6-week courses for transformative learning

Pin Programs

Pin Programs are in-person 6-week courses that are designed to help you grow deeply in one particular aspect of Asian cooking. All skill levels are welcome to enroll, and completing a Pin Program means that you will graduate with the confidence to try making any dish, no matter how involved.

Using a highly-experiential, cohort-based model with a skilled instructor, you will learn, grow, and enjoy many tasty bites (and some burned ones) together.



Oh, and when your learning journey comes to an end, you’ll earn one of these nifty pins.

Which pin program will you choose?

  • wok cooking

    The wok is a wonderful tool. Maybe you already know that, but you’ve never really learned how to use one. What kind should you have? How do you clean it? And most importantly, how do you get it make that smokey, delicious restaurant taste?

    In this Pin Program, you will learn all of that and more. Your Wok Cooking cohort will learn everything you need to master wok cooking at home.

    Join our first-ever Wok Cooking cohort today!

    Cost: $499
    Times: Wednesdays, 6-8pm
    Dates: Sept 7, 21, 28 & Oct 5, 19, 26

    Register

  • Everything Noodles

    Welcome to the QQ world of Asian noodles. (QQ is how Taiwanese people talk about that amazing noodle texture they love to enjoy!)

    In this 6-week Pin Program, you will learn more than you ever wanted to know about all kinds of noodles. From the ever-popular wheat noodle to rice stick, mung bean vermicelli, sweet potato noodles, and so much more to achieving that perfect QQ bite, rich sauces, noodle salads, and piping hot soups.

    Join our first-ever Everything Noodles cohort today!

    Cost: $499
    Times: Wednesdays, 6-8 pm
    Dates: Nov 2, 16, 30 & Dec 7, 21, 28

    Register

  • coming soon...

    From Wok Cooking & Everything Noodles to Pin Programs focused on All Things Rice, Deep Frying, Steamed Foods, Vegetarian Cooking, Grilling with Fire, and Dumplings, you’ve got a lot of pins to collect.

    Join our mailing list below to find out when registration will begin for new Pin Programs.

    Is there a Pin Program you’d like to see us offer?

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What to expect

Before your Pin Program begins…

  • Get ready to build something great. Each Pin Program cohort becomes a unique learning community. Together, you will enjoy new experiences, overcome challenges, and make some great food together.

  • Save the dates! Each Pin Program comprises six 2-hour classes. Because each Pin Program is only offered once a year, classes cannot be made up. Aunties & Uncles will help you review individually what you missed.

During your Pin Program…

  • You will be encouraged (not required) to begin purchasing recommended kitchen tools for use during your Pin Program. These tools will be available at United Noodles in Minneapolis.

  • Practice, practice, practice! You will be asked to practice the skills you are learning each week at home. Consistently using your newly gained tools & techniques will be essential for the goal of deep learning.

At the end of your Pin Program…

  • Each Pin Program will have a completely unique graduation requirement. Cohorts will work together to define an enjoyable, realistic graduation project. We hope it involves good friends and great food!

  • You’ve earned your pin! Wear it proudly, you’re a Hot Wok Academy Pin Program graduate!

  • Stay in touch. Your cohort will be encouraged to stay in touch with your Auntie or Uncle and one another. You will continue learning from one another well after your Pin Program has come to an end!