Pickling is an ancient technique for preserving food for a long period of time! With this basic pickling recipe, you will learn how to prepare a variety of vegetables! Join CHPS Agriculture Specialist, Melissa Trent, in harvesting fresh vegetables from our school garden and pickling them. You will make and take a 12 oz jar of vegetables of your choice including radishes, beets, cucumbers, beans or carrots. You will also learn about different herbs and spices that can change the taste of your pickled veggies.This class will take place in Blooming Heights Garden, located behind the CHPS Family Center. *Please note: each card transaction will incur a processing fee of 3.29% of total amount plus $0.39. Checks, cash or ACH withdrawals will incur $0 fees. For checks or cash, payment can be brought to the CHPS District Office (door #2) on Mondays-Fridays from 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. when the district is open.

Spend quality time together while creating sweet treats in this Parent & Me Halloween Cookie Decorating Class! This hands-on class willintroduce you to the basics of decorating cookies with royal icing. Learn simple decorating techniques, explore icing consistencies, andcreate colorful designs as you decorate 3 themed cookies to take home and enjoy. This class is set up for one child to create their ownset of 3 cookies with parent supervision. A parent/guardian can join the class and decorate their own 3 cookies alongside their child foran additional $20. Recommended ages for the child attending is 6-12. *Please note: each card transaction will incur a processing fee of 3.29% of total amount plus $0.39. Checks, cash or ACH withdrawals will incur $0 fees. For checks or cash, payment can be brought to the CHPS District Office (door #2) on Mondays-Fridays from 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. when the district is open.

Bake delicious cranberry white chocolate scones from scratch with Shelley Santrack, owner of The Central Mix in Columbia Heights. Learn techniques for mixing, shaping and baking tender, flaky scones, then customize your batch with optional mix-ins like rosemary, walnuts and other ingredients. You’ll leave with the recipe, new baking skills and 8 homemade scones to enjoy. *Please note: each card transaction will incur a processing fee of 3.29% of total amount plus $0.39. Checks, cash or ACH withdrawals will incur $0 fees. For checks or cash, payment can be brought to the CHPS District Office (door #2) on Mondays-Fridays from 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. when the district is open.

Get holiday-ready by baking a classic pumpkin pie from scratch! In this hands-on class, you’ll make a flaky homemade pie crust and rich pumpkin filling, then bake your pie to perfection. While your pie bakes and cools, enjoy sampling a variety of delicious seasonal treats. You’ll leave with one homemade pumpkin pie, ready to share with family and friends during the upcoming holiday season.*Please note: each card transaction will incur a processing fee of 3.29% of total amount plus $0.39. Checks, cash or ACH withdrawals will incur $0 fees. For checks or cash, payment can be brought to the CHPS District Office (door #2) on Mondays-Fridays from 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. when the district is open.

Do you love the show “Friends”? If you’ve ever dreamed of decorating the perfect cookie, now’s your chance to make it a reality, and youwill get to do it “Friends” style! Learn the basics of decorating cookies using Royal Icing. Learn about icing consistencies, mixing colors, and how to practice piping and flooding. Then decorate a curated set of beautiful cookies that you will bring home and enjoy! Each participant will have their own set of 6 cookies and icing. *Please note: each card transaction will incur a processing fee of 3.29% of total amount plus $0.39. Checks, cash or ACH withdrawals will incur $0 fees. For checks or cash, payment can be brought to the CHPS District Office (door #2) on Mondays-Fridays from 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. when the district is open.

Get all your holiday baking finished in just one 4-hour class and take home a dozen each of 8 varieties of cookies - a perfect fit for your busy lifestyle. You’ll be supplied with everything you need to make and decorate your holiday cookies. You will also have a chance for some sweet sampling! You’ll take home 8 varieties of cookies! Grab your apron as participation is required and bring enough containers to hold 8 dozen cookies (hairnets and gloves will be provided). Please arrive on time and stay the full 4 hours. Children under 16 are not allowed. All supply costs included in tuition. Class meets in the high school cafeteria for a brief meeting before entering the kitchen. Cookies being made are: Andes Mint chocolate, Thumbprints, Peanut Butter Blossoms, Snowballs, Red Velvet, Pretzels with Rolos, Sugar and Gingerbread. *Please note: each card transaction will incur a processing fee of 3.29% of total amount plus $0.39. Checks, cash or ACH withdrawals will incur $0 fees. For checks or cash, payment can be brought to the CHPS District Office (door #2) on Mondays-Fridays from 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. when the district is open.

Get all your holiday baking finished in just one 4-hour class and take home a dozen each of 8 varieties of cookies - a perfect fit for your busy lifestyle. You’ll be supplied with everything you need to make and decorate your holiday cookies. You will also have a chance for some sweet sampling! You’ll take home 8 varieties of cookies! Grab your apron as participation is required and bring enough containers to hold 8 dozen cookies (hairnets and gloves will be provided). Please arrive on time and stay the full 4 hours. Children under 16 are not allowed. All supply costs included in tuition. Class meets in the high school cafeteria for a brief meeting before entering the kitchen. Cookies being made are: Andes Mint chocolate, Thumbprints, Peanut Butter Blossoms, Snowballs, Red Velvet, Pretzels with Rolos, Sugar and Gingerbread. *Please note: each card transaction will incur a processing fee of 3.29% of total amount plus $0.39. Checks, cash or ACH withdrawals will incur $0 fees. For checks or cash, payment can be brought to the CHPS District Office (door #2) on Mondays-Fridays from 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. when the district is open.