New Chef's Academy Classes

The Chef's Academy has announced its line-up of community classes for the next few months. As always, classes are $75 each and take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here's the schedule:

• May 10 - Fish identification and cookery.
• May 24 - Marinades, BBQ, summer sauces and rubs.
• June 14 - Hot and cold soups.
• June 28 - Tapas and wine pairings.
• Sept. 13 - Pasta series 1 (string pastas and sauces).
• Sept. 27 - Pasta series 2 (stuffed pastas and sauces).

Has anybody taken one of these classes? I'd love to know how hands-on the classes are and what the takeaways include. Post a comment and let us know!