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Ferment This! Twofer! Apple/Pear Chutney, and Fermented Potatoes

$26

with Emma Holder

Calendar Oct 16, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
I wondered about fermenting potatoes, but they are delicious! Fermented, tossed with olive oil and salt, and baked, they have almost a vinegary-french-fry flavor! Since this is a very simple vegetable ferment, we’ll have time to add a more complicated one; Fermented apple and pear chutney with aromatics and spices. This tangy chutney makes a great gift or to have in the fridge to add zing to a familiar meal. (I love it on hearty bread with a sharp cheese toasted over the top). This hybrid class will include the microbiology and the ferment creation. Instructor Emma Holder, Masters in Micro/Immuno, McGill '93. Zoom link, in-person address, materials list shared upon registration.

Cuban Salsa

$75

with Anna Golendukhina

Calendar Oct 16, 2024 at 6:45 pm, runs for 5 weeks
Join us for an introduction to Salsa on 1! Students will learn the basics of Salsa footwork and some simple, fun moves that will get you out on the dance floor. You will learn how to connect with any partner and build your confidence dancing to different styles and tempos of music. A partner is not required but recommended.

Basic Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

$90

with Savanna Pettingill

Calendar Oct 19, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop to edit and manipulate photos.

Intro to Laser Cutting

$100

with Tomas Amadeo, Jon Betz

Calendar Oct 19, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Learn how a laser cutter works, what materials can be cut with it, and how it can expand your making skills and engraving your artwork

Intro to Sewing

$110

with Factory 3 Staff

Calendar Oct 19, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of cutting fabric, using a sewing machine, and the stitches available on most machines.

Intro to Woodshop

$150

with Eric Dunder, Marrion "Mack" Ladd

Calendar Oct 19, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Gain hands-on experience with woodshop machines, turning a rough-sawn piece of hardwood into a cutting board. Beginners welcome.

Intro to Marbling on Fabric

$130

with Claire Reynes

Calendar Oct 20, 2024 at 11 am, runs for 1 week
Make vibrant, unique fabrics for your sewing and textile projects.

Clothes Mending Workshop

$100

with Dan Toomre

Calendar Oct 20, 2024 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week
Mend your favorite garments to keep them out of landfills while saving money. You’ll learn on woven and knit fabrics, stitching by hand or machine.




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