KNIFE SHARPENING CLASS
DATE: Sunday, May 24th, 2026
TIME: 9am - 11am
WHERE: The Knife Stop on the 2nd floor of Kerrytown Market & Shops
410 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Learn the basics of sharpening your knives at home
in this interactive class with 4 other students.
While most people understand that it's important to have a sharp knife for safety and ease of use, fewer people know how to maintain their blades at home, in between professional sharpening sessions.
While most people understand that it's important to have a sharp knife for safety and ease of use, fewer people know how to maintain their blades at home, in between professional sharpening sessions.
For this class, join Brandon, as he guides you in the basics of sharpening, from what it means for a knife to be "sharp" as opposed to "sharpened", what the sharpening process achieves, and how to maintain your knives at home using Sharpal stones.
Students are asked to bring 1-2 (non-serrated) culinary knives from home to sharpen, a 6-8” chef or santoku knife being the most important, as well as a paring, utility or other straight edge knife. We may have donated knives available to practice on, but these are limited in availability. German steel is preferred in over Asian high carbon to simplify the learning process. Class flow and time will determine whether we get to the 2nd blade.
Sharpening supplies for class are provided for use and are available for purchase after class or on break, at a 10% discount.
Please note our general policies below before signing up for a class.
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Food Allergy / Dietary Restriction Policy: If you have any dietary restrictions, please ask if they can be accommodated before registering for class. We cannot guarantee that chefs will be able to make last-minute changes or cook separate portions for special needs.
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**Food Allergy Notice: Please be advised that food prepared during your class may contain or come in contact with ingredients such as milk, eggs, wheat, soybeans, onions, gluten, sesame, fish, and shellfish.
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10% Discount - Each student receives a 10% discount to use on the day/evening of your class. Does not apply to sale items, and some brand exclusions may apply.
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Late Arrival Policy: Doors open 20 minutes prior to class, with classes beginning promptly at designated times. Due to the nature of our short classes, we will not wait for late arrivals.
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Low Enrollment: Classes must have students registered in order for the class to be held. We reserve the right to cancel any class with low enrollment. Should this occur, the student will receive cooking credits for a future class or a refund to the original payment method.
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Cancellations: Take into consideration that purchasing a class is similar to purchasing a ticket for a sporting event or concert. No refunds will be issued if you buy a ticket and cannot attend the class for some reason. If you cannot make the class, consider regifting the class to someone who would enjoy it! If re-gifting, please call 734-780-7087.
- If an instructor is unable to teach due to illness or any other reason, the class will be canceled and treated similarly to a low-enrollment cancellation. The Kitchen Loft, LLC will promptly notify all registered students and offer them the option to transfer their credit to a future class or receive a full refund.
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Inherent Risk Policy: Participation in our classes places you in a typical cooking environment with inherent risk. By registering for a class, you agree to release The Kitchen Loft, LLC and its staff, employees, and contractors (Chefs/Instructors) from any liability arising from direct or indirect damages or injury. All participants with dietary or health related issues must inform us prior to registering for a class to ensure instructor’s recipes can be modified. All participants hold The Kitchen Loft, LLC harmless in the event of a health issue related to the preparation or consumption of food used during the classes.
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Parking: Metered, lot parking is available in the Farmer’s Market lot, Kerrytown Market & Shops lot and at the parking structure on Ashley St. Please follow all parking meter rules and regulations to avoid any tickets. The park mobile app makes it easy to pay for parking. Parking is free after 6 pm and on Sundays.
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Attire Policy: We require that you wear close-toed shoes while in attendance of our cooking classes for safety reasons. Long hair must be tied back. Aprons will be provided by The Kitchen Loft, LLC. Comfortable clothing and footwear is suggested as many of our classes will include long period of time standing, as you would at your kitchen counter.
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Age Limits: Students must be 14 years of age or older to participate in adult classes as long as they are accompanied by a responsible adult who is also taking the class.
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Photo Release Policy: We enjoy taking photos during classes and use them in our advertising and social media outlets. Each student will be asked to sign a photo release policy.
