Early Childhood Family Education
Adult Basic Education (ABE) Early Learning is for children that have a parent/guardian attending ABE (Adult Basic Education) classes at the Wayzata Early Learning School. Parent/Guardian must be onsite for children to attend.
Wayzata Kids is a school-age childcare program.
Classes for all levels to keep you active!
Join us in-person or online for a cooking class!
Online Youth Classes
Gather the whole family and join in the fun Baking and Building your very own show-stopping gingerbread house from scratch during this festive Family Bake-along experience.
Together, we will combine the wonderful flavors of gingerbread and use the dough to create the pieces that will be used to “build” breathtaking houses. We will also whip up the perfect batch of stiff Royal Icing—the edible “glue” that holds everything together and is used to decorate the houses with candies and delicious treats.
Participants will receive a professionally made PDF ingredient list and prep packet a week in advance of the class to allow time for shopping and preparation. The packet will also include the Instructor’s “Gingerbread House Specific” Recipe that she has tested time and time again to ensure the cookie pieces are delicious but strong enough to hold the weight of the icing and decorations. A template that will need to be printed and cut out before class to be used as a “pattern” will also be included.
Whether you are starting a new family tradition, or continuing a beloved one, this cozy, joy-filled experience will leave everyone smiling, and maybe sneaking a few gumdrops. By the end, participants will have built not just a stunning work of art, but sweet memories to last a lifetime!
This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting.
A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipe from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class.
NOTE: The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class.
As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun!
Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together.
Equipment needs: Large sheet pan, parchment paper / non-stick baking mat, rolling pin, and mixer will be needed. Other items & Ingredients will be listed in the handout that will be received roughly a week before class.
Refunds for any cancelations from this class will only be given if notice is received at least one week in advance, or prior to receiving the initial ingredient/prep packet. Refunds will not be given after the ingredient/prep packet is received, which is approximately one week prior to class.
Tess Georgakopoulos, also known as “Chef Tess—Culinary Artist”, has dedicated over 45 years to the art of cooking and baking, a passion ignited around the age of six. Growing up in a Greek household, she learned that preparing traditional meals with one's own hands was a fundamental expression of love—a tradition that continues to thrive in her home. Her father, a trained chef, further nurtured this passion, transforming weekends into opportunities for creating elaborate family feasts.
An accomplished cook and baker with an insatiable appetite for culinary expansion, Tess finds joy in daily experimentation within her test kitchen. There, she develops innovative recipes, explores creative culinary techniques, and crafts "Gold Standard" culinary experiences for communities spanning Minnesota and beyond.
Tess possesses a wealth of expertise in designing and leading engaging cook-along experiences and developing curriculum for a diverse range of culinary pursuits, including conventional cooking and baking, pressure-cooking, air frying, pizza making, Mediterranean cuisine, and meal preparation. Her creative spirit has recently led to the development of captivating Cooking Master Classes, solidifying her reputation as a true Culinary Artist.
For several years, Tess has shared her knowledge and passion through both in-person and online cooking classes offered via community education programs. Currently, she collaborates with nearly 60 public school districts across Minnesota, the Twin Cities region, and extending into Wisconsin, Missouri, New York, and Oklahoma. Her dedication has touched the lives of over 5000 participants, empowering individuals of all skill levels to build confidence, expand their kitchen capabilities, and unlock their own culinary creativity while fostering fun and creating lasting memories.
Her guiding principle, eloquently stated, is to make “dishing” delicious and simple.
Tess is currently embarking on the exciting journey of writing her first cookbook, and her food blog is also on the horizon. A glimpse into her delectable creations can be found on her Facebook page, “Dish it up Good” ( https://www.facebook.com/dishitupgood/) and her Instagram feed.
Tess Georgakopoulos
