Upcoming Events with Valerie

I travel often, and you never know where to find me, discussing topics such as sugar-free jam-making, fermenting, cheesemaking, or simply living a simpler life. People have asked me about my schedule and where I will be, so I’ve created this blog post to share it with you. I will pin this to the top of the blog and keep it updated.

I love meeting the people who read my blog, own my books, and use Green Living Australia products to improve their health while saving money. Look where I’ll be; drop by and say hello if you can.

June 2025

Cheese Workshops – Stanthorpe Area

Join Valerie Pearson, author of Home Cheese Making in Australia, in a beginner’s workshop and learn how to make excellent cheese at home.

This hands-on workshop covers the basics of cheese-making, including techniques, history, types, and more. You get to make the cheese yourself, and at the end, you’ll walk away with some Mozzarella, Ricotta, and Feta—all made by you!

Whether you’re a beginner or want to know more, this is a fun and exciting way to start your home cheese-making journey.

July 2025

Cold Process Soap Making

In this incredible class, you will learn the steps from start to finish for making your own delicious, natural, scented soaps from 100% natural products and clays.

We’ll provide you with everything you need to learn the basics of cold-pressed soap making so you can continue to make it at home.

  • A comprehensive cold process soap-making workshop with published author, presenter and foodie – Valerie Pearson
  • Introduction to the soap-making process, including safety measures
  • Explanation of ingredients and their properties
  • Hands-on soap-making with a variety of essential oils
  • Curing and maintenance of bar soap
  • At the end of this workshop, you will take home 8-10 bars of soap, your soap mould and instructions to continue making natural soap at home.

You will get to keep your  Professional quality mould 

You just need to come and enjoy.

Each session will run for approximately 3 hours (give or take, and sometimes a little earlier, depending on the number of participants).

Your exceptional host, Valarie, will guide you through the process. You’ll get to keep approximately 1.2 kg (8-11 bars) of your very own soap, made by you.

There is a delicious selection of tea, coffee, and nibbles, accompanied by plenty of laughs and chats. This is a quality workshop with a passionate instructor that you will love.

Dive into the incredible world of soap making in this 3-hour workshop.

Market in the Mountains; Stanthorpe

I will be at the market in the Mountains in Stanthorpe, offering tastings of sugar-free jam and the amazing Garlic Jelly. Plus, I will have the new Shiraz Jelly. Green Living Australia products will be available; however, it would be best to let me know if there is something specific you are looking for.

  • Date: Sunday, 13 July 2025
  • Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: Not required

Vegan Cheese and Yoghurt Making

During this session focused on plant-based cooking, learn how to make delicious vegan cheese and yoghurt with Valerie Pearson from Green Living Australia.

  • Date: Saturday, 19 July 2025
  • Time: 10:00 am
  • Venue: Everton Park Library, 573 South Pine Road, Everton Park
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Everton Park Library on 07 3403 7400 to reserve your place.

Bar Soap Making Workshop

  • A comprehensive cold process soap making workshop with published author, presenter and foodie – Valerie Pearson
  • Introduction to the soap-making process, including safety measures
  • Explanation of ingredients and their properties
  • Hands-on soap making with a variety of essential oils
  • Curing and maintenance of bar soap
  • At the end of this workshop, you will take home 8-10 bars of soap, your soap mould and instructions to continue making natural soap at home
  • Includes 2 drinks (basic spirits, beer, wine and non-alcoholic)
  • Includes snacks on arrival and a cheese and charcuterie board

August 2025

Kombucha making workshop

This simple yet effective culture drink has been around for centuries, and now you can learn how to bring this into your family’s health and wellness routine.

 You will learn about the benefits of SCOBY, and all participants will receive their own SCOBY to get started.

Some claim that kombucha offers health benefits, including promoting gut health and a healthy immune system. It contains antioxidants and probiotics in this cultured drink.

Natural cleaning product workshop

Discover how easy it is to make your own laundry powder, cream cleaner, and mould treatment, as well as other everyday cleaning products, from this Leading author and passionate advocate for low-toxic, chemical-free products.

 Watch a demonstration from Valerie, founder of Green Living Australia 

 This seminar-style event lasts approximately one and a half hours, after which we will guide you through creating one of your products to take home.

 Each participant will also take home samples made during the demo and all recipes to continue using highly effective, natural cleaning products in their household.

Market in the Mountains

I will be at the market in the Mountains in Stanthorpe, offering tastings of our sugar-free jam, as well as the amazing Garlic Jelly and Shiraz Jelly. Green Living Australia products will be available; however, it would be best to let me know if there is something specific you are looking for.

  • Date: Sunday, 10 August 2025
  • Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: Not required
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