Artisan Butter Making Course in Wales
Join us at Glynhynod Farm in Ceredigion for a hands-on day exploring traditional and modern butter-making techniques. Guided by our experienced butter makers, Camille and Maya, you’ll use organic Welsh cream to make cultured butter, sweet butter and buttermilk to take home.
By the end of the workshop, you will have produced your own cultured butter, 'sweet' butter and buttermilk to take home, along with the knowledge to continue making fresh butter in your own kitchen. The day includes a homemade lunch and a tour of our dairy.
Upcoming Butter Making Course Dates
Upcoming Courses: 24th October 2026
Details and Booking
Join us for one of our immersive butter-making experiences at Caws Teifi. In this full-day workshop, you'll explore the art and craft of butter making using organic Welsh cream. Learn from Camille and Maya, our expert butter makers, as they guide you through various methods, including traditional & modern techniques.
Join us for one of our immersive butter-making experiences at Caws Teifi. In this full-day workshop, you'll explore the art and craft of butter making using organic Welsh cream. Learn from Camille and Maya, our expert butter makers, as they guide you through various methods, including traditional & modern techniques.
Each workshop is open to a maximum of six participants, ensuring a personal and hands-on experience for everyone. All necessary materials will be provided, so simply bring your enthusiasm for learning and creating! If you’re looking for a unique, artisanal experience that connects you with the time-honoured traditions of butter-making, this is the perfect course for you. Secure your place now for a fun and educational day at Caws Teifi.
All attendees will be given 5% discount to use in our shop on the day.
Workshop Schedule
A usual day begins at 10 am with coffee, tea & cake in our gallery, followed by a short presentation of the butter-making process at Teifi Cheese.
At 11 am, we’ll head to the butter room where you'll learn about the different churning methods.
The butter will be chilled at 1 pm while we enjoy a homemade lunch together. Afterward, you’ll pack your butter and embark on a tour of the dairy.
The day concludes at 4 pm when you’ll receive resources to help continue your butter-making journey at home.
Timings: All courses start and end times are approximate and may be adjusted by up to one hour if necessary. Participants will be notified of any changes in advance where possible.
What You'll Learn
During the workshop, you'll discover the secrets behind making perfect butter. We’ll explore the differences between cultured cream and fresh cream, and you’ll learn how to churn butter using food processors, barrel churns, and jar churns. Once the butter is made, you’ll wash, pat, and even experiment with making flavoured butter. Expect to leave with your own freshly made butter and buttermilk, ready to impress friends and family.
No Suitable Date? Register Your Interest
If the current dates don’t suit you, register your interest below. We’ll contact you when future Artisan Butter Making Course dates are announced. Registering your interest does not reserve a place or require payment.
