Upcoming workshops
Learn traditional skills and artisanal crafts
Below are details of our upcoming group workshops. To arrange a private gastronomy class, please contact us.
Private Tours of ORTO Permaculture Farm
Private Tours of ORTO Permaculture Farm
Date Dec 23, 2023 - Dec 22, 2026Time 11:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation Blampied, Vic,
How to make artisanal sourdough bread-Hands On Class
How to make artisanal sourdough bread-Hands On Class
Date March 30, 2025Time 8:00 am - 6:00 pmLocation Blampied, Vic,
Chestnut Forage & Chestnut Pappardelle Lunch
Chestnut Forage & Chestnut Pappardelle Lunch
Date April 6, 2025Time 10:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation Blampied, Vic,
How to Identify Wild Edible Fungi with a Feast & Walk
How to Identify Wild Edible Fungi with a Feast & Walk
Date April 27, 2025Time 10:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation Blampied, Vic,
Make soap, extract essential oil, & local soap making history
Make soap, extract essential oil, & local soap making history
Date May 18, 2025Time 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmLocation Blampied, Vic,
Date with a wildflower
Date with a wildflower
Date May 25, 2025Time 11:00 am - 2:30 pmLocation Blampied, Vic,
How to Make Salami & Lunch
How to Make Salami & Lunch
Date June 1, 2025Time 10:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation Blampied, Vic,
SALT, FAT, ACID, HEAT : How to Cook for Beginners
SALT, FAT, ACID, HEAT : How to Cook for Beginners
Date August 10, 2025Time 9:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation Blampied, Vic,
Fermenting, Drying & Preserving for Beginners
Fermenting, Drying & Preserving for Beginners
Date August 24, 2025Time 1:00 pm - 6:00 pmLocation Blampied, Vic,
Garlic! We love you! Harvest & Braid & Lunch
Garlic! We love you! Harvest & Braid & Lunch
Date November 16, 2025Time 10:00 am - 2:00 pmLocation Blampied, Vic,
Make a seasonal summer wreath
Make a seasonal summer wreath
Date December 7, 2025Time 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmLocation Blampied, Vic,
“Mara’s classes are so welcoming, you immediately feel at home by the fire in her lovely home. I have recommended these classes to everyone and will be coming back for more.”
~ Josh Bedson, workshop attendee