Culinary
Thursday, March 23, 2023
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College’s Community Education Program offers a variety of hands-on, non-credit culinary classes offered at the college's state-of-the-art Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI) that are open to the public year around. Customized courses, private, and company-only courses are also available. Contact Kristin Howell at (501) 907-6670 ext. 3407 or email [email protected] for pricing and details.
Community Education Policies
Registration Requirements: Registration is required for all Community Education classes. To begin registration please click on the class title. To register by phone, please call Kristin Howell at (501) 907-6670 ext. 3407
Cancellation Policy: 100% refund if canceled at least 7 days before the class date. Cancellations occurring within 7 days of the class date will only receive a refund only if the class spot can be sold.
Community Education Class Enrollment Minimum Policy: In order to use teaching resources to their fullest, a Class Enrollment Minimum Policy is used to ensure that courses offered have a minimum number of enrolled students. Such a policy allows students to engage with a sufficient number of other learners in the classroom and also efficiently uses instructor time, thus facilitating the research and service portions of instructor obligations. In the event that a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, all registrants will receive a full refund.
Tuesday, March 28
Make your mouth water and leave the guilt at home! Fix from scratch, a low-carb meal that is simply delicious. Also, learn tips and tricks for preparing low-carb meals at home. Students will make Chicken Caprese, Sautéed Spinach with Mushrooms and Shallots, and Mini Skillet Berry Cobblers... YUM!
Cost: $85
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Regina Cornish
Tuesday, March 28
In this 10-part series, Chef Natalie Madison will focus on basic, intermediate, and advanced details of cake decorating. Topics that will be covered are Modeling Chocolate, Buttercream, Cake Toppers, Leveling and Icing, Textured Cakes, Fondant, Basket Weave and Floral Design, Buttercream Borders, Scrollwork, and Swags, Shaped Cakes, and Mastering the beautiful yet complex, Buttercream Rose.
Class 5: Fondant
Struggle with covering cakes with fondant? Chef Natalie will show you which fondants work best! Then she will take you through the steps of covering a round cake, smoothing it, and even patching any holes for a seamless appearance. Learn all of her tips and tricks for smooth fondant-covered cakes with crisp edges!
The day is now, do not worry, we will show you how! Chef Natalie Madison will walk students through the steps and different techniques of working with fondant.
Cost: $75 per class. Register for 7 or more classes in the series and receive a series discount. Contact Kristin Howell at [email protected] for more information.
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Natalie Madison
Wednesday, March 29
Crème Brulee and Bread Pudding
Learn how to make and perfect Creme Brulee and White Chocolate Bread Pudding. These velvety and rich treats look complicated and complex to make; however, we will go step-by-step through the process giving you the skills, confidence, and recipes to make these desserts from home.
Cost: $75
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Immy Lum
Thursday, March 30
These cute sandwich cookies are daunting, but Chef Natalie Madison shows you how to make them easy, fun, and full of flavor just in time for Easter! Create French Macarons in soft pastel colors, shaped like bunnies and eggs. Take home recipes and everything baked.
Cost: $75
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Natalie Madison
Saturday, April 1
Learn how to create beautiful vegetable carving centerpieces and garnishes with
ease. Chef Immy Lum will take students step-by-step through the carving process
while making it easy and fun! You will be thrilled at how fast you pick up these
new skills. Leave class with your new edible art pieces and a new carving tool.
Cost: $90
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Immy Lum
Saturday, April 1
Kids will create three Easter treats just in time for the holiday! Learn how to make Rice Krispie Egg Pops, Cinna-Bunny Twists, and Strawberry Shortcakes. Leave class with all prepared treats and recipes.
Cost: $75
Ages: 10-17
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Kim Jeffers
Saturday, April 1
Basic Butchery and Knife Skills: Duck
The first lesson in a cook's training is to learn to select, handle, and maintain knives. Each knife has a specific purpose for which it is best suited. Learning to use each knife confidently and accurately takes a great deal of practice. In this hands-on class, Chef Marquis Thompson will teach you which knife to use - and how to use it! In this hands-on class students will learn how to butcher a duck, properly. Prepare pan-seared duck breast with red wine and cherry sauce, herbed risotto, and grilled broccoli rabe. Chef will also discuss the confit method. Leave class with a new knife to add to your collection, all recipes, and food.
Cost: $100
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Marquis Thompson
Monday, April 3
Spring Salads and Vinaigrettes
Students will learn the versatility and variations of vinaigrettes. Prepare Italian Pasta salad, Citrus Quinoa Salad, Southwest Chicken Salad, and Oriental Cabbage Slaw.
Cost: $75
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 must enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Angela Nix
Wednesday, April 5
Asian Fusion Cooking Series: Gyoza Dumplings
In this 4-part series, Chef Immy Lum will focus on teaching students how to work with traditional Asian-style ingredients, creating dishes that are innovative and flavorful. This series will meet four times and will focus on Gyoza Dumplings, Steam Bao (Buns), Pancit Bihon Noodles, and Filipino Spring Rolls.
Class 1: Gyoza Dumplings
Learn how to make this traditional Chinese dumpling that will make a delicious addition to any Dim Sum menu. Students will steam and pan-fry dumplings and prepare chili oil and spicy soy sauces for dipping.
Cost: $85 per class or $300 for the complete 4-part Asian Fusion Cooking Series. (Register here for the full Asian Fusion Cooking Series)
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Thursday, April 6
Learn how to make these warm and delicious breakfast treats, that let’s face it, are good any time of the day or evening. Students will make Big Ol’ Biscuits, Too Many Blueberry Muffins with a crumble topping, and Rosemary Pancetta Scones. ake home recipes and everything baked.
Cost: $75
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Kelli Marks
Monday, April 10
Create your own work of edible art, on delicious handmade focaccia bread. Select from a variety of ingredients to create a garden landscape, floral arrangement, or maybe even, a vegetable rainbow.
Cost: $75
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Regina Cornish
Tuesday, April 11
Cake Decorating 101: Buttercream Borders and Scrollwork
In this 10-part series, Chef Natalie Madison will focus on basic, intermediate, and advanced details of cake decorating. Topics that will be covered are Modeling Chocolate, Buttercream, Cake Toppers, Leveling and Icing, Textured Cakes, Fondant, Basket Weave and Floral Design, Buttercream Borders, Scrollwork, and Swags, Shaped Cakes, and Mastering the beautiful yet complex, Buttercream Rose.
Class 7: Buttercream Borders and Scrollwork
In this class, we turn our attention to more intricate design elements as students learn methods to laying down eye-catching borders and scrollwork using buttercream.
Cost: $75 per class. Register for 7 or more classes in the series and receive a series discount. Contact Kristin Howell at [email protected] for more information.
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Natalie Madison
Wednesday, April 12
Asian Fusion Cooking Series: Steamed Bao
In this 4-part series, Chef Immy Lum will focus on teaching students how to work with traditional Asian-style ingredients, creating dishes that are innovative and flavorful. This series will meet four times and will focus on Gyoza Dumplings, Steam Bao (Buns), Pancit Bihon Noodles, and Filipino Spring Rolls.
Class 2: Steamed Bao
Chef Immy will teach students how to make this traditional Chinese bun, filled with Asian-style pulled pork barbeque. YUM!
Cost: $85 per class or $300 for the complete 4-part Asian Fusion Cooking Series. (Register here for the full Asian Fusion Cooking Series)
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Thursday, April 13
Chef Kelli Marks teaches out of her cookbook, Easy One-Bowl Baking: No-Fuss Recipes for Sweet and Savory Baked Goods, where she will show even the novice baker how to bake like a pro! Students will receive a copy of the book and take home everything baked.
Cost: $85
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Kelli Marks
Monday, April 17
Learn how to make scrumptious Japanese Cheesecake also known as Cotton Cheesecake. This fluffy cake is the perfect combination of sponge cake and cheesecake in both taste and texture and if you have never tried it, get ready to add it to your list of favorites! Chef Immy Lum will walk students through the steps of making this complex dessert.
Cost: $75
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Immy Lum
Wednesday, April 19
Asian Fusion Cooking Series: Pancit Bihon Noodles
In this 4-part series, Chef Immy Lum will focus on teaching students how to work with traditional Asian-style ingredients, creating dishes that are innovative and flavorful. This series will meet four times and will focus on Gyoza Dumplings, Steam Bao (Buns), Pancit Bihon Noodles, and Filipino Spring Rolls.
Class 3: Pancit Bihon Noodles
Coming from the Hokkien phrase “pian i sit” meaning something convenient or cooked fast, this traditional dish is a signature Filipino staple with Chinese origins. Students will work with fresh ingredients to create Pancit Bihon Noodles and take home all food and recipes.
Cost: $85 per class or $300 for the complete 4-part Asian Fusion Cooking Series. (Register here for the full Asian Fusion Cooking Series)
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Monday, April 24
Explore the art and simplicity of making this much-loved French staple. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare French crêpes in two ways. Using basic kitchen ingredients, you'll mix and whisk your batter from scratch, before pouring, flipping, and folding with a variety of fillings and toppings. Master how to make sweet and savory crêpes!
Cost: $75
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Immy Lum
Monday, April 24
Cheese Making and Pizza-Perfect 2-Part Series
This class is part of a 2-part series that will meet on Monday, April 24 for Cheese Making and the following week, Monday, May 1 for Pizza-Perfect. In class one, students will learn how to make fresh Mozzarella and Ricotta Cheese, then use the cheese the following week to make pizza from scratch.
Class 1: Cheese Making
Learn how to turn salt, water, and cheese curds into delicious, mozzarella! Then, the class will turn its attention to making fresh Ricotta. Learn about origin, types, storage, and a variety of ways to use your cheese. Each student will get to take home everything made, plus, recipes with tips and tricks so you can keep making cheese long after you leave class.
Cost: $85 per class or $140 for the 2-part series (Register here for the complete Cheese Making and Pizza-Perfect 2-Part Series)
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 must enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Angela Nix
Tuesday, April 25
Cake Decorating 101: The Buttercream Rose
In this 10-part series, Chef Natalie Madison will focus on basic, intermediate, and advanced details of cake decorating. Topics that will be covered are Modeling Chocolate, Buttercream, Cake Toppers, Leveling and Icing, Textured Cakes, Fondant, Basket Weave and Floral Design, Buttercream Borders, Scrollwork, and Swags, Shaped Cakes, and Mastering the beautiful yet complex, Buttercream Rose.
Class 8: The Buttercream Rose
You cannot have a cake decorating series without dedicating a class to the Buttercream Rose! Learn how to perfect shape, texture, and size to achieve a beautiful result each time.
Cost: $75 per class. Register for 7 or more classes in the series and receive a series discount. Contact Kristin Howell at [email protected] for more information.
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Natalie Madison
Wednesday, April 26
Asian Fusion Cooking Series: Filipino Spring Rolls
In this 4-part series, Chef Immy Lum will focus on teaching students how to work with traditional Asian-style ingredients, creating dishes that are innovative and flavorful. This series will meet four times and will focus on Gyoza Dumplings, Steam Bao (Buns), Pancit Bihon Noodles, and Filipino Spring Rolls.
Class 4: Filipino Spring Rolls (Lumpia Shanghai)
Lumpia Shanhai has Chinese origins and traveled to the Philippines with ninth-century Chinese traders and has been a crowd-pleaser throughout the world, ever since. Master the art of rolling traditional Filipino spring rolls stuffed with a variety of ingredients and create Sweet Chili Sauce for dipping.
Cost: $85 per class or $300 for the complete 4-part Asian Fusion Cooking Series. (Register here for the full Asian Fusion Cooking Series)
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Thursday, April 27
Fresh pasta is delicious! Learn how to make a simple dough and how to create different shapes, then students will use fresh herbs to create a variety of different sauces.
Cost: $85
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Kelli Marks
Monday, May 1
Cheese Making and Pizza-Perfect 2-Part Series
This class is part of a 2-part series that will meet on Monday, April 24 for Cheese Making and the following week, Monday, May 1 for Pizza-Perfect. In class one, students will learn how to make fresh Mozzarella and Ricotta Cheese, then use the cheese the following week to make pizza from scratch.
Class 2: Pizza-Perfect
Make pizza from scratch with Chef Angela Nix! Learn how to make pizza dough. Then, get creative with a variety of ingredients to create a delicious savory pie. The class will end with a pizza party! Students will take home any leftovers and all recipes.
Cost: $85 per class or $140 for the 2-part series (Register here for the complete Cheese Making and Pizza-Perfect 2-Part Series)
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 must enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Angela Nix
Tuesday, May 2
Cake Decorating 101: Basket Weave and Floral Cakes
In this 10-part series, Chef Natalie Madison will focus on basic, intermediate, and advanced details of cake decorating. Topics that will be covered are Modeling Chocolate, Buttercream, Cake Toppers, Leveling and Icing, Textured Cakes, Fondant, Basket Weave and Floral Design, Buttercream Borders, Scrollwork, and Swags, Shaped Cakes, and Mastering the beautiful yet complex, Buttercream Rose.
Class 9: Basket Weave and Floral Cakes
April showers bring May flowers. Concentrate on floral cakes and basket weaving techniques in this class.
Cost: $75 per class. Register for 7 or more classes in the series and receive a series discount. Contact Kristin Howell at [email protected] for more information.
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Natalie Madison
Thursday, May 4
What’s Saturday morning without fresh cinnamon rolls? Yeast and proofing and cutting might seem daunting but Chef Kelli Marks shows you how to make it easy. Learn how to make classic cinnamon rolls, carrot cake rolls, and orange iced rolls. Leave with pans of rolls to bake at home.
Cost: $75
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Kelli Marks
Thursday, May 4
Be one with the force and join us for a galactic celebration as we prepare Bantha Kabobs, Mustafarian Lava Buns, Blue Milk, and Light Side vs Dark Side pies.
Cost: $85
Ages: 18 and up. One child between the ages of 6-17 may accompany a registrant at no additional charge and will make just one serving of all recipes.
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Regina Cornish
Saturday, May 6
Learn how to create beautiful fruit carving centerpieces and garnishes with ease. Chef Immy Lum will take students step-by-step through the carving process while making it easy and fun! You will be thrilled at how fast you pick up these new skills. Leave class with your new edible art pieces and a new carving tool.
Cost: $90
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Immy Lum
Saturday, May 6
These bite-sized cakes are full of flavor! Learn how to layer these petite morsels with a variety of buttercreams, jams, and chocolate. Each participant will cut, dip, decorate, and take home delicious vanilla and chocolate petit fours. Students will also learn how to make Cream Puffs.
Cost: $75
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Kim Jeffers
Saturday, May 6
This class pays tribute to the hit TV show, Gilmore Girls. Join us as we crave the comfort foods of Stars Hollow! Students will prepare Pepperoni Cheeseburger Sliders, Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts, DAR Salmon Puffs, and of course, we will have lots of coffee while you work! Leave class with a smile on your face, along with delicious food and recipes.
Cost: $85
Ages: 16 and up. One child between the ages of 9-15 may accompany a registrant
at no additional charge. Pairs will make just one serving of all recipes.
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Regina Cornish
Tuesday, May 9
Cake Decorating 101: Shaped and Carved Cakes
In this 10-part series, Chef Natalie Madison will focus on basic, intermediate, and advanced details of cake decorating. Topics that will be covered are Modeling Chocolate, Buttercream, Cake Toppers, Leveling and Icing, Textured Cakes, Fondant, Basket Weave and Floral Design, Buttercream Borders, Scrollwork, and Swags, Shaped Cakes, and Mastering the beautiful yet complex, Buttercream Rose.
Class 10: Shaped and Carved Cakes
Learn simple approaches to shaping and carving cakes. In honor of the upcoming Summer season, students will make a “Gone Fishing” cake that is perfect to share with the fisherman or woman in your life.
Cost: $75 per class. Register for 7 or more classes in the series and receive a series discount. Contact Kristin Howell at [email protected] for more information.
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Natalie Madison
Thursday, May 11
These cute sandwich cookies are daunting, but Chef Kelli Marks shows you how to make them easy, fun, and full of flavors. Take home recipes and everything baked.
Cost: $75
Ages: 14 and up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered
adult.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Address: 13000 I-30 Frontage Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
Instructor: Kelli Marks
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