Fermenting & Pickling for the Seasons
Join author and whole-food educator Marcea Klein for a cooking class full of gutsy goodness! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the art of fermenting and pickling using the season’s freshest organic fruits and vegetables. You’ll master preparing wild ferments, wild brine ferments, and miso pickles, plus discover methods for incorporating them into daily meals for health and flavor.
From understanding beneficial bacteria to making tangy creations that last for months, this class is ideal for leveling up your gut health game—all while tasting demo preparations and taking your own ferments home in quality preserving jars.
Course Outline
- History and background of wild fermentation and naturally cultured pickles
- Ingredients that work best and why they’re beneficial to your health
- Fermenting techniques: wild brine, miso pickles, sterilization and storage tips
Schedule & Pricing
- Upcoming Class Dates: 28 Feb 2026 (11:00 am - 2:00 pm), 2 May 2026 (11:30 am - 2:30 pm)
- Venue: Sydney Community College, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Price: $229 (includes ingredients and preserving jars)
Important Info
- This class is held upstairs and requires climbing approx. 20 steps; currently no lift access
- Suitable for gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian participants (note: substitutions for allergies are not available)
Details
You will learn
- How to make wild brine and miso pickles using seasonal produce
- Best practices for sterilization and food safety
- How to integrate ferments into your daily diet
You will get
- Hands-on guidance from a whole-food educator
- Tastings of prepared fermented and pickled foods
- Quality glass preserving jars and all ingredients provided
Appropriate for
Beginners and experienced cooks interested in fermentation and healthy homemade foods
Preparation
What to bring
- An apron
- Closed-in shoes
- Hair tied back if long
What to wear
Casual
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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