HAND KNITTED WIRE JEWELRY
Instructor: Joanie Flynn
Thursday, September 18
6:30 - 9 :30 p.m. | $50
AGES 10 to ADULT
Knitters learn to create their own unique hand knitted wire jewelry with beads as Ms. Flynn teaches students how to make a multi-strand bracelet using knitting stitches in this 3 hour workshop. Students must supply size 8 (10-inch/25cm length) aluminum knitting needles.
For more information and to register
call 269-857-2399 or CLICK HERE.
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Knitted Jewelry | Joanie Flynn
"BEAUTIFUL FLORALS USING
WHAT'S ON HAND"
Presenter: Barry Jeter
Friday, September 19
10:00 a.m.-Noon | $35
During this workshop, Barry Jeter will teach participants tricks for creating beautiful arrangements with cuttings from their own gardens during any season. Participants should bring a container, scissors, plus cuttings from their garden (supplemental shopping will be done at the SCA’s Greenmarket).
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Barry Jeter
Barry Jeter has been creating floral for special events
for 30 years. His work has been featured
alongside the Monet Exhibit at the
Art Institute of Chicago, in Nordstrom’s,
at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park,
and in regional and national magazines.
SAVORING SEASONAL PRODUCE
Instructor: Chef Jim LaPerriere
Class Type: Demonstration & Tasting
Mondays, September 22, 29 & October 6, 13
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | $40 per session
or $150 for the 4-part series
LIMITED ENROLLMENT
You’ve been shopping area greenmarkets all summer or growing your own vegetables … now let Chef Jim LaPerriere show you what to do with those bushels of tomatoes, zucchini and other fresh late summer produce. From zesty tomato inspired dishes to chowders and consomme’s, this demonstration class will give you plenty of tips, ideas, and great recipes.
Chef Jim LaPerriere
Jim LaPerriere graduated number one in his class at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. With 23 years of culinary experience, much focused in California, Chef LaPerriere has relocated to southwest Michigan and is a Personal Executive Chef focusing his talent and creativity on private events including demonstration dinners, individual and group cooking classes, corporate team building dinners, and weddings.
Prior to relocating in Saugatuck, he was a regular culinary instructor for the Sacramento branch of William Sonoma and a participating instructor for the Raley’s & Bel-Air Fine Foods cooking program. He is a member of Slow Food USA and a strong believer in the farm to table approach.
For more info on Chef LaPerriere visit him on the web at:
www.distinctivedining.biz
CULINARY GLOBETROTTING:
TASTES OF MEXICO, NORTHERN ITALY, ASIA, AND NAPA VALLEY
Instructor: Chef Jim LaPerriere
Class Type: Demonstration & Tasting
Wednesdays, September 24
October 1, 8, 15
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | $40 per session
or $150 for the 4-part series
LIMITED ENROLLMENT
SEPTEMBER 24
Tastes of Mexico
OCTOBER 1
Tastes of Northern Italy
OCTOBER 8
Tastes of Asia
OCTOBER 15
Tastes of Napa Valley
Experience global culinary artistry during this demonstration class with Chef Jim LaPerriere. During the four “Cuisines of the World” sessions, Chef LaPerriere will feature resounding symphonies of flavor, colorful dishes, and the unique presentations. Explore a different cultural experience each week: Mexico, Northern Italy, Asia, and our own Napa Valley.
Chef Jim LaPerriere
For more info on Chef LaPerriere see above, and visit him on the web at:
www.distinctivedining.biz
A TASTE OF FRANCE: BISTRO COOKING
Wednesday, October 23
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | $40 per person
LIMITED ENROLLMENT
Participants will learn about – and sample – the “sophisticated, classic comfort food” savored in French bistros. Chef LaPerriere will demonstrate how to prepare bold, fully flavored yet easy to make bistro fare admired around the world.
Chef Jim LaPerriere
For more info on Chef LaPerriere see above, and visit him on the web at:
www.distinctivedining.biz
SEAFOOD SAMPLER:
FROM BOUILLIABAISSE TO CEVICHE
Wednesday, October 29
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | $40 per person
LIMITED ENROLLMENT
Featuring tempting, delicious seafood dishes. Chef LaPerriere will teach participants proper handling and preparation techniques for shellfish and fish, and show how to create seafood masterpieces at home for your family or your next dinner party.
Chef Jim LaPerriere
For more info on Chef LaPerriere see above, and visit him on the web at:
www.distinctivedining.biz
CULINARY WORKSHOPS
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, & 19
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | $40 per person
NOVEMBER 5
Taste of Fresh Pasta
NOVEMBER 12
Holiday Side Dishes
NOVEMBER 19
Small Bites/Bold Flavors
LIMITED ENROLLMENT
Experience culinary artistry during these demonstration classes with Chef Jim LaPerriere. Chef LaPerriere features resounding symphonies of flavor, colorful dishes, and the unique presentations – along with lots of Q&A and tasting.
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Chef Jim LaPerriere
For more info on Chef LaPerriere see above, and visit him on the web at:
www.distinctivedining.biz
BEER 101
Presenter: Steve Berthel
Saturday, September 27
5:30-7:00 p.m. | $35
MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
Award winning master brewer Steve Berthel from Benton Harbor’s Livery brings his expertise in the brewing business to Saugatuck. Sample 3 lagers and 3 ales and learn the history, color, and taste of various styles of beer. All of Berthel’s beers are "Hand-forged Microbrews" painstakingly created by Berthel and his assistant, Wally Rouse.
Brew Master Steve Berthel
RateBeer.com presented Berthel and The Livery with two awards and ranked Berthel as No. 36 on its “Top 100 Brewers in the World” in 2008. Berthel's bourbon cask-aged Wheat Trippelbock also won top honors in the Weizen Bock category.
OPEN FIGURE STUDIO
Thursdays, October 16-November 20
10:00 – 12:30 p.m.
$75 for 6-week series
$15.00 per drop-in session
MAXIMIM 12 ARTISTS PER SESSION
Artists supply their own materials, including easels
Open figure studio provides an independent study forum for the maintenance and development of artistic skills and allows for free experimentation essential for creative development in all media.
Draw, paint, or sculpt in clay the nude and costumed figure in this 2 1/2 hour open studio session for all levels of artists. The model's pose lengths can be arranged according to the class's preference.
This is not an instructed course.
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Standing Figure | Dawn Stafford
WINES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Presenter: Bill St. John
Saturday, November 15
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
$40 per person
MUST BE 21 TO ENROLL
Enrollment limited to 35
Join Bill St. John on a whirl-wind global wine tour. Taste reds and whites from Chile, Australia, South Africa, Spain, Greece, Southern France, and Austria – seven wines, seven countries and lots of wonderful tastes and scents. St. John will help participants learn about identifying characteristics of wines from each country and will also talk about pairing wines with holiday culinary offerings.
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Bill St. John
St. John, a former journalist and television reporter, is the main instructor at the esteemed “Sam’s Academy” at Sam’s Wines & Spirits in Chicago. His teaching style encourages asking questions and tasting lots of wine!
KNITTED WIRE JEWELRY
Instructor: Joanie Flynn
Thursday, November 20
6:00 - 9 :00 p.m. | $45 + $8 materials fee
AGES 10 to ADULT
Knitters learn to create their own unique hand knitted wire jewelry with beads as Ms. Flynn teaches students how to make a multi-strand bracelet using knitting stitches in this 3 hour workshop. Students must supply size 8 (10-inch/25cm length) aluminum knitting needles.
For more information and to register
call 269-857-2399 or CLICK HERE.
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Knitted Jewelry | Joanie Flynn
CULINARY WORKSHOPS
Wednesdays, December 3, 10, & 17
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | $40 per person
DECEMBER 3
Italian Holiday Feast
DECEMBER 10
Smashing Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres
DECEMBER 17
Football Fixin's
LIMITED ENROLLMENT
Experience culinary artistry during these demonstration classes with Chef Jim LaPerriere. Chef LaPerriere features resounding symphonies of flavor, colorful dishes, and the unique presentations – along with lots of Q&A and tasting.
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Chef Jim LaPerriere
For more info on Chef LaPerriere see above, and visit him on the web at:
www.distinctivedining.biz