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.

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

Fermented Food

The workshop is designed for anyone interested in learning how fermented foods are produced, so they can apply their newfound skills to create fermented foods in their own kitchen. The class will cover not only standard lacto-fermented foods, such as yogurt and kefir, but also kimchi and kombucha.

  • Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025
  • Time: 10:00 am
  • Venue: Garden City Library, Level R4 – Yellow Car Park, Westfield Mount Gravatt, Cnr Logan Road & Kessels Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings. Bookings are required. Please call 073403 7745 to reserve your spot.

September 2025

Hands-on Cheese Making Workshop

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.

  • Date: Saturday, 6 September 2025
  • Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Venne: The Fram. 161 Pozieres School Rd. Pozieres, QLD
  • Cost: $150.00
  • Bookings: Book here.

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, 14 September 2025
  • Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe

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