About this Event
Join photographer, grower and Mediterranean cook Emel for an intimate day of fermentation, cultivation and creative food photography in her garden.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn to:
- Make fermented foods including kimchi, kombucha and sauerkraut
- Bake artisan sourdough bread from scratch
- Master greenhouse growing techniques to keep your hands busy and cultivate fresh produce for your kitchen
- Capture stunning food photography – whether you shoot with a professional camera or your phone, you'll discover lighting techniques, styling secrets and composition tips as Emel demonstrates her approach to creating beautiful food imagery.
The day concludes with a communal lunch in the heart of the garden beside the greenhouse. Savour a healthy, seasonal spread featuring homemade sauerkraut, red lentil köfte wrapped in crisp lettuce, kombucha and wine—a celebration of the skills you've learnt throughout the day.
All equipment, ingredients, jars, props and lighting will be provided; just bring yourself and an appetite to learn.
This workshop is fully plant-based.
About Emel
Born and raised in Istanbul on a traditional Mediterranean diet, Emel has worked as a photographer for travel magazines across the globe.
https://www.emelernalbant.com/
After becoming a mother, she settled in the UK where she combines her passions for photography, sustainable growing and plant-based cooking.
Emel founded Sirkhane Darkroom, a community photography project at the Syrian border. You can read about her work in The Guardian.
She also founded Greens&Others Community Cookery School CIC, where quality food is a right, not a privilege. She leads a team of teachers fighting food insecurity through free community classes and paid masterclasses, teaching seasonal cooking, fermentation and mindful food practices. Your booking supports this mission. Thank you!
https://www.greensandothers.com/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ivygreen Road, Ivygreen Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, United Kingdom
GBP 217.39
