The ultimate guide to spring cooking classes in Atlanta

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It's easy to get into a cooking rut.

Whether your family seems to always roll their eyes when they see what you've made for dinner, or you feel tired of always opening a prepared meal, you know kitchen burnout when you see it.

Luckily, cooking schools found throughout metro Atlanta offer solutions to help you transform your family's meal plan. With these classes and courses, you'll learn a few new cooking skills while gaining an invaluable storehouse of knowledge to last your family a lifetime of tasty, delicious meals.

Try one of these cooking experiences near you:

March

Young Chef's Academy Marietta

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Cobb

Wholesome Grub Classes. Multiple class times through March. Age groups include KinderCooks, ages 4 through 6, JuniorChefs, ages 7 through 14 and SeniorChefs, ages 14 through 17. $35 per class for non-members, $89 to $99 per month for members. Young Chef's Academy Marietta. 2769 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Suite 95, Marietta. 678-540-4806. www.mariettaga.youngchefsacademy.com.

Kids can discover how to clean up recipes with these transformative cooking classes featuring dishes designed for health and energy.

DeKalb

Learn the Secrets of Rolled Fondant. 2-6:30 p.m. March 31. $79.99 per person. Cake Art. 3744 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker. 770-493-1305. www.cakeart.com.

Working with rolled fondant doesn't have to be for the experts. You'll learn the tricks of the trade to create your own single tier masterpiece in this 4-hour course.

North Fulton

Serving Up Strawberries. 7 p.m. March 31. $50 per person. Publix Aprons Cooking School. 4305 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta. 770-751-8560. www.publix.com.

Celebrate strawberry season with a class from Publix Aprons Cooking School that will feature dishes like Flatbread with Pickled Strawberry, Vietnamese Braised Pork with Strawberry Barbeque Sauce, Strawberry Consommé with Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta and much more.

April

Cobb

Authentic World Culinary Expedition. Multiple class times through April. Age groups include KinderCooks, ages 4-6, JuniorChefs, ages 7-14 and SeniorChefs, ages 14-17. $35 per class for non-members, $89 to $99 per month for members. Young Chef's Academy Marietta. 2769 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Suite 95, Marietta. 678-540-4806. www.mariettaga.youngchefsacademy.com.

Experience tastes from around the world at this cooking course designed by kids in mind. They'll enjoy creating dishes that will expand their palates and broaden their culinary awareness.

DeKalb

Just Cupcakes Mother's Day Theme. 3-6 p.m. April 14. Cake Art. 3744 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker. 770-493-1305. www.cakeart.com.

Create cupcakes like the pros with Cake Art's 3-hour cupcake class. This Mother's Day themed course will show you the basics of decorating and how to utilize the top tips that experts use to create phenomenal cupcakes.

North Fulton

Sushi Workshop. 6:30-9 p.m. April 6. $59 per person. Salud! Cooking School Whole Foods Market. 2800 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. 678-534-3138. www.wholefoodsmarket.com.

Discover the basics of rolling your own sushi at this hands-on and interactive workshop hosted by Salud! Cooking School. Students will learn how to make Inside-Out California Rolls, Nigiri Sushi, Spicy Tuna Rolls and Cucumber Rolls.

May

Cobb

30-Minute Meals Hands On. 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 7. $69 per person. The Cook's Warehouse East Cobb. 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 568, Marietta. 770-565-8005. www.classes.cookswarehouse.com.

Everyone has time to create a healthy and delicious homemade dishes, especially after taking this hands-on class showcasing easy-to-make, 30-minute meals.

DeKalb

Petit Fours Bite Size Cakes for All Occasions. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 19. $59.99 per person. Cake Art. 3744 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker. 770-493-1305. www.cakeart.com.

Create your own petit fours for your next event at this course hosted by Cake Art. You'll discover the techniques and tricks to bake and decorate these bite-sized treats.

North Fulton

Homemade Pasta & Sauces: Spring Edition. 6-9 p.m. May 2. $59 per person. Salud! Cooking School Whole Foods Market. 2800 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. 678-534-3138. www.wholefoodsmarket.com.

This spring edition of Homemade Pasta & Sauces at Salud! Cooking School will teach you how to make various homemade pasta along with fresh and fragrant sauces perfect for the season.

June

Cobb

The Cupcake Shoppe. 9 a.m. to noon or 1:30-4:30 p.m. June 4-7. $200 per child. Young Chef's Academy Marietta. 2769 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Suite 95. Marietta. 678-540-4806. www.mariettaga.youngchefsacademy.com.

Kids can master the art of making cupcakes at this special course offered through Young Chef's Academy. From baking basics to expert design techniques, your children will keep your oven working all spring long.

DeKalb

Cake Art Wilton Course I: Basic Decorating. 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 2 and 9. $79.99 per person. Cake Art. 3744 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker. 770-493-1305. www.cakeart.com.

Don't spend a fortune on birthday and wedding cakes. Learn how to create your own stunning cakes at Cake Art's all-day, hands-on course. This level one course will cover making and baking cakes, creating your own buttercream and decorating your cake like a pro.

North Fulton

Sur La Table

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Croissants from Scratch. 10 a.m. to noon, June 9. Ages 14 and up. $75 per person. Sur La Table. 1082 North Point Circle, Alpharetta. 800-243-0852. www.surlatable.com.

Breakfast will never be the same after you learn how to make your own soft, buttery croissants. Taught by Sur La Table, this 3-hour class will cover everything you need to create delicious, authentic croissants from start to finish.