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HANDS-ON WORKSHOP EXPERIENCES

Join us for a dynamic workshop experience in the Preserving Arts! In the evenings, we transform our retail space into our workshop kitchen. Our intimate classes host a maximum of 8 students. All materials are provided unless otherwise noted. All classes are final sale, and we only accept reschedule requests with more than 5 days notice. Please review our Class Policies for more information. If you have any questions, please email us.

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  • EMBOSSED BUTTERCREAM HOLIDAY COOKIES
    EMBOSSED BUTTERCREAM HOLIDAY COOKIES
    EMBOSSED BUTTERCREAM HOLIDAY COOKIES
    Wed, Dec 11
    Preserved
    Dec 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PST
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Dec 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PST
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Explore the rich history and vibrant flavors of holiday cookies in this hands-on class. We’ll focus on constructing cookies with layered flavors and perfecting the balance of texture and taste through the building of those layers.
  • MAKING MARMALADE
    MAKING MARMALADE
    MAKING MARMALADE
    Tue, Jan 07
    Preserved
    Jan 07, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Jan 07, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Learn the art of making the best marmalade with winter citrus alongside Rachel Saunders, the groundbreaking author of Blue Chair Jam Cookbook and I Love Jam.
  • FERMENTED PICKLING
    FERMENTED PICKLING
    FERMENTED PICKLING
    Wed, Jan 08
    Preserved
    Jan 08, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Jan 08, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Join us in making your own nutrient-dense, probiotic sauerkraut and mixed pickles! Learn the fundamentals of fermentation and experiment with seasonal produce and unique flavor combinations.
  • MODERN MISO MAKING
    MODERN MISO MAKING
    MODERN MISO MAKING
    Thu, Jan 09
    Preserved
    Jan 09, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PST
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Jan 09, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PST
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Learn the magic of koji with our local koji wielders from Shared Cultures! Together we'll learn all about koji - the funghi responsible for miso, shoyu, sake and more! Then we'll make a batch of "modern" miso using koji rice, chickpeas and a seasonal vegetable.
  • CANNING FUNDAMENTALS
    CANNING FUNDAMENTALS
    CANNING FUNDAMENTALS
    Sun, Jan 12
    Preserved
    Jan 12, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Jan 12, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Make the most out of your fresh food by learning the fundamentals of preserving through canning. This class will cover the process and techniques for both water-bath canning (jam, pickles and tomatoes) and pressure canning (all other canned foods).
  • DUMPLING MAKING
    DUMPLING MAKING
    DUMPLING MAKING
    Tue, Jan 14
    Preserved
    Jan 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Jan 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Learn to make your own Chinese-style dumpling wrappers from scratch along with tasty fillings and various dumpling folding styles.
  • MOZZARELLA MAKING
    MOZZARELLA MAKING
    MOZZARELLA MAKING
    Wed, Jan 15
    Preserved
    Jan 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Jan 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Sweet, stretchy, melty and full of flavor, mozzarella is one of the world's most popular cheeses. Join us as we explore the magic of cheesemaking, making mozzarella from scratch together!
  • HAND-SHAPED PASTA MAKING
    HAND-SHAPED PASTA MAKING
    HAND-SHAPED PASTA MAKING
    Tue, Jan 21
    Preserved
    Jan 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PST
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Jan 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PST
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Using only flour, water and a little time and attention, you will learn to create your own delicious pasta in a variety of classic shapes including fusilli orchiette, cavatelli, pici, cascarecce and more!
  • TOFU MAKING
    TOFU MAKING
    TOFU MAKING
    Wed, Jan 22
    Preserved
    Jan 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Jan 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Join us in making your own Chinese-style tofu/doufu from scratch! We'll walk through the steps for making silken tofu, medium & firm tofu, as well as tofu skin (aka yuba).
  • SOURDOUGH BREAD MAKING
    SOURDOUGH BREAD MAKING
    SOURDOUGH BREAD MAKING
    Sat, Jan 25
    Preserved
    Jan 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Jan 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Learn the magic (and the maintenance) of heirloom sourdough starters alongside an introductory lesson in the art of sourdough bread baking. We'll discuss techniques, maintenance and troubleshooting for your sourdough starters. Then we'll get hands-on making a loaf for everyone to take home!
  • JAPANESE PICKLING
    JAPANESE PICKLING
    JAPANESE PICKLING
    Wed, Jan 29
    Preserved
    Jan 29, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Jan 29, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Get a primer into the diverse world of Japanese Tsukemono Pickles using an array of pickling brines and mediums like salt, vinegar, soy sauce, rice bran, sake lees and miso!

PAST WORKSHOPS

Don’t see the class that you’re looking for? Our classes repeat every couple of months! Be the first to know when our new schedule is released by joining our newsletter!

  • FOOD & CULTURE SWAP
    FOOD & CULTURE SWAP
    FOOD & CULTURE SWAP
    Wed, Dec 04
    Preserved
    Dec 04, 2024, 6:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Dec 04, 2024, 6:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Join Preserved for a community event bringing together passionate home cooks, canners, fermentistas and gardeners to trade their homemade and homegrown edible goods while meeting other like-minded folks!
  • MOCKTAIL MIXOLOGY
    MOCKTAIL MIXOLOGY
    MOCKTAIL MIXOLOGY
    Thu, Nov 21
    Preserved
    Nov 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PST
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Nov 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PST
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Learn to craft balanced, alcohol-free mocktails from homemade botanical syrups that recreate the complexity of your favorite cocktails - without the hangover!
  • MOZZARELLA MAKING
    MOZZARELLA MAKING
    MOZZARELLA MAKING
    Tue, Nov 19
    Preserved
    Nov 19, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Nov 19, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Sweet, stretchy, melty and full of flavor, mozzarella is one of the world's most popular cheeses. Join us as we explore the magic of cheesemaking, making mozzarella from scratch together!
  • SOURDOUGH BREAD MAKING
    SOURDOUGH BREAD MAKING
    SOURDOUGH BREAD MAKING
    Sat, Nov 16
    Preserved
    Nov 16, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Nov 16, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Learn the magic (and the maintenance) of heirloom sourdough starters alongside an introductory lesson in the art of sourdough bread baking. We'll discuss techniques, maintenance and troubleshooting for your sourdough starters. Then we'll get hands-on making a loaf for everyone to take home!
  • HANDMADE RAVIOLI
    HANDMADE RAVIOLI
    HANDMADE RAVIOLI
    Thu, Nov 14
    Preserved
    Nov 14, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PST
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Nov 14, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PST
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Using only flour, eggs and a little time and attention, you will learn to create your own pasta dough to use in classic ricotta-filled pasta shapes including ravioli, tortellini, mezzaluna and more!
  • NIXTAMAL, MASA & TORTILLAS
    NIXTAMAL, MASA & TORTILLAS
    NIXTAMAL, MASA & TORTILLAS
    Wed, Nov 13
    Preserved
    Nov 13, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Nov 13, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Preserved, 5032 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
    Maíz is the foundation of Mexico. In this hands on class, Emmanuel Galvan, of Bolita Masa, will guide you through transforming humble maíz into nixtamal and masa. Using cal, water and various grinding techniques, you will learn how to make fresh masa and tortillas at home.
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