Comments from participants

Classics Class - Instructor Douglas Kenning

"Homer, Herod and Virgil are all I need.  A rare offering passionately present.  I sit in the front row for [things] like this"    —Dirck Bass, Architect

"Loved it.  Could have had it in more hours.  Essence of storytelling - a fascinating subject."   —unidentified

"Classic history/myth with an access to its meaning for our modern minds - these stories stand as the origins of western culture and mind."   —Michael Castagnola, Occidental

Food Photography - Instructor Cosimo Bargellini

"It was just what I needed to understand how to take food pictures with flare and appeal.  I love the teacher.  I want to go to Italy to study more!"   —Chris Bauman, Santa Rosa

"Great class - very educational, experiential - couldn't have been better.  A very intimate experience with enthusiastic students and a fantastic teacher."   —Judy Freeman, Santa Rosa

"Wonderful class.  Cosimo is extremely talented and knowledgeable, and so open in sharing his technique."   —unidentified

"Cosimo is great, lots of professional information."   —Roger Praplan, Chef, Santa Rosa

Italian Language - Giacomo Bardazzi

"Giacomo's class was excellent at integrating language lessons with fun games and activities for real life situations in Italy."   —Deborah Colotti, Sebastopol

"Giacomo's teaching is excellent!  He has enabled me to get beyond certain barriers."   —Jerry Fabiano, Sebastopol.

Cooking Classes

"Thoroughly enjoyed Desire's style of cooking.  Loved the menu and the atmosphere was light and casual.  A great date night for myself and husband."    —Marybeth Takacs, Sebastopol

"The demonstration kitchen has been well thought out - the TV screen an excellent idea - even in a small space." -    —Marisa Giuffre-Mascola, San Pedro

"The lesson is practical, hands-on, comfortable atmosphere, very nice staff and helpful."    —Yulia Tanu, San Francisco

"I enjoyed tonight's class.  I liked how the instructor made sure we really understood how to make the gelato, granita, sorbet, and parfait."   —Kathryn Harris, Penngrove

"Delightful!  A fantastic introduction to great Italian food/cooking made simple."    —Erick Larson, Penngrove

"Marcella's seafood was just great.  Good tastes, smells, sights."   —unidentified

"Loved cooking with Marcella and being able to take part - the class size was great.   —Eve Bressler, Sebastopol

"It was amazing - thanks, Marcella!"

  —Chiara Cruciano, Sebastopol

"I loved this just as it happened. Great food! Great instruction

and lots of fun."   —Bridget Brawley, Novato

"It was wonderful, lots of fun, relaxing, and I am going home with a lot of new ideas!"   —unidentified

"Excellent - I liked getting to participate - beautiful food - SO good!"   —Rebecca Fuller, Sebastopol

"It was phenomenal.  I loved it! I enjoyed every minute! Thank you very much! "   —unidentified

"Informal and delightful and delicious. I appreciated info on local seafood markets. "   —unidentified

"Loved it all!  Wonderful class!"   —Kay Sykes, Santa Rosa

"What a beautiful space!"   —Susan McKenna, San Pedro

A few days ago I made pasta at home on my pasta machine using the technique we learned in class. The pasta I made was absolutely fantastic.  The texture was that of silk and the taste incredible. Thank you so much for giving the class. Looking forward to the next class. - Margarite Divitt, Sebastopol

Italian Cinema Series

"Film series was a true gift...good karma, baby.  The presentation wasn't pretentious or condescending.  Everyone was courteous and gracious. Thanks again! "   — Robert Ortiz, Santa Rosa