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Make Fresh Mozzarella with Zingerman's (Ann Arbor, MI)

September 3, 2011 (All day) - May 19, 2012 (All day)

Zingerman's Creamery in Ann Arbor, Michigan offers homemade mozzarella workshops every 1st and 3rd Saturday through May. Registration is $60.

Come learn with the masters of mozzarella how to stretch your own from-scratch fresh mozzarella. We will guide you through the steps to set up the curd from milk and teach you the technique we employ to stretch the curds into marvelous mozzarella of your very own!

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Wisconsin Cheese Originals offers their annual $2,500 scholarship

January 4, 2012 (All day) - March 1, 2012 (All day)

Aspiring Wisconsin cheesemakers, take note!

Wisconsin Cheese Originals is dedicated to helping grow the state's artisan cheesemaker community. That's why a significant portion of all membership fees go toward a yearly $2,500 Cheesemaker Scholarship, available to any Wisconsin resident intending to pursue a Wisconsin Cheesemaker License. The application for the 2012 Scholarship is now available. Download here. Applications are due March 1, 2012. Learn more about the state requirements to obtain a cheesemaker's license here.

Volunteer & Intern Opportunities at the Boston Wine School

January 12, 2012 (All day) - March 21, 2012 (All day)

Jonathon Alsop's Boston Wine School is looking for student volunteers to assist with winter wine classes, beginning next week.

Just come an hour early to help set up, stay an hour after class to help clean up, and in exchange, you get your wine classes for free. This is the most delicious work/study program ever! Email Jonathon at volunteer@BostonWineSchool.com and let him know a little about yourself and the classes you are interested in.

The following classes are open, but there will be more opportunities as classes are added:

Humboldt Fog confessional booth to document "first time" tasting stories from cheese fans

January 15, 2012 (All day) - December 31, 2012 (All day)

At the 2012 Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, Booth #5105, Cypress Grove Chevre will have a Humboldt Fog Confession Contest for people to share the intimate details of their “first time” trying the iconic cheese.

“Over the years, we’ve been delighted by the tales fans have shared and amazed at the response Humboldt Fog has elicited,” says Mary Keehn, founder of Cypress Grove Chevre. “As part of a yearlong 20th birthday celebration for Humboldt Fog, we wanted to have a little fun with our friends and fans, and provide a creative outlet for people to tell stories about their first experience with Humboldt Fog.”

World Cheese Tour Tasting Classes, Napa Valley

January 19, 2012 (All day) - April 26, 2012 (All day)

San Francisco Chronicle cheese columnist Janet Fletcher is partnering with Elaine Bell Catering in a new series of cheese classes in California’s Wine Country. Billed as a “World Cheese Tour,” the two-hour classes showcase artisan cheese from a different country or region each time.

Janet Fletcher announces "World Cheese Tour" for 2012

January 19, 2012 (All day) - April 26, 2012 (All day)

Grab your Virtual Suitcase and join me on a tour of some of the world's top cheese making regions. I’m the weekly cheese columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, and I want to introduce you to some of the cheeses I love best. Over five evenings, we'll "travel" to France, Italy and Spain and then back to the U.S.A. twice. We'll taste exceptional cheeses from each country—with fine wine, of course. Come once if you like...or sign on for the Grand Tour.

Elaine Bell Catering, Napa Valley's premier caterer, is our host. We'll gather in Elaine's comfortable dining room for an aperitif and hors d'oeuvre, then sit down for a taste exploration. We'll end the evening with a cup of soup, and I'll stamp your Cheese Passport. The stamp entitles you to a generous discount at Napa's Oxbow Cheese Merchant. And I'll have a special gift for all who complete the Grand Tour.

Formaggio Kitchen in Massachusetts Offers Cheesemaking Workshop Series

January 29, 2012 - 6:00pm - February 26, 2012 - 6:00pm

Cheesemonger and cave manager Jess will demystify the process of making a wide variety of cheeses at home in this one-of-a-kind workshop series. Jess, who has apprenticed as a cheesemaker on dairy farms in France and the U.S., will provide a comprehensive overview of do-it-yourself cheesemaking, beginning with basic fresh varieties and culminating with firmer aged cheeses. We’ll kick off the class with a hands-on lesson in making butter, ricotta, and yogurt.

Price: $30

Dates & Locations:

Sunday, January 29: 6pm at Formaggio Kitchen Annex (67 Smith Place, Cambridge)

Sunday, February 12: 6pm at Formaggio Kitchen Annex (67 Smith Place, Cambridge)

Sunday, February 19: 6pm at Formaggio Kitchen (244 Huron Avenue, Cambridge)

Sunday, February 26: 6pm at Formaggio Kitchen (244 Huron Avenue, Cambridge)

Help create Hawaii's first cow's mik cheese

January 30, 2012 (All day) - March 20, 2012 (All day)

Aloha!

Want to lend Hawaiian cheesemakers a hand and create a sustainable dairy on the island of Oahu? The Naked Cow Dairy is looking to crowdfund the purchase of cheesemaking equipment to help them create Hawaii's first cow's milk cheese! Check out their Indiegogo site and make a donation.

Naked Cow Dairy is a women-owned, family run cow dairy on the island of Oahu whose mission is to keep the art of caring for dairy cows alive and well in Hawaii and to bring Island-made signature local fresh-churned butter and artisan cheeses to the table.

"Sip and Savor" February cheese pairing classes at Schoolhouse Artisan Cheese

February 4, 2012 (All day) - February 25, 2012 (All day)

Pairing Wisconsin’s finest artisan cheeses along with handcrafted beer and wine, is a delicious way to create a cheese course for your gathering of friends and family.

Schoolhouse Artisan Cheese's lead cheesemonger and wine expert, Peter Kordon, will host four special evenings in February to familiarize the novice to expert in some incredible cheese and beverage pairings. The schedule includes:

February 4, 2012 – Not Just for Men, a New Glarus Brewing Beers and Artisan Cheese Pairing

February 11, 2012 – A special Valentine’s pairing with Dessert Wines and Artisan Cheese

February 18, 2012 – How About a Little Sparkly? An Artisan Cheese and Sparkling Wine event with wines from the United States, Italy and Spain.

February 25, 2012 – Door County’s own, Island Orchard Ciders, paired up with Wisconsin’s own Artisan Cheeses

The events are complimentary and held at our Egg Harbor location, 7813 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI from 5 pm – 7 pm.

Artisan Cheesemaking Symposium at Utah State University

February 7, 2012 (All day)

Western Dairy Center will present a one-day symposium focused on providing artisan cheesemakers with information on animal nutrition and grazing, business plans and marketing, and strategies for success.

For further information and registration, see their website: www.usu.edu/westcent