Upcoming events
Knit-Together (and Crochet too!)
Join us in the art of creating, connecting, and unwinding. Let's craft together, learn together, and cast away your cares!
$10 suggested donation. Light refreshments. Space is limited, please RSVP
Don’t know how to knit and want to learn? Private lesson are available
LEARNING TOUR
Learn how this family transformed their ordinary home into an extraordinary model of urban farming & sustainability.
Time: 3 PM Tour duration 2 hrs
A guided tour lead by Anais, Justin & Jordanne Dervaes with lots of ground to cover so please be aware that we will start the tour by 3:05pm. If you are late you will have to join the tour in progress.
Intensive & in-depth tour, not suggested for small children. Ages 16 and up.
Due to the tight space restrictions, there is NO stroller or wheelchair access.
Dress accordingly to weather conditions + Bring water
CANCELLATION POLICY
We do not issue refunds on tour registrations.
If you register for a tour and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit to use toward any future event if you notify us at least 48 hours before the workshop.
SOURDOUGH BREAD
1PM- 4PM
Kids 12 and under can attend FREE with a parent
Sourdough bread making is an ancient craft that is simple to learn. Join Karen Hirsch, owner of Apron Strings Community Bake Shop, at this hands-on workshop and learn how to make wild-yeast sourdough breads. You’ll learn and practice each stage of baking a naturally leavened organic loaf, from caring for a starter through shaping and baking. During our time together, we’ll enjoy warm, fresh bread, stories and Karen will share some of the science behind this miraculous daily loaf.
TAKE HOME: You’ll leave with your own sourdough starter, recipe and guide, a dough scraper, and your own ready-for-the oven dough.
About Karen
Karen is the owner of Apron Strings Community Bake Shop, a cottage food bakery in northwest Pasadena dedicated to the spirit of countless generations of grandmothers who showed love by filling their tables with fresh baked breads and cookies. Karen developed her passion for organic, wholesome baked goods during her time training new teachers at a Los Angeles non-profit organization and began Apron Strings at the same time, supplying local cafes with fresh cookies and cakes. With a background in dance, theatre, and middle school education, Karen believes storytelling and humor are essential ingredients for everything from cakes to classrooms. The elemental aspect of sourdough baking (just flour, water, and salt) has been an exciting journey into history, science, and community, and Karen loves sharing the knowledge and techniques that are part of this most basic of foods
LEARNING TOUR
Learn how this family transformed their ordinary home into an extraordinary model of urban farming & sustainability.
Time: 3 PM Tour duration 2 hrs
A guided tour lead by Anais, Justin & Jordanne Dervaes with lots of ground to cover so please be aware that we will start the tour by 3:05pm. If you are late you will have to join the tour in progress.
Intensive & in-depth tour, not suggested for small children. Ages 16 and up.
Due to the tight space restrictions, there is NO stroller or wheelchair access.
Dress accordingly to weather conditions + Bring water
CANCELLATION POLICY
We do not issue refunds on tour registrations.
If you register for a tour and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit to use toward any future event if you notify us at least 48 hours before the workshop.
Knit-Together (and Crochet too!)
Join us in the art of creating, connecting, and unwinding. Let's craft together, learn together, and cast away your cares!
$10 suggested donation. Light refreshments. Space is limited, please RSVP
Don’t know how to knit and want to learn? Private lesson are available
LEARNING TOUR
Learn how this family transformed their ordinary home into an extraordinary model of urban farming & sustainability.
Time: 3 PM Tour duration 2 hrs
A guided tour lead by Anais, Justin & Jordanne Dervaes with lots of ground to cover so please be aware that we will start the tour by 3:05pm. If you are late you will have to join the tour in progress.
Intensive & in-depth tour, not suggested for small children. Ages 16 and up.
Due to the tight space restrictions, there is NO stroller or wheelchair access.
Dress accordingly to weather conditions + Bring water
CANCELLATION POLICY
We do not issue refunds on tour registrations.
If you register for a tour and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit to use toward any future event if you notify us at least 48 hours before the workshop.
Knit-Together (and Crochet too!)
Join us in the art of creating, connecting, and unwinding. Let's craft together, learn together, and cast away your cares!
$10 suggested donation. Light refreshments. Space is limited, please RSVP
Don’t know how to knit and want to learn? Private lesson are available
SOURDOUGH BREAD-SOLD OUT
1PM- 4PM
Kids 12 and under can attend FREE with a parent
Sourdough bread making is an ancient craft that is simple to learn. Join Karen Hirsch, owner of Apron Strings Community Bake Shop, at this hands-on workshop and learn how to make wild-yeast sourdough breads. You’ll learn and practice each stage of baking a naturally leavened organic loaf, from caring for a starter through shaping and baking. During our time together, we’ll enjoy warm, fresh bread, stories and Karen will share some of the science behind this miraculous daily loaf.
TAKE HOME: You’ll leave with your own sourdough starter, recipe and guide, a dough scraper, and your own ready-for-the oven dough.
About Karen
Karen is the owner of Apron Strings Community Bake Shop, a cottage food bakery in northwest Pasadena dedicated to the spirit of countless generations of grandmothers who showed love by filling their tables with fresh baked breads and cookies. Karen developed her passion for organic, wholesome baked goods during her time training new teachers at a Los Angeles non-profit organization and began Apron Strings at the same time, supplying local cafes with fresh cookies and cakes. With a background in dance, theatre, and middle school education, Karen believes storytelling and humor are essential ingredients for everything from cakes to classrooms. The elemental aspect of sourdough baking (just flour, water, and salt) has been an exciting journey into history, science, and community, and Karen loves sharing the knowledge and techniques that are part of this most basic of foods
Knit-Together (and Crochet too!)
Join us in the art of creating, connecting, and unwinding. Let's craft together, learn together, and cast away your cares!
$10 suggested donation. Light refreshments. Space is limited, please RSVP
Don’t know how to knit and want to learn? Private lesson are available
LEARNING TOUR
Learn how this family transformed their ordinary home into an extraordinary model of urban farming & sustainability.
Time: 3 PM Tour duration 2 hrs
A guided tour lead by Anais, Justin & Jordanne Dervaes with lots of ground to cover so please be aware that we will start the tour by 3:05pm. If you are late you will have to join the tour in progress.
Intensive & in-depth tour, not suggested for small children. Ages 16 and up.
Due to the tight space restrictions, there is NO stroller or wheelchair access.
Dress accordingly to weather conditions + Bring water
CANCELLATION POLICY
We do not issue refunds on tour registrations.
If you register for a tour and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit to use toward any future event if you notify us at least 48 hours before the workshop.
Marmalade Class
Learn tips and techniques to turn citrus into sweet and tangy marmalade without using pectin.
2PM-4PM
Hands on learning session, participants will take home a jar of marmalade
Children under 12 can attend FREE with parent.
LEARNING TOUR
Learn how this family transformed their ordinary home into an extraordinary model of urban farming & sustainability.
Time: 3 PM Tour duration 2 hrs
A guided tour lead by Anais, Justin & Jordanne Dervaes with lots of ground to cover so please be aware that we will start the tour by 3:05pm. If you are late you will have to join the tour in progress.
Intensive & in-depth tour, not suggested for small children. Ages 16 and up.
Due to the tight space restrictions, there is NO stroller or wheelchair access.
Dress accordingly to weather conditions + Bring water
CANCELLATION POLICY
We do not issue refunds on tour registrations.
If you register for a tour and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit to use toward any future event if you notify us at least 48 hours before the workshop.
Knit-Together (and Crochet too!)
Join us in the art of creating, connecting, and unwinding. Let's craft together, learn together, and cast away your cares!
$10 suggested donation. Light refreshments. Space is limited, please RSVP
Don’t know how to knit and want to learn? Private lesson are available
Marmalade Class
Learn tips and techniques to turn citrus into sweet and tangy marmalade without using pectin.
2PM-4PM
Hands on learning session, participants will take home a jar of marmalade
Children under 12 can attend FREE with parent.
LEARNING TOUR
Learn how this family transformed their ordinary home into an extraordinary model of urban farming & sustainability.
Time: 3 PM Tour duration 2 hrs
A guided tour lead by Anais, Justin & Jordanne Dervaes with lots of ground to cover so please be aware that we will start the tour by 3:05pm. If you are late you will have to join the tour in progress.
Intensive & in-depth tour, not suggested for small children. Ages 16 and up.
Due to the tight space restrictions, there is NO stroller or wheelchair access.
Dress accordingly to weather conditions + Bring water
CANCELLATION POLICY
We do not issue refunds on tour registrations.
If you register for a tour and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit to use toward any future event if you notify us at least 48 hours before the workshop.
HOMESTEAD HOOTENANNY
Homestead Hootenanny
Step back in time, sit a spell, sing or jam a long.
$10 Donation
POTLUCK: bring a drink, dish or dessert to share
Bring yourself, your friends and family, even an acoustic instrument or two!
Enjoy good music and good times.
Reservations are encourage but not required
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LEARNING TOUR
Learn how this family transformed their ordinary home into an extraordinary model of urban farming & sustainability.
Time: 3 PM Tour duration 2 hrs
A guided tour lead by Anais, Justin & Jordanne Dervaes with lots of ground to cover so please be aware that we will start the tour by 3:05pm. If you are late you will have to join the tour in progress.
Intensive & in-depth tour, not suggested for small children. Ages 16 and up.
Due to the tight space restrictions, there is NO stroller or wheelchair access.
Dress accordingly to weather conditions + Bring water
CANCELLATION POLICY
We do not issue refunds on tour registrations.
If you register for a tour and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit to use toward any future event if you notify us at least 48 hours before the workshop.
HOMESTEAD HOOTENANNY
Homestead Hootenanny
Step back in time, sit a spell, sing or jam a long.
$10 Donation
POTLUCK: bring a drink, dish or dessert to share
Bring yourself, your friends and family, even an acoustic instrument or two!
Enjoy good music and good times.
Reservations are encourage but not required
TEXT 626.765.5704
LEARNING TOUR
Learn how this family transformed their ordinary home into an extraordinary model of urban farming & sustainability.
Time: 3 PM Tour duration 2 hrs
A guided tour lead by Anais, Justin & Jordanne Dervaes with lots of ground to cover so please be aware that we will start the tour by 3:05pm. If you are late you will have to join the tour in progress.
Intensive & in-depth tour, not suggested for small children. Ages 16 and up.
Due to the tight space restrictions, there is NO stroller or wheelchair access.
Dress accordingly to weather conditions + Bring water
CANCELLATION POLICY
We do not issue refunds on tour registrations.
If you register for a tour and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit to use toward any future event if you notify us at least 48 hours before the workshop.
LEARNING TOUR
Learn how this family transformed their ordinary home into an extraordinary model of urban farming & sustainability.
Time: 3 PM Tour duration 2 hrs
A guided tour lead by Anais, Justin & Jordanne Dervaes with lots of ground to cover so please be aware that we will start the tour by 3:05pm. If you are late you will have to join the tour in progress.
Intensive & in-depth tour, not suggested for small children. Ages 16 and up.
Due to the tight space restrictions, there is NO stroller or wheelchair access.
Dress accordingly to weather conditions + Bring water
CANCELLATION POLICY
We do not issue refunds on tour registrations.
If you register for a tour and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit to use toward any future event if you notify us at least 48 hours before the workshop.
The Wholesome - CD Release
6pm Doors + potluck (bring a dish, drink or dessert)
7pm Show followed by a mini hootenanny
Suggested $10-20 donation
TEXT 626-765-5704 to RSVP with your name and how many in your party
-or- click on button below to RSVP and donate
THE WHOLESOME
An Americana Trio born out of the sand and salt of Venice, California.
The Wholesome is an uplifting acoustic Americana trio featuring Kate Bone's soaring vocals accompanied by Alan Schlaifer on guitar, and Adam Kulakow on mandolin, ukulele, and guitar. Established in 2018 in Venice, California, The Wholesome recorded their debut acoustic record, "Alive Tonight" in the depths of the pandemic.
The Wholesome's melodic blend of folk, swing, country, and rock combines with story-centered lyrics to take you on an unforgettable journey of love and loss, heartbreak and daydreams.
LEARNING TOUR
Learn how this family transformed their ordinary home into an extraordinary model of urban farming & sustainability.
Time: 3 PM Tour duration 2 hrs
A guided tour lead by Anais, Justin & Jordanne Dervaes with lots of ground to cover so please be aware that we will start the tour by 3:05pm. If you are late you will have to join the tour in progress.
Intensive & in-depth tour, not suggested for small children. Ages 16 and up.
Due to the tight space restrictions, there is NO stroller or wheelchair access.
Dress accordingly to weather conditions + Bring water
CANCELLATION POLICY
We do not issue refunds on tour registrations.
If you register for a tour and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit to use toward any future event if you notify us at least 48 hours before the workshop.
HOMESTEAD HOOTENANNY
Homestead Hootenanny
Step back in time, sit a spell, sing or jam a long.
$ Donations are highly encouraged $
Light refreshments & snacks available
Bring yourself, your friends and family, even an acoustic instrument or two!
Enjoy refreshments, good music and good times.
Reservations are encourage but not required
TEXT 626.765.5704
LEARNING TOUR
Learn how this family transformed their ordinary home into an extraordinary model of urban farming & sustainability.
Time: 3 PM Tour duration 2 hrs
A guided tour lead by Anais, Justin & Jordanne Dervaes with lots of ground to cover so please be aware that we will start the tour by 3:05pm. If you are late you will have to join the tour in progress.
Intensive & in-depth tour, not suggested for small children. Ages 16 and up.
Due to the tight space restrictions, there is NO stroller or wheelchair access.
Dress accordingly to weather conditions + Bring water
CANCELLATION POLICY
We do not issue refunds on tour registrations.
If you register for a tour and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit to use toward any future event if you notify us at least 48 hours before the workshop.
LEARNING TOUR
Learn how this family transformed their ordinary home into an extraordinary model of urban farming & sustainability.
Time: 3 PM Tour duration 2 hrs
A guided tour lead by Anais, Justin & Jordanne Dervaes with lots of ground to cover so please be aware that we will start the tour by 3:05pm. If you are late you will have to join the tour in progress.
Intensive & in-depth tour, not suggested for small children. Ages 16 and up.
Due to the tight space restrictions, there is NO stroller or wheelchair access.
Dress accordingly to weather conditions + Bring water
CANCELLATION POLICY
We do not issue refunds on tour registrations.
If you register for a tour and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit to use toward any future event if you notify us at least 48 hours before the workshop.
SOURDOUGH BREAD
1PM- 4PM
Kids 12 and under can attend FREE with a parent
Sourdough bread making is an ancient craft that is simple to learn. Join Karen Hirsch, owner of Apron Strings Community Bake Shop, at this hands-on workshop and learn how to make wild-yeast sourdough breads. You’ll learn and practice each stage of baking a naturally leavened organic loaf, from caring for a starter through shaping and baking. During our time together, we’ll enjoy warm, fresh bread, stories and Karen will share some of the science behind this miraculous daily loaf.
TAKE HOME: You’ll leave with your own sourdough starter, recipe and guide, a dough scraper, and your own ready-for-the oven dough.
About Karen
Karen is the owner of Apron Strings Community Bake Shop, a cottage food bakery in northwest Pasadena dedicated to the spirit of countless generations of grandmothers who showed love by filling their tables with fresh baked breads and cookies. Karen developed her passion for organic, wholesome baked goods during her time training new teachers at a Los Angeles non-profit organization and began Apron Strings at the same time, supplying local cafes with fresh cookies and cakes. With a background in dance, theatre, and middle school education, Karen believes storytelling and humor are essential ingredients for everything from cakes to classrooms. The elemental aspect of sourdough baking (just flour, water, and salt) has been an exciting journey into history, science, and community, and Karen loves sharing the knowledge and techniques that are part of this most basic of foods
LEARNING TOUR
Learn how this family transformed their ordinary home into an extraordinary model of urban farming & sustainability.
Time: 3 PM Tour duration 2 hrs
A guided tour lead by Anais, Justin & Jordanne Dervaes with lots of ground to cover so please be aware that we will start the tour by 3:05pm. If you are late you will have to join the tour in progress.
Intensive & in-depth tour, not suggested for small children. Ages 16 and up.
Due to the tight space restrictions, there is NO stroller or wheelchair access.
Dress accordingly to weather conditions + Bring water
CANCELLATION POLICY
We do not issue refunds on tour registrations.
If you register for a tour and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit to use toward any future event if you notify us at least 48 hours before the workshop.
Marmalade Class
Learn tips and techniques to turn citrus into sweet and tangy marmalade without using pectin.
2PM-4PM
Hands on learning session, participants will take home a jar of marmalade
Children under 12 can attend FREE with parent.
SOURDOUGH BREAD
1PM- 4PM
Kids 12 and under can attend FREE with a parent
Sourdough bread making is an ancient craft that is simple to learn. Join Karen Hirsch, owner of Apron Strings Community Bake Shop, at this hands-on workshop and learn how to make wild-yeast sourdough breads. You’ll learn and practice each stage of baking a naturally leavened organic loaf, from caring for a starter through shaping and baking. During our time together, we’ll enjoy warm, fresh bread, stories and Karen will share some of the science behind this miraculous daily loaf.
TAKE HOME: You’ll leave with your own sourdough starter, recipe and guide, a dough scraper, and your own ready-for-the oven dough.
About Karen
Karen is the owner of Apron Strings Community Bake Shop, a cottage food bakery in northwest Pasadena dedicated to the spirit of countless generations of grandmothers who showed love by filling their tables with fresh baked breads and cookies. Karen developed her passion for organic, wholesome baked goods during her time training new teachers at a Los Angeles non-profit organization and began Apron Strings at the same time, supplying local cafes with fresh cookies and cakes. With a background in dance, theatre, and middle school education, Karen believes storytelling and humor are essential ingredients for everything from cakes to classrooms. The elemental aspect of sourdough baking (just flour, water, and salt) has been an exciting journey into history, science, and community, and Karen loves sharing the knowledge and techniques that are part of this most basic of foods
Visiting Info
This is a private residence. Sorry, we are unable to accommodate drop by visitors.
LOCATION
631 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena, California 91103
Hours
Open only during scheduled tour, workshop, farm box pick up hours.
COVID GUIDELINES
Masks are optional in outdoor spaces. Following Department of Public Health guidelines, all visitors are required to wear a mask indoors.