As we head into cozy, longer evenings, the Culinary Arts Studio is a welcoming space to gather with other bakers, home cooks, and appreciators of good food.

Our November and December classes include annual holiday favorites plus some exciting new ones. Tamales are a tradition for chef Gino Garcia, and if you join his La Tamalada class you’ll make three kinds.

Need to liven up the drab days? November’s Festive Winter Cocktails will cheer you up, and December’s Festive Sushi sends you home with a cheerful salmon oshizushi cake.

Chef Omid Roustaei sets a colorful spread for The Persian Table in Fall (check out that saffron and rosewater rice pudding!).

We’re welcoming new instructors: Soy Dara will show us how make Thai Noodles From Scratch and use them in our favorite Thai dishes. Praya Shah’s Indian Flatbreads: Paratha, Thepla, and Roti are filled with seasonal flavors and colors.

New Classes

Korean Elegance: Gujeolpan
Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 – 4 PM
The “platter of nine” is one of Korea’s most elegant and symbolic dishes fit for a celebration. Learn more

Thai Noodles From Scratch
Sunday, Nov. 2, 3 – 6 PM
Make your own rice noodles with chef Soy Dara, and use them in three classic dishes. Learn more

Off the Beaten Path 1: Wines from France
Thursday, Nov. 6, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
In the first of our three-part wine education series, Off the Beaten Path, you’ll learn about and taste wines from France. Learn more

NY-Style Pizza with Chef Nicco
Friday, Nov. 7, 3 – 6 PM
Attention pizzaioli! Roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of pizza making. Learn more

Japanese Curry
Saturday, Nov. 8, 3 – 6 PM
Make curry powder and roux blocks from scratch for delicious kare pan and kare raisu. Learn more

Afro-Brazillian Cuisine: Shrimp Bobo
Sunday, Nov. 9, 4:30 – 7 PM
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Brazil, and learn about the African and Portuguese influences on Brazilian cuisine. Learn more

Culinary Arts Studio Welcome Orientation
Monday, Nov. 10, 10 – 10:45 AM
Interested to know what’s cooking in the kitchen? Come say hello! Learn more

Off the Beaten Path 2: Wines from Italy & Greece
Thursday, Nov. 13, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
In the second of our three-part wine series, Off the Beaten Path, you’ll learn about and taste wines from Italy and Greece. Learn more

Herbal Medicine: Healing Salve and Tea
Saturday, Nov. 15, 1 – 4 PM
Make two healing gifts with a clinical herbalist who uses and studies herbs to manage health and optimize wellness. Learn more

Handmade Pasta with Nicco Muratore
Saturday, Nov. 15, 3 – 6 PM
Enjoy three iconic Italian pasta dishes made with three kinds of fresh hand-shaped pasta. Learn more

Festive Winter Cocktails
Saturday, Nov. 15, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Learn to make original, winter-inspired cocktails in this hands-on mixology workshop. Learn more

The Persian Table in Fall
Sunday, Nov. 16, 3 – 6 PM
Join Chef Omid Roustaei for a menu of Persian comfort food. Learn more

Roast Your Coffee
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6 – 7 PM
Bring your favorite green coffee beans, and roast them the way you want. Learn more

Roast Your Coffee
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 – 8 PM
Bring your favorite green coffee beans, and roast them the way you want. Learn more

Off the Beaten Path 3: Wines from Spain & Portugal
Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
In the third of our three-part wine series, Off the Beaten Path, you’ll learn about and taste wines from Spain and Portugal. Learn more

Take-and-Bake Holiday Pie
Friday, Nov. 21, 6 – 8 PM
Make a beautiful apple pie to bake at home, plus an extra crust to have at the ready. Learn more

Take-and-Bake Holiday Pie
Sunday, Nov. 23, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Make a beautiful apple pie to bake at home, plus an extra crust to have at the ready. Learn more

Culinary Arts Studio Welcome Orientation
Monday, Nov. 24, 7 – 7:45 PM
Interested to know what’s cooking in the kitchen? Come say hello! Learn more

La Tamalada: Tamales with Chef Gino
Saturday, Nov. 29, 3 – 6 PM
Make three kinds of tamales as you participate in this winter holiday tradition. Learn more

Roast Your Coffee
Sunday, Nov. 30, 9 – 10 AM
Bring your favorite green coffee beans, and roast them the way you want. Learn more

Roast Your Coffee
Sunday, Nov. 30, 10 – 11 AM
Bring your favorite green coffee beans, and roast them the way you want. Learn more

Indian Flatbreads: Paratha, Thepla, and Roti
Sunday, Nov. 30, 3 – 6 PM
Seasonal spins on traditional flatbreads from three different regions. Learn more

The History of American Whiskey
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Taste your way through the fascinating history of American whiskey! Learn more

Community Service: Soups, Stews, and Bowls
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 4- 7 PM
Whip up delicious soups and stews for Helpline House and reduce local food insecurity. Learn more

Sourdough Workshop
Friday, Dec. 5, 6 – 9 PM
Take a deep dive into the science, smells, tastes, and feel of naturally leavened dough. Learn more

La Tamalada: Tamales with Chef Gino
Sunday, Dec. 7, 3 – 6 PM
Make three kinds of tamales as you participate in this winter holiday tradition. Learn more

Culinary Arts Studio Welcome Orientation
Monday, Dec. 8, 10 – 10:45 AM
Interested to know what’s cooking in the kitchen? Come say hello! Learn more

Japanese Whisky
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Taste fine Japanese whiskies while learning about the industry and its fascinating history. Learn more

Roast Your Coffee
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 6 – 7 PM
Bring your favorite green coffee beans, and roast them the way you want. Learn more

Roast Your Coffee
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7 – 8 PM
Bring your favorite green coffee beans, and roast them the way you want. Learn more

Holiday Sparkling Wine Showcase 2025
Thursday, Dec. 11, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Kick off the holidays with a sparkling wine class and tasting, featuring Champagne and bubbles from around the world. Learn more

Festive Sushi
Saturday, Dec. 13, 3 – 6 PM
Practice three sushi techniques, including a unique Osaka-style oshizushi cake. Learn more

Korean Bibimbap and Bulgogi
Sunday, Dec. 14, 1 – 4 PM
Explore Korean cuisine as you create this colorful mixed-rice dish of meat, vegetables, and gochujang sauce. Learn more

Culinary Arts Studio Welcome Orientation
Monday, Dec. 22, 7 – 7:45 PM
Interested to know what’s cooking in the kitchen? Come say hello! Learn more

Roast Your Coffee
Sunday, Dec. 28, 9 – 10 AM
Bring your favorite green coffee beans, and roast them the way you want. Learn more

Roast Your Coffee
Sunday, Dec. 28, 10 – 11 AM
Bring your favorite green coffee beans, and roast them the way you want. Learn more

Volunteer culinary class assistants, set your calendars!

To give everyone a fair shot at participating as volunteer class assistants, these November and December classes will be posted in Volgistics and available for sign up starting Sept. 26. Set your calendar alerts!

Would you like to assist during cooking classes?

Here’s how it works: Email culinary.vc@bainbridgebarn.org to schedule a culinary class assistant orientation. Each class has two assistants so you’ll have someone there to help you learn the ropes. The Culinary Arts Studio depends on the hard work of volunteer assistants and our paid dishwashers. It’s a fun way to experience new cuisines, get an insider’s view of a commercial kitchen operation, learn food safety, and support our studio. Plus, even though you’re not taking the class, you’ll get to taste some of the delicious food being prepared!

Bring the kids

When school’s out, we’re here for some baking fun. On Veterans Day Nov. 11, bring your kids and join Anne Willlhoit to make cookies using unique flours. During the December break, kids can make holiday cookies and chocolates for gifting.

Bring the Kids: Cookies with Unusual Flours
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 12 – 2 PM
Come play in the kitchen with Anne Willhoit as you work with different whole grain flours. Learn more

Youth: Holiday Cookies (Ages 8-12)
Monday, Dec. 22, 10 AM – 12 PM
Measure, mix, bake as you learn two types of cookie recipes. Learn more

Youth: Holiday Chocolates for Gifts (Ages 10 – 14)
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2 – 4:30 PM
Learn three chocolate recipes you can make as gifts this holiday season. Learn more

Make meals for Helpline House

The Culinary Arts Studio has teamed up with Helpline House to make freezeable meals for local families and individuals experiencing food insecurity. These soups and stews are deeply appreciated. Not only are they nutritious and quick to get on the table, they also carry the special touch of home cooking.

Each month, culinary arts volunteers organize a community service cooking class for eight participants, leading preparation of recipes for 80-90 delicious meals. The cost of the class covers ingredients, food containers, and a dishwasher— and some soup to take home. Past examples include minestrone, beef stew, and chicken tortilla soup.

Upcoming sessions:

Oct. 28, 4 – 7 PM — Community Service: Soups, Stews, and Bowls

Dec. 3, 4 – 7 PM — Community Service: Soups, Stews, and Bowls

Beyond signing up to help cook, there are other ways to get involved. We’re always looking for volunteers to help with planning and shopping and delivery to Helpline House.

Together, we can make a big difference in our neighbors’ lives. If you’d like to help with these events, contact Joanna Bressel-Wilder at Joannabresselwilder@gmail.com.

Speaking of Baking …

If you’re a studio member or if you take a baking class, you can buy specialty flours for sale at our wholesale cost:

  • Trailblazer Bread Flour from Carnsprings Mill of Burlington: $1/pound

  • Whole Grain Bread Flour from Chimacum Grainery: $2/pound

  • Confluence Blend from Chimacum Grainery: $2/pound

  • Spelt from Chimacum Grainery: $2/pound

  • Rye from Chimacum Grainery: $2/pound

If interested, please email culinary.lead@bainbridgebarn.org

Cook Together at Open Studios

Bring your cooking projects to the Culinary Arts Studio, and you can cook alongside friends in a fully equipped commercial kitchen during Open Studios. The best reason might be this: We provide the dishwasher! Each session is limited to six people. Free for BARN members and just $20 for non-members.