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Sold Out – Fermentation for Beginners – Two Ways

Saturday, March 29 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Age

18+

Class Details

Schedule

Saturday, March 29, 2025
12:00 – 2:00 PM

Instructor

Sam Paone

Location

Room 109, Rotary Kitchen

276 East Napa Street
Sonoma, CA 95476 United States

Ages

Adults

Skill Levels

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Registration Cost

$100 registration fee
Waitlist Financial Aid

About the class

Join Sam Paone from Golden State Pickle Works and Collective Cultures for an exclusive hands-on fermentation workshop where tradition meets modern technique! In this immersive class, you’ll learn the art and science of preservation, exploring the history and health benefits of fermented foods. 

Students will work to prepare and begin the fermentation process for two unique jars of pickles to take home and continue the journey. As guests work, they will enjoy a perfectly tangy, probiotic-rich deviled egg and a pickle sampler — a bite-sized introduction to the bold flavors of fermentation. Class fee includes tastings, a fermentation instruction card, and all veggies, spices and seasonings. Walk away with the confidence to ferment at home, a deeper appreciation for food preservation, two jars per person, and a curated goodie bag designed by Sam and filled with delicious, gut-healthy treats to continue the learning and tasting experience!

About the Instructor

Sam Paone

Instructor

Golden State Pickle Works owner and founder Samantha Paone is on a mission — to teach others the value, health and simplicity of food preservation. “Some people are so uncomfortable with the idea of making their own food, especially something that’s full of bacteria,” said Paone, who started her Sonoma-based business in 2014. “So my idea is to show just how simple it is and that you really can do this.” Paone’s 15-year career in the restaurant industry led her to become fascinated with the process of pickling and preserving foods.”

After 10 years of selling her products at area farmers markets, Samantha is now starring in “Jarring Everything,” a brand new cooking show on Eat This TV that focuses on how to make pickling and preserving food more accessible to wider audiences. Food isn’t just what we eat-it’s a bridge between the past and the present, a way to honor tradition, and a source of inspiration for the future. “Jarring Everything” is a passion project born from the belief that the art of preserving food tells stories that connect us to our roots, our communities, and the people we love.

Isabel Beer for @indextribune / Photos courtesy @goldenstatepickleworks
http://www.goldenstatepickleworks.com
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    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.

    • All Levels
    • Welcomes participants from beginning through advanced. Instructor provides a balanced and flexible curriculum suitable for participants with any level of experience.
    • Beginning
    • Participant has little to no experience with this medium and needs or expects guidance at every step during the class. Participant wants to learn about materials, techniques, and vocabulary of the medium.
    • Intermediate
    • Participant is comfortable with the medium and expects both guidance and time to work alone with the medium.
    • Advanced
    • Participant is very confident with all aspects of the medium. Participant is self-motivated; ready to experiment and develop their artistic voice.
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    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, 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.

    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.

    We are always looking for new instructors. You can find more information about the process here, or fill out the form directly here.

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