Join the Boston Center for Adult Education at 122 Arlington Street in Boston on December 11 from 2:30 – 4:30 for a relaxing afternoon of floral design. In this class, you’ll create your very own beautiful floral arrangement with the help of accomplished floral designer Jimmy Guzman. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, with your lovely floral arrangement to display in your home or give as a gift. $32, plus a materials fee of $25. Register at https://bcae.org/product/daytime-floral-design-12-11-2018/
Join Christopher Padgett for this special Boston Center for Adult Education class on Saturday, October 14 from noon – 3 that focuses on gaining technical skills while taking fun photographs of the Public Garden and Boston Common during the peak of leaf-peeping. Class will start at the BCAE at 122 Arlington Street and the group will move on to the Public Garden down the street. Students should be intermediate-level photographers and bring their own digital cameras. It is recommended that if students have a tripod they bring it to the class.
Christopher Padgett is a photographer based in Salem, Massachusetts whose passion lies in landscape and architecture photography. Unfortunately, buildings usually don’t buy photos of themselves, so he does occasional weddings and family portraits as well. His work has been published online, in several Greater Boston magazines, and sold in North Shore boutiques. Chris also has twelve years of commercial radio experience, hosting morning shows in three different state capitols over ten years, podcasting to the world from friends’ homes and even running a pirate radio station from the top of Beacon Hill at one point, but don’t tell the FCC that part. $65. Register online at www.bcae.org.
As the farmer’s markets are overflowing with a bounty of fresh produce, it’s time to learn how to preserve them for the year ahead! Come to the Boston Center for Adult Education on Thursday, August 17 at 6 pm and get hands-on with Kimi Ceridon learning to make shelf-stable jams, jellies and relishes using the high-acid, hot water bath canning method. You’ll learn safety tips, equipment selection and more. Final recipes may vary. Kimi specializes in fermentation, food preservation, do-it-yourself homesteading and gardening, home brewing, cheese making, local food preparation and other culinary specialties.
– Sweet and Spicy Onion Marmalade
– Tomato Jam
– Ginger Carrot Pickle
BCAE member price $51, nonmembers $59. Register at https://bcae.org/product/can-it-preserving-summers-harvest-8225570188
From kimchi to sauerkraut, everyone’s talking about fermented food and its health benefits. So why not get on trend and join The Boston Center for Adult Education on Tuesday, October 18, from 6 – 9 for an exploration of fermentation’s remarkable appeal. This class covers all the basics in three parts: education, hands-on prep, and of course — eating! Learn how to make your own apple cider vinegar, kombucha, and more. DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS, THERE MAY NOT BE TIME TO EAT IN THE CLASS (THOUGH YOU WILL TAKE HOME PLENTY OF FOOD). YOU ARE ADVISED TO EAT SOMETHING BEFORE THE START OF CLASS.
Instructor Jitti Chaithiraphant’s passion for food and arts started at an early age. His grandfather, who owned an escargot farm and was a glass blower, and his mother furthered this passion. Chaithiraphant apprenticed at The Oriental Hotel and at Ma Maison Restaurant while still in college. During his time at Johnson & Wales University, he started working for a Thai restaurant group in Massachusetts and worked his way up to executive chef for the group, overseeing 2 restaurants for close to 3 years. When severe allergies to pollen and alcohol forced Chaithiraphant out of the kitchen, he focused his energies to front of the house operations, and became assistant food & beverage director for a property of Fine Hotel Corporation, where he worked for 5 years. In 2003, he went on to become Food & Beverage Director for Concord’s Colonial Inn. He went on to study wine in depth and in 2006, became a certified Sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers. After an 8 year hiatus from the kitchen, Chaithiraphant decided to jump back in and began to refine his skills working with some of the best chefs in the region such as Michael Leviton, Seth Wood, and Michael Schlow. During his time at Radius, he met Eric Ripert and was invited to stage at Le Bernadin. He later assisted Robert Sisca in opening of Bistro du Midi as chef de tournant. In mid 2010, after turning down an opportunity to join Le Bernardin, Chaithiraphant decided to travel across the country studying sustainability and farming. While on the road, he apprenticed and lived on an organic farm in Virginia for 4 months, ate his way through the barbecue belt, explored Vermont’s cheese trail and regional American cuisine, joined the Chefs Collaborative, and studied whole animal butchery with chefs and farmers. His goal of 52 stages in 52 weeks earned him stages at some of the best kitchens in the country including McCrady’s, Townhouse, Blackberry Farm, Highland, Restaurant Eugene, Five and Ten, Poole’s Diner, Cochon, Citronelle, Le Bec Fin, Gilt, Gramercy Tavern, Aldea, Dovetail, Hugo’s, August Restaurant, Riverstead, Atera, and local restaurants. Since then, Chaithiraphant has held sous chef positions at several Boston kitchens including West Bridge and Franklin Café. Most recently he was chef de cuisine at Aquitaine Bis and is currently in running a pop up restaurant, Spring Summer Fall, and pursuing his start up vinegar business, Heritage Vinegar. Image from www.scandicenter.com.
Class ID: 14427. Tuition: $55.00 Member Cost: $47.00 Materials Cost: $25.00. Register at www.bcae.org.
Create beautiful illustrations in pen and ink in this Boston Center for Adult Education class beginning Wednesday, January 20, from 7:30 – 9:30 and continuing weekly through March 2. Students will learn the techniques of ink application, including line work, stippling, cross-hatching and inkwash. Each week will focus on a different botanical subject. Knowledge of tone and shading in graphite (either through Botanical Illustration in Graphite or previous experience) is recommended for success in this class. You will leave the six-week course with the skills to create your own “masterpieces.†The instructor is Nancy Bentivegna, and the series price is $238 (BCAE members $202), with a materials cost of $15. A complete materials list may be found at www.bcae.org. The class will be held at 122 Arlington Street in Boston, and you may register online or by calling 617-267-4430. Image from www.artfire.com.
Become a master of the farm to table experience – in this Boston Center for Adult Education class on Wednesday, August 5 from 6 – 9, students will work with seasonal ingredients carefully chosen by the instructor. Simple techniques will be shown to highlight the beautiful early summer flavors. There will be no menu in advance because the class will be based on the ingredients that look best that day! $55 (BCAE members $47) with a $15 materials charge. Register online at www.bcae.org. The class will take place at 122 Arlington Street, Boston, in the Front Gaggenau kitchen. Image from Yankee Magazine.
A great sauce is the key to a great dish – and while these days you can learn to cook online, perfecting an incredible sauce takes much more than YouTube! Partner with Diane Manteca at the Boston Center for Adult Education at 122 Arlington Street on Thursday, July 30 from 6 – 9 to master wonderful summer sauces. Students will team up with chicken, red meat, pasta, or fish to create Heirloom Tomato and Garlic Ramps, Wild Mushroom & Marscapone, Kale & Pistachio Pesto, and Sicilian Eggplant with Grilled Peppers. $52 (BCAE members $45) with an $18 materials cost. Register online at www.bcae.org. Image from www.voraciousvander.com.
Become a master of the farm to table experience – in this Boston Center for Adult Education class on Wednesday, June 10, from 6 – 9, students will work with seasonal ingredients carefully chosen by the instructor, Diane Manteca. Simple techniques will be shown to highlight the beautiful early summer flavors. There will be no menu in advance because the class will be based on the ingredients that look best that day! Tuition is $55 (BCAE member cost $47) and an additional materials cost of $15.00. Register online at http://bostoncae.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=12720&int_category_id=2&int_sub_category_id=5. The class will be held at the BCAE, 122 Arlington Street in Boston. Image from www.sustainablepath.org.
Learn about the art of Japanese flower arrangement and its rich cultural history in this Boston Center for Adult Education class on Saturday, March 21, from 10 – 1 at their headquarters at 122 Arlington Street in Boston. Applying tools and techniques developed over hundreds of years, you will create your own Ikebana in class and leave with a unique arrangement sure to brighten and beautify your home. The instructor is Russell Bowers. Russell Bowers holds an Instructor Certification from the Ohara School of Ikebana in Japan. He started practicing Ikebana in 2008. He is a Board Member of (N.A.O.T.A.) North American Ohara Teachers Association and a member of Ikebana International Boston Chapter. He has traveled to Japan several times to study Ikebana and has participated in numerous demonstrations and conferences to promote Ikebana. He has a sincere appreciation for Japanese culture and arts, practices Aikido and Zen meditation.
The fee is $51 ($43 for BCAE members) with an additional materials cost of $40. Register by calling 617-267-4430, or online at http://www.bcae.org/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=12420&int_category_id=1&int_sub_category_id=1&int_catalog_id=0
Botanical illustration has been a practiced art for hundreds of years. This Boston Center for Adult Education course will give you a brief overview of the history of this art form and will show you the basics of how to draw flowers and plants with shading, perspective and form in graphite. We will begin with basic graphite techniques and move on to simple flower and plant structure. Students will learn about composition, light and methods to make your artwork “alive.” Each week will focus on a different flower provided by the instructor. Medium used will be graphite pencils.
Materials List:
11×14 pad Strathmore drawing paper – 400 series (brown or green cover; NOT yellow 300 series)
11×14 pad tracing paper (Canson preferred)
Set of graphite pencils (at least 2B, HB and 2H; you do not need more than that) – Faber- Castill or Prismacolor best brands
Kneaded grey erasers (2)
Battery operated pencil sharpener (Panasonic KP-4A is BEST; available online but lesser models should be okay)
The instructor is Nancy Bentivegna. Nancy Bentivegna was born and raised in Ithaca, NY. Art was always her favorite subject in school and she pursued this passion in the art program at Penn State University where she earned her B.A. After college, she worked in marketing and advertising with several large firms in New York. In 1999, she started her own design firm, Kester House, and began creating custom home décor for clients throughout the New York metropolitan area. Her works include furniture, murals, decorative accent pieces and soft goods (pillows, linens, etc.). In 2008 she began the Botanical Art and Illustration Program at the New York Botanical Garden. Ms. Bentivegna completed all course work in June 2011 and then relocated to Boston. She primarily works in watercolor combined with colored pencil for depth and detail. Her works have been displayed in specialty shops in Connecticut and her original botanical artwork is part of private collections from New York to Florida.
Classes will meet Mondays, March 9 – April 13, from 7:30 – 9:30 at the BCAE, 122 Arlington Street in Boston. The fee is $204 ($173 for BCAE members) with a materials cost of $15. Register online at http://www.bcae.org/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=12403&int_category_id=1&int_sub_category_id=1&int_catalog_id=0, or call 617-267-4430.
