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Cooking, Crafting and Collecting classes, ages 7-13
April 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesdays 4-5pm April 24, May 1, 8,15
Come join the after school fun with local food consultant/chef & gardener, Jane Mossa of The Pink Rhubarb. Children will learn about farm to table methods and enjoy an edible education through a different hands on activity each week!
Week 1 Strawberry preserves
Together we will explore how to make the Strawberry preserves using springtime’s best fruits. We will see if we can use less sugar and learn how to jar safely while discovering what pectin is and how to make other simple and easy fruit preserves.
Week 2 Breadmaking
Learn how to make fresh bread using a sourdough starter, biga and explore all the essentials to baking a successful loaf of bread!
Week 3 Bundle Dying with Natural Pigments and Flowers
Beautiful natural hues of color using food scraps, flowers and plants will be used to make natural colors to dye with. You don’t have to look very far to find colors in the kitchen and garden. Together we will learn how to bundle wrap and steam to extract a variety of subtle colors.
Week 4 Vegetable Fermentation
Unleash your experimental side and find out why fermented foods are a great way to improve your health. Chopping, grating and slicing a variety of vegetables to make an Asian inspired slaw with soy and sesame. Also learn how to craft a small batch of pickles and discover how we can easily create a healthy gut reaction.
4 weeks of classes: $175 Members / $190 Non members
All supplies will be provided