Sharpen your Knife Skills at Skillette Cooking School in Union Market.

10 available spots! Gather a group of 2-10 to take the class together or call and book a class for you and/or a friend/spouse at your convenience! Perfect gift for Father's Day!

Gain confidence and precision in the kitchen with this foundational knife skills class focused on mastering the chef's knife. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their technique, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to handle your knife with ease, transforming ingredients with skill and efficiency. ($250 Value)

What You'll Learn:

• How to properly hone your knife to maintain its sharpness.
• The handshake and claw grip, ensuring safety and control.
• The knuckle glide technique for smooth, efficient cutting.
• How to chop straight and slice evenly, creating uniform pieces for perfect cooking results.
• Hands-on: Practice foundational knife skills by chopping and slicing vegetables to prepare a classic mirepoix (a mix of onions, celery, and carrots). Take your freshly prepared mirepoix home to use in your own cooking.

Kelly Singer, P '30 is the founder and President of Skillette Cooking School. Skiilette is reimagining the cooking class experience, teaching a culinary education featuring the 59 Skills every home chef needs to know. Located inside La Cosecha Market, in the Union Market District at 1280 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002. There is free three-hour parking in the La Cosecha garage (located on the backside of the building)

Thanks to the generosity of our hosts who cover all costs, all funds raised by sign-up parties will go directly to our auction goals of tuition assistance and professional development.

Hosted by: Kelly Singer, P '30

Disclaimers:
Classes reedeemable through September 2025