Fermenting & Pickling for the Seasons
Discover the art of preserving and transforming fresh seasonal produce into vibrant, flavour-packed ferments in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to create naturally cultured foods using simple techniques you can confidently replicate at home.
In a relaxed and engaging kitchen environment, you’ll explore fermentation and pickling methods using seasonal organic fruits, vegetables and herbs. Through demonstrations, practical activities and tastings, you’ll gain the skills to safely prepare and store delicious ferments that enhance everyday meals.
You’ll practise wild fermentation using natural juices, brine ferments and miso pickling, while learning how to select the best produce and incorporate fermented foods into your cooking.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamentals of fermentation and pickling.
- Prepare wild ferments, brine ferments and miso pickles.
- Safely store and incorporate fermented foods into daily meals.
Course Content & Inclusions
- History and principles of wild fermentation.
- Step-by-step preparation of seasonal vegetable and/or fruit ferments.
- Tasting of pre-prepared fermented foods.
Schedule & Pricing
- Single 3-hour workshop (11:30am–2:30pm).
- Upcoming dates available May, June, September and October 2026.
- Course fee from $229 (subject to date).
Accessibility
This class is held in an upstairs room with access via approximately 20 steps. The lift is currently out of service.
Details
You will learn
- Fundamentals of fermentation and pickling
- How to make wild and brine ferments
- Safe food preparation and storage techniques
You will get
- Hands-on fermentation practice
- Tastings of pre-prepared ferments
- Guidance from an experienced instructor
Appropriate for
Beginners and home cooks interested in seasonal produce and fermented foods.
Preparation
What to bring
- Apron
- Closed-in shoes
- Long hair tied back
What to wear
Closed-in shoes; apron required
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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