- The Teaching Kitchen -
Baby Shower Cake Decorating
Join Suzette for a fun, hands-on evening where you’ll learn how to decorate an adorable two-layer 6" baby shower cake from start to finish. Suzette will guide you step-by-step through design techniques, piping basics, and charming decorative details perfect for celebrating a new arrival.
Each participant will decorate their own small cake, with plenty of personalized touches along the way. Best of all, you’ll leave with a beautifully finished 6" cake to take home and show off (or share!).
Instructor:
Suzette McCully

Friday, March 6
6pm-8pm
$95
At Nell's Table on Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Instructor:
Jordan Drysdale

Tuesday, March 10
6pm-8pm
$75
At Nell's Table on Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Garden Club:
Seed Starting
Ready to grow your own garden from the ground up? Join Jordan for this hands-on class designed to give you the confidence and know-how to start seeds successfully at home.
You’ll learn the essentials of how to choose and prepare the right soil, proper planting depths, and how to care for young seedlings as they grow. Jordan will also cover lighting needs, ongoing maintenance, and how to smoothly transition your plants outdoors when the time is right.
You'll be starting a variety of popular garden favorites to take home, including tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, peppers, and herbs—perfect for building a thriving summer garden.
Sourdough
Join Sierra as she returns to lead this popular, beginner-friendly sourdough workshop! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of sourdough baking—from maintaining your starter (no daily feedings!), understating fermentation, and building the confidence to prepare and bake sourdough at home.
Sierra will walk you through each step with practical tips and how to avoid common pitfalls. Participants will leave with ability to fully dive into their own sourdough journey.
This class provides starter, a banneton, and take home instructions.
Instructor:
Sierra Powers

Friday, March 13
6pm-8pm
$125
At Nell's Table on Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Registration Required

Tuesday, March 17
6pm-8pm
$26/person
At Nell's Table on Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Puzzle Night
Join us for a relaxed and cozy Puzzle Night! Feel free to work solo, with a partner, or as a group.
When you arrive, you'll choose a 300-500 piece puzzle, which will be yours to keep. Each registration includes a non-alcoholic drink and a delicious treat from Nell’s to savor while you piece it all together.
Whether you’re in it for the challenge or just a peaceful night out, this is the perfect way to unwind and connect.
NOTE: Even if you choose to work in a pair or with a group on one puzzle, each registrant will get to choose their own puzzle to keep.
Homeschool Session: Baking Foundations
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and bake delicious homemade bread and chocolate chip cookies!
In this hands-on class, kids ages 9–12 will explore different mixing methods, learn how each ingredient affects a recipe, and pick up essential kitchen safety and recipe-reading skills.
By the end, participants will have tasty treats to enjoy and the confidence to try new recipes at home. Fun, interactive, and full of learning—this class is the perfect way for young bakers to dive into the world of baking!
Instructor:
Hayley Johnson

Wednesday, March 18
8am-11am
$90
At Nell's Table on Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Protein Prep: 7 Meals in One Session
In one efficient session, you'll learn the fundamentals of prepping four versatile proteins: chicken, salmon, beef tips, and shrimp — plus plant-based alternatives.
We'll cover the techniques that make meal prep actually work. You'll leave with a full cooler, a set of recipes, and the confidence to make this kind of prep a regular part of your routine.
All recipes are gluten free. Ingredients used in this class will include fish, shellfish, eggs, soy, dairy, sesame, and tree nuts. This is not an allergen-free environment.
What to bring: A cooler with ice packs and seven meal-sized containers
Instructor:
Marinell Simpson

Thursday, March 26
6pm-8pm
$125
At Nell's Table on Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Registration Required

Tuesday, March 31st
6pm-8pm
$26/person
At Nell's Table on Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Puzzle Night
Join us for a relaxed and cozy Puzzle Night! Feel free to work solo, with a partner, or as a group.
When you arrive, you'll choose a 300-500 piece puzzle, which will be yours to keep. Each registration includes a non-alcoholic drink and a delicious treat from Nell’s to savor while you piece it all together.
Whether you’re in it for the challenge or just a peaceful night out, this is the perfect way to unwind and connect.
NOTE: Even if you choose to work in a pair or with a group on one puzzle, each registrant will get to choose their own puzzle to keep.

Class Policies
Nell's Teaching Kitchen offers instructors from the community, chefs from area restaurants, and experts in various cuisine and techniques. Our classes and workshops are something you will look forward to attending.
Classes must be paid for in advance. Classes are nonrefundable, but we can offer credit towards future classes when you notify us 48 hours before the scheduled class time. We reserve the right to cancel a class due to a lack of attendance. In this case, a full refund will be given.
Wine or beer is included in the price of a class for occasions where it fits with the menu. Non-alcoholic beverages are always available free of charge.
If you are interested in purchasing 10+ seats please reach out to us as we can schedule a private event for you.
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