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Experience the fine art of wine making as we take you through the step-by-step procedure of making your first varietal wine. Chardonnay to Estate grown Cabernet can be made. Wines are made in class with our equipment and guidance in the first of this two-session class. Fermentation is conducted in our temperature controlled cellar and is overseen...

This is a hands-on brewing class for beginners. You and one partner will brew 5 gallons (48 bottles) of a beer together using our equipment. After the first session the beer will stay with us as it ferments. 3-4 weeks later you will schedule an appointment to come bottle your beer and take it home with you. Important Reminders: Please reach out...

Whether or not you have experience, have taken a bartending course, or are an experienced bartender this class is for you. Take part in our hands-on course where you will build and enjoy your very own creations. This 4-hour course in mixology will have you entertaining your friends or clients in no time.  We will take you through the world...

Introducing our Essential Mixology Course – a class that will teach you a skill-set that can enrich your life! This 3-hour excursion through mixology, where you will learn everything from the essential of cocktail creations to the nuances of pairing fresh fruit and herbs with unique spirits, will have you surprising and entertaining guests and/or...

What is Tiki and what’s all the fuss about? The American story starts in 1934 in Hollywood, but the history is much deeper than that. Join spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, in this hands-on class for a walk-through Polynesian culture and how it still influences one of the most vibrant cocktail categories today. Menu: Painkiller (Aged Rum,...

Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different styles of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time. This class will focus on traditional New York Pizza. This hands-on class geared for home pizza-makers. You’ll have a chance to see the difference between using a traditional cooking methods. In this case it is a deck oven and what...

Pizza is as Italian as it gets and no one does it better than Chicago! This class will teach you an authentic recipe from Old World Italy itself with the influence from Italians in Chicago. The bread-like, thin crust and traditional sauce is what makes this pizza authentic and different than what you may get at your local pizzeria. We will go through...

If you love pasta and amazing fresh Summer produce, this class is for you. We will be teaching you the step by step techniques to making the perfect pasta dough every time. You will let utilize that hand made dough to make a fresh pappardelle and Summer vegetable dish. You will also learn the art of making a laminated pasta dough with fresh herbs...

In this class you will fall in love all over again… with Italian food. You will learn all of the amazing recipes of Tuscany and be transported with every bite. Using fresh Summer produce and crunchy Italian bread you will learn an amazing Panzanella salad. We will teach you the techniques to making a perfectly grilled chicken with a ton of aromatics....

Do you love deep dish pizza but you don’t know how to make it at home? Look no further – this is the class for you. We’ll make A classic Chicago stuffed pizza from start to finish, we’ll talk about flour, the yeast you’re using – water temperature – you get it, full on nerd out on pizza. Then we’ll make our dough – talk about rolling...

We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA! The debate will always continue, deep dish or tavern style, what is REAL Chicago pizza? We will talk about what makes Chicago pizza so special and of course, how to make the best version at home in your home oven. Our chef will cover making a recipe for pizza dough, proofing techniques and forming a perfect...

If you are ready to get outdoors and enjoy your meal outside, this class is for you. These Italian favorites mash up with some of our Summer favorites to create this fun class. You will learn the art of making one of Italy’s favorite appetizers of arancini with a fresh Summer twist.  You will learn to art and technique to marinating and grilling...

Your body should detox every season but “detoxing” is not something we usually look forward to. That’s about to change! These recipes will make your detox will bring lots of flavor to your detox. All the recipes in this class include “raw” food, i.e. food prepared below 118 degrees to preserve all its enzymes, vitamins, proteins, and minerals...

Have you always wondered what it would be like to go to culinary school? The Chopping Block's Culinary Boot Camp 1 gives you a taste of a professional culinary program without the lengthy time commitment or heavy financial burden. We are the ONLY recreational cooking school that offers this type of culinary foundation and education without attending...

It seems as though everything today is being turned into a Charcuterie board. Yet, it really all began with the Antipasto platter. The traditional Antipasto platter was loaded with sliced meats, fresh cheeses, marinated veggies and crusty breads. We will be showing you how they have become much more modern.  How they are now mostly done of custom...