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.

Learn the basics of cutting fabric, using a sewing machine, and the stitches available on most machines.

Gain hands-on experience with woodshop machines, turning a rough-sawn piece of hardwood into a cutting board. Beginners welcome.

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.

Learn the basics of cutting fabric, using a sewing machine, and the stitches available on most machines.

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Basic care and keeping of your sewing machine – cleaning, lubrication, troubleshooting, preventative care, and storage.

Learn how to draw what you see using shape, form, light, and shadow.