2-Day Bleu d’Auvergne Cheese Making Workshop

Led by NMCG Cheesemaking Instructor, Cedar Love-Williamson:

• Schedule: Saturday (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) & Sunday (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Skill Level: Intermediate / Advanced (Beyond basic cheesemaking)

Discover the fascinating microbiology and art behind one of the world's most complex dairy styles: artisan blue cheese. In this hands-on, two-day weekend workshop, expert cheesemaker Cedar Love-Williamson guides you through the precise techniques needed to culture, pierce, and age your own small rustic blue wheel.

Move beyond basic cheesemaking as you learn to manage Penicillium roqueforti cultures, practice temperature-controlled acid development, and gently handle delicate curd to preserve open internal cavities. You’ll practice hand-salting, learn the science of needle-piercing to allow oxygen into the wheel, and gain key insights into establishing a cave-aging environment that develops rich, bold, blue-veined complexity.

What’s Included in Your Ticket:

• Two days of small-group instruction.

• All high-quality ingredients, specialized blue mold cultures, custom hoops, and stainless steel piercing tools.

• Your own fresh blue cheese wheel to take home with an aging guide.

• A guided tasting session featuring a variety of aged blue cheeses paired with local honey, dried figs, dark chocolate, toasted pecans, and wine recommendations.