Upcoming sustainable living Adelaide workshops with Kym
From food gardening and food preserving to sourdough bread making, permaculture, music and more — join me for an upcoming sustainable living Adelaide workshop in your neighbourhood.
Ready to relearn forgotten skills and return them from “uncommon sense” to common sense life skills?
I love helping people learn to grow food, cook the food they’ve grown and have fun while doing it. That’s my jam.
My sustainable living workshops are often subsidised by local Adelaide councils for community and offered at accessible prices, ensuring everyone can access these key skills and traditional learnings.
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August 2025
Kombucha, Jun and Natural Sodas
Saturday, August 2nd
10:30am – 12:30pm
The Hive Community Resource Hub, 380 Waterloo Corner Road, Burton, South Australia 5110
Book tickets | Email: enquiriesbch@salisbury.sa.gov.au
Harvest and Brine: Pickling and Growing Workshop
Tuesday, August 5th
10:00am – 12:00pm
Lefevre Community Stadium, 541 Victoria Rd, Osborne SA 5017
Email: lefevre_sports@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Harvest and Brine: Pickling and Growing Workshop
Tuesday, August 12th
5:30 – 7:30pm
Harpers Field Community Building, 1477-1487 Golden Grove Road Golden Grove, SA 5125
Book tickets
Soy Good: How to Make Tofu, Soy Milk and Soy Yoghurt
Friday, August 15th
6pm-8pm
The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road Smithfield Plains, SA 5114
Permaculture in Practice #2: Intro to Wicking Beds
Learn how to build a self-watering garden bed that conserves water and nutrients.
Sunday August 17th
10:00am – 12:00pm
The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road Smithfield Plains, SA 5114
Book tickets
Preserves 101: Jams, Chutneys, and Sauces
Tuesday, August 19th
10:00am – 12:00pm
Lefevre Community Stadium, 541 Victoria Rd, Osborne SA 5017
Email: lefevre_sports@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Harvest and Brine: Growing and Pickling Produce
Saturday, August 23
10:00am – 11:30am
Torrens Calley Community Centre, 45 Albert St, Gumeracha SA 5233, Australia
Book tickets
September 2025
Cheese Please: Basic Cheese-Making Course
Tuesday, September 2nd
10:00am – 12:00pm
Lefevre Community Stadium, 541 Victoria Rd, Osborne SA 5017
Email: lefevre_sports@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Gardening to Cooking #7: Preserves 101: Jams, Chutneys, and Sauces
Saturday, September 6th
10:30am – 12:30pm
The Hive Community Resource Hub, 380 Waterloo Corner Road, Burton, South Australia 5110
Book tickets | Email: enquiriesbch@salisbury.sa.gov.au
Kombucha, Jun and Ginger Bugs
Tuesday, September 9th
5:30 – 7:30pm
Harpers Field Community Building, 1477-1487 Golden Grove Road Golden Grove, SA 5125
Book tickets
Sourdough Level 1: From Starter to Loaf
Tuesday, September 16
10:00am – 12:00pm
Lefevre Community Stadium, 541 Victoria Rd, Osborne SA 5017
Email: lefevre_sports@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Cheese Please! Basic Cheese Making Course
Friday, September 19th
6:00– 8:00pm
The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road Smithfield Plains, SA 5114
Sourdough Level 1: From Starter to Loaf
Monday, September 29th
11:30am – 1:30pm
Mount Barker Library, 5 Dumas Street Mount Barker SA 5251
Permaculture in Practice #3: Veggie Patch from Scratch
Start growing your own food with practical tips for setting up a productive vegetable garden.
Sunday, September 21st
10:30am – 12:00pm
The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road Smithfield Plains, SA 5114
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October 2025
Gardening to Cooking #8: Sourdough 101 – From Starter to Loaf
Saturday, October 4th
10:30am – 12:30pm
The Hive Community Resource Hub, 380 Waterloo Corner Road, Burton, South Australia 5110
Book tickets | Email: enquiriesbch@salisbury.sa.gov.au
Permaculture in Practice #4: Percussion and Rhythms Workshop (All Ages)
Using rhythm and group dynamics in percussion mirrors the idea of responding to feedback and adjusting systems accordingly.
Sunday, October 19th
10:30am – 12:00pm
The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road Smithfield Plains, SA 5114
Book tickets
November 2025
Gardening to Cooking #9: Homemade Pastas 101 – Fresh pasta-making basics
Saturday, November 1st
10:30am – 12:30pm
The Hive Community Resource Hub, 380 Waterloo Corner Road, Burton, South Australia 5110
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Permaculture in Practice #5, Living with Layers: Keeping Chickens 101
Discover how chickens can support your garden and reduce food waste.
Sunday, November 16th
10:30am – 12:00pm
The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road Smithfield Plains, SA 5114
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December 2025
Gardening to Cooking #10: How to "Permaculture" Your Kitchen
Reducing food waste, seasonal eating, and sustainability in the kitchen
Saturday, December 6
10:30am – 12:30pm
The Hive Community Resource Hub, 380 Waterloo Corner Road, Burton, South Australia 5110
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Permaculture In Practice #6: All the Dirt on Composting
Turn scraps into soil gold with composting methods that suit every home
Sunday, December 14th
10:30am – 12:30pm
The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road Smithfield Plains, SA 5114
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January 2026
Permaculture In Practice #7: Creating a Food Forest and Perennial Gardening
Learn how to design layered, low-maintenance gardens that mimic natural systems.
Sunday, January 18th
10:30am – 12:30pm
The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road Smithfield Plains, SA 5114
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February 2026
Permaculture In Practice #8: Sourdough 101: From Starter to Loaf
Make your own sourdough while exploring the connections between food, family and community.
Sunday, Februrary 15th
10:30am – 12:30pm
The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road Smithfield Plains, SA 5114
Book tickets
March 2026
Permaculture In Practice #9: Plant Propagation + Little Growers Workshop
Learn the basics of propagation and how to start a garden from cuttings, and turn a space into an oasis. All ages friendly workshop encouraging parents and kids to start growing.
Sunday, March 15th
10:30am – 12:30pm
The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road Smithfield Plains, SA 5114
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April 2026
Permaculture In Practice #10: Harvest and Brine: A growing and pickling workshop.
Preserve your harvest and explore the richness of cultural food traditions.
Sunday, April 19th
10:30am – 12:30pm
The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road Smithfield Plains, SA 5114
Book tickets
May 2026
Permaculture In Practice #11: Verge Gardening and Native Habitats
Reimagine underused spaces as valuable homes for native plants, pollinators & productivity.
Sunday, May 17th
10:30am – 12:30pm
The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road Smithfield Plains, SA 5114
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June 2026
Permaculture In Practice #12: Sustainable cooking: Permaculture Your Kitchen and Seasonal eating (Winter Solstice Special)
Celebrate the solstice by embracing seasonal eating & creative, low-impact cooking.
Sunday, June 21st
10:30am – 12:30pm
The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road Smithfield Plains, SA 5114
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Meet your sustainable living Adelaide host: Kym Ormond
I’ve been running sustainable living workshops for more than 7 years now, and I’m all about creating a relaxed, enjoyable, and informative vibe where participants can dive into learning these practical skills that are slowly becoming forgotten.
My workshops are a welcoming and engaging space for everyone, ensuring that all can explore sustainable living and can brighten their lives!