Take the boredom out of winter and enjoy one of the Community Education classes offered at Sussex County Community College. Classes are offered in yoga, cooking, and gardening instructions. These classes will run throughout the spring and are open to the public via Zoom.
COOKING CLASSES
For those participants who are looking to beef up their cooking skills, these classes are offered:
- CULINARY BASICS: Learn basic culinary techniques to cook like a professional with chef Martin Kester. Learn proper knife care, applications, hand placement & cutting techniques. Participants can build a versatile basic pantry along with learning to use a variety of spices to season like a chef. The class will be held Friday, March 12 from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. The cost is $20.
- YEASTED DOUGHS IN SWEET APPLICATIONS: Learn the fundamentals of yeasted doughs in sweet applications from pastry chef Katharine Satter. This versatile group of doughs can be used to make everything from bread and rolls to doughnuts, sticky buns, and coffee cakes. The class will be held on Friday, April 9 from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. The cost is $20.
- SPRING AWAKENING: Join chef Martin Kester to learn the fundamentals of cooking with the treasures of the growing seasons’ first offerings. Become familiar with the key points of working with these ingredients and maximizing their delicate, fresh flavors. The class will be held on Friday, May 7th from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. The cost is $20 per person.
GARDENING CLASSES
For those looking to start or improve their garden this spring:
- SEED SELECTION AND STARTING YOUR GARDEN: Having a hard time figuring out what to grow, where to buy seeds, and how to get started with your vegetable garden? Learn the basics from passionate gardener and horticulturalist, Erin Collins. Class includes information on purchasing seed, starting seeds indoors and basic planning for your outdoor gardens.
Date: Saturday, February 27 | Time: 1-3 pm | Cost: $20 per person
- SOIL BASICS AND AMENDING YOUR GARDEN: What is the most important part of your garden? Horticulturalist, Erin Collins will help you start to unravel the mystery of the soil food web and the magic of what happens underneath our feet for a more productive garden.
Date: Saturday, March 27 | Time: 1-3 pm | Cost: $20 per person
- INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT IN THE GARDEN: What’s wrong with my plant? Join horticulturalist, Erin Collins to learn more about garden pests! In this class, you will learn the basics of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and how you can implement some of those practices into your home garden.
Date: Saturday, April 24 | Time: 1-3 pm | Cost: $20 per person
- HARVESTING YOUR BOUNTY AND SAVING SEED: Reaping your rewards! Learn the basics of harvesting, handling, and storage of your produce and start to explore the wide world of saving seed from your home garden with horticulturalist, Erin Collins.
Date: Saturday, May 22 | Time: 1-3 pm | Cost: $20 per person
To Register for any classes:
1. Please fill out the Community Education Request login ID: REGISTRATION FORM.
2. You will receive an email to log in to the CashNet system at the College.
3. Choose your course and make payment.
For questions, please contact Linda Connor, Ce Coordinator, lconnor@sussex.edu or call 973.300.2132
