Clark College Community and Continuing Education

4.6
(23 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
360-992-2939
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About The Business

Clark College Community and Continuing Education is a division of Clark College focused on providing diverse learning opportunities for personal enrichment and professional development to the local community. This branch offers a wide array of non-credit courses designed for individuals seeking to learn new skills, explore hobbies, or advance their careers outside of traditional degree programs. The programs cover subjects ranging from arts and crafts to business, technology, health, and culinary arts.

The culinary offerings are a significant part of their personal enrichment catalog. These classes aim to introduce participants to various cooking techniques, cuisines, and baking skills in an accessible format. They cater to individuals looking to expand their culinary repertoire, learn fundamental kitchen skills, or simply enjoy a hands-on cooking experience in a structured environment.

The cooking classes feature different themes, including specific international cuisines like Italian and Thai, specialized skills like knife handling and pasta making, and popular topics such as baking and holiday cooking. Classes are typically designed as single sessions, providing concentrated learning experiences focused on practical application. They are generally hands-on, allowing participants to actively engage in the cooking process under the guidance of instructors who bring a mix of professional culinary experience and passion for teaching.

Location & Hours

Clark College Community and Continuing Education

18700 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, 98683

360-992-2939

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Hours
Mon
7AM-10PM
Tue
7AM-10PM
Wed
7AM-10PM
Thu
7AM-10PM
Fri
7AM-5PM
Sat
8AM-5PM
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Unspecified

Age groups:

Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels

Class themes:

Italian, Thai, Baking, Bread Making, Knife Skills, Holiday Cooking, Pasta Making, Soups

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef, Home Cook/Enthusiast

Class types:

Adult Education Center

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

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Avoid Gather & Forge – My Experience with Their Private Chef Services

September 12, 2025

I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone else avoid the same mistake.

I hired Gather & Forge well in advance to provide a great private dining experience for guests I had flown in from across the country—two nights in a row. Both nights were a letdown.

The chef showed up 45 minutes to an hour late each night.

The food wasn’t hot. It came out lukewarm or even cool.

The quality of the meal didn’t justify the price. Honestly, I’d say the value was maybe 60% of what we paid.

I gave them plenty of chances to make it right, but they had no interest in doing so. As much as I think Brandon (the chef) worked hard, the overall service just didn’t live up to the cost or the expectations.

Bottom line: Gather & Forge is overpriced, underdelivers, and doesn’t seem to care about customer satisfaction. I really wanted this to be a great experience, but I would never use them again and highly discourage anyone from booking them for private chef services.

Clay

Fabulous venue for events & Italian cooking classes!

August 25, 2025

Our BYOB wine group had an amazing experience Saturday night at A Taste of Milan in the Southside with Chef Sidney and Katie! We learned how to make home made pasta and enjoyed her family recipes handed down from generations! Truly beyond 5 stars and it was a magical evening! Thank you Sidney and Katie

Kim Marie Angiulli