Become a Cheese Whiz!
Unlock the secrets of homemade heritage cheese with our demonstration workshop at School of Ranch! Join us and learn to transform fresh dairy into a delicious, creamy and flavorful cheese that’s surprisingly easy to make. This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in artisanal food crafts and using locally sourced foods. You will get see the process and sample three different types of cheese.
When: We’ll schedule this workshop again when we get at least 12 pre-registrants.
Where: Bend/Redmond
Pre-registration Price: $60
Full Price: $66
Supplies Fee: $28
Get First in Line! Pre-Register!
Pre-registration is free; we only charge your credit card when we’re ready to schedule (and you say ok). When 12 people pre-register, we’ll set up the next workshop!
The Details
The Essentials
Our expert instructor will guide you through the fundamental steps of cheese making, ensuring you understand each stage and its timing. You’ll also learn important food safety techniques, including how to properly sanitize your equipment, to ensure your cheese is both delicious and safe to eat.
Three-Cheese Demo
You’ll get a step-by-step demonstration of versatile making halloumi, mozzarella, and chèvre. Learn what makes each one unique, and get a first hand view of making cheese from fresh dairy. You’ll go home with recipes and a cheese making kit to start making cheese at home to impress your family and friends with homemade goodness.
Community Potluck!
Nothing makes you hungry like cooking! And we have just the answer, a famous School of Ranch potluck dinner. Bring a dish and bond with your neighbors! We’ll bring the main, you supply the rest! Think salads, snacks, sides, deserts. School of Ranch is about creating common ground, and the most common ground is sharing food we all make!
Workshop Leader
Rebecca Saul
Rebecca was born and raised as a city girl, but attended Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC, where she solidified her love of the agrarian lifestyle and desire to be self-sufficient. She began her goat journey in 2012 and two years later started Glimfeather Farms with a herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats. While she doesn’t make goat cheese commercially like she does her Farm-To Sink line of products that include soap, lotions and lip balms, she is an expert cheesemaker with a Masters of Arts in Teaching. Rebecca tries to source as many high quality, natural, local, and sustainable ingredients as feasible. She loves experimenting with new recipes and techniques and she looks forward to teaching you!
Partner
Glimfeather Farms
Founded in 2014, Glimfeather Farms focuses on ADGA registered Nigerian Dwarf Goats, chickens, American Guinea Hogs, and livestock guardian dogs. Their goat milk products such as soap, lotions, lip balms and shower steamers are sold through their Farm-To-Table business.
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frequently asked questions
Can my kids attend this workshop?
Yes, minors can attend if accompanied by an adult, but they must have their own ticket.
What should I bring?
This workshop is indoors, so dress comfortably. Bring a dish to share for the potluck, your own eating utensils, plant and a water bottle.
What sort of milk will you use?
Depending on availability, we’ll use cow and goat milk. If we use raw milk, we’re not permitted to give samples, unfortunately.
What is School of Ranch?
School of Ranch is a Central Oregon based 501c3 nonprofit. We hire experienced locals to teach practical and artisan skills, live and in person. Beyond teaching skills and helping grow our workshop leader’s businesses, we create common ground for neighbors. School of Ranch brings together people regardless of politics, age, background or beliefs.