2026 Workshop Calendar: Register Your Interest Today!
Junior Kitchen Club: Baking, Blending & Tea Time
School Holiday Workshop | Ages 9–10
A hands-on, nourishing school holiday workshop designed for curious young cooks.
In this relaxed 4-hour session, children will explore the joys of the kitchen through baking, herbal blending, and shared food. Guided step-by-step, they’ll learn practical skills, gain confidence, and enjoy plenty of time to create, taste, and connect.
What we'll be making:
- Homemade bread and biscuits
- A custom herbal tea blend
- A simple herb butter or dip
- A shared tea-style lunch using what we’ve made
Along the way, we’ll talk about ingredients, flavours, and kitchen safety in an age-appropriate, engaging way — with movement breaks and calm moments woven in to keep energy balanced.
Details:
- Date: Wednesday 28 January
- Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm
- Ages: 9–10 years
- Group size: Maximum 8 children
- Cost: $80 per child
- Parents: Welcome to stay or drop off
All ingredients and materials are provided. Children will take home their creations along with new skills and confidence in the kitchen.
Spaces are limited.
Cheesemaking & Herbal Wellness – Next Level with Elizabeth
Practical Demonstration | Saturday, 21 February 1–4pm
Take your cheesemaking and herbal wellness skills to the next level! In this practical session, Elizabeth will guide you through no-culture Mozzarella making, answering all you cheesemaking questions from the basic course as well as complemented by her wide range of herbal healing experiences from her daily Organic Shop knowledge to support wellbeing naturally
Tasting included.
💛 Cost: $100 per person
Spaces are limited — book early to secure your place.
Gluttony Preserved: Bottles, Brines & Ferments for Winter
Practical Workshop with Martina: Saturday 28 February 1–3pm
Ready to stock your pantry like a pro? Summer flavours don’t have to end!
In this comprehensive, hands-on workshop, you’ll explore every method of food preservation: drying, freezing, bottling, pickling, and fermenting. Step-by-step guidance and practical demonstrations will give you real, transferable skills so you can create a more sustainable kitchen at home.
By the end of the session, you’ll:
- Understand key techniques for preserving seasonal produce
- Create your own batch of pickles, brines, or preserves to take home
- Learn tips and tricks to make preservation safe, easy, and flavourful
This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to extend summer flavours into winter and gain confidence in practical food preservation.
All ingredients and materials are provided.
💛 Cost: $80 peer person
Spaces are limited — book early to secure your place.
Honey Glow: Inner Wellness & Natural Beauty
Practical Workshop with Martina; Sunday 15 March, 1–3pm
Discover the timeless wisdom of honey in this nourishing, hands-on workshop exploring its traditional uses for both inner wellness and gentle skincare.
Together, we’ll explore how honey has long been used as a kitchen remedy, a healing ally, and a natural beauty staple. You’ll learn practical techniques and create a small collection of handcrafted products to take home.
During the workshop, you will make:
- A warming Turmeric Milk mix
- A gentle Honey Facial Cleanser
- A nourishing Honey Lip Balm
This workshop is perfect for anyone curious about natural self-care, traditional remedies, and simple ways to bring more nourishment into everyday life.
All ingredients and materials are provided.
💛 Cost: $80 peer person
Spaces are limited — book early to secure your place.
Cook Smarter with Brigitte: Air Fryer & Herb Hacks for Wholesome Meals
Practical Cooking Demonstration| Saturday 21 March, 1–3pm
Cook smarter, not harder! Join wellness guide Brigitte for a practical, confidence-building session focused on using your air fryer to create fast, healthy, and flavour-packed meals.
This workshop combines smart air fryer techniques with the art of everyday herbal cooking. You’ll learn how to pair fresh and dried herbs with common ingredients to elevate simple meals — without adding extra time or effort.
What you’ll learn:
- How to get the most out of your air fryer
- Simple herb pairings for everyday cooking
- Tips for building flavour while keeping meals wholesome
This session is ideal for anyone wanting practical inspiration for weeknight meals, healthier cooking habits, and smarter use of kitchen tools.
💛 Cost: $80 peer person
Spaces are limited — book early to secure your place.
Herbal Support for INFLAMMATION and IMMUNITY
Practical Workshop with Martina | Sunday 12th April, 1–3pm
In this hands-on, seasonal workshop, we’ll explore how herbs, food, and gentle daily practices have traditionally been used to support comfort, balance, and immune resilience — especially as we move into the cooler months.
This nurturing session offers practical tools, time-honoured plant allies, and a calm space to reconnect with your body’s natural rhythms.
During the workshop, you’ll learn how to:
- Get to know herbs with a long history of traditional use for inflammation support, resilience and seasonal wellbeing
- Explore the role of stress, sleep and seasonal imbalance in how the body feels and functions
- Prepare simple herbal infusions and blends to take home
- Develop gentle daily rituals that support warmth, nourishment, and immune care through winter
You’ll leave with practical remedies, a deeper appreciation of plant-based support and renewed confidence in caring for yourself through the seasons.
All ingredients and materials provided.
💛 Cost: $80 peer person
Limited spaces available.
Simple Cheesemaking: No-Culture Cheese at Home
Demonstration Workshop with Brigitte | Saturday 18 April, 1–3pm | $80
Curious about cheesemaking but not sure where to start? This demonstration-style workshop is the perfect introduction.
Brigitte will show you the process of making fresh, no-culture cheese using everyday ingredients and straightforward methods. You’ll watch the full process step by step, learn key techniques and gain the confidence to try it at home — without needing specialist equipment or cultures.
During the session, you’ll:
- Learn the fundamentals of no-culture cheesemaking
- Watch a complete cheese made from start to finish
- Understand variations, flavouring options, and common pitfalls
- Enjoy tastings and time for questions and discussion
This workshop is ideal for anyone wanting a clear, practical overview of cheesemaking in a relaxed, informative setting. Perfect for larger groups and curious beginners.
Ingredients provided. Tasting included.
Limited spaces available.
Mothers & Makers
Exciting hands-on workshop at Feastival Taranaki!
Join us on Friday 8 May for a Mothers & Makers session — details revealed soon with Feastival launch.
Spaces limited!
Seed Crackers and Herbal Antipasti
Demonstration Workshop with Brigitte | Saturday 16 May 2026 | 1–3pm | $80
Discover the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean in this demonstration-style workshop with Brigitte and Blue Petal. Over two hours, you’ll watch Brigitte prepare crisp, homemade seed crackers and a selection of classic antipasti, each enhanced with fresh herbs, and learn the techniques and secrets behind each creation.
We’ll also explore the art of creating a stunning antipasti platter — balancing colour, flavour, and texture — perfect for home entertaining or casual gatherings.
During the session:
- Observe the preparation of seed crackers and classic Mediterranean dips
- Taste everything Brigitte creates
- Ask questions and learn tips for herbs, flavour pairing, and presentation
This workshop is ideal for anyone who loves delicious food, fresh herbs and practical kitchen inspiration with plenty of tasting and discussion.
All ingredients provided for demonstration and tasting.
Limited spaces available.
Wellness from Your Pantry: Herbal Support
Hands-On Workshop with Martina | Sunday 7 June 2026 | 1–3pm | $80
Discover how everyday pantry staples — like ginger, garlic, lemon, and honey — can become your go-to herbal allies for wellness.
In this interactive, two-hour workshop, you’ll explore time-honoured herbal preparations traditionally used to support resilience, comfort, and vitality through the colder months — all using ingredients you likely already have at home.
You’ll learn how to:
🌿 Create warming herbal infusions and oxymels
🍯 Prepare herbal honeys and syrups inspired by traditional seasonal care
🌬️ Use kitchen herbs to support respiratory ease and balance during winter
📦 Store and enjoy your remedies safely and effectively
This session is hands-on, so you’ll leave with your own crafted remedy, plus the knowledge and confidence to care for yourself and your family naturally and gently this winter.
All ingredients and materials provided.
Limited spaces available.
Sauerkraut & Simple Ferments
Practical Workshop with Brigitte | Saturday 20 June 2026 | 1–3pm | $80
Fermentation is one of the oldest and most accessible ways to preserve food — and it’s far simpler than many people think.
In this practical and approachable workshop, Brigitte will introduce you to the foundations of fermenting vegetables, focusing on sauerkraut and other simple, everyday ferments. You’ll learn how fermentation works, why it’s been valued across cultures for generations, and how to achieve safe, flavourful results at home.
Depending on group size, the session will include hands-on fermenting or a live demonstration with guided participation, ensuring everyone gains clear, transferable skills and confidence.
During the workshop, you’ll:
- Learn the fundamentals of vegetable fermentation
- Understand salt ratios, timing, and storage
- Watch (and possibly take part in) the fermenting process
- Taste finished ferments and explore flavour variations
- Ask questions and troubleshoot common challenges
This session is ideal for beginners and home cooks wanting to build practical fermenting skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.
All ingredients provided.
BLUE PETAL previous workshops and events
Herbal Christmas Gifts
Celebrate the season with creativity, flavour, and a touch of herbal magic! ✨
Join us for a joyful afternoon of hands-on making — crafting natural, homemade gifts infused with herbs and seasonal ingredients. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or simply treating yourself to something delicious and thoughtful.
🎁 You’ll create:
– Mulled wine spice blends
– Herb-infused honey
– Apricot & brandy “surprise” preserves
– Herb-infused wine
– Marinated feta with festive herbs
Together we’ll explore how to bring warmth, fragrance, and seasonal charm to your kitchen gifts — all made with care, connection, and a love of nature’s bounty.
🎟️ Spaces are limited — book now and enjoy a relaxed, festive afternoon of inspiration at Blue Petal HQ.
🍋 Refreshing Herbal & Fruit Drinks
TBA
In collaboration with the Sustainable Backyard Trail,
Join Martina from Blue Petal Botanicals for a hands-on, flavour-filled workshop and discover the art of making herbal and fruit shrubs — tangy, naturally preserved drinking vinegars that make the perfect base for cocktails, mocktails, or refreshing drinks on their own.
Learn how to combine herbs, fruit, and vinegar to craft delicious seasonal beverages that capture the essence of the garden in every glass.
🌿 Culinary Herbs – Grow, Infuse & Create
TBA
Join us for a relaxed, hands-on workshop exploring the flavour and versatility of culinary herbs.
Learn how to grow, harvest, and use fresh herbs to create your own herb-infused vinegar, oil, or honey, brew a soothing herbal tea, and whip up a fresh garden pesto.
Hosted by Martina from Blue Petal Botanicals, this session is perfect for anyone wanting to bring more herbs, flavour, and creativity into the kitchen.
Seed Crackers and Herbal Antipasti
TBA
Join us for a delicious Blue Petal collaboration with Brigitte Calloway, where we bring the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean to life.
In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to prepare crisp homemade seed crackers and a variety of classic antipasti favourites, each enhanced with fresh Blue Petal herbs. Together, we’ll also explore the art of creating a stunning antipasti platter — balancing colour, flavour, and texture to delight both the eyes and taste buds.
On the menu:
- Seed crackers
- Baba ganoush
- Hummus
- Mayo vs. aioli
- Devilled eggs
- Garlic & herb butter
- Bruschetta with herbs
And of course, everything we prepare will be available for tasting.
Young Foodies in the Kitchen
TBA
join us for a special School Holiday workshop designed for kids aged 8+. This fun, hands-on day is all about creativity in the kitchen and a taste of the herb garden.
🌿 Explore the Blue Petal herb garden
🍴 Cook pancakes, pesto, hummus & herby breads
🍵 Create your own herbal tea blends
🥗 Enjoy a shared lunch with our creations
All ingredients, lunch, and recipe handouts are included.
📍 Blue Petal HQ, Korito – just 25 minutes from New Plymouth.
🎟️ $80 per ticket — includes one child and a complimentary space for parents who wish to stay.
🌿 From garden to kitchen, it’s a tasty holiday adventure — cook, create, and have fun with food!
INFUSED & DISTILLED - 🍸From Fruit Mash to Cocktail Glass 🍸
TBA
Join us for an immersive evening exploring the transformation of late-season fruit into something truly spirited.
While the still gently works its magic in the background, we’ll dive into the art of crafting beautiful botanical drinks. Enjoy hands-on fun with:
- Garden-to-glass cocktails & mocktails
- Shrub-style infusions using fresh herbs
- Sips, stories, and seasonal tasting inspiration
This warm, relaxed gathering is perfect for curious palates and herbal enthusiasts who love flavour experimentation. You’ll leave with recipes, ideas, and a deeper understanding of herbal mixology and small-batch distilling.
🎟️ $75 per person — includes all tastings, activities, and take-home inspiration.
🌿 Come curious, leave spirited.
No-Culture, No-Fuss CHEESEMAKING with Brigitte
TBA
We’re thrilled to welcome Brigitte to Blue Petal for the first time! A lifelong foodie and wellness guide, Brigitte brings a warm and practical approach to everything she does—from natural food and herbal preserving to yoga, hypnotherapy, and healing arts.
In this relaxed, hands-on demonstration, Brigitte will guide us through the process of making delicious, nourishing dairy creations at home—no fancy cultures or specialised equipment required. It’s cheesemaking made simple and joyful.
You’ll learn how to make:
🧀 Homemade Cream Cheese
🧀 Mascarpone
🧀 Mozzarella
🧈 Fresh Butter
As we watch, taste, and learn together, you'll gain confidence and practical tips to create these staples in your own kitchen—whatever your lifestyle. Expect a session full of laughter, inspiration, and a celebration of real food.Cost: $80 per person
Hosted at Blue Petal, where we bring together people, plants and traditions in celebration of natural wellness.
Fresh & Simple Cheesemaking – Learn to Make Cheese at Home
TBA
Join us for a rich, hands-on cheesemaking demo and tasting led by Elizabeth from Drury Church Organic Shop—a passionate advocate for wholesome living and daily cheesemaker on their farm. Together, we’ll create and taste a beautiful variety of handcrafted cheeses:
✨ What we'll make and taste:
- Colomniere (a creamy Brie-style cheese
- Traditional Feta
- Labneh with unique spiced blends, including charcoal
- Soft cheeses with herbs, olives, nuts, and seeds
- Fermented cottage chees
You'll learn about the craft, cultures, and creativity behind making delicious, nourishing cheeses at home. Expect a relaxed, nourishing afternoon filled with flavour, connection, and real food wisdom.
Bookings essential. Spaces are limited.
All ingredients included. Tastings provided.
Cost: $80 per person
Hosted at Blue Petal, where we bring together people, plants and traditions in celebration of natural wellness.
Wellness from your Pantry: Herbal Support
Discover how everyday pantry staples like ginger, garlic, lemon, and honey can become your go-to winter wellness allies.
In this hands-on, 2.5-hour workshop, we’ll explore simple, time-honoured herbal preparations traditionally used to support resilience and comfort through the colder months — using ingredients you likely already have at home.
You’ll learn how to:
🌿 Create warming herbal infusions and oxymels
🍯 Prepare herbal honeys and syrups inspired by traditional seasonal care
🌬️ Use kitchen herbs to support respiratory ease and balance during winter
📦 Store and enjoy your remedies safely and effectively
You’ll leave with your own handcrafted remedy — plus the confidence to care for yourself and your whānau naturally and gently this winter.
Learn, Taste, Nourish -Herbal Support for Digestion
This hands-on workshop explores the deep connection between gut health and immune resilience — and how herbs have traditionally been used to support both.
Together, we’ll explore why digestion can feel different in autumn and how to care for it using time-honoured plant allies.
We'll look at herbs such as ginger, turmeric, astragalus, marshmallow, and slippery elm — all known for their traditional uses in supporting digestive comfort and overall wellbeing.
You’ll gain practical guidance on crafting warming herbal tonics, teas, and remedies that help nourish the gut through the colder months.
✨ This interactive session includes tastings, take-home herbal blends, and printed workshop notes to continue your herbal exploration at home.
Create & Celebrate with Herbs
by appointment
Looking for a memorable, hands-on experience in a relaxed rural setting?
At Blue Petal, we offer custom herbal workshops perfect for friends, family, hen parties, festive gatherings, or team events.
Enjoy a creative, seasonal activity where you’ll make your own culinary or botanical creations — all inspired by nature and made with care.
🌿 Choose from a variety of themed experiences:
– Culinary herb infusions: oils, vinegars, honeys & more
– Herbal crackers & antipasti boards
– Honey blends for self-care and gifting
– Festive herbal gifts & teas
– Shrubs, mocktails & botanical cocktails
📍 Hosted at Blue Petal HQ
✨ A joyful way to gather, learn, and create something special to take home.
We’re Going to the NZ House & Garden Tours!
We’re excited to announce that Blue Petal will be showcasing our handcrafted herbal products at the NZ House & Garden Tours event in New Plymouth!
Join us for an inspiring two-day celebration of beautiful homes, local artisans, and seasonal lifestyle inspiration.
📅 When: Friday 7 & Saturday 8 March | 🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Plymouth International Hotel, New Plymouth
🌿 Explore Blue Petal’s range of thoughtfully crafted herbal infusions, oxymels, seasonings, and more — all made with care using locally grown ingredients.
🎗️ Supporting a Cause: A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, supporting their vital work.
Come discover our offerings, connect with the world of herbs, and soak in the creative atmosphere of the tour!
HONEY for Wellbeing and Beauty
Explore the many traditional uses of honey — from nourishing kitchen remedies to natural skincare blends — in this sweet and sensory hands-on workshop.
We’ll begin with a gentle overview of how honey has been used in both culinary and wellness traditions to support seasonal comfort and everyday care. Then, we’ll roll up our sleeves and make a range of preparations that showcase honey’s versatility and charm.
🧴 Make & take your own samples, including:
– Golden turmeric milk with honey and spices
– A traditional oxymel blend with honey and herbs
– Gentle honey facial cleanser & exfoliator
– Honey-infused botanical face oil
– Rich and soothing honey lip balm
✨ All ingredients provided. You’ll leave with your own handcrafted creations and inspiration to continue the rituals at home.
Forage & Infuse: A Seasonal Herb Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll forage for fresh herbs and learn how to infuse them into oils, vinegars, wine, and honey.
Connect with nature, expand your culinary creativity, and savour vibrant, garden-fresh flavours in this unique sensory experience.
Enjoy a guided tour of the expansive Blue Petal herb field, where herbalist Martina Murray will share her insights and practical tips in a relaxed, boutique-style session.
🌿 A nourishing afternoon of exploration, flavour, and inspiration — rooted in nature’s seasonal gifts.
Flavours Across Borders: An Ukrainian–Croatian Summer Workshop
🌿 Part of Feastival Taranaki – Summer Edition
Join Olena Williams (Ukraine) and Martina Murray (Croatia) at Blue Petal for a hands-on cultural cooking experience set in a lush herb garden.
✨ Learn to make traditional Ukrainian Vareniki (dumplings)
✨ Brew a refreshing Croatian shrub (herbal elixir)
✨ Enjoy garden walks, seasonal tastings, and shared stories
🎟 $89.66 | Complimentary transport available | Limited spaces
🎗 A portion of proceeds supports a community kitchen in Kharkiv, Ukraine
Book now and taste the flavours of summer with purpose!
BE REFRESHED!
🌿 Part of Feastival Taranaki – Summer Edition
Join us in the peaceful Ōkoki Valley for a hands-on, seasonal experience celebrating summer abundance.
Enjoy:
– A guided herb and garden harvest
– Preserving masterclass with Maria (jams, syrups, ferments & more)
– Shrub-making workshop with Martina
– Alfresco lunch on the verandah
🎟 $80 per person | Includes all materials and lunch
🚌 Complimentary transport available on request
Spaces are limited — book your place today!
Herbal Christmas Gifts
Celebrate the season with creativity, flavour, and herbal charm!
Join us for a joyful afternoon of crafting handmade gifts using fresh herbs and seasonal ingredients — perfect for sharing or savouring.
🎁 You’ll learn to make:
– Mulled wine spice packs
– Herb-infused honey
– Apricot surprise preserves
– Rosemary-infused wine
– Herb-marinated feta
This hands-on workshop is a perfect way to slow down, connect with nature’s bounty, and create meaningful gifts with a personal touch.
🎟️ Spaces are limited — book now and get ready to celebrate the holidays with delicious, homemade inspiration!
Taranaki Taste and Tales Discover Blue Petal: From Garden to Remedy
With the help of our diligent bees, Blue Petal grows a wide variety of fresh herbs in a dedicated herb field. These vibrant botanicals are carefully harvested and transformed into small-batch infused oils, tonics, seasonings, and more.
🌿 Come visit us to explore the world of herbs — wander through our seasonal herbal workshops, breathe in the aromas of our drying room, and peek into the still room where distillations and infusions take shape.
Learn about the plants we grow, the remedies we make, and the ways herbs can enrich everyday life — naturally, locally, and with care.
Blue Petal at "Winter Warmers": Mulled Wine and Herbs For Winter
The Grand Tasting Food Show - The Mayfair 69 Devon St West
Learning to make mulled wine is a delightful journey into the art of blending rich, fruity flavours with the aromatic and flavourful fresh herbs and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, star anis, nutmeg, lemon verbena, lemon balm.... Lets see which herbs and spices we need in winter!
A Flavourful Hands-On Workshop: Bread, Crackers and Antipasti
Join us for a deliciously creative session where you’ll learn to make — and take home — a selection of handcrafted favourites, perfect for entertaining or gifting:
🍷 Spiced mulled wine
🍞 Plaited herb bread
🌱 Seed crackers
🌿 Dukkah spice blend
🥣 Herb-packed hummus
All ingredients are provided, and you’ll leave with your own creations plus the know-how to recreate them at home.