Beer and Clay, with Devil's Purse Brewing Co.

In this workshop, students will learn about the rich history of beer, the ingredients that form a perfect brew, and about the brewing process itself. Students will explore various styles of beer, discover tasting notes, and learn about pairing beer with food. If you are beer obsessed or simply want to enjoy a local brew (and homemade pretzels!) on a spring day, this workshop is for you.

The last hour of class we’ll get dirty with a fun clay project where you’ll make your own flight tray with Brian Taylor.

Matt Belson is a co-founder of Devil’s Purse Brewing Co., a craft brewery dedicated to the pursuit of making exceptional handcrafted beers on Cape Cod located in South Dennis.

Brian Taylor utilizes a broad range of techniques for his colorful functional pottery. He has been a resident artist, taught classes and worked for many art centers and universities across the country and is the Ceramics Program Director at Castle Hill. His work is exhibited nationally and he recently co-authored the book Glaze: The Ultimate Ceramic Artists Guide to Glaze and Color.  He received his Masters of Fine Arts Degree from Alfred University and his Bachelors of Fine Arts from Utah State University.
The taste+making program is a series of classes that highlight the interdependent relationship of food and pottery. Students will enjoy a culinary experience taught by passionate local specialists and also get their hands dirty with a fun and easy clay project relating to the subject.