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Seasonal Produce Food Preservation

Basic Canning for Beginners

Single Session
Saturday, August 8
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location
Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
5513 S Cloverdale St
Seattle, WA 98118 United States Directions

Enjoy your summer harvest all winter long! In this intensive day-long workshop, we’ll dig into what you need to know to start safely canning fresh food at home. You’ll leave with confidence and the skills you need to can jams, tomatoes, chutneys, quick pickles and more, using a water bath canning method.

During this 4.5-hour session, we will:

  • Demystify food safety and alleviate fears of botulism
  • Introduce water bath canning basics including necessary equipment, basic process and expert tips for being successful
  • Learn the best types of food to preserve through canning and recipes for getting started
  • Practice canning jam and relish with seasonal fruit and veggies

Class will feature a conversational lecture, hands-on activities, and time for questions and answers with the instructor. We will take a half-hour break mid-way through the day for lunch. Class size is limited to about 15 people, and we will be following current public health recommendations. A detailed outline with recommended resources will be provided.

Come prepared to have fun and get messy. Cost of class includes supplies — you will take a couple of samples home.

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About the Instructor

Marni Sorin
Marni has worked as a farmer, a gardener, and an environmental educator over the last 15 years – spending time with plants and people outside is what brings her joy. In her role at Tilth Alliance, she manages the adult education program, teaches gardening classes, and cares for the Good Shepherd Center Learning Garden, along with our community volunteers.

Additional Information

Accessibility & Equity

Tilth Alliance strives to provide educational experiences that honor our values of accessibility and equity. Currently, we offer:

  • A sliding scale pricing structure to make our classes accessible for everyone, regardless of financial means. Please select the ticket type that works for you.
  • In solidarity with food justice and food sovereignty for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), we reserve spaces in each class for BIPOC community members free of charge. If you identify as BIPOC, and would benefit from a free option, please select BIPOC Solidarity ticket.

Cancellation Policy

Please review our cancellation policy.

Member Benefits

Tilth Alliance members receive a discount on most classes— join as a member today! For current members, please enter your discount code at checkout.

Health & Safety

We offer a mix of online, in-person and hybrid online/in-person classes. During our in-person sessions, we follow current COVID-19 safety protocols. Please review our COVID-19 policies before registering.

Questions?

Please reach out to Marni Sorin if you have any questions.