Canning Basics 101 – Preserves Class – May 18, 2025

🍓 Canning Basics 101 – Preserves Class at Hagood Mill Historic Site 🍑
Learn to Preserve the Season’s Best with Confidence!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to preserve your favorite fruits the old-fashioned way? Join us for Canning Basics 101, a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the time-tested techniques of safe, effective home canning—just like grandma used to do!

In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the fundamentals of canning, including:

✅ Introduction to canning tools and equipment
✅ The importance of sterilization for safe food preservation
✅ How to prepare seasonal fruit for canning
✅ The water bath canning method
✅ Hands-on practice making two types of low-sugar, natural pectin jam

Each student will leave with jars of their own homemade preserves and the skills to keep canning at home!

📅 Date & Time: May 18, 2025 – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💲 Cost: $85 per student
👥 Class Size: Minimum of 4, Maximum of 8 students

Meet Your Instructor:
Pamela Smith is the Mercantile Manager at Hagood Mill Historic Site and the owner of her own successful catering company. With years of experience preserving seasonal harvests, Pamela brings both practical know-how and a love of tradition to the kitchen. She’s passionate about teaching others how to create wholesome, homemade goods that last.

Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to brush up on your canning skills, this class is the perfect way to dive into the world of food preservation.

Spots are limited—sign up early to secure your seat and start preserving the flavor of the season! 🫙🍑🌿