Experience with Cooking Classes at The Wooden Spoon?

Has anyone taken cooking classes at The Wooden Spoon in Andersonville? Their store is nice and their class offerings look interesting, but before I sign up I'd love to hear about people's experiences there. Good? Bad? And, if you happen to have a basis for comparison: How does it compare to other classes such as those at The Chopping Block? Thanks for any insight.

I took a Vietnamese cooking class at The Wooden Spoon from a woman who was very knowledgeable and had spent a lot of time in Vietnam. I wish I had taken the longer class where they walk over to the markets on Argyle St. and she shows you what to look for in the markets. I really enjoyed my class but I'll bet it depends heavily on what instructor you get. Unfortunately I do not remember the name of of young woman who taught my class, but I did get a lot out of it.

Rich,

I see Rebecca Wheeler, who I think may own WS, is leading the shopping trip on September 12. See details http://www.woodenspoonchicago.com/classes.htm#September%20classes...

However, I would suggest grabbing a copy of Lonely Planet's World Food Guide for Vietnam. After reading this short guide, walking through an Asian market was a whole new experience.

FYI, I always thought WS was a bit on the pricey side for some of their fairly standard classes....if someone has experience that says it is worth every penny, please advise.

FYI2, I have had good luck with the Francis Parker School classes (more than just the food ones, also) and to a lesser extent with Latin School....these evening courses help fund scholarships.

pd

Thanks for the info. It's good to get some thoughts on these classes before registering.