Workshops
Learn - Perserve - Enjoy
Whether you're brand new to canning or looking to build confidence in your skills, Adriene's Canning & Jamming Workshops offer a relaxed, hands-on learning experience in a welcoming environment.
Learn practical kitchen skills, discover safe food preservation techniques, and leave with delicious homemade products you can proudly share with family and friends.
Practical skills. Real confidence. Homemade flavour all year long.
Seasonal Workshop Schedule
July–August
Dill Pickles
Bread & Butter Pickles
Pickled Green Beans
August–September
Tomato Salsa
Peach Salsa
Canned Peaches
Why Attend a Workshop?
Our workshops are designed to help you feel confident and successful in the kitchen, regardless of your experience level.
Every workshop includes:
✓ Guided instruction
✓ Safe canning practices
✓ Hands-on experience
✓ Small, personalized classes
✓ Make-and-take products to bring home
✓ A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere
Whether you're preserving your own harvest, learning a new hobby, or simply looking for a fun experience, you'll gain skills you can use for years to come.
Pickling Workshop
Discover the secrets to creating crisp, flavourful pickles from scratch.
Choose One of the Following:
Dill Pickles
Pickled Green Beans
Bread & Butter Pickles
Participants Will:
Learn proper preparation techniques
Understand safe processing methods
Gain confidence using the water bath canning process
Learn tips for achieving flavourful, crisp results
Take home freshly preserved products
Workshop Details
Approximately 3 hours
Individual registrations welcome
Private small groups available (up to 4 people)
Make-and-take style workshop
What You'll Learn
Participants learn the essential principles of safe home food preservation, including:
Canning safety
Equipment and tools required
Proper sterilization techniques
Fruit canning safety
Hot pack versus raw pack methods
Safe storage and shelf-life tips
The complete water bath canning process
Proper sealing techniques
Our goal is to ensure you leave feeling confident and capable of preserving foods safely at home
Salsa Workshop
Choose to make either Tomato Salsa or Peach Salsa while learning safe canning techniques.
Create fresh, delicious homemade salsa while building confidence in preserving seasonal ingredients.
Participants Will:
Learn proper salsa preparation and processing
Understand acidity and safe canning practices
Prepare either tomato salsa or peach salsa
Learn flavour balancing and ingredient selection
Take home freshly canned salsa
Workshop Details
Approximately 3 hours
Individual registrations welcome
Private small groups available (up to 4 people)
Make-and-take style workshop
Canned Peaches Workshop
Preserve the taste of summer to enjoy all year long.
Learn how to safely and beautifully preserve peaches using traditional techniques.
Participants Will:
Learn peach preparation and peeling techniques
Understand syrup preparation and packing methods
Process peaches using safe water bath canning
Gain confidence in fruit preservation
Take home jars of canned peaches
Workshop Details
Approximately 3 hours
Individual registrations welcome
Private small groups available (up to 4 people)
Make-and-take style workshop
Booking Information
Workshops are available for:
Individuals
Couples
Private small groups of up to 4 people
Whether you're planning a fun outing with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or simply wanting to learn a new skill, workshops can be tailored to create an enjoyable experience.
Workshops are held in Hanover, Ontario.
Private Workshop Pricing
Participants Price
1 Person $125
2 People $175
3 People $225
4 People $275
Each workshop includes approximately 8 jars of finished product. For group bookings, jars are divided among participants.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. These workshops are designed for beginners and those wanting to refresh or expand their preserving skills.
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Most workshops run approximately 3 hours.
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Participants leave with the products they make during the workshop, along with the knowledge and confidence to recreate them at home.
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Yes. Private workshops for small groups of up to four participants are available.
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Yes. Equipment and ingredients required for the workshop are provided unless otherwise specified.
Ready to Learn, Preserve & Enjoy? Contact Adriene to book your workshop!
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Ready to Learn, Preserve & Enjoy? Contact Adriene to book your workshop! 〰️
Ready to Learn, Preserve & Enjoy?
Join Adriene's Canning & Jamming for a hands-on experience that combines traditional skills, practical knowledge, and delicious results.
Preserve today. Enjoy tomorrow.
Contact Adriene's Canning & Jamming
Phone: 519-379-5714
Location: Hanover, Ontario
Website: adrienescanningandjamming.ca
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Get In Touch
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