Jars of colorful fermented vegetables on festive table

Festive Ferments Workshop


Say cheers to good health and great taste with this festive fermenting workshop in Sydney! Guided by author and wholefood educator Marcea Klein, this hands-on class teaches you how to transform seasonal organic produce into delicious, probiotic-rich treats ideal for the party season.

Learn to make a probiotic salsa or chutney, craft a native herb summer pickle, and watch a demonstration of a lightly fizzy probiotic drink. You'll also enjoy a tasting of a fermented probiotic dessert and take home two jars of your handmade creations.

Course Content

  • The history and health benefits of wild fermentation and natural pickling
  • Best seasonal fruits and vegetables to ferment
  • Safe sterilisation of jars and containers
  • Tips, techniques, and recipes for festive meal ferments
  • Confidence in creating your own pickles and ferments

Additional Information

  • This venue is not wheelchair accessible (approx. 20 stairs)
  • Ingredient substitutions for allergies cannot be provided

Schedule & Pricing

  • Next workshop: Saturday, 5 December 2026, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
  • Location: 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
  • Cost: $199

Details
3 hours

You will learn

  • Understanding health benefits of fermentation
  • Creating probiotic salsas and chutneys
  • Sterilising jars and fermenting with confidence

You will get

  • All organic ingredients provided
  • Jars of your fermented creations to take home
  • Recipe handouts and tastings included

Appropriate for

Beginners and experienced cooks interested in festive fermenting techniques


Preparation

What to bring

  • Apron
  • Closed-in shoes
  • Long hair tied back

What to wear

Casual


Your Teacher
Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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Sydney 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.

Terms

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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