CRAFTERIA - Bread Lab

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

In this Crafteria project series, we offer unique arts and handmade crafts workshops for youth, from craft coffee, candle making, Pastel Nagomi Art, leather work to bread making. Crafteria is a place where both beginners and professional craftsmen can make beautiful things, giving our minds a chance to rest and rejuvenate through sharing and the creative process.

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 about the making of bread and different bread type.

When?

Date:
[NOW OPEN] July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2023
(Every Thursday)

[FULL] June 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2023
(Every Thursday)

Time:
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Deadline for Registration (July sessions):
June 29, 2023 (Thursday)

Where?

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

Who?

Age 16 or above

Capacity: 10

How much?

$60 for 4 lessons

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

Thank you for your support, June sessions are now FULL and new sessions in July are now open for registration.

Registration (July sessions)

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

What will you learn?

  • Overview of bread types
  • Common types of flour
  • Basic bread making step by step
  • Kneading of bread dough: Hand vs Stand Mixer
  • Making of Classic Italian Bread and Brioche
  • Bread braiding patterns
  • Bread tasting
  • Yeast experiments
  • Demonstration and practices

What will the workshop include?

Final products: Classic Italian Bread and Brioche

  • Experiments to learn the theory behind
  • Food ingredients, tools and equipment being used in the workshops will be included
  • Food ingredients such as flour, yeast, egg, butter, sugar, salt, seeds, etc.
  • Tools such as dough kneading mat, measuring spoons & cups, dough scrapers, mixing bowls, baking trays, 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 close-toed shoes.
  • DO NOT wear sandals or slippers.
  • Tie your hair if you have long hair.

Who is the instructor?

Teresa Chan

Teresa learned to make the first bread around 10 years ago at George Brown College. Then she spent a few years exploring different types of baking. At the end, she discovered the magic of bread: seeing how the simple ingredients – water, flour, yeast and salt – mix together giving rise to something unique is like seeing a small miracle being born every time.

Languages

  • Cantonese
  • English

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Upcoming Workshops

Stay tuned to our website and social media for updates on the following CRAFTERIA workshops:

  • June: Bread Making
  • July: Bread Making (re-run)
  • August: Pastel Nagomi Art