Basic Skills Series: Slicing, Dicing and Fundamentals of a Knife

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Food & Drink

Event Overview

It is never too late to learn to cook and it is our mission to make sure you have the opportunity! Come join our Cooking At Home Specialist, Sarah, as she shows you the simple techniques needed for safely using a knife. Learn how to slice, dice and chop using a 10” chef knife!


You will leave class with new knife skills, a bag of freshly prepped vegetables and a delicious soup recipe to use them in. If you participate in 6 Basic Skills Classes, you will get a 7th class for FREE. See COOKING School Team Member for a punch card.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

Prerequisites

All skill sets are welcomed!

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Welcome to the Lincoln Park Store! Through its décor and products, this store embodies all the things that make Chicago great. We consider it our homage to one of the greatest cities on the earth.

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EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

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    Erin D.
    Reviewed on 11/06/19

    Sarah was an excellent teacher in the Knife Skills Class. She was very informative and able to help all of the participants at any skill level refine their methods and leave more confident in their abilities. Thank you to Sarah for a wonderful class!

    Sarah was an excellent teacher in the Knife Skills Class. She was very informative and able to help all of the participants at any skill level refine their methods and leave more confident in their abilities. Thank you to Sarah for a wonderful class!

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    Patrick W.
    Reviewed on 11/04/19

    It was a very good class to learn the basics of chopping, cutting and slicing, and you get some nice recipes as well.

    It was a very good class to learn the basics of chopping, cutting and slicing, and you get some nice recipes as well.

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    Chelsea D.
    Reviewed on 10/22/19

    Super helpful in many ways: from how to hold a knife, care for it and use it. I learned slicing and dicing techniques that I never knew existed. Our class had people of all skill levels and the teacher was able to cater to each person. We had hummus to snack on plus took home all the vegetables and learned what a broth bag was so almost nothing went to waste. Definitely worth the $40 and would take every course offered if I could.

    Super helpful in many ways: from how to hold a knife, care for it and use it. I learned slicing and dicing techniques that I never knew existed. Our class had people of all skill levels and the teacher was able to cater to each person. We had hummus to snack on plus took home all the vegetables and learned what a broth bag was so almost nothing went to waste. Definitely worth the $40 and would take every course offered if I could.

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    Carlos T.
    Reviewed on 10/16/19

    I didn't realize I was using a knife incorrectly until this class! I had lots of fun learning and perfecting my technique. Definitely excited about cooking at home more and using these skills. We went over the anatomy of a knife, knife care, then got to practice on several veggies - all of which we were able to take home for our own use.

    I didn't realize I was using a knife incorrectly until this class! I had lots of fun learning and perfecting my technique. Definitely excited about cooking at home more and using these skills. We went over the anatomy of a knife, knife care, then got to practice on several veggies - all of which we were able to take home for our own use.

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    Jackie M.
    Reviewed on 09/27/19

    Great class! My boyfriend and I attended and we both learned a lot. There was approx 10 people in the class. My boyfriend was hesitant to go at first because he "already knew how to cut things" but he ended up liking it. Definitely a great value too!

    Great class! My boyfriend and I attended and we both learned a lot. There was approx 10 people in the class. My boyfriend was hesitant to go at first because he "already knew how to cut things" but he ended up liking it. Definitely a great value too!

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    Tiffany L.
    Reviewed on 05/06/19

    We learned fundamental knife skills as well as the parts of the knife and knife safety. We practiced slicing and dicing different vegetables and got to take the produce we cut home. I thought the class was really useful for a beginner like me. Sarah was a great teacher and I got plenty of good feedback. Snacks (hummus and pita) were also provided for us to snack on during class.

    We learned fundamental knife skills as well as the parts of the knife and knife safety. We practiced slicing and dicing different vegetables and got to take the produce we cut home. I thought the class was really useful for a beginner like me. Sarah was a great teacher and I got plenty of good feedback. Snacks (hummus and pita) were also provided for us to snack on during class.

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    Kendria M.
    Reviewed on 03/15/19

    Knowledgeable and personable teacher. Just right class size. Bright, clean, inviting space. It was a little long for a weeknight outing - or maybe I'm just getting old! I left with enough sliced fresh produce to cover the amount of the class. A steal!

    Knowledgeable and personable teacher. Just right class size. Bright, clean, inviting space. It was a little long for a weeknight outing - or maybe I'm just getting old! I left with enough sliced fresh produce to cover the amount of the class. A steal!

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    Alyssa V.
    Reviewed on 02/08/19

    Absolutely loved this class. Learned a lot and left with delicious produce and a great couple of recipes. Thanks for everything!

    Absolutely loved this class. Learned a lot and left with delicious produce and a great couple of recipes. Thanks for everything!

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    Amy S.
    Reviewed on 01/17/19

    My first class at Whole Foods Lincoln Park and it did not disappoint! Sarah is an excellent instructor, teaching the class how to use a knife properly and safely. Do not hesitate to take this class and plan to be there the whole 2 1/2 hours chopping away.

    My first class at Whole Foods Lincoln Park and it did not disappoint! Sarah is an excellent instructor, teaching the class how to use a knife properly and safely. Do not hesitate to take this class and plan to be there the whole 2 1/2 hours chopping away.

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    Natalie B.
    Reviewed on 01/17/19

    Very good class, informative, and you get lots of practice. You will be better when you leave!

    Very good class, informative, and you get lots of practice. You will be better when you leave!

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    Becca P.
    Reviewed on 04/18/18

    I cook at home a lot and use a knife all the time so I wasn't sure what to expect out of this class but I loved it! The teacher was upbeat, thorough, and easy to follow. I learned how to hold a knife correctly which actually alleviated some of the pain from my carpal tunnel! Also, fun new ways to cut a pepper and get even onion pieces. I would definitely take another class here with this instructor!

    I cook at home a lot and use a knife all the time so I wasn't sure what to expect out of this class but I loved it! The teacher was upbeat, thorough, and easy to follow. I learned how to hold a knife correctly which actually alleviated some of the pain from my carpal tunnel! Also, fun new ways to cut a pepper and get even onion pieces. I would definitely take another class here with this instructor!

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    Tomoko K.
    Reviewed on 02/16/18

    I feel that if you leave the class learning one new thing, it was completely worth it. Turns out I wasn't holding the knife or slicing the correct way. Now I know. They fed you some snacks while working though the class so you were well taken care of. My only surprise was that I thought the class was 2 hours, as advertised on Dabble, but when I got there learned it was actually 2.5 hours.

    I feel that if you leave the class learning one new thing, it was completely worth it. Turns out I wasn't holding the knife or slicing the correct way. Now I know. They fed you some snacks while working though the class so you were well taken care of. My only surprise was that I thought the class was 2 hours, as advertised on Dabble, but when I got there learned it was actually 2.5 hours.

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    J M.
    Reviewed on 02/16/18

    Sarah was a great instructor; very friendly but also good at getting her points across

    Sarah was a great instructor; very friendly but also good at getting her points across

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