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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What ages is this class suitable for?
A: Adults & 10+ years. An adult must accompany any attending kids. The adult may observe at the class for free.
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: No cancellations or reschedules allowed
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 2 hours, $70 per guest ()
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Homemade Jam Workshop
Learn how to make jam from scratch with this workshop in Petaluma.
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What you'll do
Anyone who's had homemade jam knows how delicious it tastes compared to preserves you find in stores. If you've always wanted to learn how to make jam from scratch, this class in Petaluma will have you stocking your pantry in no time.
This is an intimate class where you will get hands-on guidance from an expert with LALA's Jam Bar, who will show you the basics of how to make jam from LALA's kitchen.
You'll learn how to prepare the fruit and the jars for preserving your jam. If you've been intimidated about hot water processing or food safety, your teacher will put you at ease while showing you how to do everything step by step. Even complete beginners will feel confident replicating recipes at home.
Anyone looking for engaging cooking classes or fun things to do in the Bay Area will appreciate this informative and laid-back workshop. At the end of your time, you'll leave with a jar of delicious jam and the knowledge to make preserves on your own.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendlly
What you'll get
A jar of jam and an apron to take home.
What to bring
No requirements
Suitable for
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old). An adult must accompany any attending kids. The adult may observe at the class for free.
This would also be a lovely gift for her, gift for mom or birthday gift.
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Meet LALA!
In 2014, I needed to do something new. As a child, my Scottish grandmother had taught me to make jam, and I'd continued making jams for friends and family as an adult. "Why not start a little jam business?" I thought. Why not, indeed. The State of California had started a new program - Cottage Food Operators - where certain foods could be prepared in home kitchens and sold to the general public. Mountains of paperwork later, I set up a card table in my front yard and sold my jams to neighbors passing by. In 2015, I expanded into my garage. Another year went by with many mistakes and bumps as I began the wholesale road. Business improved and my husband and I bought a 1930's cottage and remodeled it into a commercial kitchen and retail store.
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Isabella Meyer • Feb 2023
A wonderful afternoon spent with Lala. When we arrived, everything was prepped, so that we could start jam making right away. She was great to talk with during the jam making process & very knowledgeable.
Left the class feeling confident to try it out on our own, 1 jar of jam, a tub of strawberry foam (leftover discard from jam process), apron, and the recipe.
We especially enjoyed the zero waste approach and minimal ingredients.
We cannot wait to try it out! Thank you Lala!
Mary Robledo • Oct 2022
Loved this class! Leslie is a wonderful teacher, she was very welcoming and knowledgeable. By the end of the class I was confident and excited to make delicious jam on my own. I definitely recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn how to make jam. Thank you Leslie for sharing your pearls of jam knowledge
Saskia Mallach • Oct 2022
Fun class, very informative and easy to follow. Great setting with an instructor who takes cleanliness very seriously. Feeling confident in tackling jamming at home now! Thank you.
Kevin Cracraft • May 2022
This class was terrific fun! Leslie's (Lala) kitchen was quite big and roomy for the three of us (my daughter and I and Leslie). She couldn't make it any easier to learn how to make jam - fruit was prepped, and all of the utensils and glassware we would need were ready to go. Leslie is really good at explaining what to do, and letting you do it, but being there as a friendly "safety net" in case anything goes astray. And the strawberry jam we made was delicious! Highly recommended.
Diane Frankle • May 2022
this was so much fun and so informative! Lala just gives and gives of her time and knowledge and products. We made the best jam ever, learned how to adapt the recipe to make others, learned the why's of what to do and what not to do. the venue was her beautiful kitchen which was immaculate and it was just a wonderful morning.
Natalie Chu • Jan 2022
Our jam master-educator was pleasant to be around and very thorough in teaching her craft. She allowed us, the students, to demo her detailed jam making process. The class size of pupils was small and the kitchen was a legit commercial kitchen, which was sparkling clean. Supplies and equipment were set up in advance, like an assembly line, so not too much time wasted. You’ll just have to see and taste for yourself. We left with a recipe, an apron, and a strawberry jam which will have a 2 year shelf life.
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