Cheesemaking 101 Fun for all ages! A full day of Hands-On Beginners Cheesemaking at home with Ricki Carroll. Join us in making Farmhouse Cheddar, Queso Blanco, Mascarpone, Whole Milk and Whey Ricottas and a 30 Minute Mozzarella. Plus learn to make Fromage Blanc, Creme Fraiche and Mascarpone. While learning the basic principles of cheesemaking we will cover care and use of equipment and you will make new friends sharing similar interests. A FREE copy of Ricki's DVD is included with the 101 class. These classes have become so popular that we have had to open them up to the first 40 eager participants. To insure a place sign up early. A glitch in our program adds shipping, it is NOT actually charged. Cheesemaking 101-Saturday September 13th 2008  WK91308  $150.00       Cheesemaking 101-Sunday September 14th 2008  WK91408  $150.00       4/26, 4/27, 5/17, 5/18, 6/7 & 6/8 are filled  Although these classes are filled we do keep a waiting list. Please call us at 413-628-3808 for updated availability. Cheesemaking 201  Jim Wallace has been with us now a number of years teaching and answering our technical questions. He has been putting together our great online newsletter which has gotten rave reviews. Jim is an expert photographer, a great teacher and a wealth of knowledge. You will be delighted with his classes, they have been so well received that people have been returning class after class for more. These classes are more technical in scope but are fine for the cheesemaker who is starting out to learn more details of the process. They are smaller than our 101 classes which gives you more time for individualized instructions and questions. Try one, you'll love it! Cheesemaking ... The Basics Apr 26-27, 2008  Your Next Big Step in Cheese Making Once you have tried cheesemaking this will get you going into a range of semisoft to hard cheeses. In this class we will explain the process in detail while we explore the process from Camembert to Cheddar, taste a lot of cheese and generally have a really fun time. While developing and improving your skills for cheese making we will explore all of your technical questions. From this class you will have the background to move ahead into making many of the delicious cheeses you find at the store and your neighbors will hunger for more when you serve your sumptuous new delights! WKJ408  $340.00       Blue by You ... May 31-June 1, 2008  Everyone loves blue cheese ... if not ... they just haven't tasted good blue yet. This workshop will explore the range of Blue cheese ... from mild to strong ... from young to old. We will examine the details of curd production, blue mold sources/development, ripening, and cellar management. During the 2 days we will compare and contrast the differences in how several blue cheeses are made and of course discuss a bit of their history. ***This workshop will work best for those who have made a few cheeses and are ready to explore some new territory, building their skills as we go. WKJ508  $340.00       Continuing Ed for Industry Professionals 2008  The following classes are being held at California Polytechnic State University in the Continuing Education department by their staff. April 1-4, 2008 Annual Cheese Short Course $595.00 April 22-23, 2008 Dairy Technology 101 $395.00 September 9-12, 2008 10th Annual Dairy Science & Tecnology Basics for the Artisan/Farmstead Cheesemaker $675.00 For information contact Laurie Jacobson at 805-305-5056 or online at www.dptc.calpoly.edu tell them Ricki sent you. Workshop Gift Certificate for Cheesemkaking 101  For those of you who want to surprise your friends or relatives, here is a great 'whey' to do it! (Note: there is no shipping actually charged with this, it is a programming glitch) WKGC  $150.00       Workshop Gift Certificate for Cheesemkaking 201  These great 2 day classes have been a real hit with people who want to go a step further into the world of cheese and cheesemaking. They seem to come back over and over again. A great gift for holiday giving. WKJGC  $340.00       Cancellation Policy  If you need to cancel for any reason and you notify us 2 weeks before your class you will receive a full refund or if space is available you may change the date into another class. In the cases of any cancellation closer than 2 weeks prior to a class we can not refund your money unless we can fill your spot from our waiting list. Thank you for your understanding, we are looking forward to seeing you here and having a great time! Directions and Accommodations How to get here and places to stay here...