All the venues are Taste of Lincolnshire Venues. The emphasis is to have fun whilst learning. Groups are inevitably mixed with beginners to more experienced people wishing to broaden their horizons. Materials, lunch and refreshments included. You take home all the product you produce during the day.
The Courses we run:
Jam Making
On this one day course you will start with the basics of jam making and be taken right through to learning how to use your creativity in mixing flavours and textures can result in unusual (but delicious!) combinations.
Easter Preserving - On this one day course you will start with the basics of preserving & then we will create some delights for Easter Fayre. With such goodies as Chocolate & Banana Jam, Plum Orange & Walnut Jam and Ginger Jelly are just a few items we will cover.
Summer Preserving - On this one day course you will start with the basics of preserving & then we will create a wide range of items such as Raspberry Vinegar, Strawberry Rhubarb & Vanilla Jam and Beetroot Chutney are just a few items we will cover.
Autumn Preserving - On this one day course you will start with the basics of preserving & then we will create a wide range of items such as Autumn Chutney and Blackcurrant & Star Anise Jam are just a few items we will cover.
Apple Preserving - On this one day course celebrating the great british apple you will start with the basics of preserving & then we will create a wide range of items such as Apple Mustard, Apple & Raisin Chutney and Apple & vanilla jam are just a few items we will cover.
Christmas Preserving - On this one day course we get ready for Christmas and give you ideas of preserves to give as gifts. You will start with the basics of preserving & then we will create a wide range of items such as Mincemeat, Spiced Cranberry Sauce and Raspberry Gin are just a few items we will cover.
The Venues:
Spalding
Held in our own kitchen this gives a very relaxed environment. £60 per course. Group booking discounts are available.10am to 4.00pm. Minimum 2 to a maximum of 5 people. Please email saintsandsinnerspreserves@yahoo.co.uk for more details Manor House Stables
Beautifully restored Award-winning 18th century stables in the heart of rural Lincolnshire. Courses and workshops are offered at the Manor House Stables for those who wish to come for a day, but they can also be included as part of your holiday in the self catering accommodation. For prices & to book please visit www.manorhousestables.co.uk/courses-and-workshops.html Gunby Hall
The history of Gunby Hall is exceedingly, interestingly diverse & the Hall provides a wonderful setting for the courses. £60 per person with maximum of 10 people per course. For more details contact Astrid Gatenby on 01754 890 102 , 0780 0802 816, astrid.gatenby@gunbyhall.org.uk 2012
Course Spalding Manor House Gunby Hall
Jam Making
March 8th
April 19th 25th
May 29th 3rd
July 7th 26th 13th
August 4th 14th 16th
Preserving for Easter
March 28th
April 5th
Summer Preserving
June 11th 6th 15th
August 29th
Autumn Preserve Making
September 4th 13th
Apple Preserving
October 6th 2nd 18th
Christmas Preserving
November 7th 3rd