Instructors
Amy James
Grand Marais, MN
Amy taught herself to bake using a free Fleischmann Yeast booklet back in 1972. She has been a teacher for almost as long, in settings from traditional school classrooms to wilderness, with students from preschoolers through seniors, and covering topics from life science to sea kayaking. Combining her passions for teaching and baking, with a little science and history thrown in for good measure, Amy leads bread baking courses for new to intermediate bakers.
Current Courses Offered by Amy James
Artisan Breads Immersion
Crusty, dark, flavorful loaves. Crispy, wood-fired flatbreads. Warm, open-crumb bread dipped in…
Course is full.
Tue, Oct 28th, 2025 – Thu, Oct 30th, 2025
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Tue, Oct 28th, 2025 – Thu, Oct 30th, 2025
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Course is full.
Fri, Oct 31st, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Fri, Oct 31st, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Course is full.
Tue, Jan 20th, 2026 – Thu, Jan 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Tue, Jan 20th, 2026 – Thu, Jan 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
Course is full.
Fri, Jan 23rd, 2026 – Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Fri, Jan 23rd, 2026 – Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
Past Courses Offered by Amy James
Ancient Grains: Baker's Workshop
Artisan Breads I
Artisan Breads II
Artisan Breads Immersion
Baking with Ancient and Alternative Grains
Craft Exploration Camp for Adults
Craft Exploration Camp for Families
Flavorful Rye Breads
Introduction to Sprouted Grain Flour
Whole Grain Bakery
