FREE CLASS: Canning 101

Join master canners Pachina Waite for a hands-on beginner class presented by the Culture For Change Foundation. Learn the timeless art of home canning and build skills you can use for years to come! Join Culture for Change Foundation for Canning 101, a five-week hands-on program taught by Pachina Waite. Participants will learn the fundamentals of food preservation, safe canning practices, and practical skills for becoming more confident and self-reliant in the kitchen. Each week builds on the series, giving participants an opportunity to learn, practice, ask questions, and gain hands-on experience. No prior canning experience is needed! What You’ll Learn • Safe home canning practices • Food self-reliance and preservation skills • Water-bath canning techniques • Canning considerations for high-acid and non-acidic foods • Proper food preparation and preservation techniques • Preparing jars, lids, and equipment • Following recipes and proper processing methods • Practical skills you can continue using at home What You’ll Take Away By the end of the five-week series, our goal is for participants to leave with: • Greater confidence in home food preservation • Hands-on canning experience • Practical skills you can use with your own harvest or groceries • Recipes and resources for future canning • A better understanding of safe food preservation practices Your Instructor Pachina Waite Pachina is an experienced home canning educator with a passion for cultural education, practical life skills, and food self-reliance. 5-Week Class Schedule Classes meet Wednesdays from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: October 14, 2026 October 21, 2026 October 28, 2026 November 4, 2026 November 11, 2026 Location Culture for Change Foundation 510 2nd Ave S, Ste 100 Twin Falls, ID 83301 Class Size Limited to 15 participants. Keeping the class small allows for more hands-on learning, questions, and individual attention. Who Is This Class For? Beginners are absolutely welcome! This program is designed for community members interested in learning practical food preservation and self-reliance skills. No prior canning experience is necessary. Supplies & Materials Canning tools and materials used during the program will be provided as appropriate for each lesson. Participants will receive information about anything they may need to bring for a particular class. Come ready to learn, participate, and have fun! IMPORTANT: Register Only Once This is a continuing 5-week program. REGISTER ONLY ONCE to reserve your seat for the entire series. You do not need to register separately for each Wednesday. Because capacity is limited to only 15 participants, please register only if you intend to participate in the series. Reserving a spot and not attending prevents another community member from having the opportunity to participate. Cost & Required Donation The program does not have a traditional class fee; however, a donation is required to reserve your spot. Culture for Change Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation helps cover program materials and allows us to continue offering affordable cultural, educational, and skill-building opportunities to our community. The cost of the workshop is your donation to help keep programs like this running. Your donation is greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting Culture for Change Foundation and helping us continue bringing hands-on educational opportunities to the community! Space is limited to just 15 participants, so don’t wait—reserve your spot today!