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Fromagination’s private group cheese classes are designed to make your event informative and fun.
“This class was great! Our host/teacher was fun and knowledgeable, and we got to taste DELISH cheese and learn some tricks of cheeseboards while enjoying a glass of wine and great company.”
– Isaac, Fromagination class participant
“Beautifully done!”
– Sydney, Fromagination class participant
“All the Fromagination staff were extremely hospitable.
Portions & variety exceeded my expectations by far!”
– Marcus, Fromagination class participant
“I’m hooked! The experience was definitely new for me and exceeded my expectations. I definitely plan to sign up for another class this spring!”
– Patti, Fromagination class participant
In-Person Private Classes
In-Person Classes
Fromagination suspended in-person classes during the 2020-21 pandemic. Now we are back to hosting classes in-person, and all private classes are hosted at the Park Hotel in downtown Madison. Other venues are possible – call us to discuss the options.
Class Basics
Classes last one (1) hour, beginning and ending promptly at the scheduled time.
Three (3) weeks advance notice is required to set up a private class.
Private classes must have at least 15 attendees.
Payment is required 14 days before the class.
Current Classes Offered
Dairyland Experience – starting at $65*/person
Create a Cheese Board – starting at $85*/person
*Price may vary based on the cheeses selected and venue availability.
Online Private Classes
Why an Online Cheese Class?
During uncertain times with public health at risk, online events are often a safer way to learn and socialize. Our classes are great for business or university groups to promote team bonding, holiday gatherings that include out-of-town family members, or social clubs that need a new activity…with some food included.
Class Basics
- We use Zoom to conduct group events online.
- We ship a minimum of 10 cheese class kits to participants.
- Classes last one (1) hour, beginning and ending promptly.
- Classes are held Wednesday, Thursday or Friday afternoon or evening.
- Three (3) weeks advance notice is required to set up a class.
- Payment and shipping addresses are required 10 days before class.
Current Classes Offered
Dairyland Experience – $75 per kit
Create a Cheese Board – $90 per kit
Cost of Class
There are two levels of class cost, due to ingredients required for the class:
- Level 1 – $75 per class kit
- Level 2 – $90 per class kit
Cheese Class Kits Include:
- Specified pieces of artisan cheese, most from Wisconsin
- Cheese “companion” items, such as crackers, preserves or dried fruit
- A Fromagination tasting guide and cheese card
- A “Welcome to Class” sheet for participants to preview
Class Extras
For an extra charge per class, Fromagination will provide:
- Cheese-makers or other specialty producers to enhance the presentation
- More time for the event (normally 1 hour)
- Specialized subject matter / curriculum
- Extra cheese kit ingredients
The above photos are courtesy of Destination Madison.
Need a hybrid class for both in-person and online participants? Or more information?
Call our events team at (608) 255-2430, ext. 2, or e-mail us at events@fromagination.com to learn more.