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DLM Culinary Center

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The DLM Culinary Center offers a wide range of cooking classes for every level of expertise and tasting palate, and we're excited to now bring our exciting classes, menus, and more to two campuses. Visit our original cooking school at the Washington Square store or our newest location in Mason! Whether you’re looking to learn some kitchen basics, hone your cooking skills, or broaden your culinary horizon, our skilled staff and guest instructors bring experience and excitement to the table every time.

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The perfect gift for the food lover in your life, a DLM Gift Card offers an opportunity to embark on a culinary adventure at either of the DLM Culinary Centers! From hands-on classes and kids’ camps to multi-course meals and more, our wide array of classes are gifts that are sure to be cherished.

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Upcoming Classes

Cake, Paint, & Sip: A Sweet Escape Into Creativity

Cake, Paint, & Sip: A Sweet Escape Into Creativity

September 19, 2026

Location: DLM Mason

Saturday, September 19 | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | $90

Sip on coffee, juice or a mimosa while you explore cake decorating and edible artistry in this fun, hands-on workshop. With expert guidance by DLM's own pastry artists Stephanie Carraher and Camille Westerkamp, you'll treat your cake as a blank canvas as you personalize it with painting and piping seasonal or themed designs. No experience needed, just a playful spirit and a love for sweets and creativity.

Each student will decorate their own cake for two and then take it home. All tools and materials are provided. Come ready to sip, create, and celebrate your inner artist! Light snacks, coffee and a mimosa included.

13 Seats Left

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Floral Workshop: Mom & Me Flower Crowns

Floral Workshop: Mom & Me Flower Crowns

September 26, 2026

Location: DLM Mason

Saturday, September 26 | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | $50

Join our expert DLM Floral Department managers, Julia Bratton, Jenny Azwol, Bee Busdiecker, and Laura Bailey, in this hands-on class where mother and child will learn how to design matching flower crowns together using beautiful, live flowers. These crowns are perfect for photos, dress-up, and everyday fun.

24 Seats Left

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Hands-On Not Pie, Pizza Pie Class (Gluten-Free)

Hands-On Not Pie, Pizza Pie Class (Gluten-Free)

September 29, 2026

Location: DLM Mason

Instructor: Jessica Vu
Tuesday, September 29 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $110

Deep dish pizza ... gluten-free? Absolutely! Join Jessica Vu, owner and baker of Bites of Nostalgia gluten-free bakery, as you learn how to create an easy, foolproof yeast dough that bakes into a delicious deep-dish crust with incredible flavor and texture. During this class you will create your own personal 8-inch Deep Dish Pizza Pie, pair it with gluten-free Hard Cider, and enjoy a charming gluten-free Apple Pie Cookie.

14 Seats Left

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Old World Vs. New World Wines: Food & Wine Pairing

Old World Vs. New World Wines: Food & Wine Pairing

October 1, 2026

Location: DLM Mason

Thursday, October 1 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $175

Explore the delicious differences between classic European vineyards and modern global winemaking with Chef Carrie Walters and wine expert George Punter in this educational food and wine pairing. Taste five Old World and five New World wines side by side. Learn how climate, tradition, and style shape every glass. Enjoy menu pairings designed to bring out the best flavors in each pour.

30 Seats Left

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Let's Do Lunch: Seasonal Harvest

Let's Do Lunch: Seasonal Harvest

October 9, 2026

Location: DLM Mason

Instructor: Chef Mark Khoury
Friday, October 9 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | $50

As the weather begins to cool, seasonal harvest ingredients are great for creating cozy, comfort meals. Join Chef Mark Khoury, CEC for a fun Friday lunch with an inviting, three-course seasonal harvest menu. You'll enjoy a Raw and Roasted Winter Salad, wonderful Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Fennel, and warm Baked Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream. We'll have perfectly paired wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle.

32 Seats Left

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FLORAL WORKSHOP: Dried Floral Pumpkins

FLORAL WORKSHOP: Dried Floral Pumpkins

October 10, 2026

Location: DLM Mason

Instructor: Jessica Davila
Saturday, October 10 | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | $75

Hands-On Class

The dried floral pumpkins from Rooted Flower Farm that we feature in our stores are gourd-eous, which is why we are thrilled to welcome Jessica Davila of Rooted Flower Farm to DLM for this exclusive workshop where you can design and make your own! Using dried flowers from her Clinton County farm and locally sourced artisan pumpkins, Jessica will walk participants through color theory before guiding them through the process of creating their own. Participants will design, make, and take home their very own dried floral pumpkin, perfectly timed to integrate into their seasonal décor. All supplies are provided to make one Dried Floral Pumpkin. Light snacks, coffee and a mimosa included.

20 Seats Left

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Classic Italian Dinner

Classic Italian Dinner

October 14, 2026

Location: DLM Mason

Instructor: Chef Mark Khoury
Wednesday, October 14 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $110

Join Chef Mark Khoury, CEC for a taste of Italy demonstration and be served a delicious menu. We’ll start with Bruschettaa toasted crusty Italian bread rubbed with garlic and olive oil, served with fresh seasonal toppings! Next is Pasta Bolognese featuring a slow-simmered meat and vegetable ragu coated over pasta. Followed by Chicken Marsala featuring a tender pan-fried chicken cutlet and earthy mushrooms coated in a rich, savory wine reduction sauce. We’ll finish with a classic Italian Panna Cotta.  This menu is for lovers of Italian cuisine that can be accomplished at home for a romantic dinner or dinner with friends.  Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle.

23 Seats Left

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Hands on Pasta: Ravioli & Agnolotti

Hands on Pasta: Ravioli & Agnolotti

October 17, 2026

Location: DLM Mason

Instructor: Chef Mary Cooney
Saturday, October 17 | 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | $125

Explore the art of fresh filled pasta with Chef Mary Cooney in this hands-on class. Learn to mix, roll, and shape handmade Agnolotti Filled with Cheese, finished in a rich Creamy Tuscan Sausage, Spinach, and Sundried Tomato Sauce. Then craft delicate Ravioli Filled with Pumpkin served in a nutty Brown Butter Lemon Sage Sauce. A skill-focused class that builds confidence in pasta-making while highlighting classic Italian flavor combinations and techniques you can recreate at home.

13 Seats Left

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Breads for Homebaking: Yeast & Sourdough Essentials

Breads for Homebaking: Yeast & Sourdough Essentials

October 24, 2026

Location: DLM Mason

Instructor: Diane Parker
Saturday, October 24 | 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | $125

Build confidence in bread baking with Diane Parker in this hands-on class covering both yeast and sourdough techniques. Shape, proof, and bake Country Wheat Sandwich Bread, mix and finish Rosemary and Roasted Garlic Focaccia, and explore the fundamentals of Sourdough—from starting and feeding a starter to fermentation, shaping, and baking. You’ll learn how to recognize proper proofing, develop structure, and handle dough with ease. Participants will take home shaped sourdough to finish proofing and bake. A comprehensive class for home bakers ready to elevate their skills.

13 Seats Left

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Cake Decorating: Create a Monster Cake

Cake Decorating: Create a Monster Cake

October 31, 2026

Location: DLM Mason

Saturday, October 31 | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | $90

DLM Mason Love Cakes by DLM Designers Stephanie Carraher and Camille Westerkamp will be the instructors for this hands-on workshop to create a fun, spooky Monster Cake. With their guided instruction, you might just create your next MONSTER-piece. No experience needed—just creativity and a love of sweets. Each student will design their own cake to take home. All tools and materials are provided. Light snacks included.

9 Seats Left

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Culinary Center Class Cancellation & Registration Policy

Culinary Center class registrations may be cancelled up to 7 days prior to the scheduled class date to receive a full refund, with proper notification. Cancellations made with notification after the 7-day deadline are eligible for credit toward future culinary class registrations if notification is given prior to the day of a class. If you are unable to attend any class, you are welcome to send a substitute in your place. To give proper notifications for a cancellation or notice of a substitution, please contact the culinary center location where your class is taking place. Any no-call, no-show participants forfeit refunds or class credits. The DLM Culinary Center reserves the right to cancel a class, when necessary, due to inclement weather, emergencies, or insufficient enrollment, and may also substitute instructors or food items when required. In the event that a class is cancelled, registered students will receive a full refund or credit, as applicable.