Adult Cooking and Mixology

Try one of our one-day Cooking and Mixology Workshops to learn how to make a certain food or mix that perfect drink! Workshops are either hands-on or demonstration. The hands-on workshop students will follow along with the chef or bartender making their own small portion.  In the demonstration workshops, students will watch the chef or bartender taking notes and asking questions along the way.  In both types of workshops participants will taste the items and then go away the recipe.

Cooking workshops are taught by Abby Chavez from Creative at Homes. Bar Knowledge workshops are taught by Michael Carhartt, bartender at Tela Bar and Kitchen in Wyoming.

COOKING WORKSHOPS

Learn to prepare and cook different foods in our one-day workshops from Creative at Homes, Abby Chavez. Students will do hands-on, watch demonstrations, take notes and ask questions.  Learn to make delicious soups, fresh tarts in homemade pie crust, and plan a months’ worth of meals. Taste all items and go away with delicious recipes. 

Adult Cooking: Soup Making

Ages 14 and above

February 2, 2024, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join Abby Chavez with Creative at Home for an evening of soup making. This workshop will make 2 different kinds of soup. We will cover knife skills and how to make roux and season soups. This is a demo class but there will be opportunities to get involved in different steps as well as sample the finished product.

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Adult Cooking: Fresh Tarts

Ages 14 and above

April 12, 2024, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join Abby Chavez with Creative at Home and expand your pastry-making skills with this beautiful fresh fruit tart.  During this workshop we will make a Short Dough, Pastry Cream, and prep the fruit for a beautiful tart that will be a show-stopper at any event.  Each of these components can be used in several additional ways so they are great options for you to have in your baking tool kit.  This is a demo but there will be opportunities to get involved with the different steps as well as sample the finished product.

Adult Cooking 
Workshops
 Date Day and Time Member Fee /
Non-member Fee
 Register
 Adult Cooking:
Soup Making
 Feb 2, 2024 SAT 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm $45 / $40.50 Register Here
 Adult Cooking:
Fresh Tarts
 Apr 12, 2024 SAT 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm $45 / $40.50 Register Here
Art on the Rocks

NEW:  ART ON THE ROCKS

Join us once a month

Join us once a month for our exciting new series of workshops, Art on the Rocks. Enjoy a fun night of art and cocktails at the Grove Event Center. Make an impressive art piece you can proudly give as a gift or keep. Each workshop will feature a unique art project and a special cocktail designed specifically for the art activity.  Workshops include expert instruction from one of our ArtsConnect instructors, project supplies, one specialty cocktail and snacks designed to complement the drink. Soft drink substitutes available. 

There is limited space so register early at theartsconnect.us or call 513-728-4266.

Metals & Margaritas -

Create various pieces of jewelry using precious metal clay while sipping on a Margarita and snacking on chips and salsa. Pick pieces up at a later date once they have been fired.

Bourbon & Boards -

Personalize a charcuterie board with a chemical burning process while learning how to smoke your own bourbon drinks. Charcuterie snacks will be provided. 

Coasters & Cosmos -

Decorate four coasters with alcohol inks while sipping on cosmos and snacking on seasonal veggies and dip!

Sparkles + Spirits -

Create a fused glass ornament with colored glass pieces while sipping on a sparkly cocktail and snack on holiday cookies!

Wine Tangling -

Learn the art of Tangling by using a Wine Splatter Design while enjoying a refreshing glass of wine.

Gimlets & Glass -

Pick from a set of 4 stemless Wine Glasses or beer glasses and etch a design on the outside. Enjoy a specialty Gimlet cocktail served with various snacks.

Metals & Mojitos -

Create a variety of jewelry pieces using metal clay. Enjoy a mojito and delicious snacks. Pick pieces up at a later date once they have been fired.

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Art on the Rocks 
Workshops

 Dates Day/Time Member Fee /
Non-member Fee
 Register
Metals & Margaritas Oct 4, 2024 WED 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. $65 / $58.50 Register Here
Bourbon & Boards Nov 1, 2024 WED 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. $75 / $67.50 Register Here
Coasters & Cosmos Nov 29, 2024 WED 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. $60 / $54 Register Here
Sparkles + Spirits Dec 6, 2024 WED 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. $60 / $54 Register Here
Wine Tangling Feb 28, 2024 WED 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. $60 / $54 Register Here
Gimlets & Glass Apr 17, 2024 WED 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. $60 / $54 Register Here
Metals & Mojitos Jun 19, 2024 WED 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. $65 / $58.50 Register Here

Having trouble registering online?  Call Lisa Zupon - (513) 728-4266. Lisa can register you over the phone.

NEW: MIXOLOGY CLASS - BASIC COCKTAILS

New for 2024 is our Mixology mini-sessions taught by Michael Carhartt, bartender at Tela's Bar and Kitchen in Wyoming.  Michael will teach you how to make simple drinks that you can make to impress your friends. This is a 3-week class with each week using a featured liquor, vodka, tequila and rum.  

This is a demonstration class where participants will learn to make drinks that can easily be made at home. Drinks will be basic to intermediate topped off with the appropriate garnishes. Students will watch the instructor, take notes, ask questions and of course sample the creations. Recipes will be sent home.

Classes will be held at the Grove Event Center, 9158 Winton Rd, behind ArtsConnect arts center and the Springfield Township fire station.


Mixology: Basic Cocktails Date Day and time Non-member Fee /
Member Fee
 Register
Session 1: Basic Cocktails 1/18 - 2/1/2024 THU  6:30 - 8:30 pm $150 / $135 Register Here
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Mixology Instructor:

Michael Carhartt

Michael is a bartender at Tela's Bar and Kitchen in Wyoming.  He loves to entertain and surprise his customers by flipping bottles as he pours liquor in glasses.  He balances glasses on his forearm as he pours then serves the drinks by carrying them on the top of his hand.  Micahel has a passion for creating new and unique cocktails. Students will learn how to make simple cocktails while enjoying the show. 

Contact Us

  1. Class Cancellations & Weather Closings

    Don't wait to register! Classes may be cancelled to low registration or fill up before you have a chance to register.

    Class cancellations due to weather will be made one hour prior to class start times and will be listed on the homepage of the ArtsConnect website at www.theartsconnect.us. To verify any weather closings, call 513-522-2108. In most instances, classes cancelled by weather will be made up by adding an additional class to the end of the session.

    Due to costs incurred planning for art classes, full refunds will only be issued when the ArtsConnect cancels the class. Class cancellations made within 10 business days of the class start date are eligible for a refund, minus a $5 administration fee per student or transfer to a new session.  View the full class refund policy here.

    To notify us of an early cancellation, please send an email to artsinfo@springfieldtwp.org. 

Contact Us


  1. ArtsConnect™


    (513) 522-2108

    Springfield Township
    Community Arts Center
    9158 Winton Road
    Building A
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    45231

    Kimberlee Flamm
    Executive Director
    kflamm@springfieldtwp.org  
    (513)728-4262

    Lisa Zupon
    Education Director
    lzupon@springfieldtwp.org
    (513)728-4266