# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pesto Making Cooking Class - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a hands-on class where you will learn to make a traditional pesto with basil grown in Convivium's garden!About this EventWe will explore several variations using other types of fresh herbs and produce. In addition to making pesto, you will also prepare a quick meal that will be enjoyed together using pesto. You will be able to take some pesto home with you, along with several recipes and ideas for incorporating pesto into your cooking repertoire. Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to get checked in, we will start promptly at 6:00 with a walk to the garden to harvest basil.Instructor Leslie Shalabi is co-founder of Convivium Urban Farmstead, a Dubuque-based non-profit organization based on the idea of improving life through food. A life-long lover of food and entertaining, she is dedicated to helping people find ways to connect through the universal languages of food and hospitality.SLIDING SCALEConvivium is a nonprofit committed to helping increase accessibility to the tools and knowledge of how to grow and prepare your own food. As part of this commitment, and in pursuit of a more wholesome and secure food experience for all, Convivium is now offering most of our classes on a sliding scale.The sliding scale system allows for classes to be obtained at multiple price points, based on the circumstances of the participant. It allows folks who may otherwise be priced out of something to have the chance to take part in it.How it worksWhen completing your registration, please self-select from the following three payment levels:Contributor: The contributor level is a pay-what-you-can option that allows you to do just that – pay what you are able to for the class, at this time. Please note there is a $5 minimum per the Eventbrite platform. If this minimum, or paying with a credit card, is a barrier, please call us at 563.557.2900.Supporter: The supporter level is the normal ticket price of this class. It covers all the supplies and materials needed, as well as the instructor fee.Sustainer: The sustainer level is a buy-one, give-one model that covers the complete cost of your class plus a small donation that helps supplement the cost of a Contributor level participant. By choosing this level, you are ensuring we can continue to offer this class in a way that is accessible and affordable to all – thank you for your generosity.REFUND POLICYConvivium Urban Farmstead has a no refund policy for all classes and workshops. If you are unable to participate in the class after you registered, your fee will be donated to our pay-what-you-can sliding scale level, which helps to ensure our classes are accessible and affordable to all. However, if Convivium cancels or reschedules a class for any reason (weather, instructor illness, etc.), participants will be notified as early as possible by email and their registration will automatically be refunded by Eventbrite. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your cooperation.Minimum Enrollment PolicyIf fewer than six participants are registered for an event, Convivium reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event.The cut off time for cancellation due to low attendance will be one day before the scheduled date of the class. We will email and post cancellation notices on Facebook.Inclement Weather Cancellation PolicyWe will refer to the State Police website and road condition designations: https://511ia.org/. If the majority of the roads in Dubuque are designated “Travel not advised” (purple) or worse, we will cancel class.The cut off time for cancellation will be one hour before the start of each class. We will email and post cancellation notices on Facebook. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/pesto-making-cooking-class/100001986362942031 - **Event Categories**: workshops, cooking, art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Convivium Urban Farmstead - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 65.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Dubuque - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: Convivium Urban Farmstead - **lat**: 42.52335799999999 - **long**: -90.67757599999999 - **full address**: Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson Street, Dubuque, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pesto Making Cooking Class - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/694091b5fbd681732f9c30870b28a9d0833c414e022da79ff6231ac4d89db274-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1b2d30-gmir.jpg?v=1775023172 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pesto Making Cooking Class being held? - **A:** Pesto Making Cooking Class takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson Street, Dubuque, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Pesto Making Cooking Class? - **A:** Pesto Making Cooking Class is organized by Convivium Urban Farmstead. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pesto Making Cooking Class is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dubuque, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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