Description

Course Summary: Learn the art of thoughtful hospitality through practical planning, meaningful conversations, and timeless principles that will help you welcome others with confidence. 

Mom Amigo Presents: The Art of Hospitality

Learning to Love People Well Through Intentional Gathering

Description

Every memorable hostess starts somewhere.

Whether you’re planning a simple brunch, a family dinner, a holiday gathering, or a special celebration, The Art of Hospitality is designed to help you host with confidence and purpose.

Over six interactive classes, you’ll learn practical skills for planning and hosting a memorable event—from the first idea to the final details. Along the way, we’ll discuss how thoughtful preparation allows you to spend less time feeling stressed and more time enjoying meaningful conversations with the people you’ve invited into your home.

Hospitality isn’t about having the biggest house, the fanciest decorations, or a perfectly set table. It’s about making people feel welcomed, valued, and cared for. My hope is that you’ll leave this course with both practical tools and the confidence to open your home with joy.

Who This Class Is For

• Ladies ages 18–99
• Anyone who wants to gain confidence in planning and hosting gatherings
• Beginners looking for a step-by-step framework, as well as experienced hostesses seeking fresh ideas and encouragement

Schedule

🗓️ Tuesdays (Every Other Week)
📅 September 1 – November 10
⏰ 10:00 AM Central Time
⏱️ Six live classes (60 minutes each)

What We’ll Explore

🤝 Why We Gather
Discover the heart of hospitality and the lasting impact of welcoming others.

📝 Planning With Purpose
Learn how to organize your event, establish a timeline, and prepare with confidence.

🏡 Creating a Welcoming Atmosphere
Simple ways to make guests feel comfortable and cared for from the moment they arrive.

🍽️ Food, Flow, and Conversation
Plan a menu, create a natural flow for your gathering, and foster meaningful conversations around the table.

🎉 The Day of the Event
Practical strategies to stay organized, minimize stress, and truly enjoy your guests.

✨ Celebration and Reflection
Celebrate your progress, reflect on what you’ve learned, and prepare to host your own gathering with confidence.

Class Format

All classes are held live in an interactive online format with plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion.

After each session, you’ll receive a class recording by email so you can review the material at your convenience or catch up if you’re unable to attend live.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a practical plan, greater confidence, and the encouragement to create meaningful gatherings that bring people together.

Open your home. Serve with joy. Create lasting memories.

Meet Your Instructor

The Art of Hospitality is taught by a special guest instructor, Sharlette Key.

For more than 50 years, Sharlette has been welcoming people into her home and planning meaningful gatherings of every kind. She has organized well over 100 events, including weddings, holiday celebrations, birthday and anniversary parties, ladies’ luncheons, community events, and family gatherings.

Today, she continues to share her love of hospitality by volunteering with Bee Happy, a nonprofit day program for adults with intellectual disabilities, where she teaches cooking classes and helps coordinate special events that support the organization’s mission.

Sharlette believes that hospitality isn’t about perfection—it’s about making people feel welcomed, valued, and cared for. She is passionate about encouraging women to open their homes with confidence, serve others with joy, and create meaningful memories around the table.

We’re delighted to welcome Sharlette as our guest instructor for this special Mom Amigo course.