Why This Workshop Matters — Guiding Children Toward Confidence and Grace
For Children. This workshop helps children 7–12: express themselves with poise; communicate respectfully; navigate social situations with ease; feel confident at the table; build harmonious relationships with peers and adults. All of this — in a gentle, encouraging and age-appropriate way.
For Parents. Share a meaningful evening with your child while reinforcing lifelong skills that will serve them in every social situation. Leave with practical tools to continue the learning at home.
For Families. Create beautiful memories together while learning modern etiquette in our warm, interactive atmosphere. Experience the joy of dining with intention and connection.
In today's fast-paced world, manners are not about strict rules. They are about kindness, confidence, and feeling comfortable in any setting.
What's Inside the Experience
A Playful Learning Journey. The Parent–Child Etiquette Workshop is a thoughtfully designed experience where learning feels like a celebration. Through charming games and hands-on practice, children absorb essential life skills without pressure.
Delicious Dinner. Children practice dining etiquette in a warm, friendly setting with a beautifully prepared meal, catered from Upper Crust (glatt kosher restaurant): fresh salad, pasta, warm bread & butter. We learn how to use utensils, how to sit gracefully, how to serve and be served, and how to enjoy a meal with elegance.
Etiquette Games. Specially designed activities make learning table manners feel like play, keeping children engaged while building confidence:
- foundation of table manners & dining etiquette
- introductions and polite conversation
- posture, elegance and body language
- gratitude & thoughtful behavior
- kindness, respect and social awareness
Details & Pricing
This workshop provides exceptional value by combining expert instruction, delicious dining, and quality family time in one memorable evening. The skills learned will benefit your child throughout their entire life — from school events to future business dinners.
- $150 — Parent + Child. Complete workshop experience including dinner, instruction, and materials for one parent and one child.
- $70 — Additional Siblings. Each additional child receives the same comprehensive experience at this special family rate. ($220 for a parent with two children.)
⚠ Only a few spots left — reserve today to secure your family's place at the table. Spaces are limited to keep the experience warm and personal: 10–12 seats max.
Why Parents Love It — A Memorable Experience for Both of You
For many families, this workshop becomes a treasured moment — a shared experience that brings parents and children closer. You will leave with:
- a confident, inspired child
- new shared memories
- a deeper connection
- practical tools to use at home every day
Elegance grows where it is nurtured with love.
Why This Matters
In today's world, the ability to navigate social situations with grace and confidence opens doors and creates opportunities. This workshop plants seeds that will bloom throughout your child's lifetime — from school presentations to college interviews to professional success.
More importantly, you're investing in precious family time and shared experiences that strengthen your bond while building essential life skills together.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Because all of our workshops and programs are intentionally small, curated experiences, and many involve advance preparation and venue arrangements, we follow a strict no-refund policy. All sales are final. Refunds are not provided under any circumstances.
If you are unable to attend:
- Cancellations made at least two (2) days prior to the scheduled workshop may be eligible for a credit toward a future class, valid for up to 12 months from the original workshop date.
- Cancellations made less than two (2) days before the event, as well as no-shows, are not eligible for credit or transfer.
- If you cannot attend, you may transfer your spot to a friend or family member. Please notify us of the replacement attendee's name in advance.
- For multi-session programs, children's programs, and private sessions, missed classes are not refundable and cannot be rescheduled individually.
All policies are firm and apply equally to all participants. Once payment is processed, you'll receive instant confirmation followed by a detailed email with location information, what to expect, and preparation tips for your child.
Reviews
★★★★★"Irina is truly exceptional. My husband, our four children, and I had the pleasure of taking her etiquette class, and it exceeded every expectation. From the moment we began, her warmth, grace, and depth of knowledge created an environment that felt both welcoming and refined.
What sets Irina apart is her ability to connect with every individual in the room — adults and children alike. She has a natural gift for teaching in a way that is engaging, respectful, and empowering. My children not only learned proper etiquette, but also gained confidence, poise, and an understanding of how to carry themselves with kindness and intention.
As a family, we walked away with skills that are both practical and timeless — everything from dining etiquette to social awareness, all taught with elegance and care. Irina made the experience feel personal, never rigid, and always encouraging.
It's rare to find someone who embodies what they teach so effortlessly. Irina doesn't just instruct etiquette — she lives it. We are incredibly grateful for the experience and would recommend her to any family looking to invest in confidence, refinement, and lasting life skills."
— Tami Abramov, Google review
★★★★★"Clear, practical, and fun — my child started using the new table manners the same evening. The workshop was engaging for both of us, and I appreciated learning simple reinforcement techniques I could use at home."
— Stella, Fresh Meadows
★★★★★"Attending etiquette class with my husband and 3 boys, ages 19, 17 and 12 was one of the most impactful experiences we've shared together as a family, all gratitude to our wonderful Irina. All of us enjoyed it very much. I always insisted we exercise proper etiquette at home. Of course my children sometimes laughed but then they realized that those lessons early on instilled good manners in them. It was not only learning the proper use of utensils but Irina demonstrated that it boosted their confidence in all situations. We learned to always stay up on current events, how to dress properly, hold our own in a conversation, how to include everyone in the conversation, how to sparkle without being overbearing or trashy, all during learning how to properly utilize the carefully curated dinner setting items at the round table.
It is something you will always be glad you did and without realizing it you will use it everyday. Thank you for the terrific class, Irina. The kids clearly enjoyed it and I am already benefitting from very pleasant behavior changes in my kids. I will most definitely let my friends know about your upcoming classes. I truly appreciated how from the very beginning you taught them how to properly introduce themselves and engaged them in the most interactive way, while sharing your insight and experience which was both delightful and inspiring."
— Gina Gabriel, Google review