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Community Education Classes

Vista Adult School has been serving North County San Diego with high quality courses for over 40 years.  Below you will find our current community education courses.

Fun Cooking Classes

Spice Up Your Cooking Skills with Our Fun Cooking Classes!

Are you ready to elevate your culinary game? Join our exciting new cooking classes that bring vibrant global flavors right into your kitchen. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, our hands-on classes are designed to be fun, interactive, and packed with mouth-watering recipes. From savory to sweet, there's something for everyone!

Why Take Our Classes?

  • Fun & Hands-On: Our classes are designed to be interactive, so you’ll be actively involved in preparing every dish!
  • Experienced Chef: Learn from the best in the industry. Our expert instructor will guide you every step of the way.
  • Perfect for All Skill Levels: Whether you’re cooking for the first time or looking to refine your skills, we’ve got you covered.
  • Take Home Your Creations: At the end of each class, you’ll get to take home your delicious dishes and impress your loved ones.

Limited Seats Available!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock new culinary skills and taste exciting new dishes. Sign up today for the class that’s calling your name and get ready to cook, learn, and have fun!

Thai Special

$75

Bring the vibrant flavors of Thailand into your kitchen with this hands-on cooking class focused on two of the country’s most beloved noodle dishes. In this flavorful session, you’ll learn to create Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) from scratch
using fresh ingredients and authentic techniques.

What you’ll make:

  • Pad Thai (with Shrimp): Stir-fried rice noodles tossed with a tamarind-based sauce, shrimp, eggs, and tofu, then finished with peanuts, lime, and fresh herbs.
  • Drunken Noodles (Vegetarian): Bold and spicy wide rice noodles sautéed with Thai basil, chilies, garlic, and a medley of fresh vegetables—completely meat-free and packed with flavor.

Our chef-instructor will walk you through every step, from prepping ingredients to balancing the sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements that define Thai cuisine.

Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate—no prior experience needed.

Duration: Approximately 2.5–3 hours.

What to Bring: All ingredients and tools are provided. Please bring containers to take home your delicious leftovers!

Join us for a night of fun, flavor, and fantastic Thai food you’ll be proud to recreate at home.

Course #
Day(s)
Time
Date(s)
Instructor
Room
777022
Th
5:30 - 8:30 pm
10/16

Pies: Thanksgiving

Registration Fee: $50

Celebrate the flavors of the season in this hands-on baking class! In this 3-hour session, you'll learn to craft a unique, tender sour cream dough and use it to create a classic, silky pumpkin pie - perfect for the holidays or any occasion.

What you'll learn: Sour Cream Dough, Pumpkin Pie.

Our chef-instructor will guide you step-by-step, sharing pro tips for achieving a beautifully flaky crust, a creamy filling, and a perfectly baked pie. Join us for a fun, festive baking experience, and take home a pie that's sure to impress your family and friends!

Course #
Day(s)
Time
Date(s)
Instructor
Room
777019
Th
5:30 - 8:30pm
11/6

Exercise Classes

Yoga

Registration Fee: Session 1 $55; Session 2 $55 (5 Week Class Sessions)

Join us on a wellness journey with our yoga course. Explore the benefits of Hatha yoga, through essential stretches and poses that make up the foundation of yoga. Each 60-minute class ends in a restorative meditation. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner this class is for adults over 18. Come and embrace the power of yoga. Bring your mat and water to class.

With over two decades of personal yoga practice, Jeri LaMar embraced her passion by becoming a certified yoga instructor in 2017. Her journey led her to Kauai, Hawaii, where she completed a 500-hour yoga teaching program in 2019. Dedicated to fostering wellbeing, Jeri continues to share the transformative benefits of yoga with others.

Course #
Day(s)
Time
Date(s)
Instructor
Room
770638
M/Th
10 am - 11 am
9/4-10/2
770639
M/Th
10 - 11 am
10/13-11/14