July 19 – Cheesemaking Class with Claudia Lucero of Urban Cheesecraft

Learn the basics of home cheesemaking in this hands-on class led by renowned cheesemaker and educator 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

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