Here is our webinar schedule for 2023. Please note that we will be adding sessions as needed, so check back frequently to keep advised of all that we have going on! All times stated are in Central Time.
June 2023
Top Ten Tips for Teaching Wine 101
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
Teaching consumer-based wine classes is a great way to earn your chops as a wine educator (not to mention a deep-and-wide source of potential revenue). Yet the consumers in the audience bring their own set of challenges: some are absolute beginners, and some are quite advanced! So, how do you design a class that keeps everyone interested and engaged? Join us for this members-only webinar and let’s find out!
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- This is a members-only webinar, and advance registration is required.
- To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org..
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam June
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
This is one for the spirits crowd!! if you are interested in pursuing the CSS Certification, or just a spirits lover-bartender-mixologist-beverage aficionado that is interested in learning more about spirits and the CSS, this one-hour session is for you! Join our Director of Education, Jane A. Nickles, and learn what to expect from the CSS!
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- This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
- If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated once a month.
- Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
- If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam June
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
If you are currently pursuing the CSW Certification, or considering the CSW as your next stage of professional development, this one-hour session is for you! This online workshop will cover all aspects of the CSW, including what the test covers, how difficult the test is, what type of questions to expect, the resources available to students, and how long SWE recommends for study before sitting the exam.
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- This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
- If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated at least once a month.
- Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
- If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
July 2023
The Insider’s Guide to the CWE Exam July
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
If you are considering stepping up to the Certified Wine Educator Credential, this session is for you! We’ll discuss the exam itself (multiple choice, essay, and tasting portions) as well as the resources available to students and some tips for studying and skills practice. You’ll also have a chance to ask any questions that have been weighing on your mind. If you are considering whether the CWE is your next step (or just want to know more about the process), this 90-minute session is for you!
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- This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
- If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated every other month.
- Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
- If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam July
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
If you are currently pursuing the CSW Certification, or considering the CSW as your next stage of professional development, this one-hour session is for you! This online workshop will cover all aspects of the CSW, including what the test covers, how difficult the test is, what type of questions to expect, the resources available to students, and how long SWE recommends for study before sitting the exam.
Read More
- This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
- If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated at least once a month.
- Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
- If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
A Taste-Along Tour of Normandy
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
A Taste-Along Tour of Normandy, presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE. Join us on a tour through the history and geography of Normandy, France and the surrounding countryside. Cider, Pommeau, and Calvados are on the menu, along with Camembert, Poireaux de Créances (IGP Leeks from Créance), Trou Normand, and even IGP wine produced in Normandy! Stay tuned for a grocery list containing our taste-along suggestions.
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- This is a members-only webinar, and advance registration is required.
- To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org..
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam July
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
This is one for the spirits crowd!! if you are interested in pursuing the CSS Certification, or just a spirits lover-bartender-mixologist-beverage aficionado that is interested in learning more about spirits and the CSS, this one-hour session is for you! Join our Director of Education, Jane A. Nickles, and learn what to expect from the CSS!
Read More
- This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
- If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated once a month.
- Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
- If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
August 2023
The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam August
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
If you are currently pursuing the CSW Certification, or considering the CSW as your next stage of professional development, this one-hour session is for you! This online workshop will cover all aspects of the CSW, including what the test covers, how difficult the test is, what type of questions to expect, the resources available to students, and how long SWE recommends for study before sitting the exam.
Read More
- This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
- If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated at least once a month.
- Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
- If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
Canadian Whiskey
This session will be presented by Ben Coffelt, CSS, CSW
Temperance movements! Industrial revolutions! Westward expansion! We’re not talking about the history of bourbon and the United States, but the history of Canadian Whisky. The spirits and whiskies of Canada have their own unique history, but it’s one that at times was entwined with world events. In this seminar we’ll review the past, examine the present, and attempt to predict the future of Canadian Whisky.
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- A list of suggested taste-along beverage will be available soon.
- This is a members-only webinar, and advance registration is required.
- To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam August
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
This is one for the spirits crowd!! if you are interested in pursuing the CSS Certification, or just a spirits lover-bartender-mixologist-beverage aficionado that is interested in learning more about spirits and the CSS, this one-hour session is for you! Join our Director of Education, Jane A. Nickles, and learn what to expect from the CSS!
Read More
- This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
- If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated once a month.
- Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
- If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
September 2023
The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam September
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
If you are currently pursuing the CSW Certification, or considering the CSW as your next stage of professional development, this one-hour session is for you! This online workshop will cover all aspects of the CSW, including what the test covers, how difficult the test is, what type of questions to expect, the resources available to students, and how long SWE recommends for study before sitting the exam.
Read More
- This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
- If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated at least once a month.
- Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
- If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
Rolling on the River—the Winelands along the Columbia River
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
The Columbia River flows for over 1,243 miles, beginning in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia in Canada. It is joined by dozens of other rivers—including the Willamette, Snake, Walla Walla, and Yakima Rivers—before emptying into the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, the Columbia River defines the terroir and landscape of a significant number of AVAs, vineyards, and wine estates. Join Jane A. Nickles, CWE, CSE for a 90-minute, wine-drenched tour of the Columbia River.
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- Taste-along suggestions will be posted soon.
- This is a members-only webinar, and advance registration is required.
- To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam September
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
This is one for the spirits crowd!! if you are interested in pursuing the CSS Certification, or just a spirits lover-bartender-mixologist-beverage aficionado that is interested in learning more about spirits and the CSS, this one-hour session is for you! Join our Director of Education, Jane A. Nickles, and learn what to expect from the CSS!
Read More
- This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
- If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated once a month.
- Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
- If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
The Insider’s Guide to the CWE Exam September
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
If you are considering stepping up to the Certified Wine Educator Credential, this session is for you! We’ll discuss the exam itself (multiple choice, essay, and tasting portions) as well as the resources available to students and some tips for studying and skills practice. You’ll also have a chance to ask any questions that have been weighing on your mind. If you are considering whether the CWE is your next step (or just want to know more about the process), this 90-minute session is for you!
Read More
- This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
- If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated every other month.
- Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
- If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
October 2023
Save the Date! SWE’s 2023 Virtual Wine Mini-Conference will be held on Friday, October 20 through Saturday, October 21
The conference agenda—complete with taste-along suggestions—will be finalized and posted soon.
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- This event if free-of-charge for members of SWE, but space is limited, and advance registration is required.
- To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
- Recorded versions of the conference sessions will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
