FAQ - Create your Own Class/Flexi-classes:

Details and Questions on Flexible- Timings Classes/Workshops:

What classes are available as flexi-classes?
Click here for a list of prepared classes.
I can also do some tutoring/ life coaching in a class set-up.
We can work together to create a special class to suit you and your friends!

When can we organize these classes?
You, your friends and I will organize a time to have the class, preferably Monday - Friday sometime between 9am-7pm.

Can we do it outside these times or on the weekend?
Yes, if the class is scheduled past 7pm (up until 8:30pm latest on the weekend) or on the weekend (Saturday/Sunday between 9am-4pm) there will be an extra $30 fee flat rate for entire class regardless of number of students.

How far do you travel to give these classes?
I will travel up to 60 miles one way to give these classes.
Classes within the 15 mile radius of Pittsford, New York do not have an additional travel fee.
Travel fee 15- 30 miles from Pittsford, NY - flat fee of $20
Travel fee 31- 45 miles from Pittsford, NY - flat fee of $30
Travel fee 46- 60 miles from Pittsford, NY - flat fee of $40
Or, you can elect to organize the class closer to Pittsford.

How many friends can we invite to the class?
For cooking demos- 12 is the max
For non-cooking classes - up to 30-40

Who is responsible for organizing the room/kitchen?
You are under 90% circumstances. If the room/kitchen requires rental fees, that is the responsibility of you/your friends to pay, in addition to the fees you pay me. You must also take care to note if a cooking class can be done in that facility and you would be responsible for the clean-up. (Some apartment complexes may allow the kitchen in the common building to be utilized for this purpose, in this case you and your friends would be a reimbursable deposit. I will not do cooking classes inside your home.)

Who's responsible for bringing the utensils?
I, as the teacher, will bring the cooking gadgets, including pots, pans, cooking utensils, food items, cutting boards, use-and-throw cutlery and plates/bowls/cups, and towels, soap and cleaning requirements.

Who is responsible for cleaning?
I will clean the utensils, stove, table, and sink within reason. If the students (your friends) pitch in- this is a good, good thing (see the end of this page!).

What are types of places we can have a class?
In common areas of apartment complexes (Kitchens, community rooms, outdoor areas when weather is nice)
Parks (open areas or you can reserve a cabin, which if the cabin has a kitchen we may be able to use for cooking classes)
For classes without cooking  we can meet in public places like libraries or coffee shops.
If it is a class that is best done with a powerpoint, if it is possible to reserve a room in a school/community center. We can do it without powerpoint, also, but it won't be as interactive!

When is it possible for you to organize the class?
If it is close to Pittsford, NY and you give me dates ahead of time I may be able to work with you to find a suitable location.

When do you need payments and how do you accept payments?
Soon as the reservations for the room are ready, send you and your friends payments to me by check, money order or cash (if we can meet in person). An arrangement to pay by pay pal is suitable, but there will be an additional charge for that.

Is there a cancelation policy?
Yes. I will receive your payment two weeks before the class is to take place.
If you cancel 7-14 days before the class you get back 80%
If you cancel 3-6 days before the class, you get back 50%
If you cancel 1 or 2 days before the event or on the day of the event, no refund.

If we have to cancel, but can reschedule what is the policy?
There will be a fee of $50 to reschedule and tuition already paid will go toward the next class.
Only one request to reschedule per group. If you schedule, cancel, reschedule, pay the reschedule fee then need to cancel a second time, all the tution money and reschedule fees will be lost (not refunded).

Why would I go through all this trouble to organize this when you'd be giving classes at some point anyhow!?
Yes, I understand I am also asking you to do a lot of work. This kind of thing would be good for
- Friends' birthday party
- Ladies day out
- Reunions, etc
- Holistic groups or health-conscious gorups looking for information on ethnic and alternative cuisines (I can work with you to create different kind of classes accoding to requirements. I cook only vegetarian food (no meat, meat products, but do make eggs).
- Cultural groups or classes for kids - Hire me to come talk to your class. We can create other kinds of classes specialized to your needs as well
- Corporate Groups or Cultural Sensitivity trainings - Again, happy to create a specialized class with you.

Will you charge extra for specialized classes off the menu of options listed? (See ready-to-go classes here.)?
Yes, that depends on your requirements.

Is there any scope to barter/bargian or reduce these fees?
Though the fees are set- depending on your group and their willingness to organize, create the day, invite the people and clean up (especially for cooking classes), I am willing to discuss this after the class is over!

Do you have special Promos to save money?
Yes - You Can Choose One Promo per group

Promo 1. With each four students you recruit, $5 is off individual tuitions (5 students, each gets $5, 10 students, each gets $10 off. If you get the cap of $12 for a cooking class, each of you can get $12 off!)
Promo 2. Travel fee of up to $25 can be waived (regardless of number of students, even if 1 student or 10 students)