PAST WORKSHOPS
Register your interest for future workshops below.
Thursday 30th July 11am
Taylor McConnell Sporeshift Gourmet Mushrooms
Taylor and his partner run a small gourmet mushroom farm in North Canterbury supplying mushrooms to restaurants and markets in the area. During the presentation, you will hear about the process of how mushrooms are grown from local agricultural waste and coffee grounds, gain a better understanding of the different varieties available and also have the opportunity to take home your very own mushroom farm!
1.5hours $60.00 ($20 First Workshop Discount)
Original price was: $60.00.$40.00Current price is: $40.00.
COMPLETED
6th August 11am
‘House plants, horticulture and building a terrarium.’
Ben from ‘Monsterra and Men’ is quickly becoming well known for his house plant installations and vertical growing walls in some of Christchurch’s better known buildings and restaurants. Learn some of his indoor growing tricks, obstacles to avoid, and how to keep the plants well nourished and healthy.
Plants will be available for purchase at the end of the presentation.
1-1.5 hours $60
$60.00
COMPLETED
13th August 11am
Curating Instagram
‘Business Photography: Tips and Portraits and How to Curate your own Instagram Feed.’ Charlie Rose Creative Photography Her specialty is photographing food, products, people and brands in order to strengthen their brand identity. In this increasingly visual and digital world we live in, Charlie’s aim is to help you look your best and stand out from the crowd.”
1-1.5 hours $60
COMPLETED
27th August 11am
A Pickle, Cure and Bake workshop.
Samantha Parish teaches us how to make pickles, cure salmon with
gin and bake homemade seeded bread. You’ll leave with a jar of
your own spiced pickles, a tasty morning tea, and loads of recipes.
1-1.5 hours $80
COMPLETED
10th September 11am
Do you know your weeds?
Chef and Forager Melany Wright finds edible plants for chefs and restaurants and discusses their health and beauty benefits.
1-1.5 hours $60
COMPLETED
17th September 11am
A Salty Day with Sassy Michelle
Michelle has been making ‘saveur de sel’, and roasting her own garlic for many years, she was frequently seen at the French markets selling salts, but lucky for us she is now based in Canterbury at our local markets. She uses Marlborough sea salt mixed with local herbs, truffles (when in season), citrus and her special ‘magic’ to create her own salt blends.
Michelle will explain the craft and then the group will have the opportunity to make their very own salt blend to take home, guaranteed to be a lot of fun, Michelle is a true foodie, but be in quick there are limited places!
1-1.5 hours $30
COMPLETED
24th September – 2 Classes (11am and 2pm)
The Mechanics Behind a Sustainable Table Arrangement
Flower Tutorial with Florist Natalie-Rose Rutherford from Flowerhead
Natalie-Rose first learnt about floristry in Amsterdam but returned to New Zealand where she has set up Flowerhead, creating floral wonder for weddings and events. Luckily for us she is going to share her knowledge in a 2 hour workshop, delivering a tutorial and then helping attendees with their own floral arrangements to take home. This is sure to be a stunning workshop but there are limited places so book early to avoid disappointment.
2 hours $125
11am -1pm Class
SOLD OUT
2pm – 4pm Class
COMPLETED
1st October 11am
Penny Zino from Flaxmere Garden
An inspirational gardening discussion with Penny Zino, owner and creator of the award winning Flaxmere garden in the Hawarden district. Penny discusses her gardening life, the challenges of the North Canterbury climate and the influences and inspiration to continue creating.The garden began in 1966 and it has been a labour of love, for many years it was the home of Sculpture in the Garden , and now the home for her large extensive family to enjoy and visit . Penny will have her book for viewing and signing, and will also discuss the forthcoming gardens to view at the Hurunui Garden Festival 2020.
1-1.5 hours $20
$20.00