From Milk to Magic: Cheese Making

Are you ready to transform ordinary milk into a true gastronomic masterpiece? Join the exciting workshop “From Milk to Magic: Cheese Making” and discover the secrets of the ancient art of cheesemaking!

The event will take place on June 13–14 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Whether you are a hobby cook or simply interested in DIY food projects, this workshop is a great opportunity to develop your culinary skills and connect with fellow cheese enthusiasts. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you will learn the fundamental techniques that transform everyday milk into delicious cheese products you will be proud to serve at home.
During the workshop, you will take part in a hands-on, demonstration-based experience where you will learn to make:

traditional cottage cheese
mozzarella
camembert
and one of Ukraine’s elements of intangible cultural heritage — syrnyky
(using a traditional Poltava recipe)

🎓 Special segment: Ukrainian cheese heritage
– its history
– its place in global gastronomy
– the current state of artisanal cheesemaking
🔸 Day 1 (5 hours)
Focus on core processes and fresh cheeses:

mozzarella making
first stage of Camembert production
preparing milk for cottage cheese fermentation
fundamentals of working with temperature, enzymes, and milk

🔸 Day 2 (5 hours)
Hands-on practice and completion of processes:

completing Camembert
making cottage cheese
syrnyky using a traditional Poltava recipe

👥 Group format
Limited to 15 participants.
No crowds — just a focused, hands-on experience with space to ask questions, taste, and fully engage in the process.
💬 The workshop will be conducted in English and Ukrainian.