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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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
Natural Fermented Sodas: Kombucha, Jun and Ginger bugs
Sunday, October 26th
11:30am-1:30pm
Campbelltown Public Library, 171 Montacute Rd, Newton SA 5074
Book tickets
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Natural Fermented Sodas: Kombucha, Jun and Ginger bugs - Free workshop!
Thursday, October 30th
2pm-4pm
Victor Harbor Visitor Centre: 2 Railway Terrace, Victor Harbor SA 5211
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
Book tickets
Beginner Ukulele Course
Wednesday, November 5th
10:30am-12:30pm
Elizabeth Rise Community Centre - 26 Hamblynn Road #Shop 7 Elizabeth Downs, SA 5113
Book tickets
Sustainable Cooking with Preserves: Jams, chutneys and sauces
Learn how to make Jam/Chutney, butter from scratch and enjoy it on fresh sourdough bread!
Tuesday, 11th Nov
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Harpers Field Community Building : 1477-1487 Golden Grove Road Golden Grove, SA 5125
Book tickets
Pasta Night! With Kym Ormond
Pasta making 101 at the fun community kitchen at the precinct in Smithfield.
Friday, November 14th
6-8pm
The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road, Smithfield Plains, SA 5114
Book tickets
Beats: A Rhythm and Percussion workshop
Sat, November 15th
10:30am - 11:30am ACDT
St. Peters Library Banquet Hall, 101 Payneham Rd, St Peters SA 5069
Book tickets
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
Book tickets
Make Your First Sourdough Bread: From Starter to Loaf
Sunday, 23rd Nov, 63 Mount Barker Rd, Stirling SA 5152
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adelaide Hills Council Libraries (Coventry)
Book tickets
Veggie Patch From Scratch - Free!
Friday, November 28th
10:00am – 12:00pm
Victor Harbor Visitor Centre: 2 Railway Terrace, Victor Harbor SA 5211
Book tickets
Creating a food forest and growing perennial plants - Free!
Friday, November 28th
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Victor Harbor Visitor Centre: 2 Railway Terrace, Victor Harbor SA 5211
Book tickets
December 2025
Cheese Please! – Quick & Easy DIY Cheeses to Make at Home
Wednesday, November 5th
11am - 1pm
Elizabeth Rise Community Centre, 26 Hamblynn Road #Shop 7 Elizabeth Downs, SA 5113
Book tickets
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
Book tickets
Brew and Renew - Kombucha workshop with Kym Ormond
An indepth workshop into fermenting fizzy fun drinks.
Friday, December 12th
6-8pm
The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road Smithfield Plains, SA 5114
Book tickets
Sustainable Cooking - pasta making 101
Roll up your sleeves and get stuck into the joy of fresh pasta.
Tuesday, 9th of December
5:30-7:30pm
Harpers Field Community Building : 1477-1487 Golden Grove Road Golden Grove, SA 5125
Book tickets
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
Book tickets
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
Book tickets
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
Book tickets
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
Book tickets
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
Book tickets
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!