Kelsey Tollady Apr 2022


Sylvana is one of a kind. Instantly warm, hospitable, and with an excellent sense of humour - her pasta-making knowledge is second to none.

She took her time to carefully explain the history and techniques behind making pasta, and peppered it with beautiful references to her own family’s deep ancestral roots with pasta making.

Not only do we feel confident in making mouth-watering pasta dishes for ourselves, we also know what to look out for when shopping for that quick fix of dried pasta from a supermarket.

You will not regret giving The Pasta Artist a chance to show off her skills. Thank you Sylvana for an excellent and memorable evening!

Cooking class review by Kelsey Tollady - Twickenham

Anne Foster Apr 2022


A wonderful experience for all - from age 9 to 70. Brilliant to learn in someone’s home in such a casual and “familiar” environment with simply delicious food at the end! Definitely recommend.

Lily Mannion Feb 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


We had such a lovely time making pasta! I left feeling like I could definitely make homemade pasta at home by myself, but also with a lot of new knowledge about the history of pasta and how to purchase pasta for myself in grocery stores. The host was clearly very knowledgable about pasta and had a lot of different recipes for pasta and sauces to share with us. It was an absolute blast and a great way to spend the afternoon - thank you so much!

Merryl Roberson Feb 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Welcoming and friendly teacher who knew so much about pasta! I learnt so much and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you!

Zack Eiseman Feb 2022


I decided to book this as a Christmas present for his birthday as he loves Italian food and cooking. I'm so glad I booked this instead of other, more cooperate classes I saw advertised. The class was really friendly and intimate her passion and knowledge for pasta was clear. The class over ran by more than an hour, but that time was well spent. We enjoyed learning a lot not only about making pasta but also about it's history and what to look out for when buying pasta in the supermarket. Overall a really great experience!

Cooking class review by Zack Eiseman - Twickenham

Jen Danny Jan 2022


Silvana was so friendly, we really enjoyed our class and the gluten free ravioli is the best I’ve ever tasted

Michaela Ali Dec 2021


Really enjoyed our session and learned so much! Definitely a great way to spend an afternoon, loved it.

Cooking class review by Michaela Ali

Omar Heraki Oct 2021


Silvana was great :) Very intimate and cozy setting; right in her kitchen! Silvana obviously knows what she is doing; while we were cooking pasta from scratch, she took us on history lesson about the origin of pasta and its different varieties. Loved the experience! Highly recommended.

Cooking class review by Omar Heraki - Twickenham

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