Kitchen Knife Skills for Teens (Ages 13-19)

Thu, Jun 18 2026
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Greenpoint, Eco Lab 3 (Teens)

teens climate and the environment Community Cooking cooking DIY skillshare

This event is for teens aged 13-19, and requires registration. This hands-on knife skills workshop for teens introduces essential techniques while exploring how cooking connects to environmental justice. Participants will learn how proper knife skills can reduce food waste, make the most of fresh ingredients, and support more sustainable, thoughtful food choices, empowering them to see everyday cooking as a way to care for their communities and the planet.

Erika Mayol is a Brooklyn-based culinary educator and the owner of Chop Cook Cake, a recreational cooking school rooted in creativity, culture, and connection. Inspired by a lively childhood kitchen filled with shared meals and global flavors, Erika brings warmth, energy, and a passion for teaching young people how to cook with confidence and purpose.

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund.

Flyer advertising a teen knife skills cooking workshop in Brooklyn on June 18, 2026, featuring hands chopping vegetables and details about sustainable cooking education led by instructor Erika Mayol.
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Add to My Calendar 06/18/2026 04:00 pm 06/18/2026 05:30 pm America/New_York Kitchen Knife Skills for Teens (Ages 13-19) <p>This event is for <strong>teens aged 13-19, and requires registration. </strong>This hands-on knife skills workshop for teens introduces essential techniques while exploring how cooking connects to environmental justice. Participants will learn how proper knife skills can reduce food waste, make the most of fresh ingredients, and support more sustainable, thoughtful food choices, empowering them to see everyday cooking as a way to care for their communities and the planet.</p><p>Erika Mayol is a Brooklyn-based culinary educator and the owner of Chop Cook Cake, a recreational cooking school rooted in creativity, culture, and connection. Inspired by a lively childhood kitchen filled with shared meals and global flavors, Erika brings warmth, energy, and a passion for teaching young people how to cook with confidence and purpose.</p><p><em><strong>This program is made possible through the generous support of the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund.</strong></em></p> Brooklyn Public Library - Greenpoint, Eco Lab 3 (Teens) MM/DD/YYYY 60
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