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.

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 – Tamworth

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.

Home Preserving and Sugar-Free Jam Making

Interested in making your own jams and preserves? This workshop will demonstrate safe and easy ways to preserve at home, including making low- and no-sugar jams.

  • Date: Thursday, 7 May 2026
  • Time: 10:30 am
  • Venue: Sunnybank Hills Library, Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown, 661 Compton Road, Sunnybank Hills
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Sunnybank Hills Library on 07 3407 0571 to reserve your place.

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.

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, 10 May 2026
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe, QLD

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!

Mindful Meal Planning

Learn how to reduce the amount of food your family throws away.

  • Organise healthy meals
  • Shop smarter
  • Store food properly
  • Use everything you buy.

Food waste reduction is all about planning. When you get that right, you reduce waste and save money.

  • Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
  • Time: 6:00 pm
  • Venue: Springfield Library, Cnr Main Street and Sirius Dr., Springfield.
    Cost: Free
  • Bookings. TBA when bookings open

Sustainable BNE Festival (Brisbane)

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.

I have two sessions on the Green Home Stage,

  • Gut Health and Fermenetd Foods
  • Mindful Meal Planning to Reduce Food Waste

The Sustainable BNE Festival is Brisbane’s flagship celebration of sustainable living. This free, family and dog-friendly event brings together practical workshops, inspiring talks, live music, markets, kids’ activities and free native plants.

Delivered by Brisbane City Council in partnership with Brisbane Sustainability Agency, the festival showcases local ideas and solutions to help residents make more sustainable choices at home and in their community.

Join us for a vibrant day out filled with hands-on experiences, great food and simple actions for a more sustainable Brisbane.

  • Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026
  • Time: 9:00 am
  • Venue: Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane City

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

June 2026

Natural Mineral Makeup Workshop

In this incredible class, you will learn the steps from start to finish on how to make your own delicious, natural mineral makeup to take home.

In this wonderful and rewarding hands-on session, you will learn how to make all-natural mineral makeup that perfectly matches your skin tone. The base makeup powder can be used directly; it also serves as the starting point for creating your own colour-matched foundation, blush, bronzer, and more. Stop putting toxic chemicals on your face and paying a small fortune for your makeup. Making natural mineral makeup is fun and easy, with the added benefit of saving money and being better for your skin health!

You will make and take home your own colour-matched loose powder, liquid foundation, blush/bronzer. 

 100% natural product personalised by you!

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!

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, 14 June 2026
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe, QLD

Vegan Cheese and Yoghurt Making

Learn how to make vegan cheese and yoghurt in this demonstration-style event. You will have the opportunity to try vegan yoghurt, soft cheese, and feta during the demonstration and ask questions. Tofu making is also covered.

  • Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026
  • Time: 10:00 am
  • Venue: Carindale Library, 1151 Creek Rd. Carindale, QLD
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: TBA when bookings open

Hands-on Cheese Making Class – 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.

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, 28 June 2026
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe, QLD

July 2026

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