Join us for a series of home food preservation classes that will include learning to can sweet spreads, a salsa class, and how to pressure can. Canning is an art and a fun skill to learn.  Participants will pick the sessions they want to attend and register for each session separately. Please see the description of each session below along with the registration links for the sessions. All classes will be held at the Edgecombe County Center at 201 St. Andrew St. Tarboro, NC. Click on the session title to register for the class.

Jam & Jelly Canning Class

Monday, May 5, 2025

1:30pm -3:30pm

Jam & Jelly Canning Class

Monday, May 5, 2025

5:30pm -7:30pm

This class is designed for anyone interested in learning more about safely making jams, jellies, and other sweet spreads at home. This hands-on class will cover types of sweet spreads, how to prepare sweet spreads safely, and troubleshooting.

Salsa Canning Class

Monday, June 2, 2025

1:30pm -3:30pm

Salsa Canning Class

Monday, June 2, 2025

5:30pm -7:30pm

This class is designed for anyone interested in learning more about safely making salsa at home. This hands-on class will cover how to prepare salsa safely, and troubleshooting.

Pressure Canning

Monday, July 7, 2025

1:30pm -3:30pm

Pressure Canning

Monday, July 7, 2025

5:30pm -7:30pm

This workshop is designed for anyone interested in learning more about safely canning food at home. This hands-on class will cover foods appropriate for pressure canning, equipment needs, and safe tested recipes.