Sip with Pride: Exploring LGBTQIA+ Wines & Beers *In-Person* *NEW*

This Pride Month, explore a wide range of wines and beers crafted by LGBTQIA+ makers from around the world. Guided by the instructor, students will practice foundational tasting techniques, discuss flavors and aromas, and learn about the people and stories behind each beverage. Celebrate both craftsmanship and community in this hands-on, welcoming class. Instructor: Jacob Lavoie

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Jacob Lavoie is the Program Director for Food & Wine and Science & Nature at CCAE and an enthusiastic instructor who brings curiosity, collaboration, and creativity into the classroom. With a background in wine and spirits, arts and culture, and lifelong learning, Jacob is passionate about making food and wine approachable, engaging, and rooted in shared experience. His teaching style emphasizes foundational skills, thoughtful exploration, and connection. In addition to food and wine classes, Jacob has taught theater, dance, and pottery, experiences that inform his dynamic, hands-on approach to teaching.