Classes - Sacramento Area
Scheduled Classes
All classes, unless otherwise noted, are held at 4932 Shady Leaf Way, Sacramento, CA 95838.
Cheesemaking - SWISS (Jarlsberg)
Saturday, February 18, 2023
10AM - 1PM
Swiss cheese is the generic name for Alpine cheeses. They tend to have a wonderful buttery yet nutty flavor. For this class we will make Jarlsberg.
Class fee is $50.
Maximum attendance - 12, minimum - 5.
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheesemaking-swiss-cheese-tickets-491088487887
Canning & Pickling
Sunday, February 19, 2023
10AM - 12PM
Get ready for the most wonderful time of year - our summer abundance of fruit and vegetables. This class will teach you how to can your bounty and well as how to pickle. You will take home a few jars of things you canned.
Class fee is $50
Class maximum, 12 - minimum, 5.
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canning-pickling-tickets-491090554067
Cheesemaking - ITALIAN TRIFECTA - Sold Out
(Mozzarella, Ricotta & Parmesan)
Saturday, February 25, 2023
10AM - 2PM
The "Italian Trifecta" of Ricotta, Mozzarella & Parmesan all in one class - too much fun! This is a great class for the beginning cheesemaker all the way to the cheesemaker with some experience because you learn how to make a fresh cheese, a stretched cheese and an aged cheese. One of our most popular classes, it will fill up fast!
You will take home a ball of mozzarella, some fresh ricotta, and about an 8oz wheel of Parmesan - all made by you in this class!
Class fee $60
Class size maximum 12. minimum - 5.
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheesemaking-italian-trifecta-ricotta-mozzarella-parmesan-tickets-491089490887
Cheesemaking - BRIE
Sunday February 26, 2023
10AM - 12PM
Brie, the Queen of Cheeses, is a wonderful, creamy cheese that is amazingly easy to make at home!
After you complete the class you will be able to make the wonderful cheese Brie at home! You will learn all you need to know to impress yourself and your family with this special cheese!
Class fee = $50
Maximum Attendees = 12, Minimum Attendees = 5
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheesemaking-brie-tickets-515855857757
Cheesemaking - MOZZARELLA at the Winery
Saturday, March 4, 2023
11AM - 1:00PM
Grand Island Vineyards, 12484 Highway 160, Walnut Grove, CA 95690
Mozzarella is one of the most popular cheeses in the world and you will learn how to make it in this class! Mozzarella is a wonderful fresh cheese that can be eaten straight away and this version can be made in 45 minutes or less! You will also learn how to turn your mozzarella into wonderful, creamy burrata.
Don't miss out on this one! It is in high demand so it will fill up fast!
Sign up and class cost can be found at Grand Island Vineyards website here:
https://shop.grandislandvineyards.com/res-435254/Mozzarella-Cheese-Making-Class.html
Tickets need to be purchased through the winery because the ticket price includes a glass of their fabulous wine!
Cheesemaking - BLUE CHEESE
Saturday, March 11, 2023
10AM - 1PM
Stilton, Roquefort, Cambozola, Gorgonzola - the list of cheeses in the wonderful world of blues is long! In this class we will make a Petaluma Blue - a full flavored, creamy blue cheese that is ready to eat in just 4-5 weeks.
Class fee - $60
Maximum class size - 12, minimum - 5.
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheesemaking-blue-cheese-tickets-491090092687
SAUSAGE MAKING
Sunday, March 12, 2023
10AM - 2PM
Our most requested class - Sausage Making! So, don't wait - sign up now!
Sausage - what started as a way to preserve meat has turned into one of the most popular foods around! You will learn how to make them from scratch - without fillers, without organ meat - just meat, seasonings and fun things like cheese and fruits. You will be able to stuff sausage into casings or leave it loose.
Class fee is $60.
Maximum participants is 12, minimum - 5
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sausage-making-tickets-491947818167
Cheesemaking - Sheep's Milk (Manchego)
Saturday, March 25, 2023
10AM - 2PM
Cheesemaking using Sheep's milk is a cheesemakers dream! In this class we will be making MANCHEGO but will discuss other traditional sheep's milk cheeses such as P'tit Basque, Feta and Pecorino. We will also talk about using sheep's milk for cheeses that aren't traditionally made with sheep's milk.
Sheep's milk will be available for purchase at the event but please order in advance by sending a note to kimjoanmc@att.net. $10 per half gallon. Also, take home kits will be available - enough product minus the milk to make 2 one gallon batches of Manchego - for $10 a kit.
Class fee is $60.
Maximum class size - 12, minimum - 5.
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheesemaking-sheeps-milk-cheeses-tickets-491952923437
Basic Gardening
Sunday, March 26, 2023
10AM - 12PM
You will learn the basic information you need to start and maintain your wonderful garden. Dress to get a bit dirty. You will take home a tray of seeds you plant in class with the knowledge to care for them until they are ready to plant in the garden and how to tend to them until picking.
Check out our February 19th Canning class so you know how to store all your excess produce.
Class fee $40.
Maximum class size - 15, minimum - 5.
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-gardening-tickets-491966995527
Sourdough - Starter to Bake
Sunday, March 26, 2023
1PM - 2:30PM
You will leave class with your very own sourdough starter and all the information you need to take care of it and bake your first loaf in about 14 days! You will also leave creative and tasty things to do with the sourdough discard.
$50 fee.
Class size maximum of 20, minimum 5.
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sourdough-starter-to-finish-tickets-491983966287
Cheesemaking - CHEDDAR
Saturday April 15, 2023
10AM - 2PM
The much requested Cheddar Cheese making class! This class will teach you how to make Cheddar cheese from start to finish. I will just be back from England where this lovely cheese originated and I will have wonderful info from a tour or two.
This class will teach you how to make Cheddar cheese from start to finish, you will sample a homemade Cheddar as well! You will have a great time learning how to make this popular cheese and take home a 1/2 pound wheel to age!
Class fee - $50
Class size limited to 12, 5 minimum.
Ticket Link for 4/15/23: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheesemaking-cheddar-tickets-491990425607
Cheesemaking - ITALIAN TRIFECTA
(Mozzarella, Ricotta & Parmesan)
Sunday, April 16, 2023
10AM - 2PM
The "Italian Trifecta" of Ricotta, Mozzarella & Parmesan all in one class - too much fun! This is a great class for the beginning cheesemaker all the way to the cheesemaker with some experience because you learn how to make a fresh cheese, a stretched cheese and an aged cheese. One of our most popular classes, it will fill up fast!
You will take home a ball of mozzarella, some fresh ricotta, and about an 8oz wheel of Parmesan - all made by you in this class!
Class fee $60
Class size maximum 12. minimum - 5.
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheesemaking-italian-trifecta-ricotta-mozzarella-parmesan-tickets-508202706977
Cheesemaking - CAMBOZOLA
Saturday, April 22, 2023
10AM - 1PM
In the 1950's a German cheesemaker wondered what would happen if he married Camembert and Gorgonzola cheeses. The result - a wonderfully creamy mild blue cheese made from cow's milk that is ready in just 4-5 weeks. This is a great cheese to get your introduction to both blues and white bloom (mold ripened) cheeses. Quickly becoming one of our most popular classes and when you taste the cheese you will know why!
Class fee = $60
Maximum class size = 12, minimum - 5
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheesemaking-cambozola-tickets-492107034387
Cheesemaking - JACK
Sunday, April 23, 2023
10AM - 1PM
Monterey Jack is one of a few cheeses that earns the rightful position as a true “American” cheese. It originated in the Mexican Franciscan friars of Monterey, California around the 1700’s. Jack is traditionally made from cow’s milk and is a semi-firm, cheese. It lends itself well to adding flavors.
Class fee - $50
Maximum attendance - 12, minimum - 5.
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheesemaking-jack-tickets-492107917027
Cheesemaking - MEXICAN CHEESES
(Queso Fresco, Oaxaca & Cotija)
Saturday, May 6, 2023
10AM - 2PM
Mexican cheeses are gaining in popularity, especially in California! This class will teach how to make 3 of the more popular Mexican cheeses! This is a VERY popular class, so sign up quick!
Class fee = $60
Max class size = 12. minimum = 5
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheesemaking-mexican-cheeses-queso-fresco-oaxaca-cotija-tickets-493158449197
Cheesemaking - GOUDA
Saturday, May 13, 2023
10AM - 1PM
Gouda is a mild, yellow cheese, originating from the Netherlands, made from cow's milk. It is one of the most popular cheeses worldwide. In this class you will learn how to make this wonderful cheese from start to finish. Gouda is cheese that can be ready in just a month. It is a washed cheese which is a technique used for mild, buttery cheeses.
Class fee = $50
Max class size = 12, Minimum = 5
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheesemaking-gouda-tickets-493163544437
Cheesemaking - CAMEMBERT
Sunday, May 14, 2023
10AM - 12:30PM
You will learn how to make Camembert - a moist, soft, creamy, surface-ripened cow's milk cheese. It is similar to Brie, but tends to be a little less creamy and a bit stronger in flavor. A wonderful cheese! You will go home with about a 1/2 pound wheel that you made yourself!
Class fee - $50
Maximum class size - 12, minimum - 5
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheesemaking-camembert-tickets-493175781037
To Sign Up for Classes: Please use the ticket link provided to sign up for classes. Thank you.
Cheesemaking Classes: Take home kits that will make 2 one gallon batches will be available the day of class for $5-10 for all cheesemaking classes. Raw milk from Valley Milk Simply Bottled is available to take home at $7 a gallon. Milk will need to be pre-ordered no later than the Monday Prior to class by sending me a message
