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Our cooking classes and events are fun, social events perfect for a date or a girls' night out! Our chefs provide you with all the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to master delicious fare. We look forward to hosting you in our kitchen!

We offer private classes for groups of 8 - 12 people, too! Email Jill Means at jillmeans1@gmail.com for details.

Because we plan our class experience based on attendance, our classes are non-refundable. However, participants may send someone in their place if unable to attend.

Sunday Book Club!

This isn’t your ordinary book club but it is certainly Kitchen Collage’s take on one that is for sure. We pick out our favorite book each month and you get to learn how to make 2 to 3 recipes, plus a book to take home.

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March 28, 2026 –Citrus in Bloom: Lana’s Spring Pie Showcase: 9:00 am to 11:00 am

$55.00

Demonstration + Tasting

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Spring calls for bright flavors, silky fillings, and desserts that steal the show—and Lana Shope of Pies and Pastries delivers just that in this demonstration-style class celebrating citrus-forward pies.

Lana will demonstrate two irresistible favorites: Lime Coconut a tropical twist with creamy coconut and zesty lime, and a Luscious Lemon Pie that’s perfectly balanced—tangy, smooth, and sunshine-bright. Along the way, she’ll share tips for achieving flawless textures, bold citrus flavor, and bakery-worthy finishes you can recreate at home.

This class is ideal for home bakers, pie lovers, and anyone ready to welcome spring with desserts that feel both refreshing and indulgent. Come watch, learn, taste, and leave inspired to put pie on the menu all season long.

Class taught by Pies and Pastries, Lana Shope.

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March 29, 2026 – Hey PEEPS! Spring cookie decortaing at Kitchen Collage! : 12:30-2:30PM

$50.00

Demonstration + Tasting

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Spring is in the air — and so is the sugar! Join us for a sweet morning of creativity as we decorate a set of six spring-inspired sugar cookies. Angie will guide you step-by-step through the decorating process, teaching you how to make and work with royal icing while creating cheerful designs using a PEEP & Tulip cookie cutter, soft pastels, and playful spring details.

Whether you’re celebrating the season with friends or family, this class is a perfect way to welcome spring with a little creativity — and a lot of sugar! Each participant will also receive a cookie cutter to take home and use again.

Class Taught by: Angie Hidalgo 🌸🐣

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April 11, 2026 -Full-Day Sourdough Bread Workshop : 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

$120.00

Hands on class

Location: Kitchen Collage

Spend the day diving deep into the art and science of sourdough bread! This full-day workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to truly understand sourdough from starter to loaf, with plenty of time to learn, ask questions, and enjoy the process.

We’ll begin the morning at 9:00 AM with sourdough starter care and dough mixing, breaking down the techniques that build structure, flavor, and fermentation. You’ll learn what to look for at each stage and how to troubleshoot common sourdough challenges.

Midday, enjoy a one-hour break to grab lunch and explore the Village. Then return at 1:00 PM to learn finishing techniques that help create that perfect crust and crumb.

Throughout the day, we’ll fill downtime with tastings of sourdough spreads, demonstrations, and plenty of Q&A on all things sourdough because no two starters (or bakers!) are alike.

At the end of class participants will go home with a banneton, a loaf to bake at home, and bowl scraper.

What we’ll cover in class:

-Feeding starter & different feeding ratios
-The usage of discard and discard recipes
-Milled flour and different flours to bake with
-How to mix your dough by hand or using a stand mixer
-Kneading/stretch & folds
-Bulk fermenting
-Shaping Boules & Batards
-Proofing vs cold proofing
-Scoring
-Different baking methods

At Kitchen Collage, our classes focus on technique and community, building confidence, sharing knowledge, and connecting through the joy of baking together.

Class taught by Chef Nela & Angie

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April 12, 2026 - Cookbook Club: Tender At The Bone : 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

$25.00

Tasting + Book

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Kitchen Collage Cookbook Club: April Edition 🍲📚

Beginning in April, we’re switching things up for our Cookbook Club and we couldn’t be more excited. This new format is all about bringing our community together to celebrate good food, shared stories, and friendship (both new and old).

Our April cookbook pick is Tender at the bone by Ruth Reichl

How It Works

Sign up for the class. Your registration includes the cookbook.
Pick up your book at Kitchen Collage (or arrange to have it shipped; shipping not included).
Read your book and select your recipe from the book that speaks to you.
Prepare your recipe and bring to class
Gather with us on April 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM to share your recipe, your experience with the book.

On the 12th, we’ll taste each other’s recipes, swap notes, and enjoy the simple joy of gathering around the table together.

By the end of the afternoon, you will have tasted new recipes , met new friends, and strengthened the connections that make our Kitchen Collage so special.

Come hungry for food, conversation, and community.

Please call the store if you have any questions before signing up.

April 19, 2026 – Baking Danishes with Lana: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

$55.00

Demonstration + Tasting

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

There’s nothing sweeter than a fresh-from-the-oven Danish! Join Lana for a delicious baking class where she’ll teach you how to create beautiful Cream Cheese and Fruit Danishes that taste just as good as they look.

In this class, Lana will walk you through the techniques for working with enriched dough, shaping pastries, and creating a smooth, flavorful cream cheese filling topped with vibrant seasonal fruit. You’ll learn tips for achieving that tender texture and golden finish that make homemade pastries truly special.

At Kitchen Collage, our classes focus on technique and community — building confidence in the kitchen while enjoying the simple joy of baking (and tasting!) together.

Come ready to learn, laugh, and enjoy a sweet spring treat!

April 26, 2026–Pescado Zarandeado with Chef Nela Blanco: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

$55.00

Demonstration + Tasting

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Join Chef Nela for a flavorful culinary journey to Mexico’s Pacific coast in this demonstration-style cooking class featuring Pescado Zarandeado, a beloved grilled fish dish known for its bold marinade and smoky flavor.

Chef Nela will demonstrate how this traditional dish comes together, from preparing the vibrant chile-based marinade to grilling the fish so it develops its signature char and incredible depth of flavor. Along the way, she’ll share tips on selecting the right fish, balancing spices, and achieving perfectly grilled results at home.

Come hungry and ready to learn — this delicious demonstration is full of flavor, technique, and a little culinary storytelling from Chef Nela. 🌶️🐟🔥

May 3, 2026 – Arepas w/ Chef Nela - 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

$55.00

Demonstration + Tasting

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Join Chef Nela for a delicious class celebrating one of Latin America’s most beloved comfort foods, arepas! These golden, savory corn cakes are crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect for filling with all kinds of flavorful ingredients.

In this class, Chef Nela will guide you through the techniques for making authentic arepas from scratch, from mixing and shaping the dough to cooking them to the perfect texture. Along the way, you’ll learn tips for serving and filling arepas, making them a versatile dish for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacking.

At Kitchen Collage, our classes focus on technique and community building confidence in the kitchen while bringing people together through the joy of good food.

Come hungry and ready to discover a dish that is simple, satisfying, and full of flavor!

May 14, 2026: Knife Skills - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

$60.00

Hands on + Tasting

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Sharpen your knife skills with Clark Stone, our knife expert. He will teach classic cuts, fundamentals, mechanics, maintenance, and knife safety. If you want to take your cooking to the next level, we highly recommend this class. Don’t wait, it will sell out fast! Class participants will receive a paring knife that's valued at $30 .