Oyster Shucking Workshop

An oyster being shucked over a cutting board.

Master the art of oyster shucking!

These hands-on sessions pair a small group of participants with local oyster farmers for an unforgettable experience. Featuring fresh oysters, expert instruction, and a behind-the-shell look at New Hampshire’s aquaculture industry.

Come curious and leave confident with an oyster knife in hand!

Register for September 10 at Throwback Brewery

Register for September 25 at North Country Hard Cider

** Space is limited, registration required **

Schedule

September 10th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Location: Throwback Brewery

7 Hobbs Rd., North Hampton, NH

September 25th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Location: North Country Hard Cider

38 Littleworth Rd., Dover, NH

Meet your farmer: Laura Brown, owner of Fox Point Oysters (Little Bay, NH), brings 14+ years of experience farming and shucking oysters. She'll share stories and teach you to shuck with confidence.

Price: $65.00 per person

Come learn, taste, and shuck!

What's included in the workshop

Learn to open oysters safely, prepare oysters, and safely source your local seafood.

A dozen fresh oysters to practice on.

What you'll take home

Hands-on oyster shucking training from a local farmer.

A take-home kit, including: oyster knife, gloves and waterproof tote.

Local aquaculture and seafood educational resources.

Learn to shuck

We'll provide the gear and local oysters, you'll just need to come ready to shuck!

Leave the workshop with your very own shucking knife, and the knowledge to host a raw oyster bar at your next gathering of friends and family.

An oyster being held out over a cutting board in a kitchen.

Eat New Hampshire oysters

These workshops are led by local oyster farmers, who bring oysters grown right here in New Hampshire waters.

See if you can identify the unique flavor profile of a granite state oyster!

Connect with community

Learning to shuck is fun! Come with your friends and family, and leave with new connections in your local community.

In this small-group setting, you'll have the opportunity to connect with others and learn from the experts why oysters are such a sustainable source of seafood. Ask as many questions as you wish!