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.

March 2026

Vegan Cheese and Yoghurt Making

Learn how to make delicious vegan cheese and yoghurt 

  • Date: Saturday, 21 March 2026
  • Time: 10:00 am
  • Venue: Mt Gravatt Library, 8 Creek Road, Mt Gravatt
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Mount Gravatt Library on 07 3403 7775 to reserve your place.

Stanthorpe Showgrounds Market

I will be at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds Market, 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, please let me know if there is something specific you are looking for.

  • Date: Sunday, 22 March 2026
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe

Natural Soap Making Workshop

In this incredible class, you will learn the steps from start to finish on how to make your own delicious, natural scented soaps from 100% natural products and clays. You will take home 1.2 kg of soap, approximately 11 bars of your own personalised soap.

Create beautiful memories together, making this soap for yourself or as a gift, choose your clays and scents, decorate, and enjoy this science meets creativity experience!

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

You will keep your professional-quality mould and the recipe for success!

April 2026

Market in the Mountains

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

  • Date: Saturday, 4 April 2026
  • Time: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe

Market in the Mountains

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

  • Date: Sunday 5 April 2026
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe, QLD

Sourdough Bread Making

Learn why we should all be eating sourdough bread, how to make, feed, and maintain your sourdough mother, and then how to take a portion of the mother and turn it into healthy sourdough bread. This demonstration-based session includes baking tips to make the perfect loaf. Sourdough tasting included. 

  • Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026
  • Time: 1:30 pm
  • Venue: Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Rd, Chermside QLD
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: Call 07 3403 7200 to reserve your spot.

Market in the Mountains

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

  • Date: Sunday, 12 April 2026
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe, QLD

Cheese Making Demonstration

Learn about the basics of cheese and yoghurt making and how to make your own mozzarella cheese using common kitchen equipment! Tastings of dairy yoghurt and Mozzarella are included in this demonstration-based session

Stanthorpe Showgrounds Market

I will be at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds Market, offering tastings of sugar-free jam, as well as the amazing Garlic Jelly and Shiraz Jelly. Green Living Australia products will be available; however, please let me know if there is something specific you are looking for.

  • Date: Sunday, 26 April 2027
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe, QLD

May 2026

Hands-on Cheese Making Class, at Green Living Australia

This hands-on workshop covers the basics of cheese-making, techniques, history, types, and more. You’ll 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 learn more, this is a fun and exciting way to begin your home cheese-making journey.

Artisanal Soap Making Workshop – Stanthorpe Area

Unlock the secrets of creating exquisite, handcrafted cold-process soaps with our Artisanal Soap-Making Workshop! Join Valerie for an immersive experience where you’ll learn the art and science of making high-quality, luxurious soap from scratch. This class is ideal for both beginners and soap enthusiasts.

Natural Soap Making Workshop

In this incredible class, you will learn the steps from start to finish on how to make your own delicious, natural scented soaps from 100% natural products and clays. You will take home 1.2 kg of soap, approximately 11 bars of your own personalised soap.

Create beautiful memories together, making this soap for yourself or as a gift, choose your clays and scents, decorate, and enjoy this science meets creativity experience!

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

You will keep your professional-quality mould and the recipe for success!

Cheese Workshops – Stanthorpe Area, QLD

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.

Stanthorpe Showgrounds Market

I will be at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds Market, offering tastings of sugar-free jam, as well as the amazing Garlic Jelly and Shiraz Jelly. Green Living Australia products will be available; however, please let me know if there is something specific you are looking for.

  • Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe, QLD

Making Your Own Toxic-Free Cleaning Products

Discover how easy it is to make your own dishwashing powder, bar soap, liquid soap, laundry powder, cream cleaner and mould treatment. Watch a demonstration, then take home easy-to-use recipes and some DIY samples.

  • Date: Saturday, 30 March 2026
  • Time: 10:00 am
  • Venue: Ipswich Central Library, Nicholas St., Ipswich, QLD
  • Cost: Free:
  • Bookings: TBA when bookings open
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