Cooking & Entertaining

Flower Arranging - Holiday Centerpiece
Fee: $89.00
Item Number: 45113
Dates: 12/10/2026 - 12/10/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: CLOFF
Room: Off-Site Location
Instructor:

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Add seasonal charm to your home with a beautiful winter or holiday centerpiece. Learn basic floral design techniques while creating a festive arrangement using seasonal greenery, flowers, and decorative accents. Students will take home their completed centerpiece to enjoy throughout the holiday season.Classes are held at Ridgefield Floral & Gifts, 104 N Main Ave. Downtown Ridgefield, WA 98642.

Classes are held at Ridgefield Floral & Gifts, 104 N Main Ave. Downtown Ridgefield, WA 98642.

Flower Arranging - Seasonal Cornucopia Centerpiece
- Fee: $89.00
  Item Number: 44829
  Dates: 11/12/2026 - 11/12/2026
  Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Days: Th
  Sessions: 1
  Building: CLOFF
  Offsite Location
  Room: Off-Site Location
  Instructor:
  
  Celebrate the season by creating a beautiful Harvest cornucopia centerpiece using fresh seasonal flowers, foliage, and festive accents. Learn basic floral design techniques while crafting a warm, welcoming arrangement perfect for your holiday table. Students will take home their completed centerpiece to enjoy throughout the season.
  
  Classes are held at Ridgefield Floral & Gifts, 104 N Main Ave. Downtown Ridgefield, WA 98642.

Flower Arranging - Winter Wreath
- Fee: $89.00
  Item Number: 45112
  Dates: 12/3/2026 - 12/3/2026
  Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Days: Th
  Sessions: 1
  Building: CLOFF
  Offsite Location
  Room: Off-Site Location
  Instructor:
  
  Create a beautiful seasonal wreath. Learn basic wreath-making techniques while combining natural elements, greenery, and festive accents to design a unique decoration for your home. Students will take home their completed wreath to enjoy throughout the season. Classes are held at Ridgefield Floral & Gifts, 104 N Main Ave. Downtown Ridgefield, WA 98642.
  
  Classes are held at Ridgefield Floral & Gifts, 104 N Main Ave. Downtown Ridgefield, WA 98642.

Learn with a Chef: Ancient Grains and Whole Foods
Fee: $65.00
Item Number: 44936
Dates: 11/21/2026 - 11/21/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: McClaskey Culinary Institute (opens in new tab)
Room: 181 - Production Kitchen
Instructor: Samantha Brown

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Explore the flavors and versatility of ancient grains through hands-on cooking. Learn about different grain varieties, milling techniques, flour substitutions, and how to incorporate these nutritious ingredients into breakfasts, salads, and savory dishes.
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Learn with a Chef: Cake Decorating
Fee: $65.00
Item Number: 44938
Dates: 10/31/2026 - 10/31/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: McClaskey Culinary Institute (opens in new tab)
Room: 189 - Baking Kitchen
Instructor: Anastasia Valynkina

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This hands-on course introduces students to the fundamentals of professional cake decorating techniques. Students will learn essential skills, including cake preparation, filling and stacking techniques, crumb coating, buttercream application, piping methods, and decorative finishing. Through guided practice, students will create a decorated cake while developing confidence with decorating tools and techniques.
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Learn with a Chef: Cake Pops - Mix, Roll & Dip
- Fee: $65.00
  Item Number: 44937
  Dates: 10/10/2026 - 10/10/2026
  Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  Days: Sa
  Sessions: 1
  Building: McClaskey Culinary Institute (opens in new tab)
  
  Room: 189 - Baking Kitchen
  Instructor: Anastasiy Yaschuk
  
  This hands-on workshop introduces students to the art of creating and decorating cake pops. Students will learn professional techniques for preparing cake pop mixtures, shaping and coating cake pops, working with chocolate and candy coatings, and creating attractive designs suitable for gifts, celebrations, and special events.
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Learn with a Chef: Cast Iron Cooking
Fee: $65.00
Item Number: 43909
Dates: 10/17/2026 - 10/17/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: McClaskey Culinary Institute (opens in new tab)
Room: 181 - Production Kitchen
Instructor: Samantha Brown

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Cast iron cooking-not just for grandmas anymore! We'll cover the ins and outs of cast iron care and show you how well this time-tested cookware handles everything from searing chicken and sautéing vegetables to creating savory pan sauces. Plus, We will bake the ultimate cornbread. Food prepared by the chef will be sampled in class.
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Learn with a Chef: Dim Sum - Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice (Lo Mai Gai)
- Fee: $65.00
  Item Number: 45114
  Dates: 11/14/2026 - 11/14/2026
  Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  Days: Sa
  Sessions: 1
  Building: McClaskey Culinary Institute (opens in new tab)
  
  Room: 181 - Production Kitchen
  Instructor: Kenji Ngan
  
  Discover the art of making Lo Mai Gai, a classic dim sum favorite featuring savory sticky rice, tender chicken, shiitake mushrooms, Chinese sausage and flavorful seasonings wrapped in fragrant lotus leaves and steamed to perfection. Join Chef Kenji for a hands-on experience and learn the techniques behind this traditional Cantonese dish.

Learn with a Chef: Food & Beverage Pairing
- Fee: $55.00
  Item Number: 44939
  Dates: 10/20/2026 - 10/20/2026
  Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Days: Tu
  Sessions: 1
  Building: CLCTC (opens in new tab)
  Clark at Columbia Tech Center
  Room: Columbia Tech 153 Kitchen
  Instructor: Tara Dollar
  
  Discover the art and science of pairing food with the perfect non-alcoholic beverage! Learn how to create complementary, contrasting, and resonant pairings, along with the mixology techniques behind a delicious mocktail. Enjoy tasty bites and sips, then experiment with creating your own food and beverage pairings.

Learn with a Chef: Holiday Condiments & Sauces
- Fee: $65.00
  Item Number: 44935
  Dates: 11/7/2026 - 11/7/2026
  Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  Days: Sa
  Sessions: 1
  Building: McClaskey Culinary Institute (opens in new tab)
  
  Room: 189 - Baking Kitchen
  Instructor: Lisa Withers
  
  Discover how to make five homemade favorites that add flavor to every celebration: Traditional Gravy, Fresh Cranberry Relish, Apple Butter, Jezebel Sauce, and Holiday Jam. This hands-on class will teach you the skills to create delicious condiments for holiday meals, gatherings, and thoughtful homemade gifts.

Learn with a Chef: Orchard Fresh Apple Pastries
Fee: $65.00
Item Number: 44940
Dates: 11/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Su
Sessions: 1
Building: McClaskey Culinary Institute (opens in new tab)
Room: 189 - Baking Kitchen
Instructor: Jove Hubbard

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Celebrate Washington Apple Season with these delectable classics! Learn essential baking techniques and tips for working with fresh apples! Apple Cider Donuts, Roasted Apple Crumble Pie, Spiced Apple Butter and Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies will all be covered. Leave with recipes, delicious treats, and inspiration for your fall baking.

Learn with a Chef: Small Bites and Big Flavor
Fee: $65.00
Item Number: 44941
Dates: 10/18/2026 - 10/18/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Su
Sessions: 1
Building: McClaskey Culinary Institute (opens in new tab)
Room: 189 - Baking Kitchen
Instructor: Lisa Withers

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Learn to create impressive appetizers perfect for entertaining. In this hands-on class, make Mini Potato & Caramelized Onion Galettes, Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Apricots, Spinach Dip Bites, and Roasted Grapes with Whipped Feta, Ricotta, and Hot Honey, plus a simple homemade cracker. Leave with new skills and delicious.

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