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.
Bread Baking: Family Favorites
Friday, February 7, 9:00AM – 1:00PM
Instructors: Donna Fehrenbach and Judy Coplan
5 Participants
Price: $50 Lunch plus goodies to take home
We are so honored that the founder of our Cooking Classes Program (way back when!) continues to share her exceptional bread-baking skills. You knead to discover why dozens of former students through the years rave about Donna’s expertise!
Donna has been teaching bread baking for over thirty years. She loves watching her students master basic techniques and experience the joy of sharing their creations with family and friends.
Judy has been baking for a few years, during which she has become an accomplished baker and loves experimenting with new recipes.
In this class you'll learn to make cinnamon rolls, pecan sticky buns, dinner rolls (both
plain and whole wheat), challah, babka and star pizza.
Coastal Fare: Entertain with Elegance and Ease
Thursday, February 13, 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Instructors: Ronnie Coleshill and Brenda Schoonover
12 Participants
Price: $60 Sit-down luncheon with wines
These two “Hostesses with the Mostest” whose foreign service career assignments and leisure travels took each of them around the world, ventured only as far as Carolina’s coast to pick treasured favorites for this lovely, multi-course menu. No need to travel a greater distance when their menu highlight is a seashore “stunner” of succulent scallops in a dreamy, creamy champagne sauce.
Brenda, whose career includes serving as one of the first Peace Corps volunteers (Philippines) and as the first female African-American U.S. Ambassador (Togo, 1998-2000), will be the guest speaker at our monthly WoF program in April.
Ronnie, with equally amazing career, may share the story of coming to Julia Child’s rescue in Italy when Julia’s passport went missing.
This cooking class is sure to entertain the attendees!
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.