Shop Cooking Classes & Events

Wednesday, September 9 l 6 - 7 PM —SOLD OUT—

At The Flour District we make our usual scone recipe the traditional way with all-purpose flours, but have developed a new recipe that is gluten-free. We’d love to share the technique and ingredients we use to create them with our GF friends! We’ll talk about how to make them sweet or savory, and perfectly flavorful and fluffy. You’ll choose from a variety of ingredients to create your scones, bake them during class, and learn how to add the finishing touch of glaze. You can pack them up for home or enjoy one in the Teaching Kitchen and congratulate yourself on a job well done!

Each participant will receive a glass of wine (if older than 21) and take home scones from class, plus the recipe.

This class is ideal for all skill levels! Ages 12+

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Saturday, September 5 l 10:30 AM - 12 noon ish —ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!—

What’s better than learning how to bake bread? Learning how to bake bread with mimosas! Join professional baker Emma Luster to learn how to make basic bagel dough, then shape the dough into the iconic bagel ring. You’ll learn the multi-step cooking process while customizing your bagel flavors. You’ll also learn to create a “schmear” for topping. Once baked to perfection, you can enjoy those bagels at our bagel brunch bar stocked with all the fixings ….plus mimosas!

Attendees will take home bagels made in class, the recipe, and enjoy a mimosa in class (if over 21).

This class is ideal for ages 14+.

Saturday, August 22 l 10:30 AM - 12 noon ish —SOLD OUT—

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Wednesday, September 23 l 6 - 7 PM —ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!—

Autumn is creeping in, and that means pumpkin spice season! In this hands-on class, you'll learn the tips and tricks to properly executing the "muffin method" by crafting the Flour District's signature Pumpkin Spice Muffin! Participants will make and bake a batch of muffins to take home along with some pumpkin spice sugar and the recipe.

Each participant will receive a glass of wine with this class (if older than 21) or a bubbly water.

This class is ideal for all skill levels!

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Book your Private Event with The Flour District!

Let us host your next birthday party, wine tasting, bachelorette party, team building, or fun night out!

To book a private class in the Teaching Kitchen or a party in the Atrium space please contact us directly to discuss pricing and set up your event at:

hello@flourdistrictva.com

Wednesday, August 12 l 6 -7:30 PM —SOLD OUT—

Is making pie dough, rolling it out, then baking a whole pie your kitchen nemesis? Then let us take the pressure off you by making fun-size and cute hand pies! Learn from our head baker, Kayla, how to mix and roll out a tender and easy to work with pie dough. (You can use it for whole pies, too!) Then choose your pie fillings, form your hand pies, and bake them in class! Learn how to pick complimentary filling flavors and even how to turn them into savory pies.

Attendees will make and bake their hand pies in class to take home and receive the recipe. Plus enjoy a glass of wine (if older than 21).

This class is ideal for ages 16+

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Thursday, August 13 l 6-8 PM —SOLD OUT—

Let’s navigate a journey into the wide world of Mediterranean flavors! Through these dishes you’ll discover culinary traditions from many of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, including Greece, Italy, Spain, parts of North Africa, and the Middle East.

Learn to prepare a combination of hand’s on and demo’d dishes with Chef Marisa Jones. You’ll make kofta learning the secrets to a perfectly spiced, shaped, and roasted meatball. Plus mini spanakopita (phyllo spinach pies) learning the tips and tricks of working with phyllo dough for a flakey, crunchy and savory snack. We’ll demo a creamy homemade hummus that will kick store-bought to the curb, plus put together a jazzy tzatziki-style sauce. Then feast on all of the creations in class!

Each participant will also enjoy a glass of wine (if older than 21) and take home recipes for all.

This class is ideal for ages 16+

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Wednesday, August 19 l 6-7:30 PM —SOLD OUT—

Join us for an evening of Thai cooking! In this introduction, we’ll explore the cornerstone flavors of Thai cuisine and how to achieve the perfect balance of the sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and creamy flavors it is known for. We’ll create a few favorite dishes like Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce, Chicken Satay, and Yellow Vegetable Curry to get you started!

Each participant will also enjoy a glass of wine (if older than 21), dine on their creations in class, and take home recipes for all.

This class is ideal for ages 16+

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Wednesday August 26 l 6 -8 ish PM —SOLD OUT—

Discover what makes Southern Italian cooking special in this second part of our Italian Cooking series. In this class we’ll cover 3 regional dishes: Eggplant Caponata Crostini, Shrimp & Calabrian Chili Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, White Wine & Lemon, and Sicilian Fennel, Orange & Olive Salad. We’ll cover the techniques used to coax the flavor out of overlooked ingredients like eggplant and make seemingly unexpected ingredient pairings of fennel and oranges. Plus learn how to roll, cut, and cook fresh pasta in a simple, yet tasty, dish.

Participants will work in teams to create their dishes. Each participant will enjoy dining on their creations at the end of class, receive the recipes and a glass of wine (if older than 21).

This class is ideal for ages 16+

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Thursday August 27 8 l 6 -8 PM —SOLD OUT—

You may not know the term “Swiss Roll”, but one look at a photo of this amazing dessert and you know exactly what it is! In this class you’ll learn how to make this swirled treat from baking the cake, to mixing the filling, then assembling the whole thing!

In this hands-on class, participants will craft this classic pastry from start to finish and take home their cake made in class. Each participant will also receive the recipe and a glass of wine (if older than 21) plus a cake snack in class.

This class is ideal for ages 16+.

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Thursday, September 10 l 6-8 PM —SOLD OUT—

Thursday, August 6 l 6-8 PM —SOLD OUT—

Pâte à Choux (say: pat-a-shoe) is the delicious and delicate pastry that is the base for cream puffs, eclairs, savory gougeres and fancy profiteroles —to name a few! Curious how to make them all? Then join professional pastry chef, Emma Luster, in this choux class to learn the basics. Attendees will mix their choux dough, learn how to pipe proper cream puff and eclair shapes, and bake off the dough. You’ll learn how to make crème diplomat then fill and decorate your pastries.

Attendees may enjoy a glass of wine (if older than 21) and will take home their pastries baked in class, plus the recipes.

This class is ideal for ages 16+.

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Thursday, September 3 l 6 - 7:30ish PM —SOLD OUT—

Many cultures have a version of dumplings and Italians are no different! These little pillows can be made with either potatoes or ricotta cheese, and Chef Marisa Jones will teach you how to do both! Learn the hands on techniques for rolling and forming your own light and fluffy gnocchi (say: knee-oh-kee) plus her secrets to a rich and scrumptious classic Bolognese meat sauce.

Participants will work with a partner to make their own gnocchi to take home, have a gnocchi snack in class, receive recipes for all, and enjoy a glass of wine (if older than 21).

This class is ideal for ages 14+

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Thursday, September 17 l 6-7:30 PM —SOLD OUT—

Love takeout but hate the price tag? Learn how to make 3 favorite Chinese takeout classics yourself! We’ll be covering the basics of making crunchy Spring Rolls, flaky Scallion Pancakes with Soy Dipping Sauce, and a quick Broccoli and Beef Stir Fry. Learn how to deep fry with confidence, roll out the perfectly layered scallion pancake dough, and expertly execute the stir-fry technique.

Each participant will also enjoy a glass of wine (if older than 21), dine on their creations in class, and take home recipes for all.

This class is ideal for ages 16+

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Thursday, September 24 l 6-7:30 PM —SOLD OUT—

Friday, August 21 l 6-7:30 PM —SOLD OUT—

Dive into the heart of Italian culinary tradition with Chef and Owner of Scratch Pasta, Stephanie Fees. This hands-on experience is designed to introduce both beginners and seasoned food enthusiasts to the art of making perfect pasta and raviolis from scratch. You'll start by learning the secrets to preparing the ideal dough and hand-made gourmet fillings. Then, you'll transform your dough into delicate sheets ready to be filled with your choice of fillings.

You’ll bring home as many raviolis as you can make in class to share your new-found culinary talents with friends and family. You’ll also take home a tub of marinara sauce, and recipes for the pasta dough, filling, and sauce. During class enjoy a ravioli snack prepared by Stephanie and a glass of wine (if older than 21).

This class is ideal for ages 14+

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Wednesday, September 30 l 6 - 7:30 PM —SOLD OUT—

Wether for Oktoberfest, the “big game” or just a fun snack, join us for making soft pretzels! Professional baker Emma Luster will teach participants how to make their dough, shape the pretzels, and bake them for the iconic pretzel flavor and texture. And no pretzel is complete without a proper sprinkle of salt plus mustard and a cheesy dipping sauce made in class.

Attendees will take home pretzels made in class, the recipe, and enjoy glass of wine (if over 21).

This class is ideal for ages 14+

* Please read before purchasing your ticket: We ask that you verify scheduling availability before purchasing as all ticket sales are FINAL and NOT eligible for refund or credit.

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