Join us at the Shakopee Brewhall for a fun, hands-on charcuterie class! Learn the basics of building a beautiful board while creating your own individual plate to enjoy. Visit with a friend or meet someone new and leave ready to impress at your next gathering.

Spice up your Spanish skills in this fun and interactive class centered around food and cooking! You’ll build practical vocabulary and conversational confidence through learning food and drink vocabulary and practicing kitchen conversations to following recipes and cooking together. Along the way, discover traditional Hispanic dishes and the rich culinary culture behind them. Perfect for food lovers looking to bring flavor to their Spanish. Open to new and previous Spanish conversation participants. While the class is open to all levels, basic Spanish skills will be helpful. Online portal resources and practice tools included with tuition. Meets four times.

Shrubs are colonial-era drinks made with vinegar, fruit or herbs and sugar. After the mixture mellows for a week, it can be added to sparkling water, an alcoholic base or enjoyed straight. Some shrubs are made hot and others cold, each with distinct flavors. Come taste and learn how to make fruit-based shrubs for your own cocktails and mocktails.

With the growing season in full swing, it’s a great time to learn the basics of home preservation. Homemade jams, salsas, beans and fermented cabbage can be enjoyed all winter. Canning fresh food can lower grocery bills, support sustainable living and improve nutrition. This class introduces the tools, safety practices and ingredient selection needed to preserve food successfully for years to come.

What is there to extracts? Many people think it’s simply putting beans into alcohol and waiting, but there is much more to it. This class explores vanilla beans, alcohol and alcohol-free options plus fruit and herb extracts. You’ll go home with your own homemade extract and the inspiration to make more.

Take the mystery out of growing and cooking with herbs like basil, dill, cilantro, lavender, rosemary, thyme, sage and tarragon. In this make-and-take class, you’ll explore the flavors of fresh herbs, learn how to use them in everyday and special dishes and plant a full pot to enjoy on your patio or by your back door all summer long.We’ll have an open discussion about herbs - what to grow, how to use them and tips for making the most of their flavor. Bring your questions, ideas, and creativity! Since we’ll be working with soil, please dress accordingly or bring an apron and gloves.

Kolaches are a beloved traditional sweet bread from Czechoslovakia, passed down through generations and adapted by immigrants across America. Over time, they’ve taken many forms - some as closed rolls, others as open pastries and even variations resembling thumbprint cookies. No matter the style, each one is filled with delicious preserves.In this class, you’ll learn about the history of kolaches and make your own to take home and enjoy. Please bring a large, flat container for transporting your creations.

Experience the newest twist on the beloved macaron - an impressive macaron cake crafted from layers of oversized macarons and rich fillings, decorated with traditional macarons. This class is open to everyone, whether or not you have previously participated in Nancy’s macaron classes. You will mix, bake and assemble your own visually stunning macaron cake, sure to dazzle on any occasion. All necessary supplies are provided. A $16 supply fee is payable to the instructor in class.

Join us for an evening mixing, baking and decorating your own charming 8-inch cake to take home and share with family, friends or co-workers. No prior decorating experience is required, and everything will be provided for you; you'll see that great results don't always need special tools. Nancy has all sorts of clever tricks up her sleeve to show just how easy - and downright fun - baking can be! A $20 supply fee is payable to the instructor in class.

Bring your decorative and edible plants to swap and leave with something new! Plants can be in soil or bare root (bare root is preferred for perennials to help prevent the spread of jumping worms), but please place them in a bag or pot you’re ready to part with. All plant varieties are welcome, but ensure they are free from pests and diseases. Even if you don’t have plants to trade or just want to donate, you’re still welcome to join us! A Master Gardener will be available to answer questions and share helpful gardening tips. Any leftover plants will be donated to the Master Gardeners for their volunteer projects. The event will conclude once all participants have finished exchanging plants. Although the event is free, we kindly ask that you register so we can estimate attendance.

Enjoy a creative night out at the winery as you build your own succulent arrangement. Whether you’re a plant lover or a self-proclaimed plant killer, these hardy beauties are easy to care for. Learn simple tips, then pot 2–3 succulents in a provided container. A fun, laid-back make-and-take experience!

Bring vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your summertime gatherings! Mezze - an assortment of small bites, dips and shareable dishes - is perfect for crowd-pleasing summer entertaining. In this hands-on class, you will learn to create a beautiful, full-flavored mezze spread using Chef Tess’ personal recipes. On the Mezze Menu: Mediterranean Kebabi; full flavored / seasoned ground meat skewers with Greek Drizzle Dressing, Tiropitakia; Phyllo wrapped savory cheese triangles, accompanied by Tzatziki; Savory Greek Yogurt Dip and Greek hummus, in addition to homemade Pita Bread! This variety of skewers, phyllo wraps, dips and pita bread make for a beautiful presentation! Learn how to make, wrap, present and plate these delicious wonders with a wonderful Greek Salad Equipment Needs: Food processor for making the humus, stand mixer with dough hook attachment for the pita bread. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipe from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class. The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee covers immediate family members living full-time in the same household. Adult supervision is required if children participate. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are participating together, EACH separate household must register SEPARATELY

Thai cuisine is full of aromatic ingredients, cooking styles, and dish decorations. In this online interactive class, we’ll make 3 popular and delicious Thai dishes from scratch including Thai vermicelli salad, Thai coconut soup, and pad Thai with chicken.