Classes and Workshops

Home to a diverse range of classes and workshops, the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region provides those wanting to explore their creative side with plenty of hands-on experiences to enjoy. Whether it is discovering the art of truffle hunting, trying your hand at gin blending or learning how to make macrame, there is literally something for everyone! Keep in mind that many of these classes book out quickly, so be sure to book in advance.

Find these classes and more on: daylesfordmacedonlife.com.au/ classes-workshops

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

TRUFFLE HUNTS AT BLACK CAT TRUFFLES, WATTLE FLAT EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: JUNE TO AUGUST / 10AM - 12.30PM / $150PP

Enjoy a two and a half hour “Truffle Hunt and Taste of Truffles Experience” where you will learn about the fascinating world of truffle farming, extract a basketful of nuggets with trained dogs then enjoy five truffle-infused dishes and a glass of bubbles in the cosy licensed café. Bountiful truffle shavings guaranteed! blackcattruffles.com.au/truffle-hunts

SALAMI DAY, JONAI FRAMS AND MEATSMITHS, EGANSTOWN SATURDAY 18 & 23 JUNE / 9.30AM - 5PM / $220PP+GST

Transform half a pig into a family's supply of salami, pancetta, coppa, guanciale, lonza, and jamón during this time-honored winter tradition, which is deeply tied to the notions of thrift and resourcefulness, resulting in an artisanal bounty. Come prepared to trim, cut, mix, mince and stuff salamis, as well as learn how to hang pancetta, guanciale, coppa and lonza. The full day workshop includes a legendary Jonai lunch, as well as a farm tour.

jonaifarms.com.au/workshops

GIN BLENDING MASTERCLASSES, ANIMUS DISTILLERY, KYNETON 4TH SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH: JUNE THROUGH TO AUGUST / $185PP

Join Animus Distillery for a unique gin blending masterclass where you can take home a bottle of your own creation. Hosted at the Animus Distillery cocktail lounge in Kyneton, the masterclasses run over 2-3 hours with refreshments provided. animusdistillery.com/gin-blending-masterclass

MACRAME PLANT HANGER WORKSHOP, THE OLD AUCTION HOUSE, KYNETON SATURDAY 4 JUNE & SATURDAY 13 AUGUST / $110-120PP

Relax and create a macrame house plant holder during this three-hour workshop that is perfect for beginners, with no experience necessary. You will be given your choice of rope, as well as a wooden ring and terracotta pot so you can create your plant hanger to take home for yourself, or to give as a gift to family or friends. theoldauctionhouse.com.au/classes

GNOCCHI MASTER CLASS AT LIFE & FORK, WOODEND SATURDAY 25 JUNE / 9:30AM - 1:30PM / $95PP

Learn how to make gnocchi dishes that are mouth-watering and robust with flavor, using the finest local ingredients. In this hands-on class, you will learn the art of making traditional gnocchi, which like pasta, comes in various forms, such as potato, polenta and ricotta. All of which are paired with various sauce combinations. lifeandforkcookingschool.com.au/event/gnocchi-master-class

NATURALLY ORDERLY: JAPAN-INSPIRED DECLUTTER & RE-SET SUNDAY 5 JUNE / 11AM - 3:30PM

Fall in love with a uniquely Japanese, nature-based approach to decluttering your home and life. Join Cecilia Macaulay for this fun and interactive seasonal workshop at Shizuka Ryokan. You will learn to ‘reduce useless diversity and increase useful diversity’, and so much more. The experience includes a traditional Japanese lunch. shizuka.com.au/retreats-workshops-shizuka-ryokan