Introduction to Winemaking Classes

The Guild runs 'Introduction to Winemaking' classes, prior to grape harvesting season.

• Classes consist of two, three hour sessions on Saturday mornings in either October or February, dependent on demand (date(s) to be announced), at Factory 2/3 Lathams Rd, Carrum Downs
  
• The course is provided on a not-for-profit basis and includes a basic winemaking kit.
• The kit includes a winemaking book, equipment and ingredients for your first batch of fruit wine.
• Experienced guild members will be available to answer any questions you may have and they will provide wine for tasting and evaluation.
  
• This course introduces the principles of wine making, but more importantly, introduces you to the the expertise and experience of over 100 guild members who will be more than happy to assist, or mentor, you through your winemaking journey.  Where feasible, you will be assigned  a guild 'buddy' who lives close to you, so that you can call for advice, or assistance,  when winemaking.
• An initial free membership of the guild, up to the AGM in July, is also included in the cost of the course, so that you can talk to our members and get a feel for what the guild offers.