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.

December 2025

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.

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.

  • 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 can be a little earlier, depending on the numbers).

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

There is a delicious selection of tea, coffee, and nibbles, and the laughs and chats are plentiful. 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.

Home Preserving and Sugar-Free Jam Making

Interested in making your own jams and preserves? This workshop will demonstrate safe and easy ways for preserving at home, including making low and no-sugar jams. Presented by Valerie Pearson from Green Living Australia.

  • Date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025.
  • Time: 10:30 am
  • Venue: Brisbane Square Library, 266 George St, Brisbane City, QLD 
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: Bookings required—phone the Brisbane Square Library on 07 3403 4166 to reserve your place.

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 December 29025
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe

January 2026

Sourdough Bread Making

Sourdough bread tastes great and is better for you. Learn how to make your own sourdough starter, care for it between batches, and then create the most amazing sourdough breads. 

  • Date: Saturday, 10 January 2026
  • Time: 10:30 am
  • Venue: Inpooroopilly Library, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Level 4, 322 Moggill Rd, Indooroopilly, QLD
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Indooroopilly Library on 07 3407 0009 to reserve your place.

Market in the Mountains – Stanthorpe

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, 11 January 2026
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe

Hands-on Cheese Making Class

This hands-on workshop covers the basics and techniques of cheese-making, as well as the history, types, and more. You get to make the cheese yourself, walking 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.

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, it would be best to let me know if there is something specific you are looking for.

  • Date: Sunday, 25 January 2025
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe

February 2026

Hands-on Cheese Class

This hands-on workshop covers cheese-making basics and techniques, as well as cheese history, types, and more. You get to make the cheese yourself, walking 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.

Market in the Mountain

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, 8 February 2026
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe

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, it would be best to let me know if there is something specific you are looking for.

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