Our Workshops

This is where you’ll find upcoming events and a list of previous events we have hosted. You can now also access our library of workshop replays.


Balancing Blood Sugar with Megan Hallett
Jul
6

Balancing Blood Sugar with Megan Hallett

Plant Academy are excited to partner with Megan Hallett again after her super popular Hormone Health Masterclass last year! This time Megan is doing a deepdive into balancing blood sugar on a plant-based diet.

Blood sugar, or glucose, is a hot topic right now but when it comes to plant-based food the information can be a little confusing, so Megan will be giving you the facts and simple solutions for the best ways to keep your blood sugar stable using her rules and hacks. You’ll leave feeling confident and empowered about making a real impact on your health.

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The Business of Ideas with Carolina Chinea
Jun
1

The Business of Ideas with Carolina Chinea

A creative & collective workshop for generating and validating ideas.

Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to improve upon an existing concept, our LIVE online workshop will guide you through the process of generating and validating ideas. Using The Plant Tarot Card Deck, a tool specifically designed for exploring and developing creative food ideas, and AI (Artificial Intelligence) to stimulate the session, you'll be sure to leave with fresh inspiration and new insights. So why wait? Join us today and ignite your creativity!

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The Business of Retreats with Trewhitts + Meadowsweet Retreat
May
4

The Business of Retreats with Trewhitts + Meadowsweet Retreat

If you're interested in starting your own retreat business or have already organised retreat days but want to expand your offering, then Lauren (Founder of Plant Academy), Anya Lily Montague (found of Meadowsweet Retreat) and Peter “Chippy” Grant (founder of Trewhitts) are here to guide you.

Drawing on decades of combined experiences, and being on both sides of retreats, our hosts will share their knowledge so that you leave feeling prepared and inspired.

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The Business of Food Writing with Rachel de Thample
Mar
30

The Business of Food Writing with Rachel de Thample

If you're interested in writing about food or want to broaden your remit, Rachel de Thample is a great source to draw on for knowledge.

In this engaging session she'll highlight her route into food writing and offer practical advice on not only how to write a cookbook proposal. She'll tell you what publishers seek in a proposal, how the process works, and how to structure writing the book start to finish.

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Teas, Tinctures + Tonics Masterclass Series
Jan
26
to Feb 2

Teas, Tinctures + Tonics Masterclass Series

Plant Academy are excited to partner with Rachel de Thample and Wunder Workshop for the ultimate teas, tinctures and tonics masterclass series!

Teas, tinctures and tonics have long been hailed as remedies for all manner of ailments and illnesses, and for their amazing health benefits.

So if you need a little extra support during these colder months then this is the series for you. After attending you’ll feel inspired and empowered to take your health into your own hands and create your own plant-medicine apothecary, to not only treat symptoms but truly boost your vitality.

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Mind Food Festive Edition
Dec
19

Mind Food Festive Edition

Join Lauren Lovatt to cook a plant-based festive feast with recipes from the Mind Food book inspired by the season. Expect potent plant-filled dishes that will support you through Christmas, discussions on adaptogens for winter and comforting cacao-based desserts to supercharge your celebrations.

In the class we will make:

  • Tea smoked carrots and cultured cashew cream on chickpea blinis

  • Spiced squash with kombucha chimichurri, chilli cultured cream and fried kale

  • Chaga chocolate gateaux

  • Cinnamon and schizandra rocky road

All recipes have many layers that will give you lots of inspiration for small and large dishes that can be adapted for morning, noon and night, and share a fresh perspective on eating to support your mind.

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The Business of Tempeh with Club Cultured
Sep
21

The Business of Tempeh with Club Cultured

Plant Academy is proud to partner with Club Cultured for a special masterclass as part of our Focussed Fermentation course. This class is open to everyone to join to get a taster of the course.

Club Cultured are the UK's top Tempeh & ferments brand, producing the highest quality Tempeh, and now Kimchi, that is not only Organic & Non-GMO, but also waste-free. They also have the UK's first Tempeh factory.

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Batch Cooking with Mind Food
Sep
14

Batch Cooking with Mind Food

Mind food is all about everyday lifestyle hacks that support your mental health. In this workshop you will whizz through a whole week of meal prep making tasty toppings, a funky ferment, delicious dressings, salads and meal bases that will support you through the week.

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The Ultimate Art of Vegan Cheese
Jul
14

The Ultimate Art of Vegan Cheese

Just in time for your summer picnic spread we are so excited to be sharing a new class on the art and design of vegan cheese!

In this masterclass, food artist and Plant Academy founder, Lauren Lovatt, will be sharing her favourite fermented cheese recipes and teaching you how to create the most beautiful cheeseboard at home.

Expect a fast-paced class filled with food styling tips, tricks and insights to elevate your summer table.

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Hormone Health Masterclass with Megan Hallett
Jul
13

Hormone Health Masterclass with Megan Hallett

Plant Academy is delighted to bring you a special Hormone Health Masterclass with Megan Hallett. Megan Hallett is a women's health expert, nutritional therapist and cookbook author.

Megan specialises in women's hormone health and nutrition, including endocrine and reproductive conditions.

This class is part of Plant One and Plant Two but is open to everyone to get a taste of the course.

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Blurred Vines with Three Spirit
Jun
30

Blurred Vines with Three Spirit

Plant Academy is proud to partner with Dash from Three Spirit for an exclusive masterclass discussing their latest market leading product Blurred Vines as part of our Focussed Fermentation course. This class is open to everyone to join to get a taster of the course.

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Nuts and Seeds
Jun
16

Nuts and Seeds

Plant Academy is excited to share our signature Nuts and Seeds Masterclass as part of our Plant One course. This delicious masterclass will be taken by Lauren Lovatt, the founder of Plant Academy, and is open to everyone to join to get a taste of the course.

Nuts and seeds are a key building block of plant based food. After this masterclass you will understand nut milks and their many uses, nut butters, activation and make sweet and savoury recipes with nuts and seeds.

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The Business of Kombucha with Fix8
Jun
14

The Business of Kombucha with Fix8

Plant Academy is proud to partner with Freya from Fix8 for a special masterclass as part of our Focussed Fermentation course. This class is open to everyone to join to get a taster of the course.

Fix8 is a naturally buzzing kombucha, hand-crafted in South London. Founded in 2018 by Freya Twigden, a woman on a mission to celebrate kombucha beyond a simple health drink.

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CBD + Hemp Series
Apr
27
to Jun 16

CBD + Hemp Series

This three part series is designed to help you navigate the complex world of CBD so you feel confident selecting the right products, know how to dose correctly and understand the effects you might feel. We will also be delving into growing community and business using hemp.

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Feel Good with Mind Food
Jan
15

Feel Good with Mind Food

Maia Well Co. and Lauren Lovatt are getting together this November for a series of cosy winter retreats to restore and nourish their guests from the inside out. We've created a thoughtfully curated and well balanced schedule of daily movement practices, local walks, facial treatments, cooking workshops, plant based food, mindful flower making and plenty of relaxation time! All of this from the comfort of your very own peaceful and picturesque Cotswolds holiday home.

In the lead up to the retreat and as part of Maia Well Co.'s Move, Breathe and Feel Good January Pilates challenge, Lauren will be hosting a talk on Mind Food as we begin our Movement Series.

Nourish your mind and feed your soul through the winter months with this live online talk with Lauren, founder of Plant Academy and Author of Mind Food. In the Lead up to her book Launch Lauren will be sharing her top food and lifestyle tips for supporting your mental health through the seasons some sneak peeks from the winter section of her new book Mind Food, a book about inspiring better mental health through food.

In this event she will be will be sharing an adaptogenic drink recipe, talking about mood boosting ingredients, positive lifestyle practices and talking about her experience on living in a way that can boost our moods and inspire our routines.

You can find out more about Lauren and pre-order Mind Food now HERE.

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Chefs’ Resilience
Oct
7

Chefs’ Resilience

Plant Academy is teaming up with Charlotte Wiseman and Jean Claude Arismendi for an informative skills-based workshop where you can learn valuable tools to improve your resilience and share your experiences with other members of our community.

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The Ice Cream Class X Beau's Gelato
Jul
25

The Ice Cream Class X Beau's Gelato

The Ice Cream Class with Plant Academy X Beau’s Gelato

In true Plant Academy style this is the Art of Ice Cream and we are excited to be joining forces with Beau’s Gelato - the award winning vegan ice cream. Have you ever dreamed of creating decadent vegan ice creams? This is your moment to ask questions and learn five high vibe recipes to see you through this summer.

Amber, co-founder of Beau’s, will join us to share her ice-cream tips and insights to compliment our Plant Academy recipes; from ice cream floats to lollipops and everything your hot summer heart desires to keep cool this season.

In this class we will learn to make:

  • Chaga Affogato Ice Cream and Caramel

  • CBD Lollipops

  • Acai Ice Cream Sandwich

  • Matcha Ice Cream Float

  • Botanical Granita

We will talk about using an ice cream maker in this class but it is not essential for all the recipes.

Enjoy exclusive brand discounts and Plant Academy news as we get ready for our ‘school’s out for summer’ season!

This is a digital product and you will receive a Zoom link upon booking and the ingredients list will be sent one week prior to the live class.

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