I just happened to glance over the Food section of the Oregonian and saw that King Arthur is offering free baking classes Friday & Saturday, Feb 22 & 23.
Feb 22, Baker Carolyn Hack will be at Celebrate! Catering, 15555 S.W. Bangy Rd., Lake Oswego.
- 12-2PM Sweet and whole grain yeast bread 7-9PM Artisan loaves
Sat 23, Red Lion Hotel, 909 N. Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR
- 11-1PM Yeast breads 3-5 PM Crusty loaves
These are free and open to the public, no registration required. You'll receive free samples, recipes and a chance to win door prizes. For more info 800-827-6836
I forgot to say that they are doing this across the US. I just looked it up at the King Arthur site and they have classes in WA, OK and KS coming up. Dates, locations and times are given.
Experienced bakers from King Arthur Flour teach our National Baking Classes, traveling across the nation, putting on seminars and racking up frequent flyer miles all in the name of helping good bakers become even better. Join us at a class near you as we share the joy and tradition of baking. Learn about our company history, talk with our knowledgeable and friendly staff, and maybe win one of our fabulous door prizes!
No registration is necessary - just come join us! For more information, call 800.827.6836.
YEAST BREADS: SWEET & WHOLE-GRAIN
This class covers a basic sweet dough recipe and offers information about whole grains and how to incorporate them in your everyday baking. Students watch and learn the entire bread-baking process - from assembling and kneading dough to crafting a variety of shapes, to baking and storage.
CRUSTY ARTISAN BREADS
Understand the basics of traditional breads. Gain insight into starters, sponges and pre-ferments. Learn shaping techniques for boules, baguettes, epis and decorative presentation breads. Discover the secret to a crisp crust and chewy interior. Learn about baking stones, bannetons, couches and slashing techniques.
FEBRUARY NATIONAL BAKING CLASS TOUR - WASHINGTON/OREGON
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Embassy Suites Hotel - Bellevue
3225 158th Avenue S.E.
BELLEVUE, WA
425.865.8065 (for directions only)
Yeast Breads: Sweet & Whole-Grain
12 noon to 2 p.m.
Crusty Artisan Breads
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
La Quinta Inn & Suites
1425 East 27th Street
TACOMA, WA
253.383.0146 (for directions only)
Yeast Breads: Sweet & Whole-Grain
12 noon to 2 p.m.
Crusty Artisan Breads
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Celebrate! Catering
15555 Southwest Bangy Road
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
503.603.4516 (for directions only)
Yeast Breads: Sweet & Whole-Grain
12 noon to 2 p.m.
Crusty Artisan Breads
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Red Lion Hotel on the River
909 N. Hayden Island Drive
PORTLAND, OR
503.283.4466 (for directions only)
Note: Class times are different on Saturdays
Yeast Breads: Sweet & Whole-Grain
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Crusty Artisan Breads
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
MARCH NATIONAL BAKING CLASS TOUR - KANSAS/OKLAHOMA
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Topeka Ramada
420 Southeast 6th Avenue
TOPEKA, KS
785.234.5400 (for directions only)
Yeast Breads: Sweet & Whole-Grain
12 noon to 2 p.m.
Crusty Artisan Breads
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Best Western Airport Inn & Conference Center
6815 W. Kellogg
WICHITA, KS
316.942.5600 (for directions only)
Yeast Breads: Sweet & Whole-Grain
12 noon to 2 p.m.
Crusty Artisan Breads
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Oak Tree Country Club
700 West Country Club DriveEDMOND, OK
405.340.1010 (for directions only)
Yeast Breads: Sweet & Whole-Grain
12 noon to 2 p.m.
Crusty Artisan Breads
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills
1902 East 71st Street
TULSA, OK
918.493.7000 (for directions only)
Note: Class times are different on Saturdays
Yeast Breads: Sweet & Whole-Grain
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Crusty Artisan Breads
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.