The hands-on food preservation classes are limited to only twelve participants and fill up quickly. I’ll keep this list updated as more classes are scheduled.
Canning
Water Bath Canning Info and Demonstration Class – 2 hours
May 14th, 2026 – Through Richfield Community Ed
July 23rd, 2026 – Through Richfield Community Ed
August 13th, 2026 – Through Richfield Community Ed
Whether you’re a beginner, or looking to refine your skills, this demonstration class will leave you feeling excited and confident to preserve the harvest.
Master Food Preserver and local author, Stephanie Thurow, will discuss the equipment needed, safety practices, explain the differences between raw and hot packing, and conduct a step-by-step demonstration of how to water bath can preserves, which can be stored in the pantry for up to two years.
Homesteading
No classes are currently scheduled.
Fermentation
April 21st, 2026 – Through Richfield Community Ed
June 25th, 2026 – Through Richfield Community Ed
Vegetable Fermentation Info and Demonstration Class – 1.5 hours
Curious about making your own fermented veggies at home? Join us for this info session and demonstration class where you were learn the basics and benefits of fermentation, the two methods used in vegetable fermentation (brining and dry salting), food safety, supplies needed and troubleshooting.
Master Food Preserver and local author, Stephanie Thurow, will demonstrate step-by-step just how easy it is to make healthy, probiotic-rich ferments.
Hi, I'm Stephanie. I'm the best selling author of Can It & Ferment It, WECK Small-Batch Preserving and WECK Home Preserving. My fourth book, Small-Scale Homesteading, is now available for pre-order! I'm a certified master food preserver, food preservation instructor, organic gardener, chicken keeper and nature lover. I specialize in creating easy to follow recipes and directions to help other homesteaders meet their goals.