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Curry (Main Campus)

Date: Tuesday, August 27
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $90
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Let our professional chef instructor take you on a voyage through the many spices, herbs and distinct flavours that make up the exciting world of Southern Indian curry. Broaden your curry knowledge and pique your imagination in this interactive class.

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Date Night (Main Campus)

Date: Friday, September 6
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $90 per person
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Food brings people together and tastes best when shared with your significant other (or friends). Join us for a hands-on evening of quality time in the kitchen as you experiment with new cuisine and prepare a fresh meal to share. Then sit down, relax and enjoy the fruits of your labour with a glass of wine.

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Baking Cakes (Main Campus)

Date: Saturday, September 7
Time: 10am-2pm
Fee: $120
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Throw away your boxes of instant cake mix and learn how to bake delicious cakes from scratch. This highly in demand cake baking class provides a great introduction to the world of baking and decorating.

Learn how to make three distinct types of traditional cake batter: Genoise Sponge, Marble, and Chocolate. This course focuses on baking cakes, not decorating, so we will examine ingredients and techniques, while learning the secrets to baking with success. You will go home with your cakes to savour and enjoy.

All tools supplied.

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Fish Cookery (Main Campus)

Date: Tuesday, September 10
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $90
Location: SAIT Main Campus

There is no need to be fearful of filleting or overcooking after taking this class. Learn how to purchase, butcher and handle a variety of fish. Prepare three different fishes in three different ways: by poaching, grilling and searing. You'll also fry squid and bake scallops.

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Introduction to Cooking (Main Campus)

Date: September 11 - October 9 (Wednesdays)
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $425
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Every great chef starts with the basics. Understanding the fundamentals of cooking will ensure your culinary journey begins on the right track. In this course you will learn: knife skills, soups and stocks, sauces, roasting and braising. Whether just beginning to cook or looking for a thorough refresher of the basics, this hands-on class will have anyone cooking comfortably in no time. This course consists of 5 3-hour classes over 5 weeks.

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Viennoiserie (Main Campus)

Date: Saturday, September 14
Time: 9am-2pm
Fee: $130
Location: SAIT Main Campus

This hands-on fine baking course introduces you to the basic steps and techniques of laminated dough production and how to make crispy, light, buttery croissants, delightful Danish pastries and rich traditional French brioche. Learn and practice dough lamination, how to make a variety of fillings for croissants and Danish pastries, and how to create a variety of sweet and savoury viennoiserie baked goods while exploring the multitude of applications for these doughs. By the end of the class you will have made 12 croissants, 12 Danish pastries and 12 brioche to take home.

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Vietnamese (SAIT Main Campus)

Date: Tuesday, September 17
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $90
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Explore a palette of exciting fresh flavors and ingredients in this Vietnamese cooking class. Learn how to prepare Pho, salad rolls and vermicelli.

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Introduction to Cooking (Gr. 7-12) - Main Campus

Date: September 17 - November 5 (Tuesdays)
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $569
Location: SAIT Main Campus

An introduction to the professional kitchen — designed for beginner cooks with a passion for food, this evening youth program starts with the basics: food safety and sanitation, knife skills, measuring and seasoning. Learn how to follow a recipe and take home your culinary creations to share with your family.

Available for youth entering Grades 7 through 12 in September. Essential skills include numeracy, reading and working with others.

Dress code requirements: All participants are required to wear closed-toe shoes with a good tread — no sandals or open-toe shoes permitted in the kitchens. Long pants are required to be worn in the kitchens — no shorts, capris or low-cut tops. Participants are not permitted to wear nail polish for the duration of this camp. Those with long hair should ensure they bring hair elastics to tie back their hair.

Safety note: Participants are required to adhere to the safety precautions outlined by the instructors — safety infractions may lead to removal from the camp.

Allergy alert: Camp includes the preparation of foods containing nuts. SAIT's kitchens and bakeries process nuts and other allergens.

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Introduction to Baking (Gr. 7-12) - Main Campus

Date: September 17 - November 5 (Tuesdays)
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $569
Location: SAIT Main Campus

An introduction to the sweet world of professional baking. Designed for beginner bakers, learn baking fundamentals including measuring and scaling, kitchen safety and sanitation, and the science and chemistry behind your favourite treats.

Available for youth entering Grades 7 through 12 in September. Essential skills include continuous learning, digital technology and thinking.

Dress code requirements: All participants are required to wear closed-toe shoes with a good tread — no sandals or open-toe shoes permitted in the kitchens. Long pants are required to be worn in the kitchens — no shorts, capris or low-cut tops. Participants are not permitted to wear nail polish for the duration of this camp. Those with long hair should ensure they bring hair elastics to tie back their hair.

Safety note: Participants are required to adhere to the safety precautions outlined by the instructors — safety infractions may lead to removal from the camp.

Allergy alert: Camp includes the preparation of foods containing nuts. SAIT's kitchens and bakeries process nuts and other allergens.

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Butter Cream Basics (Main Campus)

Date: Saturday, September 21
Time: 10am-2pm
Fee: $90
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Butter cream is not only delicious, it is also a versatile cake decorating medium. In this introductory course you will learn how to prepare classic butter creams recipes such as Simple, Swiss, French, and Italian.

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Assorted Buns (Main Campus)

Date: Saturday, September 21
Time: 9am-2pm
Fee: $120
Location: SAIT Main Campus

This literal "hands-on" course will introduce you to a variety of buns from the soft dinner roll to a sticky cinnamon roll and a hardy multigrain Epis-style dinner roll that will impress any dinner guest. Learn how to use these basic recipes to make a variety of other interesting and versatile rolls, from savoury to sweet. Each student will learn and practice fermentation processes, dough mixing and shaping skills, depending on individual kneads, of course. At the end of the class you will have made 12 soft dinner rolls, 12 multigrain rolls, 12 savoury rolls and 12 sticky cinnamon rolls to take home.

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Knife Skills (Main Campus)

Date: Tuesday, September 24
Time: 6-8pm
Fee: $60
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Sharpen your chopping, cutting, slicing and julienning skills in this popular knife skills class. Join our expert chef to learn the safe and proper way to slice, dice, sharpen and care for your knives. Feel free to bring your own knives to work with.

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Sushi (Main Campus)

Date: Friday, September 27
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $90
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Sushi is a culinary art form and sushi masters spend years learning this craft. Luckily for you, with the guidance of our expert chef you can learn the fundamentals of sushi-making in a few short hours. Walk away from this class with the basic knowledge of sushi preparation essentials: how to choose your protein; how to cook the perfect rice; and how to hand roll a beautiful nori roll.

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Turkey Dinner (Main Campus)

Date: Tuesday, October 1
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $90
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Learn how to pull off the perfect turkey dinner in this hands-on class. Our chef instructor will go over brining, trussing and roasting a turkey; preparing sides like apple onion stuffing, brown butter rutabaga and cranberry sauce; and making classic pumpkin pie.

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Cupcakes (SAIT Main Campus)

Date: Saturday, October 5
Time: 10am-1pm
Fee: $100
Location: SAIT Main Campus

The perfect crash course for cupcake lovers -- let our chef instructor teach you how to bake and decorate cupcakes for every occasion.

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Vegetarian (SAIT Main Campus)

Date: Tuesday, October 8
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $90
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Explore some exciting meatless options with our chef instructor in this not-your-typical-vegetarian vegetarian cooking class. Learn how to prepare a high-protein three course meal, from the perfect appetizer to a sumptuous main and a delicious vegan dessert.

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Herbs and Spices (Main Campus)

Date: Tuesday, October 15
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $90
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Few things can complement and add nuance to a dish like the perfect amount of the right herb or spice at just the right time. In this course you'll learn how to identify a variety of fresh/ dry herbs and spices while discovering the best ways to accentuate your favourite recipes. Reclaim your spice cupboard and explore the cornucopia of flavour possibilities through dishes like Moroccan lentil soup, Thai curried chicken and vegetable samosas.

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Date Night (Main Campus)

Date: Friday, October 18
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $90 per person
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Food brings people together and tastes best when shared with your significant other (or friends). Join us for a hands-on evening of quality time in the kitchen as you experiment with new cuisine and prepare a fresh meal to share. Then sit down, relax and enjoy the fruits of your labour with a glass of wine.

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Cake Decorating (Main Campus)

Date: October 18 - November 15 (Fridays)
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $315

Location: SAIT Main Campus
Learn the expressive art of cake decorating from our renowned chef instructors at SAIT. In this introductory course you will experiment with piping techniques, the use of fondant, and the creation of chocolate and royal icing decorations to adorn your cake.

During class you will use a Styrofoam cake provided by SAIT.

Students will need to bring their own basic cake decorating kit.

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Introduction to Baking (Main Campus)

Date: October 19-26 (Saturdays)
Time: 9am-4:30pm
Fee: $500
Location: SAIT Main Campus

This introductory course covers the essentials of baking from scratch, including: mixing methods, ingredients, weighing, recipes, understanding your oven and choosing the best tools and equipment. With hands-on training in SAIT's world-class bakery, you'll learn how to make quickbreads, cookies, pies and simple breads.

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Sausage Making (Main Campus)

Date: Saturday, October 19
Time: 8-12pm
Fee: $130
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Learn the theory and practice of sausage making in SAIT's state-of-the-art butchery and charcuterie lab. Theory covers sausage making, history, safety, techniques and non-meat ingredients. The hands-on portion includes grinding, mixing and stuffing sausages, in addition to handling and choosing meat. The instructor will also discuss fermented sausage, smoking and cooking. In this class, you'll prepare one cured sausage (a fully cooked smokie) and two fresh sausages (chorizo and garden herb) to cook at home.

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Pasta (Main Campus)

Date: Tuesday, October 22
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $90
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Preparing pasta from scratch is easier and more worthwhile than you may think. Let our chef instructor take the mystery out of preparing fresh pasta, while demonstrating techniques, recipes and tips in this engaging class.

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Introduction to Cooking (Main Campus)

Date: October 23 - November 20 (Wednesdays)
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $425
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Every great chef starts with the basics. Understanding the fundamentals of cooking will ensure your culinary journey begins on the right track. In this course you will learn: knife skills, soups and stocks, sauces, roasting and braising. Whether just beginning to cook or looking for a thorough refresher of the basics, this hands-on class will have anyone cooking comfortably in no time. This course consists of 5 3-hour classes over 5 weeks.

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India (Main Campus)

Date: Friday, October 25
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $90
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Travel to a country with a vibrant and diverse cuisine and culture. Let our chef guide you through authentic and easy to recreate Indian recipes full of spices and flavors. Transform the everyday into extraordinary by learning how to prepare food that is anything but boring. This hands-on class will advise on where specific Indian spices are available here in Calgary.

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Cooking with Cheese (Main Campus)

Date: Tuesday, October 29
Time: 6-9pm
Fee: $90
Location: SAIT Main Campus

Whether cooking for your family or entertaining guests, you'll rarely go wrong with cheese. From filling favourites like gruyre souffl and gnocchi with boursin cream sauce, to party foods like goat cheese and nuts in phyllo, we've got your cheese cravings covered.

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