Cheesemaking Class with Claudia Lucero

Join Claudia Lucero, founder of Portland-based Urban Cheesecraft and author of “One-Hour Cheese,” “Cooking with Whey,” and “Instant Pot Cheese,” for a hands-on afternoon of cheesemaking and tasting. Claudia will lead a live demo of a classic cultured cheese using simple, approachable techniques for home kitchens, sharing key steps, ingredients, and practical tips to make small-batch cheesemaking feel doable and repeatable.
While bacterial cultures are used in most cheesemaking beyond quick cheeses, the style of cultured cheese she will cover is lightly set and made with live bacteria to create the tang and depth of flavor found in French cheeses like Fromage Blanc and Chèvre. Claudia will also share how to continue building your skills at home, with optional resources for those who want to keep going beyond the class. Class is limited to 25 people. Pay through PayPal to reserve your spot: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/KLBFYVUKTASLS
If you can’t attend the class but would like to receive alerts for future cheesemaking classes and enjoy a free 20 minute class now, sign up at https://urban-cheesecraft.kit.com/firstcheese.
Where: Osteria DOP
Address: 1122 Oak Street, Eugene
When: Sunday July 19, 2026
Time: 2-3:30 pm
Cost: $30, which includes a $5 donation to Slow Food South Willamette
Pay through PayPal to reserve your spot: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/KLBFYVUKTASLS