Cook with pros like Chef Jerry Edwards of the Manor Tavern in seasonal seminars, from pasta making and outdoor grilling to winter stews and holiday entertaining. Bake your own sourdough, or join a garden and outdoor workshop.
Manor Mill is in Monkton, Northern Baltimore County, a short drive from Harford County and southern Pennsylvania and 20 minutes from Baltimore City.
Jerry Edwards with Chef's Expressions, Manor Tavern
This seminar will teach you the timeless techniques of crafting perfect pasta from scratch, culminating in a delicious feast of three distinct, stuffed and sauced handmade pasta dishes pulled straight from Chef Jerry's exclusive recipe catalog. Join us for an evening of flour and flavor as you learn the secrets to creating pasta that will impress any crowd! Allergies and vegetarian requests are welcome. Please leave a comment upon booking. This will be a cooking demonstration, and you will be able to taste each dish. Participants will go home with a printout copy of recipes. Wine pairings are included with each dish.
$65.00 drop-in
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with Michael Bare
Take your pumpkin carving to the next level in this creative, hands-on workshop! Instead of simply cutting shapes all the way through, you’ll learn how to carve into the surface of the pumpkin to create intricate designs that glow beautifully from within. Manor Mill will provide all the carving tools you will need!Bring your own gutted pumpkin and a design you’re excited to carve. We’ll provide guidance, inspiration, and a few extra tricks—including the option to add black paint to enhance your finished design. Surface carving allows you to play with depth, light, and shadow, creating a unique pumpkin that looks just as beautiful lit up as it does during the day.What to Bring:A gutted pumpkin (cut from the bottom or back if possible, to keep the stem intact)A scraping tool, if you have oneA battery-operated light, if you have one—we’ll have a few available to borrowBefore Class:Please arrive with a design ready to carve. This will help you make the most of class time and give you the best chance of completing your pumpkin. You can create your own design or find inspiration from printable templates online. Check out these printable templates: Categories - Pumpkin Glow, but feel free to come up with your own creative design!Come ready to get creative, experiment with light and texture, and leave with a one-of-a-kind pumpkin glowing with your own artistic style! Feel free to BYOB and bring snacks or food!
$30.00 drop-in
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Jordan Weinstein with MD School of Falconry
Based in Reisterstown, Maryland, Jordan Weinstein is a master falconer with over a decade of experience and more than 12 years working closely with birds of prey. In this engaging, hands-on introduction to hawks, falcons, and owls, you’ll learn about each species, their behaviors, and the ancient art of falconry. Participants will have the unique opportunity to handle a bird and, by the end of the class, pose with one for a memorable photo. Please Note:Children under 8 may attend using the $95 add-on option, but are not permitted to handle the birds. Photography:Photography is welcome; however, flash is not allowed for the safety and comfort of the animals.
$95.00 drop-in
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Jerry Edwards with Chef's Expressions, Manor Tavern
Get ready to sleigh your holiday hosting duties with a fun and festive class dedicated entirely to holiday entertaining! Chef Jerry Edwards will walk you through creating stunning, conversation-starting centerpiece dishes that will instantly elevate your dining table from everyday meal to spectacular seasonal feast. You'll leave feeling confident and inspired, armed with a few guaranteed showstoppers to make your upcoming celebrations truly unforgettable! Allergies and vegetarian requests are welcome. Please leave a comment upon booking. This will be a cooking demonstration, and you will be able to taste each dish. Participants will go home with a printout copy of recipes. Wine pairings are included with each dish.
$65.00 drop-in
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Claire C. Jones with Claire Jones Landscapes, LLC
Overflowing with fresh succulents, pods, and fresh and dried florals, this Horn of Plenty will make a festive centerpiece for your holiday table. Lasting for months, this large centerpiece can be transitioned to a Christmas centerpiece with the simple additions of Christmas balls and red berries.
$75.00 drop-in
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Courtney Cohen with Spore and Seed
Join Courtney of Spore and Seed to create a beautiful wreath of fresh local evergreens and natural accents. Participants will learn the techniques of wreath making, watch a demo and create their own holiday masterpiece. 21+ BYOB, bring garden gloves if you want, clippers will be provided but feel free to bring your own!
$88.00 drop-in
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Courtney Cohen with Spore and Seed
Join Courtney from Spore and Seed in creating a living centerpiece for your holiday table. Participants will learn about the process of forcing bulbs and then create a bowl planter filled with pre-forced amaryllis and paperwhites for a beautiful holiday show. All materials included.
$125.00 drop-in
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In addition to building one of the most successful catering companies in his region, Jerry has traveled the world, training and assisting caterers, chefs and event planners to animate their guest’s culinary experience.
Since inception, Jerry’s leadership led to two separate National Catering Company of the Year Awards. He personally won over 50 industry awards and holds an honorary doctorate in hospitality, but is most proud of his NACE Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award.
I draw inspiration from nature and the surrounding landscape. What interests me as an artist is not only the formal qualities of solving the puzzle, but how creativity and the arts lead to the unknown and connect the dots in unexpected ways. Michael lives in Monkton with his wife Joanne. He is a MICA graduate and has been a lifelong artist/educator.
Based out of Reisterstown, Maryland, our master falconer of 10 years has more than 12 years of raptor experience. We’ve trapped, trained, and flown more than six species of birds for falconry. We want to
Owner of Claire Jones Landscapes, LLC with garden designs featured in Chesapeake Home, Garden Design, Wall Street Journal. Plant geek leading garden-centric tours worldwide. Garden writer with award-winning blog "The Garden Diaries" and published book "The Beekeeper's Field Guide." Maintains apiary in meadow at Maryland home. Frequent presenter on garden topics nationally.
Over decade in agriculture/horticulture career spanning foothills of Appalachia to Alaska peony fields. Returned to Baltimore 2017, founded Spore and Seed farm in 2018. Committed to providing local community high-quality fresh cut flowers, dried flower products, mushrooms grown honoring nature.
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