North Side Classes Chicago, IL

In Beginning Zen Shiatsu, we impart the simple ability to be with another human being in a healing context. This class is open to anyone who wants to learn to share this beautiful skill with others. Every time you lay hands on another human, you have an opportunity to express mindfulness and compassion. You have the ability to spark the intrinsic...

Have fun this New Year's Eve as our chef prepares a scrumptious feast in this demonstration class! A bubbly toast is included in the price of the class. Menu: Arugula Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Pears, Hazelnuts and Balsamic Herbed Flatbread with Grapes, Gorgonzola and Pancetta Crispy Sautéed Duck Breast with Red Wine-Currant...

Learn how to Be Grounded in Your Manhood and Open in your Heart! Here is what you will get from participating in this life-changing and inspiring workshop: Feeling strong and confident within and fully present to yourself Freed up from unsupported beliefs that keep you from getting what you want in love, sex and the rest of your life Mastering...

Knife Skills is 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.

This workshop will offer instruction for people who want to learn the ins and outs of their cameras. Improve your skills no matter which camera model you own! Take this Course if you: Just purchased a Digital SLR Camera/Point and shoot camera Want to learn to make simple and creative changes to your pictures using the functions of your camera...

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 in this hands-on class. Menu: Maki Rolls Inside-Out Rolls Spicy Tuna Rolls Shrimp Tempura Salmon and Eel Nigiri Skills covered in class: Preparing and seasoning sushi rice Purchasing...

Spend an evening enjoying a scrumptious Italian feast based on fresh produce, fresh seasonings, fine meats and seafood in this demonstration class. To make your meal complete, your Chef is happy to recommend an Italian white, red or sparkling wine from The Chopping Block's cellar. That's amore! Generous tasting portions...

Making pies isn't as hard as you might think! Get tips from a pro on how to make tender, flaky crusts, wrap them around sweet and savory fillings, and bake them to golden perfection. Menu: Perfect Pie Dough Cranberry Curd Tart with Whipped Cream and Candied Orange Zest Individual Dutch Apple Pies Sweet Potato Hand...

Composition in the Field: Lincoln Park and Conservatory Each Composition in the Field class begins with a talk with one of our experienced instructors, and then you and your fellow students take a stroll through one of a variety of photogenic locales (in any of the 20+ cities the DPA encapsulates).  There is street photography, magnificent...

Gnocchi may pre-date pasta, but these little knuckle-shaped dumplings still receive pride of place in Italian cuisine, from Nona’s table to the finest ristorante. Learn to prepare a variety of gnocchi paired with seasonal accompaniments for a perfect match of flavors. Menu: Potato Gnocchi with Walnut-Pesto Cream Sauce Herbed...

Leave the prep and clean up to us, and spend a fun evening with your date in our kitchens preparing and baking pizzas to take home! Each couple will work together to prepare a deep-dish pizza (made in a Lodge cast iron pan to keep), one Neapolitan pizza, a pizza dough to take home, and a salad. Our chef will guide you through the...

Cooking meals in a crock pot and utilizing French ovens is an excellent way to meal prep for the week. But did you know that many of the foods that are ideal for slow-cooking also happen to be the most budget friendly? We'll teach you how to make slow-simmered, falling-off-the-bone comfort food in this demonstration class. Generous tasting...

Have your cake and eat it, too! Make several varieties of delicious cupcakes, and bring them home to impress your friends and family. We will teach you fun, easy ways to decorate them, too.  Menu: Hot Cocoa Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting Triple Citrus Cupcakes (Orange Cake with Lemon Curd and Lime-Cream Cheese Frosting) Nutella...

Learn how to make the perfect brunch to accompany this classic morning beverage. This cooking lesson includes a full meal, so come hungry!  One Bloody Mary per person is included in the price of class with additional for purchase.  Menu: Bloody Marys Fried Chicken and Waffles with Tabasco-Honey Butter Spinach Salad with Apples, Bacon and...

The marriage of wine and cheese is one of our most exciting taste sensations, from easy appetizers to an elegant cheese board, even Mac ‘n Cheese. Learn the secrets of successful wine and cheese pairing in this tasting of 5 prominent cheese styles mixed-&-matched with 5 wines. This seminar is fun and delicious for...