Women of Fearrington Classic Cooking Classes
2025 Winter / Spring Series
Supporting Women and Children of Chatham County
About Our Cooking Classes
Women of Fearrington invites residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge to interact with and learn from some of their top cooks, who generously welcome you into their own kitchens where they share their talents and techniques – and best of all – delicious tastes!
Our exceptional teachers generously donate their time, allowing most of your registration fee ($35 per class) to be a charitable tax deduction for our Wonderful Options Fund.
Registration
AT THIS TIME ALL CLASSES ARE FULL AND ONLY TAKING WAIT LIST REQUESTS.
Online registration is easy.
Register here
Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive an email confirmation of your completed registration however, you are not guaranteed a spot until your payment has been received. If the class is already filled, you may complete the wait list section and someone will contact you if space becomes available.
To Pay by Credit Card
Once you've registered online, pay for your class(es) by clicking on the link to PayPal provided after you click Submit. You do not need to have a PayPal account to use your credit card.
To Pay by Check
After registering online, write a check to Women of Fearrington noting the class name(s) and date(s) (e.g.,Bread Baking, 2/7) on the memo line and on the outside of the envelope. Place your payment in the Women of Fearrington mailbox in the Swim & Croquet kiosk (adjacent to the Gathering Place).
Refund Policy
We regret that we are unable to make refunds. However, you may have someone who lives in Fearrington or Galloway take your place. Please notify Marcie Ver Ploeg and she will provide you with any names on the wait list.
South Indian Thali
Saturday, February 22, 4:00PM – 8:00PM
Instructor: Sharmila Udyavar
8 Participants
Price: $45 Sit-down dinner, BYOB
Back by popular demand, Sharmila, a busy, multi-lingual professional (in global affairs at UNC) delights in sharing her love for cuisines she explores around the world. Tonight’s destination is south India, where a quintessential thali exemplifies this region’s healthy focus, lighter on oil and fats, which easily adapts to being dairy- and gluten-free as well.
Students will first engage in watching (and assisting if they so desire) Sharmila teaching and preparing thali with assorted vegetarian, seafood, or poultry options. Then all will sit down for dinner and enjoy the stunning and wholesome spread.
Note: Class is BYOB (bring your own beer or wine).
Delicious Meals without the Guilt
Friday, April 25, 4:30PM – 7:00PM
Instructor: Robin Williams
6 Participants
Price: $55 Each recipe paired with wine
Low calorie healthy eating doesn’t have to be bland, unimaginative or rigidly repetitive. This class will focus on preparing dishes that are full of flavor, packed with nutrients, and designed to support a healthy lifestyle.
Most of these easy-to-follow recipes are from Hilton Head Health, a wellness resort in South Carolina, which Robin has attended multiple times over the last 20 years.
Note: Menu is pescatarian. Includes some soy. Wine will be provided.