North Side Classes Chicago, IL

Our most popular class! A hands-on chopping session that'll have you mincing, slicing, and dicing vegetables and herbs like a pro. Knife care, sharpening and honing, and selection and manufacturing are also covered.

Don’t let the sushi chef have all the fun!  Come and learn how to spread, layer, tuck and roll your way to sushi heaven. In this fun, hands-on social cooking class, you’ll learn all the skills needed to make sushi-rolls at home, including how to prepare sushi rice, select sushi-grade fish, and add additional tasty neta (ingredients) to enhance...

The Adult Beginner session is a monthly (4-week) class session offered twice a week where the participants can attend either or both of the sessions. Each week a new skill is offered that builds on the previous week and at the end of the month the participants are familiar with the basic rules of the game, scoring and use of the electronic scoring...

Utilizing skills garnered in the beginning bookbinding class, students will explore more complex structures with in-depth techniques, potentially covering Coptic bindings, long-stitch, advanced Japanese side-stitch or others, as well as taking time to develop content for their pieces.  Some experience with bookbinding is helpful, though students...

Look at Pinterest, Instagram or the Red Carpet and you'll see that braids are a trend that aren't going anywhere! Chic, Polished and on-trend: braids can take you through brunch, workouts and even into your more formal occasions. Join us for a hands-on, hour long class which will break down popular braids into just a few easy steps that YES, even...

Join the talented team at goldplaited for a class all about eye looks! In our 120 minute class we will take you through the following steps: how to prep your eye look for maximum longevity building a 2 color eye look for day with defined liner bumping your look up for evening by deeping the tone, adding smokiness and a pop of shimmer. Finish...

Be your own sushi master! With a little practice and our chef's helpful hints, you will learn how easy it really is to make sushi in your own kitchen. Menu: Maki Rolls Inside-Out Rolls Spicy Tuna Rolls Shrimp Tempura Salmon and Eel Nigiri Skills Covered in Class Include:  Preparing and Seasoning Sushi Rice Purchasing and Handling Sushi-Grade...

We all know there's no better accompaniment to a dish than a well-made sauce. We'll take you on a journey teaching you how time-honored and modern sauce-making techniques are actually very approachable and will inspire confidence in your very own culinary skills.  We'll teach you how to conquer all things sauce-related in this comprehensive,...

Our introductory course is designed for absolute beginners. In this course students will acquire an understanding of basic concepts and begin to develop their drawing skills. We shall start at the rudimentary level by understanding the potential of the materials we’ll use, namely pencil and charcoal. We shall further study elements and principles...

Our Cooking Lab classes teach the basic science and techniques all cooks need to know. You will learn to understand the causes and effects of your actions in the kitchen. We examine various cooking methods and ingredients to discover parallels that will amaze you. Your view of cooking may well be transformed. These interactive demonstration classes...

Italian food just like Mamma used to make. Mangia! Menu: Meatballs with Classic Marinara Homemade Fettuccine with Alfredo Sauce Garlic Bread Tiramisu Skills Covered in Class Include:  Selecting Ground Beef and Pork Preparing Tomato and Cream-Based Sauces Working with Fresh Pasta Dough Making Simple Syrup Whipping Cream Due to the...

Adult classes are taught in a positive and encouraging environment for beginners, returners, and professionals. Adult classes are open to drop-in students.

Let the vibrant and bold flavors of Argentina speak for themselves. This menu just happens to be gluten free! Menu: Hearts of Palm, Grilled Corn and Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Cilantro and Lime Grilled Strip Steaks with Chimichurri Grilled Cumin-Spiced Sweet Potatoes Dulce de Leche Banana Splits Skills covered in class: How...

Explore the first distillery in the home of the Temperance Movement. A one hour overview of history of liquors in Evanston, IL. A full walkthrough of our operating distillery and conclude with a generous tasting of our award winning spirits.

We'll teach you how to easily incorporate Korean-inspired ingredients into your recipes, so you can experience their amazingly explosive flavors. Menu: Bulgogi Egg Rolls with Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce Korean Pork Belly Tacos with Kimchee Honey-Sriracha Chicken Wings with Steamed Rice Sweet and Spicy Cucumber-Kohlrabi Salad  Skills Covered...