Cheesemaking Workshops and Courses

Become an artisan home cheesemaker and experience the ageless craft of making cheese.

The day cheese course is usually a demonstration of four different cheeses - Cheddar, Mascarpone, Feta and Ricotta or Gouda, Camembert, Liptour and Quark. The day begins at 10am and I work through from the milk to the cheese, stopping for a light lunch of cheese and biscuits, then ending the demonstration around 3pm. Afterwards there is time to purchase any specialised cheese making equipment that you may require.

Participants will know how to make their own cheeses at home, after having spent the day on the course.

The evening session is a concise introduction and demonstration of "Mozzarellia" followed by a cheese tasting and an accompanying glass of wine. These evenings are usually by appointment, in people's homes or special functions, they are informative and a great social event.
For more information please contact me.

Auckland Day courses: From 10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Epsom Community House, 202 Gillies Ave, Epsom
A unique opportunity to learn the secrets of cheese making. Learn to make both hard cheese and soft cheese. Make cheeses such as Cheddar, Ricotta, Feta and Cottage Cheese. Information on other cheeses will also be presented.

Short Courses

Introduction to Home Cheese making.
Demonstration on how to make Mascarpone, Coulommier or 'Mozzarellia'
Contact me for further details.
Recipe Book and Equipment will be avaliable for purchase on the day or afterwards though this website.
Booking is essential so contact me to book today

Hobson Room, Parnell Farmers Market

26th August: Demonstration 'Mozzarellia' & general introduction to cheesemaking.
28th October: Demonstration Camembert (type), Mascarpone & general introduction to cheesemaking.

Ground Floor, Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road
Cost: $50 per session, includes wine and cheese sampling.
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Contact: Maria Lempriere This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Farro Fresh

21st September: Demonstration Camembert (type), Mascarpone & general introduction to cheesemaking.

Farro Fresh Food Supermarket, 80 Lunn Ave, Mt Wellington
Cost: $65, includes wine and cheese sampling.
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Contact: Michal This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Artisan Winery, Oratia

23rd September: Demonstration 'Mozzarellia' & general introduction to cheesemaking.

25th November: Demonstration Camembert (type), Mascarpone & general introduction to cheesemaking.

99 Parrs Cross Rd, Oratia

Cost: $50 per session, includes wine and cheese sampling.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm

Contact: Maria Lempriere This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Waiheke High School

21st October: Demonstration Camembert (type), Mascarpone & general introduction to cheesemaking.

Waiheke High School, 11 Donald Bruce Rd, Surfdale
Cost: Check back later.
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Contact: Fiona This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Auckland Courses

Epsom

Epsom Community Centre, 202 Gillies Ave, Epsom, Auckland 1023.
$120.00, from 10.00am - 3.00pm.

28th August 2010: Cheddar, Mascarpone, Feta and Ricotta

25th September 2010: Gouda, Quark, Liptour and Camembert (type)

30th October 2010: Cheddar, Mascarpone, Feta and Ricotta

27th November 2010: Gouda, Quark, Liptour and Camembert (type)

Ellerslie

To be advised

South Pacific College Of Natural Therapies, 8 Arthur Street, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051
$120.00, from 10.00am - 3.00pm.

Nationwide

New Plymouth

20th - 21st August 2010

Location: Western Institute of Technology
20th August: Evening Demonstration 'Mozzarellia' & general introduction to cheesemaking.
21st August: Demonstration of: Gouda, Camembert (type), Liptour & Quark.
1 one day session.
Contact: Maria Lempriere This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nelson

3rd - 5th September 2010

Location: Fairfield House, Trafalgar St, Nelson
3rd September: Evening Demonstration 'Mozzarellia' & general introduction to cheesemaking.
4th & 5th September: Demonstration of: Gouda, Camembert (type), Liptour & Quark.
2 one day sessions.
Contact: Mariska This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.blueflowers.co.nz/cheese

Christchurch

9th - 11th September 2010

Location: Langdale Vineyard Restaurant
9th September: Evening Demonstration 'Mozzarellia' & general introduction to cheesemaking.
10th & 11th September: Cheddar, Mascapone, Fetta & Ricotta.
2 one day sessions.
Contact: Julia Clancy This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Putaruru

8th - 9th October 2010: Gouda, Quark, Liptour and Camembert (type)

Location: Over The Moon Dairy, Putaruru
$120.00, from 10.00am - 3.00pm.
Contact: Over The Moon Dairy This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Friday: Evening Demonstration 'Mozzarellia' & general introduction to cheesemaking.
Saturday & Sunday: Demonstration of Cheddar, Mascapone, Feta & Ricotta,
or, Gouda, Quark, Liptour and Camembert (type)

katherine

My name is Katherine Mowbray and I have been making cheese for 20 years, and sharing my knowledge and love of cheesemaking courses around New Zealand. Now you too can share my knowledge and try some of my favourite recipes in your own home.

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You will be able to purchase Kowhai Cheesemaking Equipment on the day of your course.

Cheesemaking Book - Cutting The Curd by Katherine Mowbray

My book, Cutting the Curd with Katherine Mowbray, sets out as simply as possible the basic principles behind cheesemaking and explains some of my favourite recipes, so that you can enjoy all the wonderful cheeses you can make. Click here for samples from the book and more information.