Directory of Hands-On Learning
Collection of local and small-town workshops
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NOLS
Location: 284 Lincoln st. Lander, WY 82520
Description: NOLS is a nonprofit school that seeks to help you step forward boldly as a leader.
Contact: https://www.nols.edu/en/, 1-800-710-6657
Category: Backpacking, Camping, Survival, Off the grid, First Aid
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Modern Self-Reliance
Location: Burlington, MA
Description: We teach homesteading and preparedness skills through online tutorials.
Contact: http://www.modernself-reliance.com, msr@modernself-reliance.com,
Category: Food preservation, soap making, cheese making, survival,gardening
Ploughshare Institute for Sustainable Culture
Location: 608 Dry Creek Rd. · Waco, TX 76705
Description: Our goal is to transmit a vision for a cohesive, integrated agrarian way of life, but one that aims toward bringing forth complete individuals and whole families in a supportive and tangible context, a context respectful of the natural environment. We are dedicated to recapturing and perpetuating a sense of intentional community which includes rediscovering and perpetuating the knowledge and skills that can provide for essential human needs (both socially and spiritually as well as materially) on a sustainable basis.
Contact: http://www.SustainLife.Org, info@sustainlife.org, (254) 754-9600
Category: Gardening, Beekeeping, Poultry, Dairy Cows, Dairy Goats, Horse, Organic, Gardening, Orchards, Bread/Pizza, Cheese making, Soap making, Basket making, Fiber arts, carpentry, Blacksmithing, Pottery, Quilting
Upinngill
Location: 411 Main Road Gill, MA 01354
Description: Our farm in the northern Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts specializes in fresh raw milk from our small herd of grass-fed Ayrshire cattle, farmstead cheeses, berries, grains, and vegetables. Our sustainable, environmentally-sound farming practice strives to provide our community with fresh, wholesome, locally-produced food.
Contact: http://upinngil.com/, clifford@upinngil.com, 413-863-2297
Category: cheese making,
Three Shepard's Cheese
Location: 108 Roxbury Mountain Road Warren, VT 05674
Description: The Three Shepherds Farm cheesemaking courses focus on the principles of cheesemaking and how four basic ingredients are combined to make an amazing array of cheeses. The classes cover a plethora of topics including an in-depth study of milk itself (including a large focus on raw milk), a historical perspective of cheesemaking, the biology and biochemistry of making great cheese, the microbiology and magic of aging and ripening, cheese appreciation and wine/beer pairing, the politics of cheese, and much more. Larry and Linda bring a unique perspective to teaching that combines their academic background, personal exploration into food, and the importance of political food activism.
Contact: http://www.threeshepherdscheese.com, 802-496-3998
Category: cheese making
New England Cheesemaking Supply Co.
Location: 16 Nash Hill Road, Williamsburg, MA 01096
Description: “Whey” back in 1978 we began our cheesemaking adventure and have been spreading the love of home cheesemaking far and wide ever since. Over the years we have brought together a wonderful community of home cheesemakers from across the world to join in our delicious adventure.
Contact: http://www.cheesemaking.com/, info@cheesemaking.com, 413-397-2012
Category: cheese making
Ten Apple Farm - Living with Goats
Location: 241 Yarmouth Road Gray, Maine 04039
Description: We try to do several workshops in basic homesteading skills each season, to share what we have learned, or are in the process of learning. Workshops include Basic Home Cheesemaking, Baking, Poultry Slaughter & Processing, and Preserving & Canning. In some cases, we lead the workshops ourselves, in other cases we may invite fellow homesteaders or skilled members of the greater food, farming and homesteading community to be a guest workshop leader.
Contact: http://www.livingwithgoats.com, info@tenapplefarm.com , 207.657.7880
Category: homesteading, Cheese making,cooking, Poultry, butchering, food Preservation, farming , animal husbandry, permaculture
Prepper Camp
Location: 460 Orchard Lake Rd, Saluda, NC 28773
Description: An annual event where vendors and attendees alike can learn preparedness skills.
Contact: http://www.preppercamp.com/, SurvivorGarden@att.net,
Category: Aquaponics, Beekeeping, Hunting, Survival, Cooking, Blacksmithing, Beer, Wine, Cheese making, Food Preservation, Camping, Gardening, Animal Husbandry, Fiber Animals, Firearms, Off the grid, Trapping, Foraging, Plant ID
Earthwise Farm and Forest
Location: 341 Macintosh Hill Rd, Randolph, VT 05060
Description: Earthwise Farm and Forest is a certified organic, draft-animal powered family farm located in Bethel, Vermont, and operated by Carl Russell and Lisa McCrory. We produce and sell certified organic Raw Milk, poultry (Chicken and Heritage Turkey),Beef, Garlic, vegetables, Flowers, and non-organic (though non-GMO) eggs & Pastured Pork, Pottery, and lumber. The emphasis of our farming enterprise is to function as a self-sufficient 'whole farm organism', applying ecological principles of Holistic Management, Biodynamics, Dowsing, motive (animal) power, and renewable energy to create healthy vibrant food and forest products for our family and our local community.
Contact: http://www.earthwisefarmandforest.com/, Earthwise@myfairpoint.net , 802-234-5524
Category: horse, forestry/milling, dairy animals, cheese making, animal husbandry, sustainable agriculture, off the grid, soil management,
Boston Cheese Cellar
Location: 18 birch st, Roslindale, ma 02131
Description: Boston cheese cellar is one of the premier full service cheese & fine foods shops in Boston.
Contact: https://www.bostoncheesecellar.com/, info@bostoncheesecellar.com , 617 325 2500
Category: cheese making
Independent Fermentations Brewing (aka IndieFerm)
Location: 127-1 Camelot Drive Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360
Description: Independent Fermentations Brewing (aka IndieFerm) specializes in making craft beers with locally grown ingredients. Many of our beers are inspired by the Belgian farmhouse brewing tradition but we also make other styles. We brew what we like to drink and that covers a lot of territory. https://independentfermentations.weebly.com/
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/IndieFermSupply/, info@independentfermentations.com, (508) 746-2515
Category: food preservation, beer, wine, cider, cheese making
Thorncrest Farm and Milk House Chocolates
Location: 280 Town Hill Road PO Box 3
Description: A family farm that specializes in chocolates and all sorts of treats. Each class gives you the opportunity to experience an authentic culinary journey in the art of cheese making
Contact: https://milkhousechocolates.net/, tcfarmllc@optimum.net, 860-307-6644
Category: Dairy Animals, Cheese making
Appleton Creamery
Location: 780 Gurney Town Rd Appleton, ME 04862
Description: A two day workshop that teachs basic home cheese making
Contact: http://appletoncreamery.com/, appletoncreamery@gmail.com,
Category: Cheese making
Old School Creamery
Location: 24 School St Harrison, ME 04040
Description: A small goat farm that provides lessons in making cold process goat milk soap and mozzarella
Contact: http://www.oldschoolcreamery.com/classes.html, oldschoolcreamery%40gmail.com, 207-653-6546
Category: Soap making, Cheese making
Beer and Wine Hobby
Location: "155 New Boston St Unit T Woburn, MA 01801"
Description: Beer and wine hobby is one of the oldest hobby suppliers in the USA that also offers into to brewmaking , winemaking and making mozzarella
Contact: https://www.beer-wine.com/, bwhinfo@beer-wine.com, 781-933-8818
Category: Wine/Beer/Cider, Cheese making
New England CheeseMaking Supply Co.
Location: 54B Whately Rd, South Deerfield, MA 01373
Description: “Whey” back in 1978 we began our cheesemaking adventure and have been spreading the love of home cheesemaking far and wide ever since. Over the years we have brought together a wonderful community of home cheesemakers from across the world to join in our delicious adventure.
Contact: https://www.cheesemaking.com/, info@cheesemaking.com, 413-397-2012
Category: Cheese making
Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse
Location: 369 Stamets Road Milford, NK 08848
Description: Bobolink Dairy is a small, grass-based dairy farm in Milford NJ that offers small class size hands on cheese making tutorials
Contact: http://shop.cowsoutside.com/, nina@cowsoutside.com, 908-864-7277
Category: Cheese making
Cherry Grove Farm
Location: 3200 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
Description: Cherry Grove Farm is family owned and hosts a series of dinners, events, parades and even offers classes in homesteading and cheese making
Contact: http://www.cherrygrovefarm.com/, 609-895-1502
Category: Homesteading, Cheese making
Olssons Fine Foods
Location: 53 Palmer Square West Princeston, NJ 08542
Description: Olsson's Fine Foods is the premier destination for artisan cheese, gourmet foods, party platters, cheese classes, cheese of the month club and so much more!
Contact: http://www.olssonsfinefoods.com/, 609-924-2210
Category: Cheese making
The Farm Cooking School
Location: 67 Pleasant Valley Rd, Titusville NJ 08560
Description: A space where cooks of all levels can come together to learn about and enjoy great food and real community
Contact: http://thefarmcookingschool.com/, thefarmcookingschool@gmail.com, 646-263-0605, 516-840-4891
Category: Bread / Pizza, Cooking, Cheese Making, Wine / Beer, Butchering, Homesteading,
Valley Shepherd Creamery
Location: 50 Fairmount Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853
Description: Our master cheesemaker will teach you the art of creating cheese by hand in our small classes.
Contact: http://valleyshepherd.com/, info@valleyshepherd.com, 908-876-3200
Category: Cheese making
Murrays
Location: 254 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10014
Description: The main thing that makes Murray’s special is our passion for cheese – and we love to share it with our friends and customers. Please stop by for a sample next time you’re in the neighborhood!
Contact: http://www.murrayscheese.com/classes, education@murrayscheese.com, 212-243-3289
Category: Cheese making, Beer / Wine / Cider
Second Act Artisan Cheese
Location: 2115 Weybridge Dr. Raleigh, NC 27615
Description: Small cheese making classes with a fun, informative and engaging environment
Contact: http://www.makecheesenc.com/, 585-721-4604
Category: Cheese making
Woodcrest Farm School
Location: 5604 Dairyland Rd Hillsborough, NC 27278
Description: A family farm that finds great joy in sharing the heritage of the land, breeds and skills unique to the Orange Grove area
Contact: http://www.woodcrestfarmnc.com/, info@woodcrestfarmnc.com, 919-933-5105
Category: Cheese making, Blacksmithing, Crochet / Knitting, Quilting, Dairy Animals, Homesteading
Flint Hill Farm
Location: 1922 Flint Hill Road Coopersburg, PA 18036
Description: A 26 acre preserved farm in Lehigh County using the recognition of agro-tourism in an effort to bridge the gap between the urban, suburban and farming community
Contact: http://flinthill-farmag.org/, info@flinthill-farm.org, 610-2928
Category: Cheese making, Bread / Pizza, Horse
Mt. Mansfield Creamery
Location: 120 Pleasant St. Morrisville, VT
Description: A creamery that uses Holstein and Brown Swiss cows to produce a number of raw milk cheeses using recipes with European origins
Contact: http://www.mtmansfieldcreamery.com/home, cheese@mtmansfieldcreamery.com, 802-888-7686
Category: Cheese making
Three Shepherds Cheese
Location: 108 Roxbury Mountain Road Warren, VT 05674
Description: Over the past twenty years, they have taught the art and science of cheesemaking to nearly 4,000 students from around the world.
Contact: http://www.threeshepherdscheese.com/index.html, 802-496-3998
Category: Cheese making
Westminster Artisan Cheese Making
Location: 131 West Parish Rd, Westminster West, VT, 05346
Description: Small classes taught by Peter Dixon, a professional cheese maker with over 30 years experience. These classes are geared toward handmade artisan and farmstead cheese production
Contact: http://dairyfoodsconsulting.com/, westminsterartisan@gmail.com, 802-387-4041
Category: Cheese making
Adirondack Folk School
Location: P. O. Box 2 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Description: Adirondack Folk School (AFS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, unique for its dedication to teaching the arts, crafts, and cultural heritage of the Adirondack region. Made up of local artisans, crafts people, and volunteers, we offer non-competitive education focusing on the student.
Contact: http://www.adirondackfolkschool.org/, info@adirondackfolkschool.org, 518-696-2400
Category: blacksmithing, basket making, gardening, carpentry, pottery, cooking, kids, fiber crafts, leather, jewelry, timber framing, soap making, essential oils, food preservation, cheese making, trades, masonry,
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