

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Canning Basics with Jen Welton
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: In this workshop, longtime family canner Jen Welton will guide participants through:
- The basics of safe home canning
- Which method to use (and when)
- The tools you actually need
- How to confidently can at home
- What You Don’t Need to Worry About
           - Perfection
           - Fancy equipment
           - Memorizing everything in class

Recipe Walk-through
- Ingredient prep
- Headspace (why it matters)
- Processing times
- What can and cannot be adjusted

Live Demonstration
- Filling jars
- Removing air bubbles
- Cleaning jar rims
- Applying lids &amp; rings
- Loading the canner
- Processing safely

Canning Safety Basics
- Acidity determines the canning method
- USDA vs Grandma tested recipes
- Two Canning Methods: 
          - Water Bath Canning – High-acid foods (jams, fruits, pickles)
          - Pressure Canning – Low-acid foods (vegetables, meats, soups)
- General Processing Times
           - Vegetables (hot pack)
           - Meats/Poultry
           - Broth

Tools &amp; Supplies Overview
- Canning jars (appropriate size for recipe)
- New lids &amp; rings
- Water bath canner or pressure canner
- Helpful Extras
           - Jar lifter
          - Canning funnel
          - Bubble remover
          - Clean towels

Cooling, Sealing &amp; Storage 
- How to check for a proper seal
- What to do if a jar doesn’t seal
- Labeling tips
- Shelf-life basics
- Proper storage

Troubleshooting and Q&amp;A: Mistakes happen—learning is part of the process
- What if my jar doesn’t seal?
- What if I make a mistake?
- Can I change ingredients?

You’ve Got This! Canning doesn’t have to be scary or complicated. With the right steps and trusted recipes, you can safely preserve food for your family.

Snacks + Drinks provided

This class is for adults and hosted at the Wild Arts Learning Center in Springfield, MO. For locals: just out east Sunshine, around the bend from Turner's Station off J. The address and directions are emailed upon booking.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/canning-basics-with-jen-welton/200029840514354
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.wildartslearning.com/service-page/canning-basics-with-jen-welton?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=springfield-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 6125 E Farm Road 152, Springfield, MO 65809-3231, United States
- **lat**: 37.17172
- **long**: -93.16473
- **full address**: 6125 E Farm Road 152, Springfield, MO 65809-3231, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Wild Arts Learning (https://allevents.in/org/wild-arts-learning/23485102)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 6125 E Farm Road 152, Springfield, MO 65809-3231, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Wild Arts Learning
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Workshops, Art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Canning Basics with Jen Welton ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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