Upcoming cooking classes
Shawnie teaches travel-inspired menus at The Well’s Teaching Kitchen in Hilliard and The Mix at Columbus State downtown. Prefer a class in your own kitchen? She also teaches private, in-home classes through Cozymeal.
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Elegant Party Appetizers
Elegant Party AppetizersThis hands-on class is designed for anyone who loves to host or entertain with ease while still serving food that is delicious and memorable. We’ll focus…
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Risotto Workshop
Prepare earthy wild mushroom risotto, smoky elote-inspired sweet corn risotto with cotija and lime, and a comforting apple crisp dessert risotto reminiscent of luxurious rice pudding. Learn essential…
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A Taste of Thailand: Wok This Way
🗓 Date: Thursday, July 21, 2025🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMDescription:Thai cuisine is celebrated for its masterful balance of sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and spicy elements. By…
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Autumn Harvest Brunch
Celebrate the flavors of the season with an elegant Autumn Harvest Brunch. You’ll prepare hearty butternut squash strata with gruyere and sage, a savory goat cheese and tomato…
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Italian Tortellini en Brodo Workshop
While the neighboring cities of Bologna and Modena fight over which is the birthplace of tortellini, both areas agree on the best way to serve these pillowy bites…
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Classic Italian Sauces
Master classic Italian pasta sauces in this demo/hands- on class, learning techniques, balance, and pasta pairing while preparing pomodoro, Alfredo, pesto, and puttanesca— weeknight-friendly recipes you’ll confidently recreate…
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Paella and Basque Cheeecake
Bring the sun-drenched flavors of Spain into your kitchen in this immersive cooking class with Chef Instructor Shawnie Kelley. With her deep passion for regional cuisine and hands-on…
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Elegant Holiday Appetizers
Create mini beef Wellington bites with horseradish cream, build-your-own salmon blini with dill whip, and delicate fruit shortcakes finished with chocolate and mint. Learn presentation, balance, and stylish…
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Elegant Holiday Appetizers
Create mini beef Wellington bites with horseradish cream, build-your-own salmon blini with dill whip, and delicate fruit shortcakes finished with chocolate and mint. Learn presentation, balance, and stylish…
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Elegant Appetizers
Elegant Party Appetizers: Entertain with Style, Flavor & Fun!Ready to elevate your next gathering? Whether you're planning a sophisticated night out with friends, hosting a holiday cocktail party,…
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Soufflé Workshop
Learn essential techniques to achieve height, lightness, and structure while preparing a bright lemon soufflé, rich chocolate soufflé, and warmly spiced pumpkin soufflé. Gain confidence in whisking, folding,…
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5th New Year Champagne Celebration: Surf and Turf
If you've attended one of The Mix's cooking classes, you already know the buzz. Our classes are known for bringing people together through great food, hands-on learning, and…
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How classes work
The Well (Hilliard Recreation & Parks). Classes are listed in the City’s WebTrac system; residents and non-residents are both welcome, with a small price difference. Register online or by phone at (614) 876-5200.
The Mix at Columbus State. Recreational classes in the Mitchell Hall teaching kitchens, open to the public and ticketed through Eventbrite.
Private classes at your place (Cozymeal). Private, in-home classes and chef-prepared dinners for 2–12 guests, booked through Cozymeal — Fresh Pasta Three Ways, Indian Cuisine From Scratch, Essence of Thailand, Spanish Creations, Hearty Soups & Stews and French Countryside Brunch, with online classes too. Pick a date, a menu and your guest count, and Shawnie brings everything to you. Book a private class on Cozymeal ↗
Group events — birthdays, team building, a dinner party you’d rather cook than cater — can also be arranged directly.