Foraged Fruit: A Natural Wine Making Class
With Janne of Ms. Larsen's Botanical Inks
$85
Join us for a hands-on, two-hour workshop exploring the art of making natural wine from locally foraged fruit. We’ll start with an introduction to wild fermentation, discussing how natural yeasts transform fruit into wine and how terroir influences flavor.
You’ll get hands-on experience crushing fresh, foraged fruit and starting your own small-batch fermentation. We’ll also explore the use of locally grown herbs to enhance flavor and aroma, adding unique depth to your wine. As we work, we’ll enjoy a guided tasting of naturally fermented wines, highlighting the nuances of different fruits, fermentation methods, and herbal infusions.
By the end, you'll leave with a home brewing kit, including a fermentation jar, airlock, and instructions to continue the process at home. Come connect with the land, the seasons, and the joy of slow, natural winemaking!
This workshop is 21+
Workshop Policies:
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.
You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable.
We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 3 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.
Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.
If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming. You will receive a credit for a future class.
Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.
Janne Larsen is a Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges sustainability, community, and creativity. Drawing from her upbringing on a farm in Idaho, she creates botanical inks from locally foraged plants and crafts natural wines that reflect the terroir of Los Angeles. Her artistic practice explores the relationship between people and the natural world, emphasizing sustainable material use and regional identity. In addition to her own work, she teaches workshops on botanical ink-making, guiding others in engaging with their environment through art. Through her practice, Larsen fosters a deeper appreciation for nature, storytelling, and ecological stewardship.