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Waitlist – ASL Baking Workshop
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.
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About your Instructor
Val Jonson
A pastry chef since 2006, I thrive in the art of baking—though I’ll admit, decorating isn’t my strongest suit! My expertise lies in mastering recipes and perfecting flavors, with a specialization in French desserts (yeast products, not so much). One of my career highlights? Baking the cake—not decorating it—for Mike Rowe’s Dirty Jobs 150th episode!
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.
Schedule
Saturday, October 18, 2025
2:00 – 5:00 PM
This Session
October 18, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Experience Level
All Levels, Beginning, Intermediate and AdvancedAges
Adults
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 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 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
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.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines 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 [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
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 [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
