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Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of cheese can I learn to make in these classes?

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  Classes cover a wide range of cheeses including fresh cheeses (ricotta, mozzarella, burrata, bocconcini), soft cheeses (camembert, brie, feta), and aged varieties (cheddar, halloumi). Specific offerings vary by class. For example, the Gourmet Delights course teaches 5 different soft cheeses, while the Intensive Cheesemaking Course covers farmhouse cheddar and techniques applicable to cheeses like Edam, Gouda, and Gruyere.

• How long do cheese making classes typically last?

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  Class duration varies significantly. Introduction courses like the Introduction to Home Cheese Making run for approximately 2-3 hours and cost $60. Hands-on classes like Halloumi Making with Bottomless Bubbles take about 2 hours, while full-day courses such as the Gourmet Delights ($297) and Farmhouse Cheese Making ($287) courses span the entire day. Some intensive workshops extend across multiple days.

• What will I take home after completing a cheese making class?

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  Most classes provide take-home materials and products. Participants typically receive freshly made cheese (ranging from 200g to 1kg depending on the class), detailed recipe cards and instructions for home production, cheese moulds for future making, and class notes. Several workshops include a cheese hoop for aging cheese at home. Some classes also provide equipment kits available for purchase on the day.

• Are these classes suitable for beginners with no prior cheese making experience?

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  Yes, classes are designed for beginners. Most are explicitly marketed as beginner-friendly and require no prior experience. The Cheesemaking Course (Sydney) states it is for people who have not made cheese previously or are fairly new to cheesemaking. However, the course quickly covers both basic principles and more advanced techniques, so participants with some experience will also benefit.

• What equipment and materials are provided in cheese making classes?

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  Classes provide milk (typically biodynamic or organic when available), cultures, rennet, and other ingredients needed for cheese making. Common kitchen equipment is used throughout the classes, meaning you do not need specialized tools to replicate the process at home. Some classes offer cheese hoops and moulds to take home. A 20% discount on cheese making kits and equipment purchases is available at select workshops.

• Do cheese making classes include food and beverage?

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  Many classes incorporate refreshments and tastings. Offerings vary by class type. Some include wine or sparkling wine tastings (such as the Halloumi Cheese Making Course with sparkling wine, and Halloumi Making with Bottomless Bubbles). Full-day workshops typically provide pre-course coffee and tea, lunch, and cheese tastings with homemade preserves. Shorter introduction courses generally conclude with tasting freshly made cheese.