We offer a number of hands on, homestead related classes at Shirebriar!

Learn to find food and medicine in your own environment. You'll be surprised by just how many edible and medicinal plants and fungi surround you every day! We will take you on a foraging walk, point out the seasonal foragable flora, and discuss their various uses. 

Butchering is an important skill on the self sustained homestead. We offer classes in butchering all sorts of animals, from chickens to deer. In these classes, we will discuss the proper way to butcher an animal in a way that uses the entire animal and wastes as little as possible. We will also talk about various cuts and the best way to use or store the meat.

Another important skill on the homestead. Canning and preserving helps your food last longer, and with proper employment can help keep you and your family fed through the winter without over reliance on the grocery store. Learn proper canning techniques and recipes with us.

New studies suggest that it was fermentation, not fire and cooking, that allowed humans to be able to consume the calories and nutrients needed for our higher brain function. Fermentation is an under appreciated and delicious form of food storage. Fermentation can help food last longer as well as giving it more complete and complex nutritional value. It's not as hard as it seems. Come learn about this ancient art of food preservation.

Learn to make your own honey wine from summer fruits! This classic way of making delicious and unique spirits from the fruits of your summer labor can give you delicious tastes of summer all winter long. Mead is a great offering when you have your friends and family together!  

We host most classes at Shirebriar and we plan classes regularly. However, we can schedule a private class for you and some friends! Likewise, we are able to travel in order to teach some classes. If you're interested in scheduling a special class, reach out today!