Learn the Art & Science of Fermentation with Brine Babe, Jessica Seevers 

Join herbalist and food preserver Jess for a fun and interactive dive into the art and science of fermentation! In this two-part workshop, you’ll learn time-tested techniques for creating probiotic-rich creations.

Whether you’re brand new to fermenting or looking to fine-tune your skills, you’ll leave with delicious fermentations you’ve made yourself, recipes, supplies and the confidence to keep fermenting at home.

What You'll Learn:

• Introduction to Fermentation: Understand the basic principles behind fermentation and its role in food preservation and flavor development. There will be book resources to peruse plus PDF handouts available. 
• Fermentation Essentials: Explore the essential tools, ingredients, and environments needed for successful fermentation. 
• Hands-On Experience: Roll up your sleeves and create your own fermentations with guidance from an expert. 
• Troubleshooting and Safety: Discover common pitfalls and how to troubleshoot fermentation challenges. Understand safety measures to ensure successful fermentation. 
• Tasting: Experience the flavors of various fermented foods prepared by Jess.

Who Should Attend: 
These workshops are perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike! Whether you're curious about fermentation, a foodie eager to expand your culinary skills, or someone interested in the health benefits of fermented foods, these workshops offers a comprehensive introduction.  Take one or both!

Sat. Sept 20 from 1-4pm – Sauerkraut & Kimchi

Sat. Oct 11 from 1-4pm – Hot Sauce & Mustard

Each Class Includes:

• Be Your Own Brine Babe Fermentation Kit (Two Jars/bottles, glass weight, airlock, silicone lid, salt, seasoning, instructions)
• Organic vegetables, herbs and spices to create your fermented products
• Extra handouts

Bring With You:

• Large mixing bowl
• Knife & cutting board

Takeaways: 
By the end of each workshop, you'll leave with a newfound understanding of fermentation, the confidence to create your own ferments at home, and a collection of recipes to kick-start your fermentation journey! You will also take home your own fermented creations.

Cost:  $80 per class plus a $40 materials fee (cash) payable to Jess at start of class.  Students bring home products made in class along with the appropriate fermentation vessels and extensive handouts for making product at home.

Jessica “Jess” Seevers is an herbalist, fermentation educator, and longtime community builder based in Sebastopol. With over a decade of experience working with plants and food traditions, she specializes in teaching approachable, hands-on methods for creating probiotic-rich ferments at home. Jess’s workshops mix practical tips with fascinating history and plenty of laughter, making fermentation fun and accessible for beginners and seasoned makers alike. When she’s not in the kitchen, she’s facilitating a local self-directed learning center and working in a virtual, low-cost herbal clinic as a clinical herbalist.