We think this is a real breakthrough for home cheesemakers! Kate Johnson at The Art of Cheese in Longmont, Colorado is offering a membership program with a LOT of great benefits for anyone making cheese at home. And, she has a special deal just for us!*
Kate draining two Camembert wheels in preparation for a Virtual Brie & Camembert class.
Why join?
It’s an incredibly good deal. Specifically, you will get:
1. Discounts on any classes you choose to take – no limit to how many times you can use your discount code (but it can only be used by you). (There is a very impressive selection of virtual classes! For the calendar, click here.)
2. Exclusive membership in our new members-only Art of Cheesemaking Facebook Forum. This group will give you a platform to show off your cheeses and ask questions of the Art of Cheese instructors as well as other experienced cheesemaking students. Share recipes and tips with each other, get feedback, and make new “cheesy” friends all over the world! (Finally, a new forum for us! This is a big undertaking and we are thrilled that Kate is taking it on. Yay!)
3. Access to free monthly “bonus” classes ($29 value per class) such as Designing Stunning Cheese Boards, The Ins & Outs of pH Meters, Advanced Culture Discussions, Tips for Setting up your Cheese Cave, Cheese & Wine Pairing, and more. (This is fun! We think some aspects of cheesemaking just have to be learned by seeing for yourself.)
4. Access to our weekly “Cheese Chat” sessions via Zoom where you’ll receive group mentoring and troubleshooting advice as you’re learning to make your own cheeses (for Levels 2 and 3 only). (Group mentoring – What could be better than this?)
5. Monthly private mentoring consultations via phone or Zoom to help fine-tune your cheesemaking skills (for Level 3 only). (This alone makes it worth the price.)
Kate video tapes each step in the process using her phone and a camera holder strapped around her neck (here she’s washing the rind of a Port Salut).
The price is right and there are 3 levels of involvement, so you don’t have to pay for resources you don’t need.
Kate is offering this program as the logical follow-up to her work online. Due to Covid, she had to transition from in-person classes to virtual classes and she found the response was overwhelming. She has been teaching a wide variety of classes to cheesemakers from all across the US and the world – Canada, Saudi Arabia, Australia, United Kingdom, India and Argentina.
Kate’s cheesemaking classroom has become her cheesemaking/video production studio!
What Her Virtual Students are Saying:
Kate’s online cheesemaking classes are lively, fun, and informative. She will inspire you in the art of crafting your own artisan cheese, as well as teach you the science behind successful cheesemaking. I highly recommend these classes! ~ Kathy in Denver, CO
I really love attending the virtual “Cheese Chats”. It is important to listen to others’ experiences, because one never knows when we will make those cheeses. I really learn a lot just by listening, and get to ask questions myself. ~ Rebecca N. in Pittsburgh, PA
If you want to learn how to make cheese, this is the way to go! I took my first in person class here to learn how to make mozzarella and ricotta, and now, I have learned how to make so many others thanks to this remote learning option. A great way to enjoy making new foods at home during this time of isolation! ~ Sarah Beth in Thornton, CO
I have been making cheese for 6 years and I have found Cheese Chat very insightful, discussing issues with my current cheeses and listening to others clever solutions. I look forward to it every week! ~ Ripley C. in Greeley, CO
I have taken ALL of Kate’s classes! And I was inspired by all of them. So inspired that my husband & I have embarked on the journey to start our own cheese company. Kate is a wonderful instructor. Her classes are well organized and geared toward all levels of cheese making. I am so happy that Kate chose to teach the art of cheese making! ~ Suanne M. in Paonia, CO
One of the best things about taking classes with The Art of Cheese is being invited to Cheese Chats. It is a great place to meet others that have similar interests and get all of you cheese questions answered. ~ Nanci O. in Lawndale, CA
The 7 cheeses you will make in the 7 Day Cheese Challenge!
The Art of Cheesemaking Membership Club pricing and details available at https://theartofcheese.com/the-art-of-cheesemaking-club/
*SPECIAL OFFER TO NEW ENGLAND CHEESEMAKING SUPPLY CUSTOMERS: Sign up for our September or October 7 Day Cheese Challenge and receive 1 month free in our new Art of Cheesemaking Club! (just write “FREE 1 Month” in the comment box at checkout and we’ll send you the coupon code – up to a $50 value!) If you’ve already taken the 7 Day Challenge, just email kate@theartofcheese.com and she’ll send you a 1 month subscription for free!
Contact: kate@theartofcheese.com
Facebook: @artofcheese
Instagram: @theartofcheeselongmont
