Join a cooking class in our Teaching Kitchen!

Thursday, May 8 l 6 - 7 PM

See ya later dry sad biscuits! Our resident biscuit maker, Holland Bankston, will teach you the techniques to bake up fluffy, savory, buttermilk biscuits. Choose flavor combos for your own batch of 6 biscuits and bake them during class! We’ll also fancy-up your biscuits with an easy homemade butter recipe from scratch that you can eat slathered on your warm biscuits.

Each participant will receive a glass of wine with this class (if older than 21), biscuits from class, and the recipes.

This class is ideal for all skill levels! Ages 10+

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Join us for an evening of Thai cooking! We’ll explore a few basic Thai dishes like Fresh Spring Rolls, Peanut Sauce, Chicken Satay, and Yellow Vegetable Curry.

Details for class are still being worked on, so check back here when the class goes live to purchase tickets!

This class is ideal for ages 16+

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Thursday, May 29 l 6 -8ish PM NOTE: The $165 ticket price is for 2 participants.

Roast Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Pan Sauce. So simple yet so many ways to go wrong! Let Chef Marisa Jones help you navigate the common pitfalls of this classic dinner. She’ll show you the techniques for roasting the chicken, then creating a savory pan sauce. You’ll also learn the secrets to decadent and silky mashed potatoes and a simple seasonal vegetable to accompany the dish.

This class is built for teams of 2, so grab a friend or date for this experience! Teams will work together to roast their chickens create their plates, then enjoy dinner at the end of class. You’ll also receive recipes for all, and enjoy a glass of wine (if older than 21).

This class is ideal for ages 16+

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Saturday, June 7 l 10:30 AM - 12 noon ish

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 16+

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Session #1: Tuesday April 8, 6 PM- approx. 7/7:30 PM

Session #2: Tuesday April 15, 6 PM- approx. 7/7:30 PM

Session #3: Tuesday April 22, 6 PM- approx. 7/7:30 PM

Welcome to The Flour District’s Baking Series Classes! In session #1, attendees will learn all about buttercream frostings. You’ll make buttercream, and our cake professional will walk you through 3 types of buttercreams (Swiss, American, and Italian). You’ll watch a piping demo and learn all the basics like petals, ribbons, ruffles, scroll work, and writing to practice in class with help from our expert.

In session #2 attendees will mix and bake 8” vanilla cake layers, learning the do’s and don’ts of cake making. We’ll recap piping from session 1 then learn a few more advanced piping techniques to practice.

In session #3 attendees will assemble and decorate their cakes. You’ll learn the secrets of a flavored syrup soak plus other handy tricks. Then our cake professional will demonstrate how to properly stack layers, apply a crumb coating, then expertly apply and smooth out the buttercream frosting. Attendees will assert their new decorating confidence to make their own cake works of art!

Class durations will be about 1 - 1.5 hours per session. We’ll store your cakes for class and provide all necessary equipment. Attendees will take home their beautifully decorated cake plus a piping tip set.

Ticket purchase includes all 3 sessions and are not sold separately.

This class is ideal for ages 16+

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Thursday, May 15 l 6-7:30 PM

Join Aaron and Emma, pizza maestros and founders of Slice Versa, their mobile wood-fired pizza oven, for an evening of pizza making and cooking in the professional pizza rig! Aaron will demonstrate how to make proper pizza sauce and also all of the ins and outs of pizza dough (yeast, flour, proofing, oh my!). Participants will stretch and form their own pizzas using authentic techniques including the “Neapolitan slap”! You’ll top the pizzas, and Emma will show you how to cook in the mobile pizza oven, then enjoy some pizza as we wrap up class.

Each participant will also enjoy a glass of wine or beer (if older than 21) or a fizzy water and take home a fresh pizza dough ball and pizzas made in class (if you don’t eat them all!)

This class is ideal for ages 14+

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Saturday, May 3 l 12 - 4:00 PM —SOLD OUT—

New to sourdough bread baking or want to learn more? Let Brian Ray from Slowpoke Sourdough Bakehouse show you how to create, maintain, shape, and bake with a sourdough starter made with regionally sourced and locally milled flour. In this combo hands-on, instructional and demo workshop, you will take home a bread-proofing basket, dough scraper, tea towel, sourdough starter, expert knowledge & techniques, and dough made in class to bake off your own country sourdough loaf at home and many more future loaves. Enjoy a light, seasonal, and gourmet lunch and sample fresh bread!

This class is ideal for beginner to intermediate bread-baking skill levels. Ages 13+

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We ask that you verify that you can attend class before purchasing as all tickets are FINAL and are NOT eligible for refund or credit. 

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Thursday, April 10 l 6 -8ish 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 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) or a non-alcoholic soda or seltzer.

This class is ideal for ages 14+

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Saturday, April 12 l 10:00-2:30 PM — SOLD OUT —

Prepare yourself for an afternoon of pork, pork, and more pork as Ken Hess, owner and smoking expert of County Smoak, guides us through a pork journey. You’ll learn his smoaking basics knowledge and how to prepare a menu of meaty items like Smoaked Pork Steaks, Brined Double Pork Chops, and Pork Spare Ribs. And then we’ll complete the meal with learning how to create sides like Smoaked Tomato Grits, Maple Sweet Potato Puree, and Grilled Broccoli Rabe.

Class attendees will participate in smoaking the ribs and pork steaks and grilling the pork chops and broccoli rabe.  You’ll learn how to make the pork chop brine, grits, and sweet potato puree in addition to mixing up pork steak seasoning sauce.

Participants will enjoy sampling all items on the menu plus some food to-go, fun swag to take home, and the priceless smoaking expertise from our local smoak house guru, Ken Hess!

This class is ideal for ages 18+

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

Wednesday, April 30, 6-7:30PM —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. Learn how to cook them to perfection, and sample the delicious results of your labor!

What sets our class apart is not just the skills you'll acquire but the extra bonuses! Bring home as many raviolis as you can make to share your new-found culinary talents with friends and family. Plus a tub of marinara sauce, recipes for the pasta dough and sauce, and during class enjoy a glass of wine (if older than 21) or a non-alcoholic soda or seltzer.

This class is ideal for ages 14+

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Wednesday, May 14 l 6 - 7:30 PM —SOLD OUT—

Take a peek inside the amazing world of Asian dumpling making and dim sum! In this introductory course, Chef Marisa Jones will teach participants how to make a variety of handmade wontons, shumai, spring rolls, and steamed buns using traditional methods and ingredients. Learn how to expertly fold and craft dumplings, use a bamboo steamer, and properly deep fry.

Participants will make and dine on a dim sum meal in class and take home their own bamboo steamer. Plus enjoy a glass of wine, beer, or bubbly water (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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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