Explore the art of cooking with hands-on Culinary Arts classes at 577. A long-standing favorite, these classes invite participants to discover flavors from around the world, master comforting classics, explore healthy and plant-based options, create inventive desserts, learn canning techniques, and more.
Designed for all skill levels, our classes provide practical kitchen tips, foundational techniques, and creative inspiration. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand your culinary horizons, local chefs and passionate food enthusiasts guide each session in a welcoming, interactive setting.
With new topics each month, classes take place in the Cottage or Virginia’s House, bringing people together to share the joy of cooking and learning.
Upcoming Classes
July classes open for registration on Wednesday, May 27, at 9am. Click HERE to view a full list of upcoming classes.
A Taste of Spring: Brunch for Dinner
Monday, May 11 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Join us for a fun and flavor-packed experience where day meets night and sweet meets savory in a delicious spring brunch–in the evening! Together we’ll make a rustic asparagus and goat cheese galette, some light and fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes topped with a fruit syrup and optional fresh fruit. We’ll complete our meal with cream cheese and fruit pastries alongside refreshing mocktail mimosas.
Whether you’re looking to expand your brunch repertoire or enjoy a fun culinary night out, this class offers techniques, flavors, and tasting. Come hungry and leave inspired!
Class Note: Some samples/recipes contain milk, eggs, and/or whea
Community Instructor: Wendy Steusloff and Jan Szalkowski
Cake Pops for Spring
Saturday, May 23 ~ 1pm to 3pm
Learn how to create your own cake pops from start to finish and make two dozen (24) to enjoy with family and friends at home. This month, we’ll be using white and chocolate cake while focusing on cheerful spring-inspired designs.
During class, you’ll learn techniques for rolling cake balls, dipping them for a smooth finish, and decorating with creative details. Along the way, we’ll share tips for achieving the right texture, preventing cracks and slips, and creating cake pops that look just as good as they taste.
Class Note: If you have one, please bring a 9 x 13-inch airtight container to transport your cake pops home. A box will be provided if needed. Some samples and recipes may contain eggs, tree nuts, and/or peanuts.
Community Instructor: Jennifer Fisher
Crafting Herbal-Infused Drinks
Saturday, May 30 ~ 2pm to 4pm
Discover delicious ways to incorporate herbs into our daily beverages as we explore coffee, tea, ferments, cocktails, mocktails, and more! Participants will get an assortment of beverage ingredients to make kombucha, golden milk, a syrup, and a cold infusion in this fun, hands-on class. Everyone will also receive their own SCOBY and recipes to continue the fun at home.
Community Instructor: Lily Kunning
Sourdough Bread Baking
Two-Part Class:
Monday, June 15 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Monday, June 22 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Demystify the sourdough bread-making process in this hands-on, two-part class and learn how to create wholesome, homemade baked goods with confidence.
On Monday, June 15, we’ll kick things off by breaking down how sourdough bread baking works, removing the uncertainty that often comes with this time-honored craft. Everyone will get hands-on to mix up their own starter while exploring the customs and folklore of sourdough—and, of course, sampling fresh homemade bread. Each participant will take home their starter in a quart-sized glass jar along with detailed instructions for its care.
Return on Monday, June 22, for Part Two, when you’ll bring your starter back to check its progress and share your starter stories. We’ll observe the “pull and fold” method for working with sourdough dough and answer all your questions. You’ll go home with a collection of favorite recipes from the instructors, including sourdough chocolate chip cookies, English muffins, crackers, and baguettes.
You’ll leave feeling confident, inspired, and ready to bake your own delicious sourdough creations at home.
Community Instructors: Wendy Steusloff and Jan Szalkowski
Cooking for Your Health: Supporting Your Gut
Saturday, June 20 ~ 11am to 1pm
Join local family physician and certified culinary medicine specialist, Dr. Humaira Lateef, to explore a flexible, evidence-based approach to eating more plants without giving up the foods you love. In this session, together we will prepare and sample a hearty bean soup, a kale & quinoa salad, and a lemon mustard dressing.
Culinary Medicine is where health and healing meet the art and science of food. It’s a vibrant field that recognizes the profound impact of what we eat on our overall well-being.
Class Notes: To help us honor 577’s commitment to sustainability, please bring a 5- to 7-oz. food container for your leftovers. We recommend everyone bring an apron and a hairnet or head covering.
Community Instructor: Humaira Lateef, MD, FAAFP, CCMS, DipABLM
Class Locations & Parking Map
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
Because space is limited, we rely on you to register for classes thoughtfully. Please help us continue to offer these wonderful classes as affordably as possible by adhering to the following registration, cancellation, and refund policies.
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