WORKSHOPS & EXPERIENCES

LONG PADDOCK CHEESE SCHOOL BEYOND HOME CHEESEMAKING, CASTLEMAINE VARIOUS DATES THROUGHOUT YEAR / DATES AND PRICE UPON ENQUIRY

This is a 2-day hands-on cheesemaking course, led by an experienced professional cheesemaker from Long Paddock Cheese. It is held at The Cheese School, Castlemaine. Courses run on Saturday, 9am to 4pm, followed by a 2-hour wine & cheese pairing until 6pm and the following day, Sunday, from 9am to 3pm. longpaddockcheese.com.au/the-cheese-school

TASTE MACEDON - WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE AT HOTEL BELLINZONA

SATURDAY 29 APRIL & SATURDAY 27 MAY / 4PM - 6PM / $130PP australianwineguide.com.au/class

Join award-winning educator and wine writer Clive Hartley in a relaxed 2-hour class to explore the tastes of the Macedon Ranges wine region. During this tutored class, you will taste a range of wines and learn about grape varieties and producers in this exciting cool climate region as well as nearby Heathcote. A selection of cheese and biscuits are included.

MUSHROOM FORAGING WORKSHOP AT MACEDON/WOODEND REGION

APRIL – JUNE / $85PP www.cthemarket.com.au

Mushroom foraging workshops are being run by Richard Ford and his team from Australian Wild Herbs & Mushrooms together with C the Markets in Macedon Regional Park and/or Woodend during the cooler months. Weather dependant, the workshops may commence in May. Sign up through C the Markets for start date information.

CUSTOM WORKSHOP AT AGAVE PRINT STUDIO, TRENTHAM BY APPOINTMENT / STARTS AT $250PP agaveprintstudio.com.au/services/workshops

Agave Print Studio offers workshops for printmakers, studio access and residencies, printmaking collaborations, editioning services and accommodation. Custom workshops allow for individual choices in the type of workshop and the number of people you would like to invite to do the workshop with you (max. 4 participants). This allows for focused tuition on the technique/s of your choice.

GUITAR-MAKING COURSES AT WILDWOOD INSTRUMENTS, MOUNT FRANKLIN

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY / 10AM - 5PM / 1-2 JULY & 5-6 AUG / STARTS AT $649PP

Immerse yourself in the art of guitar making. On this two-day, hands-on course you will learn how to create a fully functioning instrument, under the expert guidance of luthier Nick Carpenter. Choose from Wildwood's range of guitars and you will be provided with everything you need to build your very own instrument. wildwoodinstruments.com.au/electric-guitar-making-course

WHISKEY MAKING WORKSHOP - FROM BARLEY TO BARREL AT HEPBURN DISTILLERY

SUNDAY 4 JUNE / 9:30AM - 5:30PM /$545 hepburndistillery.com/workshops

Create your own whiskey in a unique hands-on experience. Learn all the steps and processes involved in the production of whiskey. Your full-day workshop will include lunch and a whiskey tasting. All participants will be invited to a free barrel sampling after 12 months and after 2 years maturing - you will receive your complimentary bottle of blended whiskey. Over 18 only.