*We believe in keeping food education accessible, our sliding scale pricing lets you choose what works for you. Read more about it below 💛
Join us for a three-hour hands-on workshop where you'll learn the foundations and practical fermentation techniques to incorporate into your daily life.
📍 Location: Tahanan Studio, Maidstone
📅 Saturday April 12th | 10 AM
What to Expect:
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You’ll get to taste different fermented foods.
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Move through three interactive stations where you’ll learn different ways to prep and flavour your ferments (sauerkraut & kimchi, mixed vegetables in brine, and soda)
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Take home your jars of vegetables and a bottle of soda to ferment at home
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Take home a recipe zine to continue your fermentation journey
What You’ll Learn:
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🦠 Fermentation Basics – How it works, why it’s safe, and the benefits for your gut health.
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🥒 Hands-On Skills – Make your own fermented veggies and learn simple techniques to do it at home.
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🌿 Tips for Success – How to prevent mould, store your ferments, and experiment with flavours.
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🤝 Community Connection – Meet like-minded people who share a love for food, health, and sustainability.
What You’ll Bring:
Meet Your Facilitator: Maysie Lecciones
Maysie Lecciones is a multidisciplinary creative, graphic designer, and passionate gardener whose love for fermentation began in 2020 during COVID. As food prices rose and waste became more apparent, she turned to growing and preserving her own food. Inspired by her deepening interest in sustainable gardening and fermentation, what started as a way to save her garden’s harvest became a way of life—one that reduces waste, nourishes the body, and reconnects us with nature.
With years of hands-on experience pickling and fermenting just about everything, Maysie is excited to share her knowledge, insights, and appreciation for the magic of microbes. To her, fermentation isn’t just about food—it’s about working with nature, giving back to the earth, and letting the earth take care of us in return.
Workshop Location:
This workshop will take place at Tahanan Studio in Maidstone, a warm and welcoming home studio space designed for creativity and connection.
Sliding Scale Pricing:
We want this workshop to be accessible while also covering the time, effort, and ingredients that go into making it happen. Please choose the price that feels right for you—no questions asked!
🌱 Starter Culture (Community Rate) – $75
A solid foundation for learning.
If money is a little tight right now, but you’re keen to learn how to make your food last longer (and even better for you!), this rate is for you. We’re happy to have you join us.
🌿 Full Ferment (Standard Rate) – $95
Covers all the essentials.
If you have a steady income, this rate helps cover the true cost of running the workshop—things like ingredients, preparation, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
🌳 Thriving Microbes (Supporter Rate) – $115
Extra support to keep things bubbling!
If you’re in a position to pay a little extra, this helps us keep workshops accessible for others, cover costs, and continue sharing these skills with care. Your generosity goes a long way!
No matter which rate you choose, you’ll get the same hands-on learning experience. We can’t wait to ferment with you!
