Walk into any knife shop and the array of selection can be a dizzying experience. Western versus Japanese-style knives? Chef’s knives versus Santoku? And just what is a utility knife anyway? Join Darin Gagner as he guides you through the ins and outs of how to choose the perfect knife for you. Along with discussing care and maintenance, materials and handles, and sharpening systems, you’ll also be able to practice your knife skills with a variety of different styles of knives to make chickpea tagine with kale, olives, harissa, and fennel along with couscous tabbouleh with tomatoes, mint, and cucumber.

Please note: some classes can be adjusted for students with dietary restrictions, but many cannot. If you’re vegetarian, pescatarian, or gluten-free, you can use the drop-down menu on our events page to view the best classes to fit your needs. If a class you’re interested in doesn’t appear in that filtered view, please email us before registering and we’ll see if the class’s menu can be modified.