Learn how you can Curd it Yourself! Join expert Ian Kozaczek, Licensed Cheese Maker and Cheese Researcher, as he facilitates a hands-on cheese making experience.

Participants will learn about the fundamentals of cheese in a fun, informal group environment. They will learn how to make three different types of homestyle cheese – Mozzarella, Ricotta, and Mysost – that can be recreated in their own kitchens. The class will offer taste-tests, recipes, connections, and the opportunity to engage with a certified cheese enthusiast and extraordinaire!

About the Instructor:

Ian is a Licensed Cheese Maker and a Certified Pasteurizer. He first started his cheesemaking journey outside of the ‘make room’. Ian was a cheesemonger for over 6 years before dipping his hands into a vat.

Originally from New England, Ian had always heard of America’s Dairyland, but didn’t fully understand what that meant until moving to Madison 4 years ago. As the manager of the Madison staple, Fromagination, he was introduced to many world renowned, artisanal cheese makers and realized that he’d be honored to join their ranks. Ian now works at the Center For Dairy Research as a Cheese Researcher. Now, almost daily, he discovers some new quality or characteristic of a cheese (while getting to eat plenty of it too). Ian is excited to share his knowledge while teaching classes at Four Winds!