CRAFTERIA - Bread Lab

Crafteria is a combination of the English word “Craft” and Spanish – “tería”, which means a place/hub where something is done.

Crafteria has not only served as a platform for talented instructors to share their passion for the arts but has also functioned as a gathering place for those interested in exploring various art forms. It provides an opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with like-minded individuals, giving themselves two hours per week for some personal time to unwind, reduce stress, and focus on hands-on crafting, which can have a positive impact on their overall mental well-being.

In this Crafteria project series, we offer unique arts and handmade crafts workshops for youth, from craft coffee, candle making, concrete casting, leather work, bread making to crochet making.

Objectives

  • To build a craft hub to appreciate, respect and explore different forms of handmade craft.
  • To discover a craft idea that cheers up people.
  • To learn the fundamentals of bread making.
  • To appreciate the variety and uniqueness of different types of bread.

When?

Date:
May 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2025
(Every Thursday)

Time:
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Deadline for Registration:
May 7, 2025 (Wednesday) 11:55 pm

Where?

Location: Across U-hub
(232 Hood Road, Markham)

Who?

Age 16 or above

Capacity: 10

How much?

$80 for 4 lessons

Food ingredients, tools and equipment being used in the workshops will be included.

First-time Joining CRAFTERIA Workshop

Registration (First-time)

Returned CRAFTERIA Participants

Registration (Others)

Allergy Notice: Our food may contain, or come into contact with PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, or OTHER ALLERGENS.

What will you learn?

  • Bread basics: Learn vs Enriched Dough
  • Step-by-Step fundamentals of the bread making process
  • Understanding ingredients and their roles
  • Overview of essential tools and equipment
  • Dough handling and mixing techniques
  • Baking techniques & common troubleshooting tips

What will the workshop include?

Final products: Classic Italian Bread and Braided Egg Bread

  • Demonstration of techniques and methods
  • Hands-on practice: Make your own bread from scratch
  • Mini Experiments to deepen your understanding of bread science
  • Bread tasting: Sample a variety of bread types
  • Ingredients provided: flour, yeast, eggs, butter, seeds, and more.
  • Tools provided: dough kneading mat, dough scraper, mixing bowl, digital scales, etc.

What to bring?

  • Apron (preferable); otherwise, wear clean clothing that you don’t mind to get dirty
  • Clean towel
  • Food scale (if any)

Dress code

  • Wear closed-toed shoes. (NO sandals or slippers)
  • Tie your hair if it is long.

Who is the instructor?

Teresa Chan
Teresa baked her first bread at George Brown College a decade ago. Inspired by her mom, she adopted baking as a hobby, exploring various baking products through trial and error. Over time, she discovered the magic of bread: observing the mixing of simple ingredients – water, flour, yeast, and salt – into something unique is like witnessing a small miracle each time.

In the upcoming Bread Lab, Teresa will share her homemade tips on bread making, guiding us step-by-step to craft our own bread. We’ll also have the opportunity to taste bread made with different ingredients and baking techniques. Teresa believes that everyone has a unique palate that appreciates specific types of bread. Join the Bread Lab for an enjoyable experience and connect with like-minded individuals through various bread experiments.

Language

  • Cantonese
  • English

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