Summer Solstice Canning Class
Sat, Jun 20
|Shepard's Flock Farm
Learn the science and safety of preservation along with tips for this classic artisanal skill.
Time & Location
Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Shepard's Flock Farm, 170 Brandy Ln, Elgin, TX 78621, USA
Guests
About the event
Join us at Shepard’s Flock Farm & Apothecary for a comprehensive, three-hour immersion into the art and science of water bath canning. This hands-on class is designed to take the guesswork out of food preservation and teach you the technical basics of pH safety, pectin usage, and shelf-stable quality.
At our Elgin farm during the peak of the June harvest, we'll work in small groups at dedicated stations to craft two seasonal staples: crisp, herb-infused Garden Pickles and a low-sugar Berry Jam.
What You’ll Learn:
The mechanics of water bath canning and equipment safety.
How to maintain "snap" and texture in summer cucumbers.
The chemistry of pectin in small-batch berry preserves.