Bakers in training will learn new recipes each quarter as they make and decorate a variety of baked goods. Chefs will also become empowered baking items with a healthier twist through hands-on activities. Bakers will learn to master various techniques from pastry school to add to their bakers toolbox. Class will wrap up with making and decorating a cake from scratch to enjoy for our last day of class. Topics Covered will include things like: Quick Breads, Flatbreads, Cookies, Bars, Chocolate Work, Piping Skills, Fondant Work, and More.
Culinary bootcamp
Teacher: Jessica Jackson-Nyarko
AGES: 8-14
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PERIOD 1 (9:00-9:55 AM)
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New and seasoned budding chefs will explore a whole new layer to the world of culinary art like it's their first day of culinary school taught by Chef Jess. Budding chefs will newly learn or refine the fundamentals of culinary arts and dive into new topics and techniques each class. This class will cover topics like - Knife Cuts, Poaching, Mother Sauces, and more. We will wrap up the session with a celebration meal chosen by budding chefs with even items for loved ones to enjoy.
** Please note we are only able to accommodate: nut, dairy, and gluten allergies due to the nature of this class.**
** Please note we are only able to accommodate: nut, dairy, and gluten allergies due to the nature of this class.**
Beginning & advanced sewingTeacher: Ruth Hernandez
First semester beginning sewing students learn about the sewing machine, its parts, and how to use it. They learn proper sewing techniques and about all of the important sewing supplies. They learn to pin, lay out, and cut out projects as they construct simple, fun, practical items: a pillow case, book cover, laundry bag, and tote bag.
Intermediate students make a small quilt, apron, pot holder, skirt, and pajamas. More advanced students select patterns of their own choice, learning more advanced techniques such as zippers, gathering, buttons and buttonholes, facings, sleeves, specialty fabrics, collars, sleeves, etc. Textbook: “Stitches and Pins” by JoAnn Gagnon,
Students will also need to bring to class a sewing machine, sewing machine needles, bobbins, extension cord, 3-prong pocket folder, thread, hand sewing needles, ruler, tracing wheel, tracing paper, tape measure, seam gauge, pins, pin cushion, seam ripper, dressmaker shears (sewing scissors), water-soluble marking pens/pencils, and materials for each current project. |
Family & Consumer Science
Teacher: Jessica Jackson-Nyarko
AGES: 12-18
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PERIOD 4 (12:30-1:25 PM)
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Students will dive into a variety of practical life skills that are essential for balanced healthy living. Through this series we will dive deep into in class projects, activities, and games with optional out of class homework to reinforce learning. This course will cover everything from basic nutrition (label reading, meal planning, balanced meals, smart shopping), time management / planning skills, first aid, financial freedom/money management (writing checks, budgeting, credit, savings/investments, contracts, and more) , resume / interview basics, and more.