There's something specific that separates average gnocchi from great gnocchi, and it comes down to how the dough is handled. Work it too much and the gnocchi turn dense; too little and they fall apart. This Portland class teaches participants exactly where that line is — how to combine potato, flour, egg, and salt and work the dough just enough to get the soft, delicate pillows that gnocchi are supposed to be. The marinara that goes with it is the kind that rewards patience: tomatoes, onion, garlic, and fresh basil cooked down slowly with a pour of red wine that deepens everything. Held at a local Portland tea house, the class is two hours of genuine hands-on cooking that ends with a full sit-down meal. All ingredients and tools are provided, and beverages are available for purchase at the venue throughout.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: Must be 21 years of age or older to attend
• Experience level: All levels are welcome, including complete beginners

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: This is not an experience for children. All participants must be 21 or older.
• Dietary restrictions: Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class. Contains gluten, eggs, and dairy.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: 2 hours
• What's included: All fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools. Guests will cook and enjoy a full meal.
• Who will be present: A culinary instructor will be present at all times, along with up to 25 total participants.
• Photo/video: Photos encouraged!
• Specific rules to follow: No outside beverages allowed. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the venue.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This is an indoor experience
• Arrival: Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in and get settled
• Parking: You can park at the experience location.
• What to wear: We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes. Please dress in clothing you won't mind getting dirty.
• What to bring:
  • Phones/cameras are allowed
  • Outside food and drinks are not permitted
  • Space for personal belongings may be limited

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase from the venue during the class
• Location is based on class date. Please check your confirmation email for the meeting location of this class.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for any other experience in our marketplace, free of charge, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly at customer.support@classpop.com or 800-385-0675. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 in advance means losing the value of your experience.