• Knife Technique IV: Fish and Shellfish Fabrication

    Galería 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

    This class focuses on the fundamentals of seafood fabrication so you can handle fish and shellfish with confidence, cleanliness, and strong yield. You will learn how to assess freshness and store seafood properly, then practice breaking down whole fish through scaling and gutting as needed, trimming, heading, filleting or cutting steaks, removing pin bones, skinning, […]

  • Culinary Concepts I: The Foundations of Professional Cooking

    Galería 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

    This immersive 2.5-hour workshop is designed for serious home cooks ready to level up their craft. Each student works independently at a fully equipped workstation, gaining hands-on experience with the essential systems that define professional kitchens. From mise en place and multi-tasking to precise measuring and recipe interpretation, this course emphasizes the structure, clarity, and […]

  • Knife Techniques I: Foundations of Professional Knife Work

    Galería 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

    This immersive 2.5-hour workshop is the cornerstone of culinary precision—designed for home chefs ready to move with confidence, accuracy, and intention in the kitchen. Every student works independently at a fully equipped station with their own knife, board, and tools. We begin with the physical foundation of knife mastery: grip, posture, stance, and movement. You’ll […]

  • Pasta Foundations I: Dough and Classic Shapes

    Galería 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

    This class builds a technical foundation for fresh pasta making, with a focus on dough structure, hydration, and shaping technique. You will learn to make two core doughs: Classic egg pasta dough Semolina based non egg dough We will cover proper flour selection, practical hydration ratios, and how gluten development changes texture. You will learn […]

  • Knife Techniques II: Carving Poultry, Seasonal Vegetables, Specialty Tools & Advanced Knife Handling

    Galería 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

    This 2.5-hour advanced workshop is designed for home chefs ready to expand their knife fluency and elevate their precision across a wider range of ingredients and tools. Building on the foundational techniques from Knife Techniques I, this class introduces specialty tools and more complex prep skills to help you cut with greater finesse, speed, and […]

  • Culinary Concepts II: Tastes, Textures & The Architecture of Flavor

    Galería 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

    An advanced 2.5-hour intensive in flavor, texture, and visual composition This immersive workshop is designed for the home chef ready to move beyond execution into the realm of composition—where flavor, texture, and design are treated not as instinct, but as intentional craft. You’ll begin by learning the language and structure of flavor, just as it's […]

  • Knife Technique III: Build a Butcher Box

    Galería 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

    Working independently at your own station with a full set of tools, you’ll learn butchery fundamentals using local, hormone-free, organic, and pasture-raised meats. This class will unlock the skills that enable you to buy in bulk from your local farmer, portion at home, and maximize both quality and value—whether you’re cooking for yourself or preparing […]

  • Culinary Concepts III: Cooking Proteins to Perfection

    Galería 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

    At your own workstation, you’ll master foundational culinary techniques and chef-tested methods that bring out the best in flavor, texture, and tenderness, perfect for elevating your weeknight dinners. Together, we’ll prepare and cook a variety of proteins, each showcasing a different technique: Chicken Thigh Confit – Salt-brined, slow-cooked, then pan-fried for the crispiest skin and […]

  • Pasta Foundations III: Gnocchi Lab

    Galería 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

    Learn to make gnocchi that are light, refined, and consistent every time. We treat gnocchi as a study in structure and moisture control, focusing on the traditional technique that separates heavy dumplings from delicate, cloud like pieces. You will work with both potato and ricotta, learning how to cook and dry potatoes for ideal starch […]

  • Knife Technique IV: Fish and Shellfish Fabrication

    Galería 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

    This class focuses on the fundamentals of seafood fabrication so you can handle fish and shellfish with confidence, cleanliness, and strong yield. You will learn how to assess freshness and store seafood properly, then practice breaking down whole fish through scaling and gutting as needed, trimming, heading, filleting or cutting steaks, removing pin bones, skinning, […]

  • Culinary Concepts V: Mother & Daughter Sauces

    Galería 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

    An ounce of sauce covers a multitude of sins.” — Anthony Bourdain Join us as we step into the classical French tradition of sauce work. A good sauce is how you carry flavor, balance richness, add acidity, and tie every element of the plate into one clear idea. Sauce is often the difference between “This […]

  • Pasta Foundations IV: Sauces and Masterworks

    Galería 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

    *Please note this class has a prerequisite of Pasta Foundations I-III. This class dives into the world of advanced lamination, herb sheets, and patterned doughs, then use those techniques to build layered and filled showpieces that feel so special on the table yet are grounded in solid technique. You will refine sheet work for precision […]