General News
17 July, 2026
Residents invited to craft cheese
RESIDENTS who have a fondness for cheesy treats are being invited to a special workshop to learn to make their own cheeses.
The Cheese With Barry workshops will be held later this month.
Camperdown and District Community House coordinator Emily Mercer said the workshops will feature small groups at 6 Gunner Street.
“These workshops will be led by Barry Roberts – a chemical engineer with over 40 years’ experience in adult education – and combines practical skill and food science in a way that’s easy to understand,” she said.
“Spend a full day making 11 different artisan cheeses in a relaxed and supportive environment or half a day making your preferred cheeses.
“Take home one kilogram of cheese that you make in either workshop plus 300ml of Mascarpone if you do both workshops – that’s over 2.3kg of cheese for the full experience.
“It’s suitable for beginners, couples looking for a unique date experience, a family get together or friends wanting to try something different together.”
Ingredients, equipment and refreshments are all included in the ticket price, with those booking the full day experience also able to get lunch with their ticket.
Ticket prices have been subsidised through the Camperdown Community House’s partnership with the Cobden and Camperdown Community Bank to support social and educational programs run through the organisation.
The morning workshop will run from 10am-1pm, and will see lessons on making Danish feta, camembert, Danish blue and ricotta cheeses.
The afternoon session, which runs from 2pm-5pm, will teach residents how to make mozzarella, bocconcini, halloumi, burrata, cheddar and cottage cheeses.
Those participating in both workshops will be able to make their own mascarpone cheese during the hour-long lunch break between the main sessions.
Alternatively, residents can email Mr Roberts directly at cheesewithbarry@gmail.com for more information or to book manually.
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