Fermentation Education & Products
Community Cultures
Embracing fermented products is an exciting way to explore health, creativity, and our relationship with food. Community Cultures provides in-person educational workshops and seasonal fermented products throughout the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region, as well as fermentation consultations and virtual classes. See our Fermentation Workshop Catalogue for an overview of our classes.
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Let’s Ferment Together
Upcoming Workshops
Our educational fermentation classes are designed to teach you the history, ingredients and processes for preparing various fermented products. Click on the workshop titles to learn more.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – Ferment The Holidays: Winter-Flavored Sodas
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – Fermenting Hot Sauce & Fresh Salsa
Saturday, December 9, 2023 – Who’s Your Mother? Kombucha, Water Kefir & Soda
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 – Ferment The Holidays: Vegetables! (VIRTUAL)
Saturday, December 16, 2023 – Fermented Foods for Your Health
Monday, December 18, 2023 – Making Miso: A Hands-On Fermentation Workshop
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 – Ferment The Holidays: Wild Fermented Cider, Country Wine & Vinegar
Recent Blog Posts
Our blog articles are meant to provide inspiration, reminders, and educational tips for fermenters of any skill level. Click on a title below to read the full article.
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WORKSHOPS
What We Teach
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Vegetable
Ferments
Learn the basics of making sauerkraut, kimchi and lacto-fermented pickles, as well as chutneys, sauces, and vinegar. These are great introductory topics to the world of fermentation. You will also learn about the cultural and historical significance of these products.


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Koji, Miso
& Tempeh
The world of mold-based fermentation is vast and significant in cultures across Asia. These workshops pull from Trevor’s experience working for a commercial miso company and highlight how fermentation can be used to break down indigestible ingredients and create incredible flavors.
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Fermented
Beverages
Fermented beverages come in many forms and flavors: kombucha, tibicos, wild soda, cider, mead, and country wine. Workshops within these topics instruct on the simple processes and equipment you need to begin fermenting beverages at home from just a few ingredients.

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Vegetable
Ferments
Learn the basics of making sauerkraut, kimchi and lacto-fermented pickles. These are great introductory topics to the world of fermentation. You will also learn about the cultural and historical significance of these products.

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Fermented
Beverages
Fermented beverages come in many forms and flavors: kombucha, tibicos, wild soda, cider, mead, and country wine. Workshops within these topics instruct on the simple processes and equipment you need to begin fermenting beverages at home from just a few ingredients.

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Koji, Miso
& Tempeh
The world of mold-based fermentation is vast and significant in cultures across Asia. These workshops pull from Trevor’s experience working for a commercial miso company and highlight how fermentation can be used to break down indigestible ingredients and create incredible flavors.

Since 2014
About
Community Cultures aims to bring people together and connect them to the wonders of fermentation. Our goal is to make fermentation education accessible for all by emphasizing simple, affordable practices and techniques that don’t require special equipment. By teaching the essential role that microbes play in our lives, we can help you realize the magical potential of our food to transform us and the broader food system.
Since 2014
About
Community Cultures aims to bring people together and connect them to the wonders of fermentation. Our goal is to make fermentation education accessible for all by emphasizing simple, affordable practices and techniques that don’t require special equipment. By teaching the essential role that microbes play in our lives, we can help you realize the magical potential of our food to transform us and the broader food system.

Affordable & Accessible Learning
Hands-On Fermentation Series
Embrace the thrilling world of microbes and fermented products through Community Cultures workshops. Educator, Trevor Ring, will guide you through the ways that different cultures can preserve food. Participants will engage in hands-on communal learning by preparing and tasting ferments including fermented vegetables, kombucha, tibicos, wild soda, alcohol, tempe, miso and more.
You will learn about the health benefits, history and background of fermented products, and walk away with jars and cultures to continue fermenting at home. Virtual workshops utilize presentations, handouts, and lecture, as well as guided demos. By the end of your workshop, Trevor will have inspired in you the confidence to bring unique flavors and bubbly excitement to family and friends from your own kitchen.
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Colleagues & Mentors
Testimonials

Kind Words
Reviews
“Great instructor – he made the process seem accessible and not too hard.”
“Trevor teaches so well, he makes it so easy to do.”
“Enthusiastic instructor, fun, informative.”
“Friendly, passionate, knowledgeable.”
“Very easy to follow and not overwhelming at all.”
“Interactivity was great. Very organized and beautiful set up.”
“Very clear instruction and lots of other great info on fermentation in general.”
