Cheese classes for both amateurs and professionals are offered at cheese shops and dairies all over the world. Some classes focus on tasting cheese, others pair cheese with wine and beer, and for aspiring cheese makers, there is no shortage of cheese-making classes. Below is a list of programs worth looking into. For a class in your area, check with your local cheese shop. 

•New England Cheesemaking Supply - South Deerfield, MA

Cheesemaking 101 classes for those who want to get their hands in the curd and make some cheeseMore »

•Kookoolan Farm - Yamhill, Oregon

Offering cheese making (and other food-related) classes on a working farmMore »

•Murray's Cheese - New York, NY

Classes at this West Village cheese institution delve into anything remotely related to cheeseMore »

•Artisanal Premium Cheese Center - New York, NY

A wide range of class topics suitable for all levels and taught by a knowledgeable and passionate staffMore »

•Washington State University Cheesemaking Classes - Pullman, WA

Cheese making classes held at a University dairy for those who are serious about becoming cheesemakersMore »

•The Cheese School of San Francisco - San Francisco, CA

Classes for the "merely curious, the serious cheese enthusiast, and the food service professional."More »

•Pastoral Cheese Shop - Chicago, IL

A cheese shop that offers classes for cheese lovers, many focusing on pairing cheese with everything from craft beer to chocolateMore »

•Cheese School - Bristol, England

Meet cheesemakers, eat a lot of cheese and learn how cheese is madeMore »