Loved the class! Gaea was amazing and leads the class with so much positivity, encouragement, and joy. I'll be back for the next one for sure!

This is a great class! Andrea knew everything under the sun about planting and seeds... If you want to know anything about gardening Andrea is the person to ask. I left there with my own little plastic container of planted seeds, soon to be radishes (if all goes well).

Great class whether you have a little experience or none. Andrea explained why and when you would want to seed various plants and how to harvest seeds from the plants once the pods have dried. I learned a lot and am excited to practice!

This class was perfect creative way to kick-start the week. Peach jam infused with whatever we wanted (if we wanted). A bottle of wine and a nice breeze was a great setting inside this interesting space. I learned the steps of hot water bath canning and walked away with two delicious jars of chunky peach jam. I feel pretty solid with the process and with the extra materials given I believe I can recreate this process. Andrea was very helpful and informative on the topic. She had great add-in food storing history lessons to boot. The space is right around the corner from the Pink line which makes transportation a snap. I am signing up for the kimchi class in a few short days. Looking forward to it!

I highly recommend this class for anyone interested in canning or wanting to try something new and fun. Andrea is a fantastic host and instructor. She was well organized, friendly, interesting and very knowledgeable about the subject and process. The jam turned out amazing and everyone left with two jars to take home with them. I had very limited experience cooking and absolutely zero experience with canning but I left feeling confident in my ability to do this again on my own. Overall, a great experience.

This was a very informative class and knowlegable teacher. As my first-ever gardening class, I felt a tad "behind" the rest of the group.
I really liked the take-away pamplet to refer to at home.

Very informative class! Looking forward to my seedlings sprouting.

I took this class almost a year ago, and did not realize that I never left a review until it popped up on my Dabble review page. This class was great--it totally got me started with my new urban garden plot, and this spring I taught my friends how to start their own seedlings.

So much fun! Went with a gal pal and we made delicious jam. It was actually quite easy to get a handle on.

I had a wonderful time actually MAKING MY OWN JAM! I can't believe I did it! I'm two steps from a face-to-face challenge with Martha Stewart! I made some new friends, too!

This class was tons of fun! It was very hands on. I loved playing with the ingredients and learning the "alchemy" and the art behind Jam making and canning. Every step was explained in detail to thoroughly understand the reasoning. We each left with two jars of jam flavored to our group's choosing. I loved the class and I look forward to taking more canning classes.

Great teacher, great class. A helpful and informative intro to pickling and canning.

This class was fun & informative. I left with 2 hugh jars of kimchi and the knowledge to make it again on my own at home. Since the class was held at the co-op I was also able to purchase the special Korean chili flakes at a great price.

I really enjoyed this class! The teacher was very well informed and passionate about the subject. She was friendly and explained things clearly. I definitely came away with a better idea of how to keep my plants alive as well as a new respect for growing things as a whole.

Great information and teacher. Will attend other classes hosted by this teacher.

Excellent teacher! This was my second class with Andrea and I will return for more. Very hands-on experience which gave you the information to make the products at home. Instructor did a great job of creating a relaxed atmosphere that fostered a cohesiveness among a group of strangers.

Great class. I went with a friend, but could have gone alone - everyone was very friendly as we made our own kimchi. I would take another class from this teacher. She is fun and informative.

The instructor was extremely knowledgable on the subject of food and the entire experience was 100% worth it.

Really enjoyed the good energy of the class participants, as well as the enthusiasm of the teacher. The subject matter was well covered, looking forward to signing up for other classes offered by Andrea.

This class was great! Andrea gave tons of information about specific benefits for each ingredient used and made enough of each product for everyone to take samples home. The best part was everything made in the class is so easy I know I can do this at home myself.

This was a great class, and I loved taking home my sealed jar of apple chai preserves, and a little extra for the fridge! I also picked up some organic veggies from the co-op while I was there. I'll be making another batch at home for holiday gifts. :-)

This was a great class, and I loved taking home my sealed jar of apple chai preserves, and a little extra for the fridge! I also picked up some organic veggies from the co-op while I was there. I'll be making another batch at home for holiday gifts. :-)

The small class size was a plus - we all got to participate. At first, I was unenthused about the location, but it's near the El and was actually a really cool space.

I thought Andrea was very well-prepared for this class and clear in her instructions. The ingredients were all set up properly, and she had flyers and contact info for us to take home afterward. Also, I liked the pace and mood of the class -- relaxed, but I still got home at a decent hour on a weeknight. Oh, and the jam was delicious!

Andrea is generous with her knowledge and an excellent teacher. She makes potentially intimidating processes seem simple and doable. Plus, working with food is super fun! The venue rocks, and I was even able to purchase some homemade jams and fresh veggies while I was there. I'll definitely take another class with this instructor!

We were able to see different sets of jam cooking and got information about each stage of the cooking process. The instructor was very open to questions. I also liked that we got a recipe sheet to take with us.

Andrea explained every step of the process and WHY we would do it this way vs another way, but always gave us the options. She was wonderful!

Andrea was fun and informative. She truly knew what she was talking about and had tips and pointers as well as answers to any and all questions that were thrown her way. The Eco Loft and Garden space was awesome (and her garden made me super jealous). Andrea was also incredibly friendly and fun to learn from.

It was formal and informal! Andrea did a great job hosting and getting everybody involved, giving just the right amount of instruction and answering questions as we went! I had a great time, and got to know everyone's names in the class. Andrea also showed us her rooftop garden, where we got to pick herbs for the pickles! What a neat experience!!

The venue and the host. She basically invited us into her home. What an amazing space! I definitely want to return for another one of her workshops.

really good hands-on skills. i left feeling confident and inspired to try pickling on my own. i also really loved the use of organic and local ingredients and the trip to the rooftop garden! and the snacks! andrea knew what she was doing and was excited to share her knowledge with us.

You get to take home your kimchi and continue to learn how the process evolves into a finished product.

Andrea, the instructor, was very knowledgeable. She had information already written out for us so that we could concentrate on the hands-on part of the class and didn't have to take notes. We all went home with our own creations and inspiration to make more yummy ferments! I had so much fun, I can't wait to take other classes at Eco!

Knowledgeable instructor with passion for healthy, organic foods

Very complete, hands on class with a friendly instructor.

Andrea really knew her stuff and was a great teacher. Also, the space/venue, ECO, was really cool, too. She had kimchee samples for us to try, and a HUGE variety of veggies and spices for us to work with. The other attendees were fun to talk with, too. And...I left with THREE jars of kimchee! Can't wait for it to ferment!

Andrea and Dietrich are very well informed and passionate about the benefits of using natural ingredients and mindful food choices. I learned a lot about different herbs and different resources for making better food choices. Thanks so much to this wonderful couple!

" - structure was very open and encouraging of dialogue
- instructors were very knowledgeable and engaging
- enjoyed getting to see and taste things that might have otherwise been intimidating to someone unfamiliar with the items"

We were able to see different sets of jam cooking and got information about each stage of the cooking process. The instructor was very open to questions. I also liked that we got a recipe sheet to take with us.