ABOUT SWEET SPOT STUDIO
Sweet Spot Studio opened in Fall 2018 to satisfy the cravings of curious and aspiring bakers of Charlotte and surrounding areas. We offer pastry and baking classes to all levels of bakers, as well as intensive workshops for industry professionals.
Our classes are fun, educational, and delicious — perfect for a girls’ night out, date night, mother-daughter time, and anyone looking for an enlightening outing!
OUR MISSION
At Sweet Spot Studio, we strive to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality education in Baking & Pastry Arts. Many students appreciate our wide range of classes without the need for long-term commitments.
Many of our students work in other fields and baking is their creative outlet. Whether switching careers, honing existing skills, or learning something new, our classes cater to various needs. We aim to demystify baking and empower students to continue practicing outside the classroom.
For advanced students, we offer Level 2 and Professional Level classes. With prerequisites listed, our advanced classes include boot camp style classes, 2-day classes, and a 12-week Professional Training Program, making us a premier destination for advanced baking education.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
Chef Jossie is passionate about teaching. At Sweet Spot Studio, once you become our student, you are always our student. We make students feel comfortable and confident, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Our goal is to set realistic expectations for growth and build students' confidence. We provide high-quality educational experiences not offered by other recreational cooking schools in Charlotte.
CHEF JOSSIE LUKACIK
Jossie Lukacik is a passionate entrepreneur hailing from Rockville, Maryland. She earned a BSBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of Miami in 2013. Following her academic pursuits, Jossie honed her pastry skills at the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisseriein France the same year.
In 2013, Jossie relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, where she made a significant impact as the opening pastry chef at Heirloom Restaurant. She continued to elevate her craft in fine dining pastry at esteemed establishments such as The Dunhill Hotel, The Asbury, and Block & Grinder.
In 2017, Jossie decided to pivot from restaurant kitchens to entrepreneurship, founding Sweet Affairs, a thriving business specializing in wedding cakes and dessert catering. That same year, she launched Sweet Spot Kitchen, a shared-use kitchen facility that has nurtured over 50 baking businesses, facilitating the growth of four into independent storefronts.
Jossie has been named North Carolina Pastry Chef of the Year 2017, Mecklenburg Times 50 Most Influential Women 2021, and a Charlottean of the Year by Charlotte Magazine 2021. Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Jossie is deeply committed to supporting fellow small businesses, particularly those owned by women. She actively champions local organizations and has raised over $25,000 throughout her career for causes such as Project 658, Foster Village Charlotte, Time Out Youth, and Cakeable.Jossie Lukacik's journey exemplifies resilience, creativity, and a steadfast dedication to both her craft and community, making her a standout figure in Charlotte's culinary and small business landscape.
