Composting Workshops: Sustainable Solutions for City Living
From small apartments to large gardens, our composting workshops are designed for every type of urban living. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your composting skills, we offer workshops in bokashi, hot composting, and more.
Learn how to transform kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost, and discover sustainable practices that fit your space and lifestyle.
Workshop Options
Each season we offer one composting workshop for beginners. All other composting workshops are offered on-demand—once enough people sign up, we’ll schedule the session. Below is a list of the workshops available.
Workshop: Bokashi Composting for Gardeners
(Offered seasonally, 2 hours, €35)
Bokashi is a simple, fermentation-based method perfect for managing food waste in apartments and small spaces. This workshop is designed for beginners, small-space gardeners, and anyone interested in learning how to process bokashi pre-compost effectively—whether in a garden, on a balcony, or in pots. Participants will learn:
The basics of fermenting food scraps using bokashi
How to process bokashi pre-compost for small gardens
Tips to overcome common challenges and streamline the process
What's included:
PDF summary of the workshop
Coffee & tea
Ideal for: Gardeners interested in learning bokashi composting to create compost for their vegetable gardens and understand what to expect when setting up a mini composting space in their garden.
Workshop Composting
(Offered on-demand, 3 hours, €60)
Curious about composting but not sure where to start? This hands-on workshop introduces you to four popular composting methods--bokashi, hot composting, cold composting, and vermicomposting—so you can discover what works best for your garden or small space. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your composting skills, this workshop will guide you through the essentials of each method and how to process different types of waste effectively. What’s Included in the Workshop?
A starter kit with bokashi bran to kick off your composting journey.
Build your own DIY bokashi bin during the workshop.
Take home a jar of bokashi bran, starter compost, and vermicompost to get started right away.
A printed PDF summarizing workshop topics, including step-by-step guides for each composting method.
Coffee, tea, and light refreshments to keep you energized and engaged.
Who is this workshop for? This workshop is ideal for gardeners of all levels who want to create their own compost for vegetable gardens while exploring a variety of composting techniques. Learn how to manage garden trimmings and kitchen scraps efficiently, and leave with the tools and knowledge to enrich your soil and reduce waste.
Workshop Hot Composting Basics
(Offered on-demand, 3 hours, €60)
Hot composting is an excellent method for community gardeners or those with larger garden spaces who want to process garden and kitchen waste directly on-site. This technique creates compost quickly while killing weed seeds and pathogens, making it ideal for sustainable gardening. In this workshop, participants will:
Learn the fundamentals of hot composting and its benefits.
Explore the human-power and material requirements for a successful hot compost pile.
Build a hot compost pile together, observing and discussing the different stages of the process.
Understand best practices for maintaining a hot compost system.
This hands-on session is perfect for anyone wanting to dive deeper into active composting methods that transform waste into rich, usable compost in a matter of weeks. What’s included in the workshop?
A printed PDF guide with step-by-step instructions for starting and managing hot compost piles.
Access to tools and materials for building a demo pile during the session.
Coffee, tea, and light refreshments to fuel the activity.
This workshop is ideal for community gardeners or those with larger garden plots who are looking for efficient ways to manage waste and enrich their soil.
Workshop Community Composting
For people building a community composting site (Offered on-demand, 5 hours, €90)
Starting a community composting site requires thoughtful planning, collaboration, and a solid understanding of composting methods. This workshop is ideal for groups or organizations looking to establish a collective composting initiative in their neighborhood or community garden. In this workshop, participants will explore:
A variety of composting methods: Learn about different composting techniques, from hot composting to vermicomposting, and how to choose the right method for your community.
Space setup: Understand the physical requirements, from site selection to equipment and layout.
Investment needs and budget planning: Plan for initial setup costs, ongoing maintenance, and funding opportunities.
Organizational tips and models: Explore effective ways to manage a collaborative composting site, including roles, responsibilities, and operational structures.
Lessons from experience: Gain insights from real-world examples to avoid common pitfalls and set your site up for long-term success.
This workshop is ideal for starters who are looking for setting up a garden as a community.
Interested in our workshops?
We offer three simple ways to get involved:
Find an Upcoming Workshop: Visit our Event Calendar to see what’s already scheduled.
Express Your Interest: Didn’t find the workshop you’re looking for? Use our Interest Form to let us know, and we’ll contact you when a session is planned.
Book a Private Workshop: For groups or organizations, we offer tailored private workshops. Learn more on our Private events page or use the private event contact form.