Workshops and classes
Our classes are limited to a maximum of 12 people at a time to ensure sufficient supervision and interaction. All materials and refreshments are provided for every class, just bring yourself. We encourage our students to e-mail Joan whenever they need to for advice and tips even after they have finished their courses.
Pre-registration is required to attend all classes. Class fees must be paid in full to reserve a space. Register online or call 941-720-2309. If you must cancel a class, we will refund the amount or give you credit for another class up to one week before the class. Up to 72 hours before the class, we will give you credit for another class. No refunds or credit can be given for cancellations less than 72 hours before a class. Call for dates and times.
Raw Food Class
Learn to prepare the lunches you loved from Raw Raw Foods. These raw food classes will form an ongoing series featuring our best sellers. Recipes and meal are included. Complimentary wine will be served.
1.5 hours
Edible Flowers
Discover the ancient art of floral cuisine. Learn about common edible flowers, sources of organically grown flowers and how to prepare flowers for extraordinary soups, appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts. Samples of stuffed nasturtiums, orange flower corn bread and hibiscus tea are some of the floral delights that will be available for sampling.
1.5 hours
All About Sprouts
Become an instant gardener and improve your diet too! Adopt this economical method of increasing your nutrition and your wallet will thank you. This is a great way to get kids involved in a healthy and environmentally friendly hobby.
1.5 hours
Floral Feast
Sophisticated fun with food in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Historically this is our most popular seminar. A luncheon venue that is different from anything you have every experienced. Flowers are featured in every dish on this beautiful buffet. Coffee, tea and wine are complimentary with the meal.
1.5 hours
Candy Making
This hands-on workshop will show you easy, frugal ways to satisfy your chocolate fix. Learn to mold and paint or decorate chocolate with coloring and sugar flowers or edible decorations. Guests will take home their beautiful creations. Includes chocolate for the class and packaging.
1.5 hours
Blooming Vegetables
In this hands-on workshop, participants will experience the fun and satisfaction of creating their own masterpiece by transforming vegetables into flowers. Wow your friends and family with stunning edible arrangements. All materials and refreshments provided.
2 hours
Basic Thai Carving
This is Thai carving 101 where you will spend an enjoyable 3 hours learning a new skill, turning fruits and vegetables into beautiful decorative displays. Class is suitable for chefs and caterers as well as everyone who enjoys entertaining at home and wants to add a professional touch to dinner parties and buffets. Learn knife skills and designs for several types of leaves. We will demonstrate the techniques and secrets used by cruise ships and 5-star hotel master chefs to create the spectacular buffet displays for which they are so famous. Materials and refreshments provided.
3 hours
Garnishing Tricks
Create beautiful food displays to impress your loved ones with the addition of easy garnishes. From salad presentations to the most sophisticated dishes, these techniques will add an unforgettable quality to your food. Learn to make your own beautiful platters & plate designs similar to ones you admire in restaurants. Materials and refreshments provided.
1.5 hours
Fancy Fruit
You can pay a small fortune for a professional bouquet, or you can let us teach you how to make one yourself, for a fraction of the cost. Who wouldn't prefer an edible bouquet over flowers or balloons? Do not spend your money on professional arrangements. Learn how to select, carve, arrange and store fruit transformed into your own unique floral centerpieces. Makes a great gift but you may decide to keep it for yourself. All supplies are included.
2 hours
Strange Produce
Ever wondered what that weird hairy fruit was in the grocery store? Here is your chance to find out. Exotic Asian, Mexican and South American fruit and vegetables will be sampled and discussed. Information you will not find in one place anywhere else. Depending on the season, taste durian, pomelo, jicama, atemoya, carambola, lychee, rambutan, monstera, passion fruit, wax jambu, jujube, dragon fruit, mirleton, tomatillo, prickly pear, tamarind, sapote and more.
1.5 hours
Herb and Spice Class
Spice up your life. Learn the difference between herbs and spices, enjoy tasting and recipe suggestions. Samples provided for you to take home. Medicinal uses and nutritional benefits are revealed.
1.5 hours
