Knife Skills
Fundamentals

Knife Skills

Jul 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. 120 minutes KitchenStoreDEMO Main Teaching Kitchen · Vancouver, BC With Nadia Brooks 10 seats available

Grip, stance, slices, dices, herbs, onions, and the habits that make prep calm.

FundamentalsBeginner friendlyKnife skillsPrep16+

About This Class

Grip, stance, slices, dices, herbs, onions, and the habits that make prep calm.

Nadia BrooksYour instructorNadia Brooks
Why this is good to learnGrip, stance, slices, dices, herbs, onions, and the habits that make prep calm.

What You'll Learn

  • Grip, stance, slices, dices, herbs, onions, and the habits that make prep calm.

What to Expect

Set up the stationStart with a clean station and the tools needed for the recipe.
Timing and temperatureWatch the parts of the recipe where time and temperature matter.
Practice the core techniqueWork hands-on with the main technique while the instructor coaches the room.
Take-home recipeLeave with the recipe and the notes needed to repeat it at home.
Class details

Everything to know before you book

Class Length120 minutes
Skill LevelBeginner friendly
What to BringBring closed-toe shoes and clothes you can cook in. The kitchen provides the core tools, ingredients, aprons, and recipe notes.
Age RangeRecommended for ages 16+.
WaiverWaiver required before hands-on participation.
  • Vegetarian friendly.
  • Standing workstations; seating available on request.

Location

KitchenStoreDEMO Main Teaching Kitchen555 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
Nadia Brooks
Your instructor

Nadia Brooks

Foundational skills instructor helping students build safer, faster prep habits. Nadia builds classes around practical judgement: what to look for, how ingredients should feel, and how to recover when something does not behave exactly like the recipe. Students can expect calm coaching, hands-on practice, and clear take-home steps they can repeat in their own kitchens.

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