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Join us for a fantastic multi-cheese making cheese making class (workshop) provided by Steve and Mary Jo Shapson. Enjoy the company of other cheese making enthusiasts in a small and personal group environment. Enjoy tasting local and homemade cheeses, local and imported wines at our private party. Learn the craft of making Camembert/Baby Brie, Blue or Gouda, Chevre, Mozzarella, Ricotta and Feta. We will also make Yogurt, Butter, Mascarpone and Crème fraîche. Take home your homemade Camembert/Brie, Blue, Feta, Chevre, Mozzarella, Ricotta & butter to enjoy in your home.
Friday:
5-7 pm: Wine & cheese reception.
Saturday:
10am: Intensive workshop begins: Learn the basics of cheesemaking while making Camembert/Brie, Blue, Chevre, Feta, Mozzarella and Ricotta. Hands on cheesemaking. 12pm: Lunch break. Lunch will be provided. Cold sandwiches(meat & vege), water, juice/soda and condiments.
1:00pm: Continuation of workshop (cheese making class).
5pm: Wine and cheese social at our home for all workshop participants. Sample various local, homemade and imported gourmet hard, soft and rind ripened cheeses on French baquettes/crackers. served with other hors d'oeuvres.
6pm or 6:30pm: Included is a gourmet dinner.* -------------------------*You can opt out of this dinner, if you'd prefer to enjoy dinner at a local eatery or a restaurant in Milwaukee.
Sunday:
9am: Prepare your cheeses made on Saturday for travel. Salting and unmoulding of Camembert, moulding Chèvre, and preparing Feta blocks for travel.
10-11: Depart the workshop with your homemade cheeses. .
Where is the cheese making class (workshop) located and how far from local airports:15-20 minute drive north of Milwaukee. Approximately 2 hour drive north of the city of Chicago. 1.5 hour drive east of Madison, Wisconsin. Upon registration online, directions and workshop documents will be emailed to you.
What you need to bring to the cheese making class (workshop): Your appetite for cheese and wine and a zest for learning to make gourmet cheese. All cheese making supplies, note paper, pens will be provided. Workshop limited to 12 persons.
What is included in the cheese making class (workshop): Friday night wine and cheese social, Saturday noon lunch, Saturday wine and cheese social, Saturday dinner, all tools and equipment needed to make your homemade cheeses, two Camembert/Brie/Blue Cheese Making Kits ($93.94 value) including my Camembert/Brie/Blue Cheese Making eBook Printed Guide and containers/bags to take your cheeses with you, notepaper and pen.
What is notincluded in the cheese making class (workshop): Your choice of local lodging and local transportation. Meals bought at local restaurants. Any additional supplies* bought at the workshop (*special workshop discount offered).
How to register for this cheese making class (workshop): Payment for the cheese making class (workshop) can be made online. Click on the weekend located above to register/pay ($279/person).When booking workshop online you will receive a link to download my Camembert/Brie/Blue Cheese Making eBook Guide. Payment can also be made by check prior to the workshop mailed to address at bottom of this page. Feel free to call or write me if you have any questions about this workshop. Cancellation of workshop: you may reschedule your workshop at a future date. Refund can be made if cancelled workshop can be rebooked by another cheese maker.
