Food & Drink❯Cooking Classes

Join Portland Opera for an hour of story and song from their latest production, La Traviata.

From the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy comes Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812, an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancé from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. Following a critically exalted premiere at Ars Nova in New York City, a subsequent off-Broadway transfer and an acclaimed run on Broadway, this award-winning musical expands the possibilities for the genre with its daring score and bold storytelling.

Music and Lyrics By Dave Malloy

Step into a slippery world where the line between truth and fiction is all in the packaging. It’s 1936, and a pair of passionate filmmakers has landed their next big project: a sweeping Spanish Civil War film with the potential to change American hearts and minds. It just happens to be bankrolled by the KGB. Spain by Jen Silverman is a seductive and tense thriller about the power of art to change the world — for better and for worse.

by Jen Silverman, directed by Josh Hecht

One of the most ambitious productions in recent Profile history, Spain is a grand cross-disciplinary spectacle featuring multiple partnerships with arts organizations throughout Portland, including live opera developed in partnership with Portland Opera, and both recorded and live music performed by musicians with 45th Parallel.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra is back with a spectacular new production of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More – featuring the fan-favorite holiday rock opera alongside TSO classics, and rarely performed gems.

Shows:

November 28 at 3:30pm & 8pm

The Teen Table is a relaxed, hands-on cooking experience for teens who want to feel more comfortable in the kitchen, learn to cook for themselves, and spend time with other teens who enjoy good food.

Whether they’re brand new to cooking or already have some experience, we’ll focus on building practical skills and confidence. Rather than following strict recipes, teens will learn how to think like a home cook—how to make decisions, work with what they have, adjust as they go, and turn simple ingredients into food they’re excited to eat.

We’ll also cover meal planning, kitchen organization, time management, using ingredients thoughtfully, making adjustments, and cleaning up. Most importantly, teens will gain the confidence to cook without needing a recipe to tell them exactly what to do.

Every class ends with everyone sitting down together to enjoy what we’ve made—because cooking is more fun when it’s shared, and learning how to feed yourself well is a pretty great skill to have.

The goal is simple: to help teens feel at home in the kitchen, make food they enjoy, and learn how to take care of themselves through cooking.

November Menu:

• Herb Roasted Chicken

• Seasonal Vegetable Sides

December Menu:

• Veggie Chili

• Cornbread

What to expect:

• Price is per person and includes the class, all ingredients, and dinner.

• Each class is hands-on and centered around preparing a meal together. We’ll cook, talk, experiment, ask questions, make mistakes, and figure things out along the way. There’s no pressure to already know what you’re doing or to be a “chef”— just a welcoming space to learn at your own pace.

• Some food allergies and intolerances can be accommodated, but please note that we may cook with eggs, dairy, nuts, poultry, beef, pork, and fish. If you’re unsure whether the class will be a good fit for your dietary needs, please inquire before registering.

• This series is for kids aged 13-18

About our Instructor:

Chef Leta Merrill is the founder and Pasta Maia, a seasoned culinary instructor, and also a mom of teens. She loves cooking with families and teaching young cooks in a fun, hands-on environment. Inspired by the Cucina Povera philosophy of simple, resourceful cooking made with love, Leta brings old-world Italian warmth and a love of gathering around the table to every class.

One of the most beloved operas ever written, La Traviata pairs soaring melodies with a deeply personal story of love and sacrifice. At its center is Violetta, an independent woman navigating desire, societal expectation, and the fragile possibility of happiness on her own terms. As romance and reality collide, Verdi’s luminous score reveals the emotional complexity of living authentically in a world determined to impose its rules. Tender, tragic, and timeless, the opera continues to resonate for its compassionate portrayal of Violetta’s vulnerability, resilience, courage as she chooses personal truth in the face of public judgment.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we’re helping you get ready. Join us at Yamhill Valley Vineyards for a weekend of holiday inspiration, special wines, and a few things to make your celebrations extra memorable.

Saturday, November 21st at 11am: Truffle Class - Chef Norma Buchholz will lead you through preparing, rolling, and decorating your own chocolate and pumpkin truffles. Perfect for bringing to your Thanksgiving festivities as they keep for up to two weeks!
$50/person, $30/person for Wine Club Members.

All weekend long - Shop large-format wines at special prices, stock up on your holiday favorites, and sample our jams, mustard, and vinegar for thoughtful gifts and additions to your Thanksgiving table. We’ll also have recipes to inspire your holiday menu and wine specials to help you get a head start on stocking the cellar.

Stop by, find something delicious, and get ready to gather. Your Thanksgiving starts here!

Friday, November 6, 2026
6:00-8:30pm
with Elsy

Why Do Haitians Eat Pumpkin Soup (Soup Joumou)?

Soup Joumou is much more than a delicious Haitian pumpkin soup. It is a powerful symbol of freedom.

During the colonial era in Saint-Domingue, now Haiti, enslaved Haitians prepared elaborate foods for their French colonizers while living under a brutal system of slavery that denied them freedom and dignity. Soup Joumou was one of the dishes the slaves were not permitted to enjoy.

After Haitians defeated the French and declared their independence in 1804, this pumpkin soup (Soup Joumou) became a symbol of their newly won freedom. Today, Haitians around the world continue the tradition of eating Soup Joumou on January 1st to celebrate Haiti’s Independence Day and honor the courage, resilience, and freedom of their ancestors.

In this hands-on class, we’ll explore the history and cultural significance of Soup Joumou while learning different ways to prepare this delicious Haitian soup.

We’ll also make French baguette and Haitian bread from scratch to enjoy alongside our Soup Joumou.

• Students may choose to use beef in their Soup Joumou or keep it vegan.

• Registration for this class will close on Wednesday, November 4 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.

Please view our FAQs before registering.

For more than 20 years, Portland Opera to Go (nicknamed POGO) has shared opera experiences with communities around the region. The Crown Maker is a world-premiere opera inspired by the life and legacy of Eva Castellanos, a Mexican American healer, artist, educator, and tireless advocate for immigrant rights. Rooted in Oregon history and shaped by the traditions of community storytelling, the work explores how creativity, compassion, and cultural knowledge can transform lives across generations.

Told as a traditional corrido, The Crown Maker blends poetry, history, and music to explore how one woman’s vision empowered generations through art, healing traditions, and fearless community leadership. Through an evocative score and intimate storytelling, The Crown Maker honors Castellanoz’ lifelong dedication to uplifting others through art, healing practices, and grassroots activism. Her work created spaces where identity, heritage, and belonging could thrive, even in the face of social and political barriers. The opera examines the lasting influence of those who build community not through power or prestige, but through care, vision, and persistence.

Created especially for Portland Opera to Go audiences, The Crown Maker blends poetry, history, and music to explore how one woman’s vision empowered generations through art, healing traditions, and fearless community leadership. This production brings a uniquely Oregonian story to life, while speaking to universal themes of resilience, memory, and self-determination. The Crown Maker celebrates the power of cultural inheritance and the people who preserve it, inviting audiences of all ages to reflect on how stories, traditions, and acts of courage continue to shape communities today.

Nov. 14 — Two performances at Walters Cultural Arts Center in Hillsboro at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Dec. 4-5 — Three performances at the World Trade Center Theatre.

Jan. 10 — Watch at the historic Clatskanie Cultural Center at 2 p.m.

Jan. 24 — Join the Happy Valley Library at 2 p.m.

Monday, November 2, 2026
6:00-9:00pm
with Katie

Fine-tuning your skills with a kitchen knife can greatly improve the cooking experience. Join us for this hands-on class and learn the reasons for various knife styles, how to care for and handle your knife, proper kitchen posture, how to best execute specific cuts, the basics of honing and sharpening, and more. Bring your own knife from home (if you’re able) and learn how to make your tools work for you!

• The materials for this class session are all vegan-friendly, nut-free and gluten-free.

• Registration for this class will close on Saturday, October 31 at 5pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.

Please view our FAQs before registering.

Join us at Natalie’s Estate Winery for the second stop in our Around the World Appetizer Cooking Series!

Spend a relaxed Sunday afternoon cooking, sipping, and dining as Amy Civica, The Kitchen Fairy, guides you through preparing three delicious Argentinian-inspired appetizers.

ON THE MENU

Provoleta
Warm, grilled provolone seasoned with oregano, garlic, chile, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread. Paired with this appetizer is the 2024 Whole Cluster Pinot Noir.

Argentine Beef Empanadas
Handmade golden pastries filled with seasoned beef, onions, peppers, olives, and traditional Argentine spices. Paired with this appetizer is the 2023 "Elephant Mountain" Syrah.

Chimichurri with Meat
Savory grilled meat served with Argentina’s classic fresh and vibrant chimichurri sauce. Paired with this appetizer is the 2022 Meritage.

COOK, TASTE & SIP

After cooking, sit back and enjoy the appetizers you've created, each thoughtfully paired with handcrafted Natalie’s Estate wines.

Discover how the right wine pairing can enhance and transform the flavors of each dish while you cook, taste, sip, and dine!

A GIFT FOR YOU!

Attend any 2 classes of our Around the World Appetizer Cooking Series and receive 1 complimentary bottle of Natalie's Estate wine featured in the class.
Additional upcoming classes are foods from Morocco and France.

EVENT DETAILS

Sunday, November 15, 2026
2:00 PM–4:30 PM

Natalie’s Estate Winery
16825 NE Chehalem Dr.
Newberg, OR 97132

$79 Cellar Club Members
$89 General Admission
Please book early as the seats are limited! Thank you!

The holidays may still be a few weeks away, but the best baking traditions are worth starting early! If you fill tins with homemade cookies, love bringing something sweet to a holiday gathering, or dream of giving beautiful gifts from your own kitchen, this class is for you.

Join Chef Zach for an evening of crafting Chapathi and Paratha, two beloved traditional Indian flatbreads. These unleavened breads are flaky, buttery, and perfect for pairing with curries, dipping into hot chai, or even enjoying as a meal on their own when filled. In this class, we'll learn to make a single dough and transform it into both chapathi and paratha, with the paratha filled with flavorful curried potatoes. Dipping sauces covered too!

What to expect:

• Class will include all instruction, tools, recipes and ingredients.

• There will be some demo, and some time for hands-on cooking.

• Wine & beer available for purchase during class.

• Our breads will contain wheat flour, oil, butte and chili. Please inquire before registering if you are unsure if this class will be a good match for your dietary needs.

About our Instructor:

Zach Goldman came up in New York City kitchens, working from dishwasher to chef. Looking for more out of life, he sold everything and wandered the US on a motorcycle. He landed in Portland - because it's wonderful - and he likes foraging for Oregon Chanterelle mushrooms. Besides cooking at Cookshop, he teaches private cooking lessons, consults on home kitchen renovations, and works in wineries in the Willamette Valley. He lives in Northeast with his partner, Kayleigh, and their cat, Bren.

Speed Dating Tonight!
Music & Libretto by Michael Ching
Based on a concept by Dean Anthony

Portland State University’s Opera program kicks off its 50th anniversary season with Michael Ching’s “Speed Dating Tonight!” (2013). Set over the course of a single evening at a local bar, this clever, heartwarming opera follows a revolving cast of singles searching for that elusive spark. There's the dreamer, the hopeless romantic, the bashful, the over-sharer, the chronically distracted, and everyone in between, each getting their moment in the spotlight through music that is equal parts tender, heartbreaking, and hilarious.

Written with duets and ensembles for up to 45 voices, “Speed Dating Tonight!” has a flexible modular structure that can be customized to fit any cast size, voice type, or gender identity. PSU Opera’s version of “Speed Dating Tonight!” features 35 song selections and arrangements specifically chosen to reflect the unique assortment of voices in the 12-member cast.

At its heart, this is a show about the universal human longing to be seen and cherished by another person. Woven through the interactions is another question: can a genuine connection actually happen in five minutes or less? With Michael Ching’s delightful opera, the answer is decidedly yes.

Visit the Speed Dating Tonight! web page to learn more about this production, including additional dates, cast and crew information, photos, and more as we get closer to opening night.

Learn more about the Opera program at Portland State University's School of Music & Theater.

Experience the spirit of Bake-Off without the pressure! Spark your creativity, expand your knowledge of classic desserts and craft your own signature recipe. Practice baking between classes. Great for home bakers.

Harvest Kitchen: Skills for Life is a hands-on fall cooking program for youth ages 11–18. Students build practical kitchen skills, confidence, cultural curiosity, teamwork, and leadership through two guided classes each week. Each session follows the Feed the Mass teaching model: welcome and safety check, instructor demonstration, team cooking, tasting and reflection, and a complete cleanup and sanitation close. If you want to join and need a scholarship, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Class Schedule and Topics

Knife Skills Bootcamp + Harvest Salsa | Tuesday, Sept 29

Rainbow Vegetable Salad Rolls | Thursday, Oct 1

Fresh Pasta from Scratch | Tuesday, Oct 6

Homemade Meatballs and Marinara | Thursday, Oct 8

Bread Baking Basics | Tuesday, Oct 13

Cinnamon Rolls and Sweet Dough | Thursday, Oct 15

Mac and Cheese Remix Challenge | Tuesday, Oct 20

Soup and Grilled Cheese Lab | Thursday, Oct 22

Asian-Inspired Stir-Fry Night | Tuesday, Oct 27

Homemade Dumplings | Thursday, Oct 29

Street Tacos and Fresh Salsas | Tuesday, Nov 3

Homemade Pizza Workshop | Thursday, Nov 5

Cupcakes and Cookie Decorating | Tuesday, Nov 10

Holiday Dessert Lab | Thursday, Nov 12

Thanksgiving Side Dish Challenge | Tuesday, Nov 17

Meal Prep and Freezer Meals | Thursday, Nov 19

Iron Chef Harvest Competition | Tuesday, Nov 24

Graduation Community Feast | Wednesday, Nov 25

Portland Opera To Go (POGO) proudly presents the latest installment of the Our Oregon series--a collection of original youth operas that examines Oregon history by highlighting the lives of extraordinary Oregonian women through a variety of lenses.

Tired of eating sad desk lunches and pretending instant noodles are “a vibe”? Join Chef Jimmy for “Learn Sushi-Making Basics”, a hands-on cooking class through Classpop! where you’ll learn how to make something delicious without Googling “easy dinner ideas” mid-meltdown.

What’s Included:

• A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
• An authentic experience hosted at a local public brewery, distillery, craft beer bar or wine bar.
• All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
• Expert instruction, tips and chef secrets you’ll use daily.
• A full meal you cooked yourself (yes, you!)
• A recipe you’ll want to brag about in the group chat.

What to Expect:

• Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense.
• A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills.
• Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game.
• Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girls’ night or group fun.

What to Know Before You Go

• Comfortable, casual clothing is recommended for this hands-on experience.
• 21 + years old to attend the class.
• ⏰ Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session. Upon arrival, check in with the host or staff at the entrance and mention that you're attending the event.
• Enjoy a selection of beverages available for purchase on-site.

Nivardo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Loved every minute of it. Jimmy went over every step clearly and answered everyone’s questions. The food was very tasty! Thank you again.

Cheryl ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Chef Jimmy did a great job with our class. He answered all our questions and it was a fun time.

JeffreyCharles ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An excellent class all around. Chef Jimmy was prepared and led us through the steps giving valuable tips along the way. All in all an enjoyable afternoon.

Whether you’re in it for date night, a fun night out with friends or just here to finally learn how to cook something that’s not dry, this cooking class is the perfect fit!

Book now!

For additional information and dates visit Learn Sushi-Making Basics

Join the conversation and find new books to read with a bit of flavor! We will be reading books together and then have a cooking activity that ties in with our title.

For ages 5–9

As young musicians passionate about opera and about their hometown, Emily Nelson and Bethany Schweitzer Goshorn thought, "What better place for an Opera on Tap chapter than our fair city known for its beer, wine and cocktail culture?" Thus Opera on Tap PDX was born - one of 16 nationwide chapters of Opera on Tap. Northwest native Sadie Gregg joined the Managing Diva team in 2016, after singing with the Boston chapter.

Why are we so passionate about opera? Opera speaks to the human condition. It expresses human emotion and relationship in a very unique and profound way. The human voice in all its glory has a visceral effect on us. In a culture focused on instant gratification with short attention spans, opera demands your full attention and rewards you with a wild ride on the emotional roller coaster.

Chances are that people who say they don't like opera have never heard it live! Opera on Tap seeks to change this by bringing the genre back to the people in familiar places: community gathering spaces, restaurants, and bars - much how music was historically enjoyed in Germany pubs. We seek to share, educate and bring simply fabulous music to an audience that might not otherwise be able to enjoy the art form. So grab your friends and your favorite pint, and join us for Opera on Tap!

Opera On Tap Nationwide
Opera on Tap (OOT) was born in 2005 at Freddy's Bar and Backroom in Brooklyn and incorporated in 2007 to promote opera as a viable, living, and progressive art form and to support the developing artists who continue to keep the art form alive. What began as a small monthly gathering of ambitious, classically trained singers looking for more performance opportunities has grown into a producing organization that has gained a loyal audience base and national recognition as an innovative force on the classical music scene. Through its Chapter program, which now has sixteen vibrant national chapters, OOT has created a large network of performers, creators, and supporters.

Compartiremos nuestras recetas favoritas y hablaremos sobre la historia del maíz en las culturas indígenas de América, así como los beneficios para la salud del método tradicional de procesamiento del maíz, la nixtimalización. Este evento es de cupo limitado y requiere inscripción previa. La inscripción se abre el 10/24 a las 10:00 am.

Join Chef Fabi for a fun and hands on Empanada Class. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this in-person class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn the art of making delicious empanadas. Chef Fabi will guide you with a step-by-step hands on process of preparing the dough, making the filling and salsa, and folding these mouthwatering treats. Become a pro and share these treats with your friends and family!

What to expect:

• Class will include all instruction, tools, recipes and ingredients.

• There will be some demo, and lots of time for hands-on cooking.

• Sampling what you made at the end of class or taking home leftovers. Be sure to bring tupperware!

• This class is dairy free friendly and gluten free friendly.

• Wine and beer available for purchase during class.

• Please purchase a ticket for each person attending. Kids 12 and up are welcome to attend with an adult.

About our Instructor:

Chef Fabi has been teaching cooking classes for over 10 years in the Portland area and calls Cookshop in SE home. She attended culinary school 12 years ago and has worked in many kitchens since but found her love of being a cooking instructor along the way. She studied a variety of savory and sweet cuisines while in culinary school, including Asian cuisine and baking and pastry! Chef Fabi was born in Mexico to a Mexican and Spanish family and learned how to cook from her Mama, Fabiola. She now shares her families recipes in all of her cooking classes with you!

Speed Dating Tonight!
Music & Libretto by Michael Ching
Based on a concept by Dean Anthony

Portland State University’s Opera program kicks off its 50th anniversary season with Michael Ching’s “Speed Dating Tonight!” (2013). Set over the course of a single evening at a local bar, this clever, heartwarming opera follows a revolving cast of singles searching for that elusive spark. There's the dreamer, the hopeless romantic, the bashful, the over-sharer, the chronically distracted, and everyone in between, each getting their moment in the spotlight through music that is equal parts tender, heartbreaking, and hilarious.

Written with duets and ensembles for up to 45 voices, “Speed Dating Tonight!” has a flexible modular structure that can be customized to fit any cast size, voice type, or gender identity. PSU Opera’s version of “Speed Dating Tonight!” features 35 song selections and arrangements specifically chosen to reflect the unique assortment of voices in the 12-member cast.

At its heart, this is a show about the universal human longing to be seen and cherished by another person. Woven through the interactions is another question: can a genuine connection actually happen in five minutes or less? With Michael Ching’s delightful opera, the answer is decidedly yes.

Visit the Speed Dating Tonight! web page to learn more about this production, including additional dates, cast and crew information, photos, and more as we get closer to opening night.

Learn more about the Opera program at Portland State University's School of Music & Theater.

One of the most beloved operas ever composed, La Traviata combines sweeping emotion with some of the most recognizable music in the operatic repertoire. Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece tells the story of Violetta Valéry, a woman determined to live freely and authentically despite the rigid social expectations that surround her. When she falls deeply in love, she is forced to confront the painful realities of class, reputation, sacrifice, and the cost of pursuing happiness on her own terms.

Adapted from Alexandre Dumas fils’ La Dame aux camélias, the opera broke new ground in its portrayal of a contemporary woman whose emotional life is treated with dignity, complexity, and compassion. Verdi’s luminous score captures both the exhilaration of love and the devastating consequences of societal judgment, moving seamlessly from moments of intimacy and joy to heartbreaking tragedy.

More than a romantic drama, La Traviata remains a powerful reflection on personal freedom, vulnerability, and the tension between public expectation and private truth. Its enduring resonance lies in its humanity: the opera asks what it means to truly live according to one’s own values in a world eager to define worth through convention, status, and appearance.

Laminated dough includes many pastry shop favorites: croissants, danish, and puff pastry. In this class, we’ll focus on the items from the first two categories, making yeasted, layered, delicious baked goods that always seem daunting to the average home cook. Learn to all the fundamentals to creating these amazing pastries at home!

What to expect:

• Class includes all ingredients, recipes, tools and instruction.

• Instruction via some demo and some hands-on cooking.

• Our recipes will include wheat flour, dairy, sugar, and eggs.

• Plenty of sampling, plus recipes to take home.

About our Instructor

A San Francisco native who has lived in Oregon since 2010, Luca Ponti has been helping in the kitchen since he could talk. He started cooking professionally at Veritable Quandary, a quintessential Portland restaurant, where he developed his skills ranging from osso buco to pastry. He later became Lead Baker and Kitchen Manager at Sweedeedee in North Portland. where he became known for his exuberant energy, creativity, and the best pie in the state of Oregon, according to People Magazine. He is now the owner & creator of SquirrelmealsPDX: an at-home private chef experience!

Join Middleground Farms for a festive evening on the farm as they celebrate the art of holiday entertaining with an inspired collection of beautiful, delicious appetizers. They’ll share the secrets to creating impressive little bites, balancing bold flavors and adding those special finishing touches that make party food feel extraordinary. Along the way, you’ll explore clever make-ahead strategies, easy entertaining shortcuts and a few chef techniques that will have you feeling like a pro at your next gathering.

Learn how to make healthy and authentic Indian curry dishes to share with friends and family. Make paneer curries and vegetable dishes while taste testing along the way.

Learn practical pressure canning for meat and poultry in a hands-on class that makes meal planning easier with shelf-stable options. Participants gain the science and skills to safely preserve low-acid foods using research-based methods. The class covers essential equipment and reliable recipe resources, and includes a take-home jar of canned chicken made during the class. Examples of what pressure canning can preserve include chicken, meat, broth, and seafood such as tuna and salmon. The fee is $30 per person, or $50 for two people sharing take-home resources.

Experience the bold flavors and timeless traditions of Middle Eastern cooking in this hands-on class. We'll start with smoky baba ganoush, a creamy roasted eggplant dip that's perfect for scooping up with fresh pita. Next, you'll prepare juicy, seared kafta seasoned with warm spices, and finish the evening with basbousa, a tender semolina cake soaked in fragrant citrus syrup.

Filled with vibrant herbs, warm spices, and fresh ingredients, this class is a delicious introduction to some of the region's most beloved dishes. Whether you're new to Middle Eastern cooking or looking to add fresh inspiration to your kitchen, you'll leave with recipes you'll want to make again and again.

Menu:

• Baba Ganoush

• Grilled Kafta with Tahini Sauce

• Basbousa (Semolina Cake with Citrus Syrup)

What to expect:

• Class will include all instruction, tools, recipes, and ingredients.

• There will be demo & hands-on cooking and instruction.

• Class will end with everyone enjoying their dish together (bring a container to take your left-overs).

• Our meal includes eggplant, beef, alliums, wheattomato, wheat, alliums, and dairy. Please contact us BEFORE registering if these items may be an issue.

• Beer & wine available for purchase.

• You will leave class with some new knowledge on cooking with the seasons and a new recipes to add to your cookbook!

About out Instructor:

Chef Marco is a New Jersey native and moved to Oregon in 2018. His father was a chef and culinary instructor at the Culinary Institute of America which meant Marco grew up in kitchens; cooking alongside him and learning everything he knows. He worked his way through the ranks in New York restaurants becoming versed in many cuisines. They opened and ran a restaurant together in NJ for several years before Marco went on to get his degree in agriculture. He’s passionate about food systems and worked on several farms in the Hood River area as well as in several restaurants in the Portland area including Cafe Olli. His farming background aids him in cooking with the seasons and he specializes in Italian food.

Tired of eating sad desk lunches and pretending instant noodles are “a vibe”? Join Chef Sarah I. for “Pasta Making With Chef Sarah”, a hands-on cooking class through Classpop! where you’ll learn how to make something delicious without Googling “easy dinner ideas” mid-meltdown.

What’s Included:

• A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
• An authentic experience hosted at a local public brewery, distillery, craft beer bar or wine bar.
• All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
• Expert instruction, tips and chef secrets you’ll use daily.
• A full meal you cooked yourself (yes, you!)
• A recipe you’ll want to brag about in the group chat.

What to Expect:

• Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense.
• A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills.
• Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game.
• Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girls’ night or group fun.

What to Know Before You Go

• Comfortable, casual clothing is recommended for this hands-on experience.
• 21 + years old to attend the class.
• ⏰ Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session. Upon arrival, check in with the host or staff at the entrance and mention that you're attending the event.
• Enjoy a selection of beverages available for purchase on-site.

Jennifer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What a fantastic experience with Chef Sarah! Learning to make fresh pasta from scratch was so much fun. The Sarah was friendly, patient, and explained every step clearly, making it easy for everyone to follow along. We learned techniques we’ll definitely use at home, and the fresh pasta we made was absolutely delicious. The class was hands-on, well organized, and full of great tips. If you’re looking for a fun, interactive activity with amazing food at the end, I highly recommend this class. Five stars!

Lisa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sarah was awesome! We had a great time. I was not super excited about a pasta making class but I have to say it was really fun and we really enjoyed it and we now know how easy it is to make pasta. Thank you Chef Sarah

Sean ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

wonderful class! very cute, casual, and fun! small group makes it easy to interact and participate and you end up with really yummy sushi!

Whether you’re in it for date night, a fun night out with friends or just here to finally learn how to cook something that’s not dry, this cooking class is the perfect fit!

Book now!

For additional information and dates visit Pasta Making With Chef Sarah

Nothing comes close to the comforting warmth of a great bowl of soup in the fall. Learn to make some of the best loved recipes, starting with beef and barley, Korean pork and kimchi, Indian coconut and red lentil and finish with a luxurious crab bisque.

*Please note, the time has changed for this course. It now takes place at a different time than is listed in the print catalog.

Learn to make pate a choux pastry dough to get pastries that are crispy on the outside with a light, hollow, interior to use in some of the more iconic of French desserts like eclairs, profiteroles and cream puffs.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, what better time to up your pie making game! Join Luca Ponti as he walks us through his go-to pie dough and shares all the tips needed to make delicious desserts for Thanksgiving and beyond. We’ll cover three delicious pies to add to your holiday repertoire.

What to expect:

• Pie instruction including demo on fillings, assembly of pie.

• Some hands-on time with pie dough.

• Pie sampling, plus recipes to take home.

• Each student will take home a shaped pie crust to finish filling and baking at home!

About our Instructor

A San Francisco native who has lived in Oregon since 2010, Luca Ponti has been helping in the kitchen since he could talk. He started cooking professionally at Veritable Quandary, a quintessential Portland restaurant, where he developed his skills ranging from osso buco to pastry. He later became Lead Baker and Kitchen Manager at Sweedeedee in North Portland. where he became known for his exuberant energy, creativity, and the best pie in the state of Oregon, according to People Magazine. He is now the owner & creator of SquirrelmealsPDX: an at-home private chef experience!

Sunday, November 8, 2026
11:00am-1:00pm
with Leta

Exploring Italy’s hand-formed pasta traditions, students will learn to mix and knead their own pasta dough using several types of locally milled flour. With traditional hand tools, students will learn to form several shapes — some well over a thousand years old! Students will gain an understanding of ingredient ratios, sourcing, best storage practices, tenants of pasta cookery, and basic troubleshooting to successfully create a handmade pasta dish. We’ll take time to eat together at the end of class.

• Flours will include whole wheat, spelt, emmer, and einkorn.

• Ingredients for this class are vegan.

• Registration for this class will close on Friday, October 30 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.

Please view our FAQs before registering.

Are you intimidated by what most people believe is the food holiday of the year? Or are you looking for new ideas and to shake up the old standbys? The Kitchen at Middleground Farms will be doing a big practice round for the upcoming holiday. You’ll walk away with the confidence you need to plan, time and execute a delicious holiday meal. There will be a big feast at the farm table to end the day.

Join us at Aurora Vineyards for a relaxed, hands-on pasta experience set in the heart of wine country—where you’ll learn to make fresh pasta from scratch, then sit down and enjoy a shared meal together.

• Learn to mix, roll, and shape fresh pasta by hand
• Small group setting (intimate + social)
• A beautiful vineyard atmosphere
• Sit down together and enjoy a shared pasta meal at the end

• A complimentary glass of wine
• Additional wine available for purchase
• All ingredients + tools provided
• Take-home pasta + recipe guidance
• Family Style Meal featuring freshly made pasta

This is more than a class—it’s a slow, shared experience centered around creativity, connection, and good food.

You’ll make pasta together, enjoy a glass of wine, and end the afternoon gathered around the table—just like an evening among friends.

• Duration: 2.5–3 hours
• Group size: Limited to 10 guests for an intimate experience
• No experience necessary

Aurora Vineyards offers a warm, scenic setting in the heart of Oregon wine country—perfect for a relaxed and memorable afternoon.

Cancellation & Event Policy
A minimum number of guests is required for this experience to take place. In the unlikely event that minimum attendance is not met, guests will be notified in advance and will receive a full refund. Guest cancellations made at least 7 days before the event may receive a refund or transfer to another Pasta Serafina experience. Tickets are non-refundable within 7 days of the event.

Join us for a cozy afternoon at Lenné Estate Winery as part of our Winery Workshop Series! Enjoy a glass of Lenné Estate wine while learning the art of creating a beautiful, bakery-worthy pie.

We'll guide you through simple techniques for making decorative pie crusts using methods such as molds and cookie cutters before you assemble your own pie to take home and bake. Whether you're an experienced baker or trying pie decorating for the first time, this hands-on class is the perfect way to sip, create, and celebrate the flavors of the season.

This is a reservation only class, so please book early and reserve your pie flavor.

Your ticket includes:

• One glass of Lenné Estate wine
• All pie decorating supplies and ingredients
• A prepared pie to decorate and take home to bake
• Step-by-step instruction and decorating tips

Workshop limited to 15 people.

The Winery Workshop Series is a ticketed event meant to celebrate the season and is different from our standard wine tastings. Minors are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Class sizes are limited, so reserve your spot early!

Tickets are available through our Tock page; Lenné club members please contact us directly to get your discounted price.

Join Nikki Arcé, of Camellia Vegan Patisserie, for an evening learning how to make French Macarons! These iconic cookies are naturally gluten free, light and airy, and in this class, they will also be egg & dairy free! Nikki will teach you all the tricks to a successful vegan macaron, and create several different flavor combos.

What to Expect:

• Registration fee includes all materials, ingredients, instruction and equipment.

• Students will work in small groups, with each student taking home a box of macarons at the end of class.

• Items made are gluten free, but we will include sugar, chickpeas, and almonds.

About our Instructor:

Nikki Arce is on a mission to elevate vegan pastries! After undergrad and graduate studies in Nutritional Science, Nikki has also studied pastry in culinary school, and recently copleted the Plant Based Pâtisserie diploma at Le Cordon Bleu London.

In May 2022, Nikki founded Camellia Patisserie, “Tea Pastry” in Latin, in efforts to bridge a new found love of pastry arts and tea culture. Camellia Pistrina, utilizes French pastry techniques with Asian flavors mixed with Pacific Northwest ingredients.

Celebrate sustainable eating and culinary tradition, all starting with the parts most often left behind in butchering. Discover the rich flavors and forgotten wisdom of whole-animal cooking in this hands-on workshop dedicated to organ meats. Come curious, leave inspired and well fed.

Hands-on pasta making with wine and a shared meal to enjoy together in a beautiful vineyard setting. Join Aurora Vineyards for a relaxed, hands-on pasta experience set in the heart of wine country—where you’ll learn to make fresh pasta from scratch, then sit down and enjoy a shared meal together.

• Learn to mix, roll, and shape fresh pasta by hand
• Small group setting (intimate and social)
• A beautiful vineyard atmosphere
• Sit down together and enjoy a shared pasta meal at the end

Included:

• A complimentary glass of wine
• Additional wine available for purchase
• All ingredients and tools provided
• Take-home pasta with recipe guidance and a family-style meal

This is more than a class—it’s a slow, shared experience centered around creativity, connection, and good food. You’ll make pasta together, enjoy a glass of wine, and end the afternoon gathered around the table—just like an evening among friends.

Apple Fritter Bread, Apple Turnovers, Vintage Applesauce Cake

• Sat, Nov 7 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Availability: 7 in stock

$50.00

Availability: 7 in stock