Hybrid Workshop Bundle — Vancouver, WA (Online + 2 Lab Days)
Price range: $599.00 through $1,599.00
Learn it live. Do it on the still. The Hybrid Workshop starts with a live, interactive 3-week online cohort (6 sessions on Tue/Thu evenings, ~75 minutes each, PST) led by Todd Buckley—recordings included if you miss a class. After the online sessions, choose a seat at our next 2-day, in-person lab to apply everything on real equipment at a working distillery.
- Step 1: Join the live Online Cohort (Google Meet, Q&A every session).
- Step 2: Attend the hands-on lab days (next: Vancouver, WA • Mar 21–22, 2026).
- Prerequisite: Lab days are reserved for students who complete the online sessions (live or via recordings).
- Online sessions will be held in Jan-Feb. Exact dates to be announced.
Seats are limited for the lab days. Enroll now, start online, and lock in the in-person date that fits your schedule.
How the Hybrid Workshop Works
- Join the Live Online Cohort (3 weeks)
Six interactive sessions on Tuesday & Thursday evenings (PST), ~75 minutes each, hosted on Google Meet. Ask questions live, collaborate with classmates, and get clear on every step from mash to final bottle. If you miss a session, catch up with the recording. - Apply It in the Distillery (2 Days)
After your online cohort, choose an upcoming in-person lab to run equipment, practice cuts, proof & blend to spec, and troubleshoot alongside coaches. Next lab: Quartz Mountain Distillers, Vancouver, WA — Mar 21–22, 2026.
What You’ll Learn Online
- Foundations: the beverage alcohol industry, the competitive landscape, and key regulatory checkpoints.
- Process, End-to-End: mash design, fermentation control, distillation physics, equipment design & safety.
- Makes & Cuts: how to identify heads/hearts/tails by numbers and sensory—so you can repeat it on the floor.
- Proofing & Blending: finishing to label proof while protecting flavor.
- Operations Basics: record-keeping, QA, and the daily SOPs that keep a shop running cleanly.
What You’ll Do in the Lab
- Operate real equipment with instructor guidance—heat, cooling, pumps, and the still.
- Run a spirit cut and practice decision-making in real time.
- Proof, blend, and finish to target; troubleshoot smearing, proof drift, and filtration issues.
- Leave with a repeatable process, practical checklists, and a Certificate of Completion.
Schedule & Format
Online cohort: 3 weeks • Tue/Thu evenings (PST) • ~75 minutes per session • exact times announced prior to the cohort • recordings available if you miss a session.
Lab days: 2 consecutive days • 9:00 AM – ~4:30 PM • closed-toe shoes required. Next lab: Vancouver, WA — Mar 21–22, 2026. Additional dates announced regularly.
Who It’s For
- Busy founders or teams who want the theory and the shop time—without a full 3-day commitment.
- Serious enthusiasts moving from hobby to professional, seeking a safe, repeatable method.
- Working pros who want standardized cuts, proofing, and troubleshooting.
What’s Included
- Six live online sessions with Q&A (recordings provided).
- Downloadable notes and supplementary resources to reuse in your shop.
- Two focused in-person lab days with instructors and small cohorts.
- Certificate of Completion for the Hybrid Workshop.
How Enrollment Works
- Enroll now: we’ll email you to choose your online cohort start date.
- Attend live (or catch up with recordings), then select your lab date from available sessions.
- Lock your seat early—lab capacity is limited.
FAQ
Can I attend lab days without the online cohort?
Lab days are reserved for students who complete the online sessions (live or via recordings). This ensures everyone arrives with the same foundation and maximizes shop time.
Do I need special software?
No extra downloads. Sessions are hosted on Google Meet and viewable through your browser. You’ll receive the link before each class.
What if I miss a session?
We post recordings so you can catch up before the next class.
Can I pick any lab date?
Yes—after completing the online cohort, choose from the next available in-person sessions. Seats are limited, so earlier selection is recommended.
Ready to learn it live—and lock it in on the still? Enroll today, start your online cohort, and reserve your lab seat.
