Learn the Basics of Canning: A Hands-On Workshop
Sat, Sep 06
|Portland
Want to make your CSA haul last longer? Join us September 6 for a hands-on canning workshop with Master Food Preserver Traci Hildner and learn how to safely preserve the season’s bounty. No experience needed just bring a chef’s knife, an apron, and a love of good food.
Time & Location
Sep 06, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Portland, 6300 SE Foster Rd Suite A, Portland, OR 97206, USA
About the event
Learn the Basics of Canning: A Hands-On Workshop
Date: September 6th, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Kitchen Culture 6300 SE Foster Rd Suite A, Portland, OR 97206
Cost of the Workshop:
Pay What You Can – sliding scale
$75 – full cost of workshop
$45 – if you need a little help
$10 – for those experiencing food insecurity
No one turned away for lack of funds. If you want to attend but cannot afford it, please send an email to info@pnwcsa.org
Getting more from your CSA? Learn how to preserve the bounty.CSA shares can be abundant this time of year, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all that fresh, seasonal produce. This beginner-friendly canning class will help you make the most of your share by teaching you how to preserve peak-season fruits and vegetables for the months ahead.
This hands-on workshop will cover the basics of safe water bath canning, including proper techniques, food safety, and recommended tools. You’ll make and take home your own jar of something tasty and gain the skills to do it again on your own.
What to Bring:
– Chef’s knife
– Apron
– Small box or bag for carrying your warm can home in
Your Instructor:
Traci Hildner is a Master Food Preserver and Family Food Educator for the Oregon State Extension Service. A passionate advocate for local produce and a self-described food preservation nerd, she founded Lucky Larder in 2015 to share her love of canning, fermentation, and reducing food waste. Traci holds a master's in teaching and has completed Acidified Foods & Better Process Control training through the Oregon Process Authority. In 2022, she opened Kitchen Culture, a teaching kitchen and kitchenware store dedicated to building community through food and cooking.