Workshops Available
We have a wide range of workshops coming up over the coming months with Ainsley including......
Sept - Dec 2025 Calendar:
Wire Wrapping Jewellery Workshop
Do you love crystals?
Do you want to learn a new skill?
Are you looking for a creative outlet or side hustle?
If any of these sound like you then come and learn how to make a pendant necklace using raw copper wire and gorgeous cabochon gemstones.
This 3 hour workshop will teach you the fundamentals of wire wrapping, from tools and materials, to creating a wearable, unique piece of jewellery. Pick a crystal and we’ll learn the techniques to wrap it in a stunning design. And of course you keep what you make!
Drinks and snacks are also provided.
Date: Sunday 21st September 2025
Time: TBC
Location: Cedar House, Lanark, ML11 7RH
Capacity: 8 people
Exchange £50pp
Early Bird booking discount 10% off if booked within first week of launch.
Book Now To Prevent Disappointment
Introduction To Fermentation
Discover the ancient art of fermentation and bring new life to your kitchen!
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to transform vegetables into tangy, probiotic-rich ferments that support gut health and add bold flavour to your meals.
Together, we’ll explore:
The science (and magic!) behind fermentation
Safety tips
Simple techniques you can easily recreate at home
Recipes you’ll want to make again and again
Whether you’re completely new to fermentation or just want to brush up your skills, this workshop is for you. You’ll get step-by-step guidance, tastings of delicious ferments, and your own jar to take home and watch bubble with life.
What you’ll take away:
Confidence to ferment safely at home
Printed recipes and resource guide
Your own fermentation project to finish at home
Date: Saturday 4th October 2025
Location: Cedar House, Lanark, ML11 7RH
Cost: £50pp
Space is limited—reserve your spot today and start your fermentation journey!
Time: TBC
Capacity: 8 people
Early Bird booking discount 10% off if booked within first week of launch.
Book Now To Prevent Disappointment
Plant Based Cheeses - Made Simple!
Learn how to make a variety of delicious, dairy-free cheeses in this hands-on workshop. We’ll cover everything from quick favourites to a fermented cheese that develops real tang and character. You’ll get to taste, create, and take home your own cheeses — perfect for your plant-based kitchen.
On the menu:
Cashew Cream Cheese – smooth, spreadable, and endlessly versatile
Vegan Parmesan – a savoury, nutty sprinkle for instant flavour
Mozzarella-Style Cheese – soft and stretchy, perfect for melting
Fermented Nut Cheese (Cultured) – tangy, probiotic-rich, and packed with flavour
Along the way, you’ll learn how fermentation works, how to flavour your cheeses, and how to use them in everyday cooking. You’ll leave with your own homemade cheeses, a recipe booklet, and the confidence to keep experimenting at home.
Date: Sunday 12th October 2025
Location: Cedar House, Lanark, ML11 7RH
Cost: £50pp
Spaces are limited — book now and start your plant-based cheese adventure!
Build A Fermentation Pantry
In this Build Your Fermentation Pantry Workshop, you’ll discover how to create a collection of flavorful, probiotic-rich foods that will become everyday staples in your home.
Together, we’ll cover:
How to plan and build a balanced fermentation pantry
Key staples like sauerkraut, kimchi, brined pickles, and fermented condiments
How to use your ferments daily—in meals, snacks, and drinks
Safety, storage, and flavoring tips for long-term success
This interactive workshop includes tastings, demonstrations, and hands-on preparation. You’ll leave with several jars to take home, plus recipes and guidance to keep your pantry thriving.
What you’ll take away:
A starter set of ferments for your pantry
Printed recipe and resource booklet
Confidence to plan and maintain your own living pantry
Date: Saturday 18th October 2025
Location: Cedar House, Lanark, ML11 7RH
Cost: £50pp
Space is limited—reserve your spot and start building your fermentation pantry today!