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Celebrating Black Heritage:
Juneteenth Figure Drawing
Friday, 6:00 pm
June 19 | Ages 13-17

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Class:

Continue celebrating Black Heritage by participating in this figure drawing workshop! Featuring a costumed model in traditional Southeast African or West African clothing, this class will inspire with history, heritage, color, and sound!

What You’ll Learn:

Open studio drawing workshop! If you are interested in focusing on cultural clothing pattern & drawing black hair styles, a short presentation could be given as well.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave with drawings of a costumed model and a new outlook on African/Black Heritage

Deadline to register by: July 14 

Instructor: Crystal Oskovich

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All Supplies Included.

Juneteenth: Celebrating the Taste of Freedom
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, June 17th | 5:30-8:00pm

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This class with Chef Mona explores the cultural significance of Juneteenth through traditional African American foods associated with the holiday. The menu highlights the symbolic use of red foods, reflecting their historical importance in African cultures and their continued presence in Juneteenth celebrations.
Students will prepare and enjoy a refreshing sorrel beverage (often called “Red Drink”), a watermelon radish salad with honey chili lime dressing, and smoky, spice driven jollof (“red”) rice made with smoked sausages, with a vegetarian option available upon request. The class concludes with red velvet cupcakes, a dessert rooted in tradition and originally colored with beets.
Throughout the class, Chef Mona will share the historical context of these dishes and their enduring cultural relevance, offering insight into how food connects tradition, memory, and celebration.

Menu:

  • Sorrel
  • Watermelon-Radish Salad
  • Red (Jollof) Rice
  • Red Velvet Cupcakes

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Food History
  • Cooking a delicious meal!

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers from class
  • Recipes and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks
  • Students work in pairs – sign up with a friend!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Mona Bronson-Fuqua 

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All Supplies Included