Adult Cooking and Mixology

Ages 21 & over

Learn to prepare and cook specific types of foods and drinks in a demonstration or hands-on class or workshop. In the demonstration workshops, students will watch the instructor prepare a meal. Students can take notes, ask questions and sample the meal. Each student will receive copies of the recipes. In the hands-on class or workshop, students will participate by cooking along with the instructor then share the meal when finished.

A TASTE OF ITALY

Ages 21 & up, Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.             

$170 for non-members per 6-week session
$153 for members per 6-week session


Participants will embark on a culinary journey of authentic Italian food and culture. Class will be hands-on, and students will follow along with instructor, Daniele Cangemi as he teaches authentic Italian cooking. Each class of the session will feature a main course, side or dessert paired with a wine! Once prepared, enjoy the dish and wine while listening to Daniele’s experiences of life and culture in Italy.

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 Sessions
 Dates Day and Time Non-member /
Member
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2022 Session 1: 1/18 - 2/22/2022 TUE  6:30 - 8:00 p.m. $170 / $153 Register Here
2022 Session 2: 3/8 - 4/12/2022 TUE 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. $170 / $153 Register Here
2022 Session 3: 5/3 - 6/7/2022 TUE 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. $170 / $153 Register Here
2022 Session 4: 7/5 - 8/9/2022 TUE 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. $170 / $153 Register Here
2022 Session 5: 8/30 - 10/4/2022 TUE 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. $170 / $153 Register Here
2022 Session 6: 10/25 - 12/6/2022 TUE 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. $170 / $153 Register Here

Adult Cooking and Mixology Workshops

Ages 21 & up

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Try one of our one-day Cooking and Mixology Workshop 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.

Pasta 101 workshop is taught by Hannah Luken Bender, owner of Artichoke Curated Cookware Collection in OTR by Finley Market.

Bar Knowledge workshops are taught by Michael Carhartt, bartender at Tela Bar and Kitchen in Wyoming.

Aperitivo Workshop taught by Daniele Cangemi, native of Bologna Italy.

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Cooking & Mixology 
Workshops
 Dates Day & Time Non-member /
Member Fee
 Register
Hands-on: 
Authentic Italian Aperitivo with Wine Pairing
 May 11. 2022 FRI 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. $60 / $54 Register Here
Demonstration: 
Basic Spring Cocktails & Bar Knowledge
 April 21, 2022 THU 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. $55 / $49.50 Register Here
Demonstration: 
Pasta Making 101
 April 26, 2022 TUE 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. $50 / $45 Register Here
Demonstration: 
Basic Summer Cocktails & Bar Knowledge
 June 16, 2022 THU 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. $55 / $49.50 Register Here

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

Cooking and Mixology Instructors

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Italian Hands-on Cooking Instructor: 

Daniele Cangemi

Daniele was born in Bologna, Italy and shares his life experiences of authentic homestyle Italian Cooking. He has a BS in Political Science and MA in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies. Daniele has worked internationally in humanitarian careers, emergency interventions, and primary health care. He has worked in Italy, Cameroon, Columbia, Somalia, Kenya, Guinea, Nigeria, and the United States. Daniele is passionate about culture, especially his homeland of Italy.  He will take his students on a culinary tour of Italian cuisine and culture.  

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