Registration for Winter 2026 Quarter Begins Fri. Dec 5, 2025
Registration for Winter 2026 Quarter Begins Fri. Dec 5, 2025
*****LEARN HOW TO COOK IN JUST ONE NIGHT!*****
Palo Alto Adult School offers an excellent cooking curriculum at the best prices in the area. With professionally trained chefs as our instructors, our students return each quarter to enhance their culinary repertoire.
Learn, cook, and taste Artisan pizza! Discover the joy of crafting delicious pizzas from scratch! Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Oct 7
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Vanessa Palhares Montes vpalharesmontes@pausd.org
Have fun learning to make delicious hand-made Belgian chocolates the traditional way! Learn More and Register
Duration: One Session
Date range: Dec 10
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Carine Vanslembrouck Schultz, cschultz@pausd.org, www.instagram.com/cocoa_mirth
This 4-class series introduces young adults to foundational cooking skills and techniques, empowering them to cook for themselves and others with confidence. Learn More and Register
Duration: One Session
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65 per session
Instructor: Vanessa Palhares Montes, vpalharesmontes@pausd.org
Learn about spices as we cook a delicious, healthy Indian meal with ingredients from your local grocery store. Learn More and Register
Duration: One Session
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65 per session
Instructor: Jonake Bose, Jonakeandyuti@gmail.com, https://jonakeandyuti.weebly.com/
Learn how to make fruit-based desserts anyone can eat! Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Sep 22
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Julie Shanson, julie@findjoyinfood.com, www.findjoyinfood.com
Discover the art of making fresh pasta from scratch in our hands-on workshop! Learn to prepare authentic pasta dough, craft delicious ravioli with gourmet fillings, and top it off with rich homemade tomato sauce. Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Sep 16
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Vanessa Palhares Montes vpalharesmontes@pausd.org
Chef Francisco will teach you how to make homemade organic corn tortillas and make delicious entrees for a perfect Mexican Party! Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Oct 16
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Francisco Chavarria, fchavarria@pausd.org
Discover the secrets of creating one of the most beloved Thai dishes, Pad Thai! Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Sep 25
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Francisco Chavarria, fchavarria@pausd.org
Learn how to make food taste better! Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Oct 20
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Julie Shanson, julie@findjoyinfood.com, www.findjoyinfood.com
You don’t need to be a master in the kitchen to create homemade sushi! Chef Francisco will teach and enlighten you on the practice of making and rolling sushi plus prepping the ingredients. Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Nov 20
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Francisco Chavarria, fchavarria@pausd.org
Learn to create delicious and nutritious meals by reducing fat without sacrificing flavor. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 15 | Nov 12 | Dec 17 | Jan 14
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $140
Instructor: Donna Acosta (ed2go Instructor)
Discover how to put your cooking and party planning skills to work in an exciting and creative career as a caterer! Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 15 | Nov 12 | Dec 17 | Jan 14
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $140
Instructor: Dawn Simmons (ed2go Insructor)
Grow delicious, nutritious fruit and vegetables in your own backyard! Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Oct 15 | Nov 12 | Dec 17 | Jan 14
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $144
Instructor: Eva Shaw, Ph.D., (ed2go Instructor)
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