Join us!
Our cooking classes and events are fun, social events perfect for a date or a girls' night out! Our chefs provide you with all the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to master delicious fare. We look forward to hosting you in our kitchen!
We offer private classes for groups of 8-12 people, too! Call Jill Means at (515) 270-8202 for details.
Because we plan our class experience based on attendance, our classes are non-refundable. however, participants may send someone in their place if unable to attend.
KID’S CLASSES-
NEW for 2019!
Join us one Saturday every month
for a Real Food 4 Kids class!
A series of fun, hands-on classes
for your kids to learn great life skills and
get inspired by real, delicious food!
Demonstration + Tasting
Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309
Join us at Kitchen Collage for a delicious and interactive cooking demonstration with John Dahlstrom of Made In Cookware!
With nearly 20 years of professional chef experience in Chicago and kitchens across the country, John will share his expertise while demonstrating how high-quality, chef-inspired cookware can elevate everyday cooking at home.
Watch as John prepares Mustard-Braised Chicken Thighs with Wilted Kale, sharing professional tips, techniques and practical ways to get the most out of your cookware. Attendees will receive a take-home recipe card so you can recreate this delicious dish in your own kitchen.
And there’s more! Your $20 class fee can be applied toward your Made In purchase that day, making this the perfect opportunity to experience the cookware firsthand and take home something new for your kitchen.
Plus, attendees will enjoy:
15% off Made In Cookware purchased in-store that day
Entry to win a free piece of Made In Cookware
Professional cooking tips and techniques from Chef John
Whether you’ve been considering new cookware or simply want to enjoy a great cooking demonstration and pick up some pro tips along the way, we hope you’ll join us for this special visit from Made In!
Demonstration + Tasting
Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309
Join us at Kitchen Collage for a delicious and interactive cooking demonstration with John Dahlstrom of Made In Cookware!
With nearly 20 years of professional chef experience in Chicago and kitchens across the country, John will share his expertise while demonstrating how high-quality, chef-inspired cookware can elevate everyday cooking at home.
Watch as John prepares Mustard-Braised Chicken Thighs with Wilted Kale, sharing professional tips, techniques and practical ways to get the most out of your cookware. Attendees will receive a take-home recipe card so you can recreate this delicious dish in your own kitchen.
And there’s more! Your $20 class fee can be applied toward your Made In purchase that day, making this the perfect opportunity to experience the cookware firsthand and take home something new for your kitchen.
Plus, attendees will enjoy:
15% off Made In Cookware purchased in-store that day
Entry to win a free piece of Made In Cookware
Professional cooking tips and techniques from Chef John
Whether you’ve been considering new cookware or simply want to enjoy a great cooking demonstration and pick up some pro tips along the way, we hope you’ll join us for this special visit from Made In!
Demonstration + Tasting
Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309
Come in for a cup of coffee and a slice of homemade coffee cake! Join Lana for a cozy demonstration-style class featuring two delicious takes on this classic treat.
Lana will demonstrate a traditional Cinnamon Crumble Coffee Cake, layered with buttery cinnamon goodness and a generous crumb topping, along with a bright and flavorful Orange Ricotta Coffee Cake featuring creamy ricotta and fresh citrus.
Along the way, Lana will share her tips and techniques for creating tender, flavorful coffee cakes with the perfect crumb and topping.
At Kitchen Collage, our classes are all about technique and community—learning something new, enjoying delicious food, and gathering around the table together.
Come for the coffee cake, stay for the conversation! ☕
Hands on + Tasting
Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309
Sharpen your knife skills with Clark Stone, our knife expert. He will teach classic cuts, fundamentals, mechanics, maintenance, and knife safety. If you want to take your cooking to the next level, we highly recommend this class. Don’t wait, it will sell out fast! Class participants will receive a paring knife that's valued at $30 .
Hands on class
Location: Kitchen Collage
Spend the day diving deep into the art and science of sourdough bread! This full-day workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to truly understand sourdough from starter to loaf, with plenty of time to learn, ask questions, and enjoy the process.
We’ll begin the morning at 9:00 AM with sourdough starter care and dough mixing, breaking down the techniques that build structure, flavor, and fermentation. You’ll learn what to look for at each stage and how to troubleshoot common sourdough challenges.
Midday, enjoy a one-hour break to grab lunch and explore the Village. Then return at 1:00 PM to learn finishing techniques that help create that perfect crust and crumb.
Throughout the day, we’ll fill downtime with tastings of sourdough spreads, demonstrations, and plenty of Q&A on all things sourdough because no two starters (or bakers!) are alike.
At the end of class participants will go home with a banneton, a loaf to bake at home, and bowl scraper.
What we’ll cover in class:
-Feeding starter & different feeding ratios
-The usage of discard and discard recipes
-Milled flour and different flours to bake with
-How to mix your dough by hand or using a stand mixer
-Kneading/stretch & folds
-Bulk fermenting
-Shaping Boules & Batards
-Proofing vs cold proofing
-Scoring
-Different baking methods
At Kitchen Collage, our classes focus on technique and community, building confidence, sharing knowledge, and connecting through the joy of baking together.
Class taught by Chef Nela & Angie
Hands on class
Location: Kitchen Collage
Spend the day diving deep into the art and science of sourdough bread! This full-day workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to truly understand sourdough from starter to loaf, with plenty of time to learn, ask questions, and enjoy the process.
We’ll begin the morning at 9:00 AM with sourdough starter care and dough mixing, breaking down the techniques that build structure, flavor, and fermentation. You’ll learn what to look for at each stage and how to troubleshoot common sourdough challenges.
Midday, enjoy a one-hour break to grab lunch and explore the Village. Then return at 1:00 PM to learn finishing techniques that help create that perfect crust and crumb.
Throughout the day, we’ll fill downtime with tastings of sourdough spreads, demonstrations, and plenty of Q&A on all things sourdough because no two starters (or bakers!) are alike.
At the end of class participants will go home with a banneton, a loaf to bake at home, and bowl scraper.
What we’ll cover in class:
-Feeding starter & different feeding ratios
-The usage of discard and discard recipes
-Milled flour and different flours to bake with
-How to mix your dough by hand or using a stand mixer
-Kneading/stretch & folds
-Bulk fermenting
-Shaping Boules & Batards
-Proofing vs cold proofing
-Scoring
-Different baking methods
At Kitchen Collage, our classes focus on technique and community, building confidence, sharing knowledge, and connecting through the joy of baking together.
Class taught by Chef Nela & Angie