Kitchen Education
In the Kitchen at Wright-Locke Farm, our mission is to unite the community through food, education, and sustainability. We offer immersive farm-to-table experiences, cooking classes, and collaborative programs that connect people with the origins of their food. From lively community dinners to fostering culinary skills in all ages, we prioritize learning and togetherness. Our commitment to sustainability drives us to innovate, collaborating with farmers to repurpose surplus produce. We’re more than a kitchen – we’re the heart of the farm, nurturing relationships with food and the land that sustains us.
Welcome to the Wright-Locke Farm Cooking School! We offer a variety of engaging cooking classes led by Farm Chef Kelcy, Sous Chef Beckett, and other talented local food educators. Our programs include both hands-on and demonstration-style classes, designed to inspire cooks of all experience levels.
Classes that include a shared meal are clearly noted in the individual class descriptions.
Upcoming Kitchen Education Programs
Adult Cooking Classes *More Classes Coming SOON!*
Fall Plant-Based Kitchen
With Sous Chef Beckett!
Date: Tuesday, October 6th
Time: 6:00-8:30 PM
Location: The ASB Kitchen at Wright-Locke Farm
Class Fee: $80, tiered pricing available
Participants enjoy a shared meal at the end of class
Celebrate the flavors of fall in this hands-on introduction to whole food plant-based (WFPB) cooking. Join a WFPB enthusiast as we explore the many benefits of a plant-based diet and learn how to build a seasonal, balanced, and nutrient-dense plate using autumn ingredients.
During this interactive session, you’ll prepare and sample dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—with snack ideas included. Along the way, you’ll gain practical tools and inspiration for incorporating more whole plant foods into your everyday meals.
Come hungry for both knowledge and delicious, seasonal food!
Class fee covers all material costs.
For more information and to register, click here.
Space is limited, and tiered pricing is available.
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Summer Farm-to-Table Teen School program
Program meets from 9AM to 12PM on Monday 7/27- Thursday 7/31.
Join Chef Kelcy on the farm this summer for a hands-on, farm-to-table cooking program designed to inspire curious teen cooks. Students will spend part of each day out on the farm, learning what it takes to grow the food we eat and gaining a deeper understanding of the seasonal ingredients around them.
The remainder of the program will be spent in the kitchen, where students will cook a variety of delicious, seasonal recipes while building essential kitchen skills. By the end of the week, students will leave with a stronger connection to their food, a greater appreciation for where it comes from, and the confidence to recreate everything they’ve made at home.
Class fee covers cost of food.
Please note, the following food allergens are present in the class: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy
For more information and to register, click here. *Currently Full, Waitlist Available*
Teen Spring on the Farm
Teen Farm-to-Table 6-week program, 2027
Program meets once per week on Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 pm for Grades 7th, 8th & 9th.
Join Chef Kelcy at Wright-Locke Farm for a joyful after-school cooking program that celebrates the return of the growing season. Students will be welcomed into the kitchen with an apron, a smile, and a deep appreciation for seasonal food.
As the farm begins to come alive, students will spend portions of each class outdoors with Chef Kelcy, gaining hands-on experience on the farm before bringing their discoveries back into the kitchen. This unique blend of farm and kitchen learning helps children build a meaningful connection to where their food comes from.
During the program, students will dive into a new seasonal food theme each week, discovering what’s growing on the farm and how those ingredients come together in the kitchen. Classes focus on hands-on cooking skills that build confidence, spark curiosity, and help students feel comfortable working independently in the kitchen.
Class fee covers cost of food.
Please note, the following food allergens are present in the class: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy
More information & registration coming January 2027!
Space is limited, and tiered pricing is available.
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*REGISTRATION REOPENS 11/10, 6 AM*
Join us on the farm this Holiday Season for a special Holiday Cookie Workshop!
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with our Family Holiday Cookie Workshop! Gather your loved ones and join us on the farm for a delightful experience filled with the warmth of family & friends, the aroma of freshly baked cookies, and the joy of holiday festivities.
Tickets are $60 per table, with seating for up to six guests.
Please note that the six-guest maximum includes both children and adults.
Sunday 12/13 Workshops
- Sunday, 12/13, 10:00-10:45 AM
- Sunday, 12/13, 11:15-12:00 PM
- Sunday, 12/13, 12:30-1:15 PM
- Sunday, 12/13, 2:00-2:45 PM
- Sunday, 12/13, 3:15-4:00 PM
- Sunday, 12/13, 4:30-5:15 PM
Tuesday 12/15 Workshops
- Tuesday, 12/15, 4:00-4:45 PM
- Tuesday, 12/15, 5:15-6:00 PM
- Tuesday, 12/15, 6:30 – 7:15 PM
How it works
- You and your family will have your very own table set up to make Chef Kelcy’s Great-Grandmother’s Holiday Cookie Recipe. She will walk you through the process of making this simple, but delicious, dough.
- We take your cookie dough to the back to wrap and chill for you to take home and bake later. We will give you a pre-made and chilled dough to roll out and decorate
- As your cookies bake, you’ll enjoy holiday music, coloring, and hot mulled cider.
- You will leave the event with your chilled dough ready to bake whenever you are, as well as the cookies you all decorated in the workshop.
- Optional take-home WLF “Know Your Farmer” Apron is available for purchase at registration.
*Please note this is a family event, not a drop-off. Parents or guardians are required to stay and help make cookies!
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We have transitioned to a new class registration system!
Please use this link to log in or create an account in the new system.
If you had an account in our previous class registration system:
- Select “Forgot your login information?” and check “I need to reset my password.” Choose your preferred way of resetting your password (text or email). On the next screen, your username is the email that is associated with our previous registration system. If you have issues resetting your password, please email FarmEd@WLFarm.org
If you did not have an account in our previous class registration system:
- Select “New User.” Complete the subsequent forms to create your account.
Thank you for your patience as we transition to a new registration system! If you encounter any issues, please contact FarmEd@WLFarm.org with any questions.
Program Terms
Please carefully read these policies prior to submitting your registration. Contact our Education Director with any questions.
Payment & Refund Policy:
- Online payments can be made via the following credit or debit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover
- Those who opt to “pay later” at registration must submit payment at least 2 days prior to a workshop to be guaranteed their spot.
- Full tuition refunds minus a $5 administrative fee are guaranteed up to 7 days prior to a workshop.
- A 50% tuition refund is guaranteed up to 3 days prior to a workshop.
- No tuition refund is given for participant cancellations within 2 days of a workshop or for failure to attend a workshop.
- A full tuition refund will be given in the event Wright-Locke Farm cancels a workshop.
Photo & Video Policy:
- The Conservancy may take photos and digital video footage of activities throughout the educational program season for record-keeping and publicity purposes. Participant names are never used in connection with these photos or videos.
Liability Statement (Permission for the Conservancy to handle emergencies):
- I realize injuries can occur from participation in cooking programs. I hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy, Inc., the Board of Directors, instructors, or assignees, and the Town of Winchester from any claim arising out of injury to myself. Should I [or my child] be taken to the hospital for emergency purposes, I hereby grant permission to the attending physician and staff to administer anesthesia, medical, X-ray, and surgical procedures as may be deemed necessary or advisable.
Meet our Kitchen Crew!
Kelcy Scolnick (she/her)
Farm Chef & Kitchen Manager
Kelcy has been the Farm Chef and Kitchen Manager at Wright-Locke Farm’s All Seasons Barn for five years. Over that time, she has grown alongside the farm, developing seasonal menus, leading community cooking programs, and creating hands-on experiences for kids and families. Passionate about connecting people through food, Kelcy brings creativity, warmth, and a love of learning to every class and event she leads.
When she’s not at the farm, Kelcy teaches in her local Lowell community and enjoys time with her 15-year-old pup.
Beckett Rucker (he/they)
Sous Chef & Adult Educator
Beckett Rucker spent a decade in digital healthcare design before turning
their focus to accessible, natural food and medicine. They founded Beckett’s Blends, LLC to share the magic of culinary herbalism and currently work as a community herbalist, adjunct faculty at the Boston School of Herbal Studies, and sous chef and educator at Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester, MA. Beckett combines nutrition, herbal medicine, and sustainable agriculture, with training in plant-based nutrition, herbal medicine making, and permaculture design, and experience creating food and medicine gardens in their local community.
One of the best parts of working at a farm is thinking about delicious ways to eat the food we grow and sell! Click here for some of our favorites. Let us know what you think!
Chef Kelcy in the WLF Kitchen
More upcoming workshops and events will be listed soon!
Email FarmChef@wlfarm.org with questions or for more information.
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