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  • Wednesday, November 6, 6:00 pm – Brew Like a Viking

    Ale is one of the oldest beverages produced by humanity, a method of preserving calories from otherwise perishable grain while also providing a way to make water safe to drink. The Scandinavian people brewed both ale and mead, but their ale was quite unlike the IPAs available today. For one thing, hops did not come into common use as a flavoring agent until the 11th century, well into the Viking age. Instead, they flavored their beers with gruit, a mix of herbs which they could collect locally. These included mugwort, heather flower, yarrow, and meadowsweet. In this Cambridge Center for Adult Education hands-on class on November 6, we will brew a beer, with your choice of herbs in the gruit, and send you home with a gallon of the brew. Course fees include a growler and gas lock, and all instructions to complete fermenting the ale. Instructor: Michael McComas. $95. Register at https://ccae.org/classes/offering/3946/brew-like-a-viking-in-person-new


  • Saturday, November 5, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Homemade Herbal Pet Treats

    Treat your dog or cat to delicious homemade snacks and learn about the benefits of herbal infusions for pets in an educational, hands-on environment. You’ll learn a technique for making herbal, pet-friendly tinctures with chamomile, rosemary, mint, cannabis, and others, which we’ll incorporate into wholesome, limited-ingredient pet treats. All supplies will be provided by the instructor except for cannabis; if you want to make a cannabis infusion to take home, you must bring your own cannabis. Small vials will be provided to take the tinctures made in class home. You must be 21+ to take this class. The class and venue are in compliance with MA cannabis laws; no cannabis may be bought or sold with the venue or on the property. The instructor for this Cambridge Center for Adult Education class, to be held Saturday, November 5 from 1 – 4, is Melissa Smith. This class will meet in-person at CCAE with a limited student capacity. Please note that COVID-19 proof of vaccination is required. Please view our In-Person Class Guidelines prior to enrolling. $75. Sign up at www.ccae.org.

  • Saturday, September 10, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm- Cooking with Edible Flowers

    Perfecting the balance of color, aroma, and taste are the hallmarks of Chinese cuisine. Chinese chefs know that presentation of a dish is of utmost importance because the visual composition of a dish is the first thing perceived by the diner. Because of this, the Chinese often incorporate edible flowers into their meals to enhance visual enjoyment. In this class we’ll learn how to cook with edible flowers and make eye-catching dishes with common vegetables. In this Cambridge Center for Adult Education class taught by Jade Li on September 10 at noon, we will be making Daylily Flower Salad, Bok Choy Fried with Glass Noodle, and Cauliflower Fried Rice.

    Jade Li is from Zigong, a big city in Sichuan Province known for its dinosaurs, salt mines and flavorful dishes; there’s a traditional Chinese saying, “Eating in Sichuan, taste in Zigong.” Zigong cuisine is called Yan Bang Cai, known as Dishes of Salt School. The main concept is “fragrant, spicy and fresh” . Beware, the locals love extra spicy food prepared as hot pot, dry pot, or stir-fried. Jade cooks recipes perfected by her family over many generations, and loves to share her food with friends from across the world who have same passion to try new, exotic cuisines. Jade Li also offers authentic Chinese catered experiences for small groups or events, as well as private lessons for those wanting to develop their Sichuan cooking skills. Book your Chinese food adventure with Jade Li at: Li.yucancook@gmail.com or follow her on Instagram @yucancook for more information.

    The class is $85. Register at www.ccae.org This class will meet in-person at CCAE with a limited student capacity. Please note that COVID-19 proof of vaccination is required. Please view our In-Person Class Guidelines prior to enrolling.

  • Wednesday, November 7, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Chef’s Whim: Farmer’s Market Squashes

    Join Cambridge Center for Adult Education’s Celebrity Chef Master Class series with, you guessed it, celebrity chefs, for an unforgettable cooking and learning experience. Roll up your sleeves and learn cooking techniques side-by-side with local culinary stars. On Wednesday, November 7, from 6 – 9, Tony Maws, chef and owner of Craigie On Main and The Kirkland Tap and Trotter, presents Chef’s Whim: Farmer’s Market Squashes. One of Tony’s favorite fall finds at the farmers market is the large variety of colorful and delicious squash. Tony will lead us in hands-on learning as he shares secrets of seasonal squash in all its shapes, sizes and colors, and teach us various ways to cook this fall favorite. This is a perfect primer before Thanksgiving too! Class will be held at 42 Brattle Street in Cambridge.

    One of the country’s most respected chefs, Tony Maws is a champion of our local farmers markets and sustainable practices. As chef/owner of the acclaimed Craigie On Main in Cambridge and The Kirkland Tap & Trotter in Somerville, Tony prepares fresh local vegetables as stars of the plate at both his restaurants. A James Beard award winner, Tony has traveled the world in pursuit of food and wine knowledge, and shares his experiences through culinary gems at both Craigie On Main and The Kirkland Tap & Trotter. $120. Register online at https://ccae.org/masterclass

    There will be two additional master classes, one on November 14 with James Salomone, Executive Chef of Parsnip, entitled Italian Cuisine: Handmade Fresh Pastas, and another on December 5 with Michael Pagliarini, chef and co-owner of Giulia and Benedetto, on Seasonal Ingredients: Cooking with New England Seafood. You may register for these classes at the link above. We are publicizing these classes rather early because spaces are limited and they are sure to sell out quickly.

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  • Saturday, July 14, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Luscious Lotions, Lip Balms, and Salves

    Create soothing, healing salves and lotions to pamper your skin, at this Cambridge Center for Adult Education class on Saturday, July 14 at 1 pm. Learn the basics of making herbal infused oils, salves, lotions, for your own skin-soothing preparations without any synthetic ingredients; especially helpful for those with sensitive skin. Bring home a lip balm, healing salve, and lotion, each scented with your individual choices of essential oils. These products make marvelous gifts and are simple and easy to make! A $30 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the class, which will be held at 44 Brattle Street in Cambridge. Instructor: Iris Weaver. $50 fee. Register at http://learn.ccae.org/modules/shop/index.html?action=courseBrowse&TagID=254

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  • Wednesday, July 11, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Flower Arranging

    Discover the essential elements and principles of floral design while creating three different styles of arrangements. You will learn how to achieve long-lasting freshness and select the perfect containers and flowers for the look you want to achieve. Seasonal flowers, foliage, and themes will be emphasized. A materials fee of $45 (cash or check only) is payable at the first class. The Cambridge Center for Adult Education class on Wednesday, July 11 at 2 will be held at the Cass School of Floral Design, 531 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown. $100. Register online at http://learn.ccae.org/modules/shop/index.html?action=courseBrowse&TagID=254

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  • Saturday, July 7, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Growing Herb Medicine

    Growing your own herbal medicine is easy and satisfying. Many of our common ailments can be taken care of with herbs grown in our gardens or even in containers. On Saturday, July 7 at 1 pm, at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education, 42 Brattle Street in Cambridge, learn about 20 easy-to-grow herbs with suggestions on using them. Handouts include information on the herbs, their uses, and growing suggestions. Instructor: Iris Weaver. $50. Register online at http://learn.ccae.org/modules/shop/index.html?action=courseBrowse&TagID=254

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  • Saturday, July 7, 11:00 am – Growing Fresh Culinary Herbs

    It’s easy to grow your own culinary herbs! Fresh and nutritious herbs are a healthy and fun way to liven up any meal. This Cambridge Center for Adult Education class on Saturday, July 7 at 11 am will focus on the most common herbs used in cooking. Whether you have a garden or a windowsill for containers, you’ll be able to plant, grow, and harvest your very own herbs. Handouts will include information on herbs and growing instructions. Instructor: Iris Weaver. The class will take place at 42 Brattle Street in Cambridge, and is $50. Register online at http://learn.ccae.org/modules/shop/index.html?action=courseBrowse&TagID=254

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  • Monday, August 1 – Friday, August 5, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – The Simplified Landscape

    In this new Cambridge Center for Adult Education one week course we will seek to understand the elements of landscape painting through methods of abstraction and simplification. We will begin by studying our motif on it’s simplest level to comprehend what we are truly seeing. Instructor Jeremy Raymond Durling will lead the program, beginning Monday August 1 from 9 – 1, at the Brattle Street location. $255. Register at http://learn.ccae.org/modules/shop/index.html?action=section&OfferingID=1864&SectionID=6501

  • Friday, July 8, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Growing Fresh Herbs

    Come get your hands dirty at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education on Brattle Street in Cambridge on Friday, July 8 from 7 – 9 and help us plant the new herb garden at CCAE! Fresh and nutritious herbs are a great way to liven up any meal. This class will focus on the 10 most common kitchen herbs. Whether in your own garden or in indoor containers you’ll be able to plant, grow, and harvest your very own herbs. Clara Gagnon will be the instructor, and the cost is $52. Register online at http://learn.ccae.org/modules/shop/index.html?action=section&OfferingID=1807&SectionID=6638.