REGISTER NOW FOR COOKING and HAND CRAFT COURSES AT EXETER ADULT EDUCATION

If you’re looking for a creative way to spend your evening, expand your menus for home cooked meals or learn a new craft, sign up now for one of Exeter Adult Education cooking or hand craft courses:

ARTISAN STYLE BREADMAKING - Leigh Sloss
No kneading involved! Discover a simple method of making French or Italian style bread that’s chewy on the inside and crusty on the outside. Learn to make the dough, cloak it, and shape it into boules, baguettes or ciabatta. Each student will leave with a fresh loaf of bread and dough to make more at home. Bring a large glass, ceramic, or plastic bowl and a wooden spoon.
1 night class on Tuesday, March 10, April 14 or Monday, May 11, $45, 7:00-9:00 pm

CHOUX PASTE - Christa Desjardins
This versatile pastry dough has both sweet and savory applications. Learn how to properly mix, pipe, and fill these delectable little mouthfuls of delight. Monday, 1 night, April 20, $45, 6:00-8:30 pm

INTRODUCTION TO TARTS - Christa Desjardins
Learn how to make tart dough and fillings from scratch. You will learn some professional finishes and troubleshooting techniques. Thursday, 1 night, $45, March 19, 6:00-8:30 pm

ITALIAN COOKING CLASSES - Egizia Brown
Pasta Making, 4 weeks beginning Thursday, March 5, $80, 6:00-8:30 pm
Italian Sauces, 3 weeks, beginning Thursday, April 16, $65, 6:00-8:30 pm
Italian Desserts & Cookies, 2 weeks, beginning Thursday, May 14, $50, 6:00-8:30 pm
Our native Italian instructor will bring her culinary skills and family recipes to share in these hands on cooking classes. There will be no classes the week of March 16 or 23.

QUICK BREADS AND TEA CAKES - Christa Desjardins - Learn how to make sweet and savory quick breads for any occasion. Understand how different ingredients affect the outcome of your loaves. Monday, 1 night, May 4, $45, 6:00-8:30 pm

SMOOTHIES & SWEET DESSERTS - Jazmin Davis These decadent, healthy and free from sugar, eggs, dairy and gluten raw vegan recipes will knock your socks off and wake up your taste buds. All done in the “uncooking” style. Tuesday, 1 night, May 12, $45, 6:00-9:00 pm

TEA TASTING AND TRADITION, Sherry Brandsema - This class will examine the types of teas (green, black, white, flavored, and herbal) and how they are brewed along with a bit of history and some interesting uses. Learn new holiday and cold weather teas. Mondays, 2 weeks, beginning March 9, $45, 6:30-8:30 pm

UN COOKING THE RAW VEGAN STYLE WAY - Jazmin Davis
This class will teach you how to prepare a day of meals from fruits and vegetables with no cooking for a healthy day of eating while staying budget friendly and efficient. Tuesday, 1 night, April 7, $45, 6:00-9:00 pm

BEGINNING CROCHET– Alesia Dopson
Learn how to read directions, increase & decrease, work in rounds vs. rows, and all the different “types” of stitches. Students will make multiple pieces, including a hat, potholder, and more as time permits. Supplies provided. Additional yarns can be purchased. Please bring scissors and pencil. Tuesdays, 6 weeks, beginning March 10, $80, 6:30-8:30 pm

BEGINNING MELT & POUR SOAP MAKING - Channa Delaney
This hands on class is the perfect introduction to the world of soap crafting. Learn to create
artistic and novelty soap with high-quality melt and pour, using non-detergent soap base. Make at least 4 different types of soaps, customized with colors, fragrance and other additives such as herbs, to take home. Along with your soap creations you will receive helpful handouts with instructions, tips, and recipes to try at home. Monday, 1 night, March 16, $40, 6:00-9:00 pm

HANDCRAFTED LOTION - Channa Delaney
Learn to make luxurious lotion and cream from scratch. Learn about the necessary ingredients like emulsifiers, humectants, emollients as well as equipment and supplies to get started. A light-weight body lotion and a creamy moisturizer will be created. The two batches will be made in class and you will be able to add your choice of scent and color. Monday, 1 night, March 23, $40, 6:00-9:00 pm

INTRODUCTION TO BASIC DRAWING – Marcia Dolgin
This studio style class will focus on understanding line, shape, contour and other techniques using pencil, charcoal, and Conté Crayons on large size newsprint pads. The class will give students the opportunity to get into the nuts and bolts of basic drawing from real items as well as imaginative concepts. Each student will get individualized instruction to gain an appreciation for what they learn and accomplish. Thursday, 3 weeks, beginning May 7, $55, 6:30-9:00 pm

PAINTING WITH PASTELS –Lisa Mitchell St. Clair
This class will introduce the student to working with soft pastels, or developing skills in an experienced artist. Explore a different subject matter each week. Go to the website, adulted.sau16 or call the office for a list of required materials. Mondays, 6 weeks, beginning March 9, $90, 6:30-8:30 pm

SEWING – Wendy MacArthur Keith
Beginner will pick a project and learn the basics. Experienced sewers may decide on project to advance skills. Class meets at the Cooperative Middle School in Stratham. Wednesdays, beginning February 4, 6 weeks @ $55, 10 weeks @ $90, 7:00-9:00 pm

Pre-registration is required for all classes and space is limited. Complete registration information and other course selections are in the brochure which can be found at area businesses, the library, online at adulted.sau16.org or by calling the Exeter Adult Education office at 775-8457.
All courses are open to both Exeter residents and non-residents 18 years or older. A 20% discount will be given to any person age 65 or over. Discounts must be asked for at the time of registration. Computer classes may not be discounted. Refunds will not be given unless a course is cancelled.