Celebrating Food and Community
Food brings us together. It nourishes us in ordinary and extraordinary ways through aromas and tastes that speak to our childhood, festive occasions, and shared experiences throughout our lives.
Kitchen Arts helps you explore and create your own foodways with a fully equipped commercial kitchen and a large and active community of bakers, chefs, and home cooks eager to share their knowledge.
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Baking
Using dry heat, hot stones, or even ashes to transform batters and doughs into warm, crusty deliciousness is called baking. It is both an art and a science, which can make it intimidating at first. But once you learn some basic practices, you’ll be ready to explore the vast repertoire of baked goods, from pies and pastries to bagels, breads (yeasted and sourdough), and even pretzels. In addition to expert instructors, BARN’s convection ovens and rainbow array of mixers are at hand to make things easier.
Cooking
Preparing food with heat or fire, by fermenting, drying, or freezing, is a journey that lasts a lifetime. The Kitchen Arts Studio offers classes and equipment that can open a new world of culinary inspiration. You’ll find classes on everything from making traditional foods like Challah bread and Bolognese to plant-based Japanese food, and seasonal favorites such as Bûche de Noël. And our youth classes are inspiring the next generation of cooks.
Community Events
While Kitchen Arts does not offer traditional Open Studio hours, we occasionally offer “Open House” community meetup events. Learn More »
FAQ
What’s the first step to getting started in the Kitchen Arts Studio? View FAQ »
Volunteer
The Kitchen Arts Studio needs you! Volunteer to help with classes, special projects, and more. Become a Kitchen Assistant! Volunteer opportunities »
Kitchen Arts News
BARN Bites’ Pork Chili Verde
This dish has been a big hit with BARN Bites participants. Now we’re sharing it with you so you can make it at home! ...Full story »
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Kitchen Arts office phone: 206-842-4475 x211