Our Food Preserving events include community
courses (talks/demos), community classes (hands-on) and private tuition (hands-on). With a focus on sustainable
and ethical self-reliance skills, we aim to build resilience and create genuine, long-lasting community connections. By
attending one of our Food Preserving events, or buying from our online store, you are supporting www.foodpreserving.org,
a FREE community resource - we provide HUNDREDS of recipes and articles for everyone to use at home across the world.
FOOD PRESERVING ETHICS (WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO)
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SUSTAINABILITY
COMMUNITY COURSES
A demonstration-based, educational and
informative cooking course suitable for people (18 years and older),
of all skill levels who are interested in learning more about food
preservation, expanding jam-making skills (and learning other preserving
methods) and exploring unique flavour combinations. To keep our costing low
(and education high) you will learn interactively by watching us demonstrate
the course recipes step-by-step (hands-on participation if the venue is suited to do so, pending
group size, is always encouraged). You'll be provided
with in-depth course notes to go home with, so you can practice the skills
demonstrated and discussed at the community course. Learn more about the background of each dish, pick up tips and tricks, ask questions
to gather confidence and knowledge to master home food preservation. Receive follow-up advice via our Facebook private support groups if you have
further questions when making the course recipes at home (for those without
Facebook access, email and phone contacts are provided). Bookings are
essential, through the venue or organiser and part proceeds from each ticket
also go to the venue (a local NFP). For more information on a particular
course, please see our course
schedule. Each term we offer various
community courses, and many are only taught once a year due to seasonal
availability (or weather permitting) and we always aim to keep costs low for
attendees, so they are generally large groups (i.e. 20 attendees or more). If
you miss a community course, we recommend booking private tuition or purchasing
our course guides.
WHEN: Usually Saturday or Sunday, 3-4 hours,
during the school term.
LOCATION: COMMUNITY COURSE SCHEDULE
PRICE PER PERSON: from $39 (RRP $65pp)
COMMUNITY CLASSES/WORKSHOPSHands-on educational and informative cooking classes/workshops
suitable for people (18
years and older), of all skill levels who are interested in learning more about
food preservation, expanding jam-making skills (and learning other preserving
methods) and exploring unique flavour combinations. Costings is higher than the
community courses (talks) to cover ingredients
and equipment required. Some items might also required to be brought to the
workshop by attendees, depending on the topic taught and the workshop fee. Learn hands-on with us, individually or in
small groups i.e. pairs (depending on numbers and venue size), as we prepare
course recipes step-by-step and then take home what you create - if not eaten
at the workshop! You'll also be provided with in-depth course notes to go home
with, so you can practice the skills and recipes used at the community workshop
- learn much more about the background of each dish, pick up tips and tricks,
ask questions to gather confidence and knowledge to master home food
preservation, and also receive follow-up advice via our Facebook private
support groups if you have further questions when making the course recipes at
home (for those without Facebook access, email and phone contacts are
provided). Bookings are essential, through the venue or organiser and
part proceeds from each ticket also go to the venue (a local NFP). For
more information on a particular workshop, please see our workshop
schedule. Each term we offer various
community workshops, and many are only taught once a year due to seasonal
availability (or weather permitting) and we always aim to keep costs reasonably
priced for attendees, since these are generally smaller groups (8-12 attendees)
and might also include equipment for example in the workshop fee. If
you miss a community workshop, we recommend booking private tuition or
purchasing our course guides.
WHEN: Usually Saturday or Sunday, 4-5 hours.
LOCATION: COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
PRICE PER PERSON: from $99 to $149 (RRP $297pp)
COMMUNITY EVENTS 
We also attend community events, including sustainability fairs and food
festivals in the Perth region. Our community calendar fills up quickly, please Contact
Us as early as possible if you wish to book us to talk at your
community event.
WHEN: Saturday or Sunday
LOCATION: Perth suburbs
PRICE: from $200 (depending
on requirements)
PRIVATE TUITION
Hands-on cooking in your home is available by arrangement during the school
term or during the school holidays. Learn bottling, pressure canning,
fermentation, cheese-making and more! Once your booking is confirmed, you will
be sent the ingredient and equipment lists. Also includes customised course
guides for all attendees and support group access for aftercare. This option is
ideal for beginners to preserving, especially if your pressure canner has just
arrived and you want to learn with one-on-one guidance (we've been preserving
since 2002). Or perhaps you couldn't make a community course? Let's learn and
create together in your kitchen! Contact
Us
WHEN: Usually Saturday or Sunday, 3-5 hours
LOCATION: Perth suburbs (travel surcharge
applicable for bookings further than 30mins drive from 6167)
PRICE: $297 per booking ($99-$149 per
person if 3+ attendees)
BUY WEST, EAT BEST
We use locally sourced fruits and vegetables
where possible. Therefore some course topics are taught at specific periods of
the year.
Interested in hosting a community workshop? Please
Contact
Us to check if any health/council permits (or travel fees) are
applicable for your booking. These fees will be additional to the quotes
provided above. Every event
is unique, so please Contact Us to discuss your ideas!
ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS
Megan
Radaich
Sustainability Educator & Author
Food Preserving & Green Life Skills
PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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