Make Your Own Vanilla Extract Workshop
Join us for a fun and educational afternoon of crafting your very own vanilla extract!
When:
Sunday, June 8th, 2025 2-4pm
Location:
Wildcraft Ayurveda
801 Turner Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
What’s Included:
We’ll provide the vanilla beans, jars, and labels—you just bring your choice of alcohol (more details below). You can bring your own jar too if you want.
What We’ll Be Making:
You’ll create large batches of vanilla extract (choose from 8oz, 16oz, or 32oz jars). Whether for your own baking or as thoughtful holiday gifts for 2025, this is the perfect opportunity to start something truly special. Don’t worry if the holidays feel far away—we’ll host a bottling event in November 2025, where you can package your extract into small bottles with decorative toppers or even prepare another batch for the following year.
What You’ll Learn:
This workshop will include a fascinating educational component where we’ll explore:
- The history of vanilla and the various types of vanilla beans
- The best types of alcohol to use (and why!)
- How to customize the strength of your extract
- A secret method experienced makers swear by!
- A bonus recipe from one of our members.
How Many Vanilla Beans?
Vanilla beans can be pricey (typically $13 for just 2 beans at local stores). For this project, you’ll need at least 6 beans per 8oz of alcohol, so we’ll purchase beans in bulk to provide the best possible value.
Ticket Options:
- 8-12oz jar: $35 (good value)
- 16-24oz jar: $48 (better value)
- 32-40oz jar: $64 (best value)
We will be using jars that are slightly larger in order to account for bean displacement so that you can yield the greatest amount of extract.
Aging Your Vanilla Extract:
Vanilla extract requires at least six months (preferably a year) to develop its full flavor.
Workshop Details:
- Class Size: Limited to under 10 participants for an intimate, hands-on experience
- Refreshments: Light refreshments provided
- What to Bring: Your own 35%-40% ABV (70-80 proof) alcohol
- Suggestions: Vodka, white rum, or gold rum (no need for anything expensive!)
- Forgot your alcohol? No problem—there are liquor stores nearby.
Mark Your Calendar:
For holiday gifting, you will want to rebottle your extract into 2oz or 4oz bottles. So, we will meet again in November 2025 to bottle your vanilla for gifts and perhaps create a new batch for the future! Tickets for bottles and beans will be sold at that time.
Tickets & Policies:
When you purchase a ticket, you'll be added to our mailing list to receive updates on future painting events (sent 1-2 times a month). You can unsubscribe anytime.
All tickets must be purchased by January 30th in order to have all the materials here on time.
Please Note: All sales are final. No refunds. If you can't make it, you will be able to pick up your vanilla beans and jar from me at a designated time and place.
Don’t miss out. Get your tickets today.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact us via text at 215-779-9469.
