Fermentation Station 101

Saturday, July 11: 9:00 AM - Noon

Fermentation is an ancient food practice found worldwide that allows humans to safely preserve food for seasons of scarcity. In the process, flavors are transformed and nutrients are made more bio-available for our bodies to digest. In this class, we will explore two beginner’s ferments: kombucha and sauerkraut. We’ll discuss the history, science, and process, and taste samples along the way.

  • Tuition: $64 per participant

  • Apply for a scholarship

  • Materials Fee: $15 (Paid to instructor)

  • Age / Ability Level: 14+, Beginner

  • Optional: Wide mouth mason jars

  • Participants will go home with a starter jar of each ferment, and resources to continue to build their fermentation practice.

  • The art of fermentation is fairly accessible, but sauerkraut does require heavy use of one’s hands in one of the steps. If you need assistance with that step, don’t hesitate to ask. Fermentation is best done in community anyway.

    Please also note that the samples in the class are made in a home kitchen, and although both ferments do not explicitly contain gluten, nuts, or other common allergens, there is no guarantee that the ferments have not come into contact with allergen particles. Please let the instructor know if you have any concerns.

    CENTER FOR PEOPLE AND CRAFT is committed to building a diverse, inclusive learning community where people of all backgrounds feel welcome and able to participate. As we launch our first workshop series, we are dedicating space in each class for reduced-tuition scholarships to support anyone facing financial barriers. As we build a more robust scholarship program, we hope this initial launch will remove barriers and expand access to hands-on learning for all.

    Anyone with financial need is encouraged to apply for a half-tuition scholarship. To be considered, please submit a brief online application. Please note that CENTER FOR PEOPLE AND CRAFT is operating with limited financial resources and an entirely volunteer staff. Therefore, we cannot guarantee a spot for every applicant. Each class has one scholarship slot available. Applicants who are not selected in this current round are welcome to reapply.  Apply here

  • CPC is able to provide refunds up to two weeks before the start date of the class for which the registration was submitted, though we do retain a $20 fee for return payment processing. If you need to cancel your class within the two week window, a refund is not guaranteed, but will be considered based on several factors.

    If CPC needs to cancel a class due to low enrollment, teacher illness, or other factors, you will receive a full refund. Read our full set of policies.

meet your instructor

Lynn Mullin has 15 years of experience as a teaching artist, with a master’s degree in community theater as a catalyst for social change. She is also a gardener, mother, and aspiring forager. She has been practicing fermentation for her household since her first kombucha SCOBY in college.