Sonoma Community Center
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Events
ASL Baking Workshop
Class Details
Schedule
Saturday, October 18
2 – 5 PM
Instructor
Val Johnson
Location
Ages
Adults
Skill Levels
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Registration Cost
About the class
This ASL-focused culinary class offers a hands-on exploration of summer desserts, designed specifically for the Deaf and signing community. Participants will learn to craft two signature creations: a Fresh Fruit Tart with Lemon Curd—featuring a buttery crust, seasonal fruit, and zesty lemon filling—and decadent Mudslide Cookies packed with rich chocolate flavors. The class emphasizes clear visual instruction and accessible baking techniques in an immersive signing environment, ensuring an engaging experience for all skill levels.
About the instructor
Val Jonson
Instructor
Throughout my career, I’ve worked in restaurants as a chef, kitchen lead, and pastry chef, including roles in the post-COVID era. Now, I’m excited to share my passion for baking through ASL culinary classes, making the sweet world of pastries accessible to all.
Class FAQ
All Memberships(Excluding the $50/year tier) receive 10% off any purchase above $40. You should have received your discount code in your membership confirmation email.
If you have any questions regarding the use of your code, you can contact Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org or call the office at (707)938-4626.
Not a member? View more information about our monthly and yearly plans here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
We ask that you notify us at least 10 business days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 business days notice, we will not be able to provide a full refund. A flat cancellation fee of $15 will be charged to cover the transaction fee.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org to request a late addition.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
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