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Cheesemaking Masterclass

Saturday 18 October | 10am - 12pm

October 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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$68.00
Cheesemaking Masterclass - Mozzarella, Sour Cream & more in Auckland.

Cheesemaking Masterclass – Mozzarella, sour cream, and more!

Welcome to our ultimate soft cheese-making demonstration! If you’ve ever wanted to learn the art of making mozzarella, sour cream, and cultured butter, this is the perfect session for you.

Led by our expert cheesemaker, Julie Craig from Oak and Thistle, you’ll learn all the secrets to making these delicious dairy products from scratch. Julie will share her top techniques for creating the perfect texture and flavour. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and get to taste many different cheeses.

Imagine the satisfaction of serving your family and friends with home-made mozzarella, with its delicious, salted, sweet curds. And don’t forget about the tangy and versatile sour cream, perfect for topping baked potatoes, tacos, or nachos. And who doesn’t love a bit of cultured butter to spread on their toast in the morning?

This Mozzarella Sour Cream and More session will give you the confidence to begin making immediately or extend your cheese-making empire! You’ll leave with a newfound appreciation for the art of cheese-making, and the skills to create your own fresh, delicious mozzarella, sour cream, and cultured butter at home.

By joining all demonstration sessions, you’ll become a soft cheese-making extraordinaire in no time. Surprising your family and delighting your friends with these essential kitchen skills will be a breeze!

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from the best and take your cheese-making skills to the next level. Sign up for our ultimate soft cheese-making demonstration today!

 

ABOUT OUR CHEESEMAKING MASTERCLASS:

Our sessions are designed to be demonstration style where you listen, learn and taste. It is not a hands-on class for the participants. You will take home all the recipes so you can get making and perfecting your own delicious cheeses.

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What students say about Cheese Making Masterclass:

Carol M. (April 2024)
Well planned and presented demonstration of cheese making with opportunity for hands on experience as well.  Lots of information provided together with advice.  Enjoyed it.

Rachel H. (April 2024)
We had a great time at Julie’s Mozzarella workshop. She was helpful, clear, and just a lovely person. I’d recommend 🙂

Jacqui W. (June 2023)
Halloumi and Paneer workshop with Julie Craig was thoroughly enjoyable; learned so much and her advice was fab. Can’t wait to get cheesemaking at home!

Fiona K. (June 2023)
Really great to learn how to make cheese – My daughter and I learnt loads and are so excited about trying it at home now!

 

WHAT TO BRING?

There’s nothing you need to bring.

 

Please note there is NO refund or a transfer if you cancel less than 7 days in advance or once the class/workshop has started. Our refund policy can be read in full here.

Details

Date:
October 18, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Series:
Cost:
$68.00
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Location

Studio 2
35 Uxbridge Road
Auckland, 2014 New Zealand
Phone
(09) 535 6467

Tutor

Julie Craig

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Duration
One-off Workshop

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About Your Tutor:

Julie Craig


Julie Craig is a tutor, author and columnist who is passionate about living sustain-ably in Auckland’s urban environment. A horticulturally trained, historic food practitioner, Julie is the Wild Crafter that weaves together the classes for the Oak and Thistle team. Specializing in teaching food initiatives, brewing, foraging, making medicines, and household products, Julie is passionate about fostering strong communities through bartering, sharing and teaching.   Follow Julie/ Oak & Thistle on Facebook