When I went there, one of the teachers was so irrational and, frankly, crazy, that she made it…read moreimpossible for me to finish that course. The other reviewer seems to have taken just one weekend class, which will not give an accurate assessment. Some instructors are indeed friendly - but one in particular was a nightmare to work with! I've had all sorts of teachers, from aloof to hardliners, but what you absolutely do not want is somebody with personal issues who takes it out on their students.

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Hipcooks Portland absolutely knocked it out of the park with Indian Food Night! Lead chef Lacy and…read moreassistant Annie created an experience that was equal parts informative, fun, and unbelievably delicious. From learning techniques and spices to understanding the "why" behind the dishes, the class struck a perfect balance between hands‑on cooking and approachable instruction. Every dish we made was incredibly tasty, and the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of great energy. It truly felt like a community‑building event, not just a cooking class. My wife and I had a fantastic time and left inspired (and very well fed). We will definitely be back for future classes. Highly recommend Hipcooks Portland--and huge kudos to Lacy and Annie for such a memorable night!

Great instructors. Nice hands on experience. I needed much help in knife skills & left having…read moresome confidence. Combined veggies & spices in ways that melded w/ lotsa zing & pizazz. Fun atmosphere. Mediterranean Diet class. Plan to take a Greek class & when offered Moroccan class.

My son has had the opportunity to attend two of the preschool classes. They are a wonderful way for…read morekids to learn about new (healthy) foods while exploring them by touch, sight and taste. They also learn about turn taking, waiting and working as a team to cook! Such fun! Highly recommend!

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If you are lucky enough to find out when the South Salem Culinary Arts Program has their "Bistro…read moreNight" you will be in for a real foodie treat. What waits for you is a fixed price menu of several courses designed by Chef and the South Salem HS Culinary students. I have had the pleasure of dining in what can truly be one of Salem's best dining experience on two separate occasions. Both times the Menu included two entrees, two desserts and creative starters, soups and salads. The best part of the dining experience is that you can be your own "Iron Chef" judge and provide useful feedback to the students on each course. If you like a "Chef's Table" experience where you are part of the foodie learning process then this is it! The servers are the students themselves which so far has translated into an impeccable level of service. I am looking forward to the next time. I would rather keep this an underground secret, but something this fun needs to be shared. Keep up the good work!

We loved our cooking class! Claire was helpful & good with direction, even with a class of ten…read morepeople! Very knowledgable & engaging. We made tasty lemon ricotta ravioli & sabayon for dessert. Would take any of her classes again

Cooking with Claire! Where do I start? Group of 8, we spent…read moreabout 3 hours cooking, learning & EATING!! What a phenomenal experience. We all had such a great time. There were some dietary restrictions & that was a non issue. Ingredients were super fresh and of the BEST quality!! Some of the simple prep was done previously (thank you!) and we didn't have to clean up so we could really enjoy the experience of cooking & enjoying a meal together. Thank you Claire! I understand this has been a thing for a couple years now and there is talk of moving on over to Division in a larger space so more people can be accommodated at once. How exciting!! I just can't say enough how glad I am to have had this experience and I'm sure I'll be back for a drop in class!!

This is a great test center. Well organized, clear procedure of what to do, there is an area to…read morestudy with couches, big parking lot and kind staff. Highly recommend

From the owner: Explore all of the hundreds of exciting continuing education classes designed to meet your…read morepersonal and professional goals. Clark College Economic & Community Development offers cooking classes, art classes, music classes, job training, leadership training, professional development and personal enrichment classes. All Clark College Economic & Community Development classes are conveniently offered in downtown Vancouver, at Clark College's main campus or at Columbia Tech Center in east Vancouver, Washington.

I attended a private cooking class last week as a corporate holiday event. It was a blast! The…read moreteacher was organized and thorough with her preparations and cooking instructions. We had a group of around twelve people and everyone was kept occupied with some task, but not so busy that they couldn't sip their wine and chat. Once our meal was prepared, we sat down at one long table and enjoyed the fruits of our labor. I will certainly return again on my own, and I highly recommend this as a group activity. What's great is that Class Cooking is not only next door to Burnt Bridge Cellars but the same couple who owns Class Cooking also co-owns the winery. They utilize both spaces, at least for our private event. And the wine is delicious!

I wish i could give this business a rating, how ever - never had a chance…read more If you wake up with a sore throat and fever on the day of your scheduled the class, you better show up, regardless how you feel or who'm you may get sick in the process, otherwise kiss your money good bye! This business expect you to know that you may be sick the day of class SEVEN DAYS in advance, to be able to reschedule. How ever, to be able to read their policy on cancellation, you need a password to get to the Terms & Cancellation site. So schedule your summer cold carefully. They may be in the hospitality business - but not very hospitable. $80 lesson to learn!

I cannot say enough about John and Dyann at the Refuge Chef! They provided the amazing catering for…read moreour small wedding at the Overlook House in north Portland. It began with a personalized menu based on our preferences and ideas, tasted at their home in Ridgefield. We were immediately impressed with their responsiveness, creativity, and the focus on fresh, quality ingredients. During the wedding planning process, Dyann was helpful and friendly, offering to do many of the day-of tasks that I needed at a somewhat DIY venue. She put me at ease as she was very knowledgeable about timelines, flow, and keeping everything beautiful. They made it easier, providing table cloths and other materials, so we didn't have to search out as many bits and pieces for a single use. On the day of, everything ran perfectly smoothly. The food was beautiful, and many of our guests mentioned it was the best wedding food they'd ever had! The attention to detail demonstrated a care and thoughtfulness that belies their passion for their business. The menu included smoked salmon, beer-braised short ribs, and beautiful salads and sides. At one point, I noticed that the bubble wands I'd brought never made it to tables, and I commented on it as I walked into the house. I came out perhaps ten minutes later, and what magically appeared? Bubbles! Dyann heard me mention it and kindly took care of it! I recommend them without hesitation.

Tori is fantastic. She knows an amazing amount about bikes but what sets her apart is her ability…read moreas a teacher. Her combination of practical skills coupled with interesting ways to remember the various steps of a repair was amazing. Before the class, I had inexpertly fiddled with my bike, unwilling to waste money at bike shops - with her help I renovated my bike to the point where it rides better than it has for years. In addition, she helped me source appropriate parts and provided guidance as to what needed to be done and what could be left well alone. Her teaching style was incredibly open and relaxed, making this a very non threatening experience. I cannot recommend this highly enough and wish I had discovered Gracie's Wrench earlier.

My son was scared of bike riding:(. We just had lessons with Tory and now he is excited about…read moreriding and did not want to stop! I taught my other 3 children (now in their 20s and 30s) but she made it easy and fun and helped us learn about helping him. Great job! We were so excited we scheduled another lesson just because he had so much fun. THANK YOU!