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Hammerstone Courses Two Hour Tutorial: Big Box Cheese & Lumber
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Two Hour Tutorial: Big Box Cheese & Lumber

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Field trip time! Join Hammerstone founder Maria and our official cheesemonger Rachel Freier, owner of The Cheese Club FLX, as they share their professional guidance on shopping for lumber and…cheese! We’ll take two big box stores in Ithaca by storm and show you exactly what you need to look for, and how to ask for it.

Course Tuition: $70
Sliding scale: $45-100

Material Fees:
$0

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Field trip time! Join Hammerstone founder Maria and our official cheesemonger Rachel Freier, owner of The Cheese Club FLX, as they share their professional guidance on shopping for lumber and…cheese! We’ll take two big box stores in Ithaca by storm and show you exactly what you need to look for, and how to ask for it.

Course Tuition: $70
Sliding scale: $45-100

Material Fees:
$0

Field trip time! Join Hammerstone founder Maria and our official cheesemonger Rachel Freier, owner of The Cheese Club FLX, as they share their professional guidance on shopping for lumber and…cheese! We’ll take two big box stores in Ithaca by storm and show you exactly what you need to look for, and how to ask for it.

Course Tuition: $70
Sliding scale: $45-100

Material Fees:
$0

Who is this class for:
All Hammerstone courses are open to women-identifying and non-binary folx as well as trans men. Two Hour Tutorials welcome folx of any skill level without a prerequisite.

Description: 
Ever feel overwhelmed shopping for lumber—or cheese? You're not alone! Join Hammerstone founder Maria on a guided tour through Lowe’s lumber aisles, decoding signage, wood types, and ideal materials for your projects. Then, our resident cheesemonger Rachel Freier, owner of The Cheese Club FLX, will unravel the mysteries of Wegmans' cheese section, empowering you to confidently select and savor cheeses, from everyday staples to gourmet delights. This fun, informative field trip will demystify two of life's great mysteries: lumber and cheese!

Two Hour Tutorials are short evening courses that delve into homeowner fix-it skills as well as carpentry and woodworking basics. More info to come.

 

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