Seasonal Workshops @ Courjette (Community Sustained Agriculture) | May – October
May 5 @ 19:00 - October 6 @ 21:00
€14.00 – €28.00
Welcome to CourJette’s Summer Field Workshops 2025!
We’re excited to invite you back to the peaceful green haven on the outskirts of Brussels for a brand-new season of hands-on fermentation and preservation workshops. For over four years, CourJette has been a place of connection, cultivation, and creativity—and this summer, we’re diving even deeper into the world of slow, seasonal, and sustainable food.
5 May – Introduction to Preservation and Fermentation
19:00 – 20:30
Start the season with an engaging introduction to the principles and practices of fermentation and food preservation. Expect a mix of tasting, storytelling, and practical tips to kickstart your journey into preserving the harvest.
CourJette CSA members: €14 / Non-members: €21
2 June – Lacto-fermentation of Seasonal Vegetables
19:00 – 20:30
Bring your knife, cutting board, and a 500ml jar—we’ll provide the vegetables! Discover the transformative power of salt, time, and microbes as we ferment together with what the fields offer us.
CourJette CSA members: €14 / Non-members: €28
7 July – Fermented Drinks: Ginger Bug, Kefir & Kombucha
19:00 – 20:30
Fizz, funk, and friendly cultures! Learn how to make your own fermented beverages—from bubbling ginger bugs to kefir and kombucha—using seasonal ingredients and simple techniques. Tasting included.
CourJette CSA members: €14 / Non-members: €28
August – No Workshop
Enjoy your holidays and keep those ferments bubbling!
1 September – Giardiniera: Italian-Inspired Fermentation
19:00 – 20:30
Bright, tangy, and perfect for preserving late summer veggies! We’ll make a colorful batch of Italian-style giardiniera. Bring a knife, cutting board, and a 500ml jar to fill with flavor.
CourJette CSA members: €14 / Non-members: €28
20 September – Hot Sauce Workshop (Before the Oogstfeest)
14:00 – 16:00
Get spicy just in time for the harvest celebration! Bring your tools and let’s turn peppers, herbs, and seasonal produce into bold, fermented hot sauces.
CourJette CSA members: €14 / Non-members: €28
6 October – Green Tomato Preservation
18:30 – 20:00
Close out the growing season by transforming unripened tomatoes and other end-of-season harvests into delicious preserved goods. As always, bring your tools and a jar to take home your creation.
CourJette CSA members: €14 / Non-members: €28
🌿 Join us for these community-centered, flavor-filled evenings at CourJette. Whether you’re a returning fermenter or just curious, there’s something for everyone. Members enjoy discounted rates, and everyone leaves with tasty creations, new knowledge, and a deeper connection to the land.
Let’s preserve the summer, together.
We can’t wait to see you at CourJette!