Cooking

cooking

It's an art, a skill; it's social and it's fun! At the Devonshire Cultural Center, kids and adults will learn the art of cooking –– from the basics like measuring, mixing and pouring, to culinary themes such as international food to holiday dishes and treats.

Over the past few years our culinary arts program has become super popular, so sign up now for a class!

info-icon2 Katherine Robinson at krobinson@skokieparks.org

Please note that while classes may display below as available, registration does not open until the following dates:
•  Winter: December 15 for residents, December 22 for non-residents
•  Spring: March 15 for residents, March 22 for non-residents
•  Summer: May 15 for residents, May 22 for non-residents
•  Fall: August 15 for residents, August 22 for non-residents

Cooking Parties are offered for ages 4 and above at the Devonshire Cultural Center. For more information on birthdays at Devonshire, click here.

Kitchen Basics 101
Kitchen Basics 101
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
12/11
5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
AGES
18 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$26.00 / $33.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Kids in the Kitchen
Kids in the Kitchen
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
11/11-12/16
4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
AGES
7 - 12
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$156.00 / $198.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Brunch Bunch

Kids will learn to make their own homemade bagels and delicious fruit and yogurt parfaits. With hands-on fun, they’ll mix, shape, and bake bagels from scratch, then cut fresh fruit and layer it with creamy yogurt for the perfect breakfast treat. Young chefs will build kitchen confidence and enjoy a morning of culinary creativity. Instructor: Koala's Kitchen
Brunch Bunch
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
12/7
10:00 am-11:30 am
AGES
6 - 12
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$28.00 / $35.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Holiday Cookie Decorating

Get into the holiday spirit with our festive cookie decorating class! Teen bakers will have fun icing, sprinkling, and designing their own delicious holiday cookies using a variety of colorful toppings. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with creativity, sweetness, and a little holiday magic. Instructor: Koala's Kitchen
Holiday Cookie Decorating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
12/21
3:00 pm- 4:30 pm
AGES
10 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$28.00 / $35.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

8 Nights, 8 Lights

Come join us for a festival of lights! All are welcome to fry and eat your own latkes using kosher supplies provided by Yona Posner of Lubavitch Chabad. Learn more about Hanukkah through interactive storytelling with Zeesy Posner, play dreidel, or make a craft to take home. Stations of activities are appropriate for children and will be a fun experience for families. We will end the evening with a traditional lighting of the candles with Rabbi Yochanan Posner.
8 Nights, 8 Lights
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
12/17
6:00 pm- 7:30 pm
AGES
0 - 0
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$8.00 / $10.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Cupid's Corner

Kids will have a blast decorating their own heart-shaped Valentine's Day cake with colorful frosting, sprinkles and fun toppings. This hands-on class is all about creativity! Instructor: Koala's Kitchen
Cupid's Corner
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
2/7
2:00 pm- 3:00 pm
AGES
6 - 12
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$20.00 / $25.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Let's Get Cheesy

Teen chefs will create heart-shaped pizzas and cheesy garlic bread to celebrate Valentine's Day! Participants will eat what they've made and gain confidence in the kitchen. Instructor: Koala's Kitchen
Let's Get Cheesy
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
2/8
4:00 pm- 5:15 pm
AGES
12 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$25.00 / $31.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Cooking with Friends: Valentine's Brunch

Join us for a hands-on culinary class celebrating friendships. You'll cook up a menu of pink lemonade, french toast, quiche, and turkey bacon while bonding with friends over a delicious meal. Instructor: Koala's Kitchen
Cooking with Friends: Valentine's Brunch
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
2/7
12:00 pm- 1:15 pm
AGES
18 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$36.00 / $45.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Egg-cellent Decor

Create natural dyes using vegetables and vinegar to dye hard-boiled eggs! Each enrollment includes eggs to dye, tools to make unique designs and a basket to take your creations home. Guardians are welcome to join their kiddos in the kitchen. Please register each child participant. Instructor: Koala's Kitchen
Egg-cellent Decor
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/29
1:00 pm- 2:15 pm
AGES
6 - 12
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$25.00 / $31.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

MLK Day Soul Food Celebration

The term soul food gained popularity in the 1960s during the Civil Rights Movement, when African Americans embraced “soul” as a way of expressing pride in Black culture. Dishes like fried chicken, mac and cheese, and biscuits became celebrated symbols of resilience, creativity and community. Join us in the kitchen for an interactive culinary class and learn to create your own soul food feast! Instructor: Koala's Kitchen
MLK Day Soul Food Celebration
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/19
12:00 pm- 2:00 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$36.00 / $45.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Spring Cookies

Create a beautiful bouquet of cookies! Kids will decorate their own spring treats using fine motor control and their creative imaginations. Instructor: Koala's Kitchen
Spring Cookies
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/22
1:30 pm- 2:30 pm
AGES
6 - 12
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$20.00 / $25.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Petite Chefs

Enjoy a delicious treat each week! Our Petite Chefs will learn to measure, mix, pour and follow directions with the help of our expert instructor and a guardian. We ensure all allergies are accommodated and we are always nut-free. Instructor: Koala's Kitchen
Petite Chefs
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/25-2/8
1:30 pm- 2:15 pm
AGES
3 - 7
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$75.00 / $93.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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St. Patrick's Day Brunch

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the kitchen by cooking up a festive Irish brunch. Teens will learn kitchen basics while making traditional dishes like Irish soda bread, potato farls, and scrambled eggs. They will practice reading recipes, measuring, peeling, and safe knife skills, to make their meal both authentic and delicious. Instructor: Koala's Kitchen
St. Patrick's Day Brunch
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/15
11:00 am-12:15 pm
AGES
12 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$28.00 / $35.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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