Canning & Preserving

Canning doesn't have to be complicated. These hands-on classes walk you through the water bath process from start to finish, so you leave with sealed jars and the confidence to do it again at home. We cover pickles, jams, tomatoes, and seasonal preserves, one simple step at a time. No experience needed.

Many classes pair the canning with cooking or baking from the same produce, like peach focaccia with peach jam, or apple fritters with applesauce. You'll learn what actually matters for a safe, reliable seal, and what you don't need to worry about.

Classes follow the seasons: strawberries, blueberries, peaches, tomatoes, corn, zucchini, apples, and sweet potatoes.

Held at Culinary by Hobby Hill in Powhatan, VA, just west of Richmond.