MEET THE MAKERS
LEARNING FROM THE BEST: FUN CLASSES AROUND SOMERVILLE AND CAMBRIDGE BY LILLY MILMAN
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f you live in or are visiting Somerville or Cambridge, you’re probably just steps away from an independent store owned by one of the best in the business. From artisan candy stores to bakeries, to glass blowing studios and media centers, our cities have it all. What’s even more exciting is that most of these experts and store-owners are looking to share the tricks of their trade! So, roll your sleeves up, get ready to get 30 Meet the Makers | scoutsomerville.com
your hands dirty, and check out some of our favorite classes and workshops in the area!
FORGE BAKING COMPANY
626 Somerville Ave., Somerville
Head down to Forge and break bread with some of Somerville’s best bakers at their home breadbaking class, offered on various dates throughout March and April. Want something a little sweeter? In January, co-owners
Tucker Lewis and Jennifer Park launched a home pastrymaking class with baker Meghan Lethem. For the coffee-lovers, Harrison Seiler will be teaching an espresso class. All classes include a lunch and required tools and ingredients. For more information, call (617) 764-5365, email info@ forgebakingco.com, or visit forgebakingco.com.
MAUD MORGAN ARTS 20 Sacramento St., Cambridge
Fun is the focus at the Maud Morgan Arts 10-week “Start With Art” class, taught by Alice Turkel, where pre-school and toddler-aged children and their caregivers are given a new variety of materials to play with during every session. The course begins on March 24, but the arts center also offers specialized 5-week classes on printmaking and
Mudflat photo, top, by Adrianne Mathiowetz. Photo, right, courtesy of Gracie’s Ice Cream.
