Goats and Cheese Workshop

Do you love goat cheese?! Ever wonder about the creatures behind the milk and how it turns into one of your favorite cheeses?

Join farm instructor Jac Kellner as they introduce you to the Wild Willow Farm goats while learning about the care they need to be happy and healthy. Afterward, enjoy a sampling of goat cheeses as you will be taken step by step on how to make a beginner farmer soft cheese as well as a cultured cheese such as chevre and feta. Discover the various ways of flavoring your cheese from using fresh herbs, honey, figs, lavender, and more. Unlike most of Jac's other classes, this class consists of a lecture and cooking demo. While there will be class participation, you will not be making your own batch of cheese. And, of course, we will get to visit the Wild Willow goats!

Topics include:

-goat breeds

-basics of goat care

-basics of cheese making and cheese making supplies

-how to make a simple farmer's 'basket cheese'

-how to make a beginner cultured cheese such as chevre and feta

For any questions, please email jac.kellner@rcdsandiego.org

Disclaimer: Class size is limited to ensure maximum participation. Acceptance into the class is on a first paid/first-served basis. Once we are sold out, we can't guarantee a place in the class. Walk-up purchases the day of class will incur an additional $5 charge, so make sure you purchase by 11:30 PM the night before class! Space or class materials are not guaranteed if you have not purchased a ticket online.