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Permalink Reply by Steve Kessler on March 28, 2008 at 5:48am

I'm taking Beginners Comparative Cupping, Intro to Craft Roasting, and taking my Sensory Skills Test. Outside the RG, I'm taking Hands On Espresso. I really wanted (and needed) to make cupping labs more of a focus. Unfortunately, I was a little late on one of the cupping labs. I'm going to see if I can volunteer in that sessions so at last I can hear what they have to say.

Permalink Reply by Spencer on March 28, 2008 at 6:40pm

Steve -

Yes. the hands-on classes get more popular every year. Volunteering is a great way to get into a room to be part of the session that you cannot reserve a space for - you can hear the lecture and get the hand outs but not participate in the cuppings.

Another trick is to show up to the class and wait for a few no-shows and pay for your space at the door. Like taking your classes on stand-by!

Permalink Reply by Steve Kessler on March 28, 2008 at 7:10pm

Thanks Spencer! That's some great info. I really want to increase my cupping skills, and I was a little bummed when I found out most of the cupping labs were full. I will certainly head over to the Comparative Cupping lab and hope for the best. Looking forward to possibly meeting you at the show!