Kitchen Knife 101 — InglewooDIY

A sharp knife is a safe knife, and sharp knives rock! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to use and maintain high performance Japanese kitchen knives. The lesson focuses on the fundamentals of knife safety. It also teaches basic cutting techniques and edge honing skills that you can start using right away.

This workshop is part of the InglewooDIY Festival, which runs May 22nd–31st, 2026. Advance registration is required, and spaces are limited!

What's Included

• A full hour of instruction and application
• One coupon for a knife sharpening, worth up to $20
• Ingredients to practice cutting 

What to Bring

• Yourself! Bring a knife if you like, but we do provide knives for class.

Location

YW Community Hub
Community Kitchen
1715 17 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G5J1

 

Unfortunately, we cannot allow minors in our classes.

Please arrive a few minutes early, so that we can start on time.

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