COMMUNITY EVENTS
culinary arts CELEBRATION
SATURDAY MAY 3, 2025
10:00AM - 2:00PM
FEATURING PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING LOCAL FOOD ARTISANS, CHEFS AND FARMERS, and TWO SPECIALTY IN-CLASSROOM WORKSHOPS (registrations below)
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CULINARY WORKSHOPS
PASTA THERAPY with Vita
Saturday, May 3rd | 10:30am - 12:00pm |
For ages 12+ | $20 per student.
Limit: 25 Students
Spend an hour and a half engaging your five senses with Vita Palmeri of Vita Pasta Lab LLC. She will demonstrate how to make the perfect pasta dough and explain why there are so many creative pasta shapes. Through Vita’s love of making pasta and classroom participation, you’ll learn why pasta has been essential to Italian culture and identity.
Students will leave with insight on how to make their next pasta night special and a taste of what fresh, handmade pasta should taste like with a well-balanced sauce created by Vita.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT REQUIRED IN ADVANCE. CLICK THE LINK BELOW. ​
DESIGNING FOOD FOR MOUTHWATERING PICS
​with Food Stylist Judi Orlick
Saturday, May 3rd | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | For ages 12+ | FREE. Limit: 14 Students
Join us for a hands-on workshop where Food Stylist Judi Orlick will show you how to take food photos that look as good as they taste! Whether you’re a food blogger, restaurant owner, or just love sharing meals on social media, this session will cover essentials like lighting, composition, and styling. No fancy equipment is needed—just bring your smartphone or camera, and I’ll show you how to make your dishes shine. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED IN ADVANCE. CLICK THE LINK BELOW​
