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. Date Time Workshop Cost Venue 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 June 1pm-4pm Hands-on: Halloumi & Ricotta $80 Johnsonville 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 Nov 2pm-4pm Hands-on: FondueCOOKERY (NEW) $75 Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn Sun 8th Nov 930am-2pm Hands-On: Four cheeses in one day. Feta, Mozza.. $95 Palmerston North
| Workshop Date | Time | Workshop | Cost | Venue |
| FEBRUARY | ||||
| Sat 22nd Feb 2014 | 900am-1pm | Hands-On Camembert with Mozzarella Demo | $149 | Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn |
| Sat 22rd Feb 2014 | 330pm-530pm | *Halloumi & Ricotta & Quark Demonstration | $49 | Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn |
| Sun 23rd Feb 2014 | 9am-115pm | Hands-On Farmhouse Style Cheddar (Ltd Space) | $175 | Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn |
| Sun 23rd Feb 2014 | 330pm-530pm | *Mozzarella & Mascarpone Demonstration | $49 | Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn |
| MARCH | ||||
| Sun 2nd Mar 2014 | 9am-11am | *Mozzarella & Mascapone Demonstration | $49 | Palmerston North City |
| Sun 2nd Mar 2014 | 1pm-4pm | Hands-On Halloumi & Ricotta | $80 | Palmerston North City |
| Sat 15th Mar 2014 | 9am-11am | *Halloumi & Ricotta Demonstration | $49 | Ashhurst, Village Valley |
| Sat 15th Mar 2014 | 1pm-515pm | Hands-On Feta with Mozzarella & Quark Demo | $95 | Ashhurst, Village Valley |
| Sun 16th Mar 2014 | 10am-2pm | Hands-On Camembert with Mozzarella Demo | $149 | Palmerston North City |
| APRIL | ||||
| Sat 12th Apr 2014 | 930am-1130am | Hands-On Mozzarella/Burrata | $80 | Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn |
| MAY | ||||
| Sat 17th May 2014 | 10am-215pm | Hands-On Double Brie (with Halloumi) | $149 | Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn |
| Sat 17th May 2014 | 430pm-6pm | *Create a Cheese Platter (with Cheese Tasting) | $49 | Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn |
| Sun 18th May 2014 | 10am-2pm | Hands-On Blue Cheese with Ricotta | $149 | Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn |
| JUNE | ||||
| Sat 14th June 2014 | 10am-2pm | Hands-On Halloumi & Ricotta | $80 | Ashhurst, Village Valley |
| Sun 15th June 2014 | 10am-1pm | Hands-On Feta with Mozzarella & Quark demo | $95 | Palmerston North City |
| JULY | ||||
| Sat 12th Jul 2014 | 10am-215pm | Hands-On Double Brie (with Halloumi) | $149 | Ashhurst, Village Valley |
| Sun 13th Jul 2014 | 10am-230pm | Hands-On Farmhouse Cheddar (ALMOST FULL) | $175 | Palmerston North City |
| Sat 26th Jul 2014 | 930am-2pm | Four cheeses in one day! Feta, Mozza and more | $99 | Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn |
| Sun 27th Jul 2014 | 930am-1130am | Mad Millie Demo: Halloumi and Ricotta | $49 | Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn |
| Sun 27th Jul 2014 | 1pm-3pm | Mad Millie Demo: Mozzarella, Mascarpone & Keffir | $49 | Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn |
| AUGUST | ||||
| Sat 2nd Aug | Book me for a private workshop | |||
| Sun 3rd Aug | Book me for a private workshop | |||
| Sat 9th Aug | 930am-2pm | Hands-On: Feta and Mozzarella | Wellington High School | |
| Sat 16th Aug | 12pm-3pm | Hands-on: Halloumi & Ricotta | Kapiti Community Centre | |
| SEPTEMBER | ||||
| Sun 14th Sep 2014 | 930am-1130am | Mad Millie Demo: Halloumi & Ricotta | $49 | Feilding High School |
| Sun 14th Sep 2014 | 115pm-530pm | Hands-On Camembert or Brie (You choose!) | $149 | Feilding High School |
| Sat 20th Sep 2014 | 9am-2pm | Hands-On Farmhouse Cheddar & Halloumi (ALMOST FULL) | $175 | Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn |
| NOVEMBER | ||||
| Sat 8th Nov 2014 | 930am-2pm | Four cheeses in one day! Feta, Mozza and more | $99 | Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn |
| Sun 9th Nov 2014 | 930am-1130am | Mad Millie Demo: Halloumi and Ricotta & Keffir | $49 | Asiana Cooking School, Wgtn |
| Sun 9th Nov 2014 | 1pm-330pm | Hands-On: Mozzarella & Burrata | $49 | Asiana 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)
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.
