It’s not too late to register for a 3-part Fair Trade class with yours truly and other amazing experts and special guests hosted by the Missouri Botanical Gardens.
The Basic of Fair Trade – Thursdays 7-9 pm September 18, 25 and October 2, 2008 Tastings of Fair Trade Chocolates, Coffees, and Teas
Learn how Fair Trade works and how it can help create a greener environment, develop sustainability, and lead to greater social justice. In this series of classes we will explore the workings of Fair Trade and sample a selection of Fair Trade products.
September 18 In the first session social entrepreneur Kellee K. Sikes will explain the basics of Fair Trade and we will sample exquisite chocolate from around the world. Special guests Peruvian Artisan Dionisia Ramos, and Carrie Hawthorne, Executive Director Partners for Just Trade provide first hand Fair Trade artisan stories. (Dionisia and Carrie will also be speaking September 16 at the Social Justice Speaker Series.)
September 25
In the second class, chef, commodities broker, and coffee entrepreneur David Hilgeman will take us from coffee bush to cup on a journey of a coffee bean. You will learn and taste what makes coffee the world’s most complex drink through aromas, flavors, and a coffee tasting. David will also instruct us on how professionals conduct a coffee cupping.
October 2
We will conclude the series with Lori Allen a green boutique owner and green fashion guru as we learn the differences in social and environmental costs between conventional and green fashion and how Fair Trade clothing is helping to change the world. You will see, feel, and marvel at some of the luxurious and surprising clothing being made from sustainably grown bamboo, recycled, post-consumer plastic bottles, and other materials. We will sample some of the many fine Fair Trade teas available in St. Louis.
Cost for all three evenings is: $25 for Missouri Botanical Garden members or $30 for non-members
Registar online today or call (314) 577-9441 to reserve your spot!
