culinary arts
Below you'll find information about:
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Workshops: Hands-on workshops bring together individual artists to encourage participants to actively discover their own artistic potential. Ideal for after-school, library, or community center programs. Most workshops are product based.
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Residencies: Offer experiences implemented by a specialized teaching artist. Residencies are multiple, participatory workshops and require a minimum of 3 sequential sessions per participant group, and can be expanded into semester-long projects. Residencies take place in partnership with the classroom teacher and either focus on arts-integration or the artistic process.
For more information please call 713.520.9264 or email us at scheduling@yahouston.org.
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Demo Cooking Workshop
Workshop
MoonLyte Cooking
Cooking Demos were designed to showcase and highlight one theme. The instructor teaches and prepares samples while the audience engages with interactive questions. Perfect for gardens, libraries, and senior citizen interactions. A kitchen is not required for this workshop. This program includes: ingredients, sample food items for guests, instructional lesson with recipe material. Please note any student allergies prior to start of program.
*Call: 713-520-9264 or Email: Scheduling@yahouston.org
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Hands-On Student Cooking
Residency
MoonLyte Cooking
Full Hands-on experience where students learn problem solving, critical thinking, math & reading fundamentals, social emotional learning (SEL), and life skills. Students work in groups to achieve desired recipes while creating memorable experiences. Cooking sessions 6 - weeks or more end with a competition showcase to present to their families and school staff. Grade levels 9-12 that are interested can also obtain Texas Food Handlers Certification from a National Accreditation Board. (Class session must be 8 - weeks or more) Certification will remain valid for 2 years upon completion, training and passing of the test.
2-hour class session.
*Call: 713-520-9264 or Email: Scheduling@yahouston.org
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Team Building
Workshop
MoonLyte Cooking
Team building cooking experience allows us to reconnect with our team and build new experiences while having some friendly competition. This class aids to build and gain trust with colleagues, sharpen planning skills, implement employee motivation, and build employee collaboration. This workshop is for adults.
2-hour class session
*Call: 713-520-9264 or Email: Scheduling@yahouston.org

Cooking Workshop with GOOD FOOD GOURMET
Workshop & Residency
Good Food Gourmet
Join lifelong chef Mosiah Hairston on the first step into the journey of culinary arts. This program will begin by teaching participants the basics of cooking such as safety with heat and cutlery, all the way to making delicious meals! Cooking with Mosiah* is sure to spark the interest in the skill that everyone needs! Lessons can be provided with both vegan and non-vegan recipes. Longer residencies will include more intricate lessons near the end.
*Call: 713-520-9264 or Email: Scheduling@yahouston.org
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Cooking and Baking 101
Workshop & Residency
Cook Learn Grow
Ignite your child's culinary passion with CookLearnGrow! Our after-school program offers hands-on classes for young food enthusiasts and budding chefs, and teaches essential culinary techniques through seasonal recipes with a new
curriculum each session. In our collaborative kitchen setting, students learn foundational cooking and baking skills, while developing self-confidence and independence.
Our classes teach life skills, reinforce academic subjects, and foster social skills as students work together, communicate, and problem-solve as a team. Please note we only accommodate nut allergies; we are unable to accommodate egg, gluten, or other food allergies. Let your child savor the joy of culinary exploration with CookLearnGrow!
*Call: 713-520-9264 or Email: Scheduling@yahouston.org
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Culinary Foundations and Career Readiness
Workshop
Cook Learn Grow
Take your culinary skills to the next level with CookLearnGrow! Designed for older students, this hands-on program goes beyond the
basics, teaching advanced cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and the essential skills needed for a future in the food industry.
Participants will explore diverse recipes, refine their teamwork and problem-solving abilities, and gain real-world experience in a collaborative kitchen setting. Students will also develop career readiness skills, including job searching strategies, resume building, and interview preparation. Additionally, this course offers the opportunity to earn a ServSafe Food Handler certification, a valuable credential for those looking to work in restaurants or food service. Pl
*Call: 713-520-9264 or Email: Scheduling@yahouston.org
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Project Based Multi Course Meal
Workshop
Cook Learn Grow
Elevate your culinary skills with CookLearnGrow’s immersive, hands-on cooking experience! In this advanced course, students will plan, prepare, and execute a multi-course meal from start to finish, developing essential kitchen techniques, time management, and plating skills along the way. Working in teams, participants will learn the art of balancing flavors, mastering diverse cooking methods, and creating a cohesive dining experience. Please note, we only accommodate nut allergies; we are unable to accommodate egg,
gluten, or other food allergies. Challenge yourself and discover the rewarding process of crafting a full-course meal with CookLearnGrow!
*Call: 713-520-9264 or Email: Scheduling@yahouston.org

Demo Cake Decorating Workshop
Workshop
Cake Craft Shoppe
A fun and informative demonstration where students watch a professional decorator ice and pipe a beautiful 2-layer cake. Students can ask questions and take notes to build confidence for future baking adventures. Learn by watching the pro! See step-by-step how-to level, fill, ice, and pipe a simple cake. Bring your questions and take home plenty of tips to try at home!
*Call: 713-520-9264 or Email: Scheduling@yahouston.org
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Hands-On Decorating Workshop
Workshop & Residency
Cake Craft Shoppe
An engaging, hands-on series where students learn piping basics and practice skills on their own cakes with guidance from an experienced instructor. Decorate like a pro! Over the three fun sessions, students learn classic piping skills and cake decorating techniques — then decorate their very own cake to share with family and friends!
3-hour session
*Call: 713-520-9264 or Email: Scheduling@yahouston.org
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Decorating Wars - Team Building Cake Challenge
Workshop
Cake Craft Shoppe
A friendly competition for students to recreate a demo cake as accurately as possible — perfect for encouraging creativity, teamwork, and a little friendly rivalry! Bring your A-game! Teams race the clock to replicate a pro cake design. Creativity, teamwork, and decorating skills collide in this sweet showdown. Bragging rights and prizes await the winning team!
*Call: 713-520-9264 or Email: Scheduling@yahouston.org