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It's great to learn how to make one or two basic cheeses to get you started, so these workshops do just that.

You make the cheese at these intensely practical DIY 'hands-in' workshops because the key to good cheesemaking is knowing how the cheese should look and, most importantly, how it should feel at different points in it's creation.

My job is to make sure you go home knowing how to reproduce beautiful cheeses that you'll be proud to share with your friends and family.  Not only that, you'll feel reassured that you know just what went into your cheese and what went on to produce it.


What's included?
All workshops include all ingredients plus hands on tuition.  You will go home with a full set of course notes, including recipes and instructions.  And, of course, you'll take some of your cheese home to show off.

During my Hands-In classes, you will always be treated to homemade 'cheesey' treats along the way.

 
Click on workshop title to find out more about each class and go to SHOP ONLINE book your place.  

2015 WORKSHOPS 
Date TimeWorkshopCostVenue
FEBRUARY



Sun 22nd Feb 930am-2pm Hands-on: Feta with Mozzarella Demo $95 Trinity Farm, Otaki
Sat 28th Feb 930-2pm Hands-on: Camembert with Mozzarella Demo $149 Asiana Cooking School
Sat 28th Feb 4pm-6pm *DEMONSTRATION: Halloumi & Ricotta$49 Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
MARCH




Sun 8th Mar
930am-2pm
Hands-on: Four cheeses in one day. Feta, Mozza...
$95
Palmerston North
MAY



Sat 2nd May 930am-215pm Hands-on: Brie with Hallomi Demonstration $149 Trinity Farm, Otaki
Sat 16th May 900am-2pm Hands-on: Farmhouse Cheddar (lmtd spaces)$190 Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sat 16th May 430pm-630pm Hands-on: Mozzarella and Burrata $75 Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sun 17th May
930-1230pm
Hands-on: Halloumi & Ricotta
$80
Palmerston North
Sun 17th May
230pm-5pm
Hands-on: Mozzarella & Burrata
$75
Palmerston North
JUNE



Sat 13th June
930am-230pm
Hands-on: Farmhouse Cheddar (lmtd spaces)
$190
Palmerston North
Sun 14th June 930am-2pm Hands-on: Four cheeses in one day. Feta, Mozza..$95 Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sun 14th June 430-630pm Hands-on: FondueCOOKERY (NEW)$75 Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sat 27th June1pm-4pmHands-on: Halloumi & Ricotta$80Johnsonville Com Cntr, Wgtn
JULY



Sat 25th July 930am-230pm Hands-on: Blue Cheese with Ricotta Demo$149 Asiana Cooking School
Sat 25th July
430-630pm
Hands-on: FondueCOOKERY (NEW)
$75
Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sun 26th July
930am-2pm
Hands-on: Four cheeses in one day. Feta, Mozza..
$95
Palmerston North
AUGUST



Sat 15th Aug
930am-145pm
Hands-on: Brie with Halloumi Demo
$149
Palmerston North
Sun 16th Aug 930am-145pm Hands-on: Brie with Halloumi Demo$149 Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sun 16th Aug
430pm-630pm
Hands-on: FondueCOOKERY (NEW)$75
Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
SEPTEMBER



Sat 19th Sep
930-1230pm
Hands-on: Halloumi & Ricotta
$80
Palmerston North
Sun 20th Sep 9am-2pm Hands-on: Farmhouse Cheddar (lmtd spaces)$190 Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
OCTOBER



Sat 17th Oct 930am-2pm Hands-on: MASTERCLASS (NEW)$195 Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sun 18th Oct
930am-230pm
Hands-on: Farmhouse Cheddar (limt spaces)$190
Palmerston North
NOVEMBER



Sat 7th Nov 930-1130am Hands-on: Mozzarella & Burrata$75 Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sat 7th Nov2pm-4pmHands-on: FondueCOOKERY (NEW)$75Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sun 8th Nov 930am-2pm Hands-On: Four cheeses in one day. Feta, Mozza..
$95 Palmerston North




 

Workshop Date
TimeWorkshop
CostVenue
FEBRUARY    
Sat 22nd Feb 2014900am-1pmHands-On Camembert with Mozzarella Demo
$149Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sat 22rd Feb 2014330pm-530pm*Halloumi & Ricotta & Quark Demonstration$49Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sun 23rd Feb 20149am-115pmHands-On Farmhouse Style Cheddar (Ltd Space)$175Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sun 23rd Feb 2014330pm-530pm*Mozzarella & Mascarpone Demonstration$49Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
MARCH    
Sun 2nd Mar 20149am-11am*Mozzarella & Mascapone Demonstration
$49Palmerston North City
Sun 2nd Mar 20141pm-4pmHands-On Halloumi & Ricotta$80Palmerston North City
Sat 15th Mar 20149am-11am*Halloumi & Ricotta Demonstration$49Ashhurst, Village Valley
Sat 15th Mar 20141pm-515pmHands-On Feta with Mozzarella & Quark Demo$95Ashhurst, Village Valley
Sun 16th Mar 2014 10am-2pmHands-On Camembert with Mozzarella Demo
$149Palmerston North City
APRIL    
Sat 12th Apr 2014930am-1130amHands-On Mozzarella/Burrata$80Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
MAY    
Sat 17th May 201410am-215pmHands-On Double Brie (with Halloumi)$149Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sat 17th May 2014430pm-6pm*Create a Cheese Platter (with Cheese Tasting)$49Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sun 18th May 201410am-2pmHands-On Blue Cheese with Ricotta
$149Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
JUNE    
Sat 14th June 201410am-2pmHands-On Halloumi & Ricotta
$80Ashhurst, Village Valley
Sun 15th June 201410am-1pmHands-On Feta with Mozzarella & Quark demo
$95Palmerston North City
JULY    
Sat 12th Jul 2014 10am-215pm Hands-On Double Brie (with Halloumi)$149Ashhurst, Village Valley
Sun 13th Jul 201410am-230pmHands-On Farmhouse Cheddar (ALMOST FULL)$175Palmerston North City
Sat 26th Jul 2014
930am-2pmFour cheeses in one day! Feta, Mozza and more$99Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sun 27th Jul 2014
930am-1130amMad Millie Demo: Halloumi and Ricotta$49Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sun 27th Jul 20141pm-3pmMad Millie Demo: Mozzarella, Mascarpone & Keffir$49Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
AUGUST    
Sat 2nd Aug Book me for a private workshop  
Sun 3rd Aug Book me for a private workshop  
Sat 9th Aug930am-2pmHands-On: Feta and Mozzarella Wellington High School
Sat 16th Aug12pm-3pmHands-on: Halloumi & Ricotta Kapiti Community Centre
SEPTEMBER 
  
Sun 14th Sep 2014930am-1130amMad Millie Demo: Halloumi & Ricotta$49Feilding High School
Sun 14th Sep 2014115pm-530pmHands-On Camembert or Brie (You choose!)$149Feilding High School
Sat 20th Sep 2014
9am-2pmHands-On Farmhouse Cheddar & Halloumi (ALMOST FULL)$175Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
NOVEMBER    
Sat 8th Nov 2014930am-2pmFour cheeses in one day! Feta, Mozza and more$99Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sun 9th Nov 2014930am-1130amMad Millie Demo: Halloumi and Ricotta & Keffir
$49Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn
Sun 9th Nov 20141pm-330pmHands-On: Mozzarella & Burrata$49Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn



 

How do I enrol?
Workshops are limited to 16 people and proceed with a minimum of 8 people.  Enrolments are secure once payment has been received and close one week prior to each workshop.   

Click on workshop title to find out more about each class. Please go to 'SHOP ONLINE'to book a space.


* Demonstrations are not 'hands-in' as you will not be making your own cheese. You will get to sample the cheese during the demo and recipes are available. 

What will I learn?

Of course, there's plenty of time for answering all your questions,  and you'll also learn about; 

 

The origins of cheese, starter cultures and rennet
  • Home hygiene
  • Sourcing milk for home cheesemaking
  • Recipes and techniques for making cheeses at home
  • Equipment - where to find it, how to make it

What should I bring?

  • A clean apron
  • A pen to take notes
  • Cash or cheque to purchase cheesemaking supplies (most people find $10 - $80 is sufficient)
*You do not need to bring an apron to demonstrations.

Who facilitates these workshops?

Alexis Murti is the facilitator for Home Dairy workshops and Mad Millie demonstrations throughout Wellington, Kapiti, lower Manawatu and the Wairarapa. 


A range of supplies for home
cheesemaking are available for you to purchase through the 
online store.