Fall 2026 Culinary Academy | HARVEST KITCHEN: SKILLS FOR LIFE

Fall 2026 Culinary Academy | HARVEST KITCHEN: SKILLS FOR LIFE

Overview

Harvest Kitchen: Skills for Life is a hands-on fall cooking program for youth ages 11–18.

Harvest Kitchen: Skills for Life is a hands-on fall cooking program for youth ages 11–18. Students build practical kitchen skills, confidence, cultural curiosity, teamwork, and leadership through two guided classes each week. Each session follows the Feed the Mass teaching model: welcome and safety check, instructor demonstration, team cooking, tasting and reflection, and a complete cleanup and sanitation close. If you want to join and need a scholarship, please reach out to us at info@feedthemass.com.

Class Schedule and Topics


Knife Skills Bootcamp + Harvest Salsa | Tuesday, Sept 29

Rainbow Vegetable Salad Rolls | Thursday, Oct 1

Fresh Pasta from Scratch | Tuesday, Oct 6

Homemade Meatballs and Marinara | Thursday, Oct 8

Bread Baking Basics | Tuesday, Oct 13

Cinnamon Rolls and Sweet Dough | Thursday, Oct 15

Mac and Cheese Remix Challenge | Tuesday, Oct 20

Soup and Grilled Cheese Lab | Thursday, Oct 22

Asian-Inspired Stir-Fry Night | Tuesday, Oct 27

Homemade Dumplings | Thursday, Oct 29

Street Tacos and Fresh Salsas | Tuesday, Nov 3

Homemade Pizza Workshop | Thursday, Nov 5

Cupcakes and Cookie Decorating | Tuesday, Nov 10

Holiday Dessert Lab | Thursday, Nov 12

Thanksgiving Side Dish Challenge | Tuesday, Nov 17

Meal Prep and Freezer Meals | Thursday, Nov 19

Iron Chef Harvest Competition | Tuesday, Nov 24

Graduation Community Feast | Wednesday, Nov 25

Good to know

Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • ages 12+
  • In person
  • Paid parking

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

34 NW 1st Ave

34 Northwest 1st Avenue

Portland, OR 97209

How do you want to get there?

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Agenda

Welcome, handwashing, and safety check

Skill demonstration and recipe overview

Team cooking and instructor coaching

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