Classes at Mayer's
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Welcome to our Hobby and Craft Classes at Mayer's Lake Ontario Winery! Whether you're interested in crafting your own wine, brewing hard cider or beer, or exploring new hobbies like cheese or candle making, we have hands-on classes led by experienced instructors to guide you every step of the way. Discover your next passion and join us for a fun and interactive experience at our winery.​​
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Homebrewing Classes
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Interested in taking up homebrewing as a hobby? We’re excited to announce our upcoming home winemaking, beermaking, and cidermaking classes for the upcoming season. We will be demonstrating the basics on how to utilize our homebrewing kits, along with answering any questions you have about homebrewing. Food & drinks will also be served.
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To learn more about the classes, you can contact Dave at (585) 368-8313.​​
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Class Information
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Join our experienced winemaker, Dave Bower Jr, for a comprehensive wine-making lesson. Learn about the equipment and ingredients in detail, while enjoying a charcuterie board and wine tasting to explore different grape varieties and juices. At the end of the class, you'll receive your own wine kit and enjoy pizza with fellow guests!
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Locations:
Classes are available at two locations, which alternate weekly between the two locations
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Mayer's Cider Mill (699 Five Mile Line Rd, Webster)
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Lake Ontario Winery (1593 Hamlin Parma Townline Rd, Hilton)
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Dates & Times:
The classes will all start at 6:30 PM and last to roughly 8:30 PM. The wine classes are typically held in the first half of the month while the cider classes in the second half of the month.
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Pricing:​
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$29.98 per ticket for up to 2 people, includes no kit
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$59.98 ticket for up to 2 people, including a 1-gallon equipment and ingredient kit
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$89.98 per ticket for up to 2 people, including a 2.5-gallon equipment and ingredient kit
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Schedule:
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Winemaking Classes
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Hilton: November 21st and December 5th
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Webster: December 12th
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Cidermaking Classes
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Hilton: December 19th
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Webster: November 14th
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Beermaking Classes​
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TBA​
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​​​​​​​Signup:
To sign up for a class, please select one of the six buttons above. You can choose from the winemaking, beermaking, or cidermaking classes at either our Hilton or Webster locations. Clicking the appropriate button will take you directly to the signup form for the accompanying classes. Be sure to choose the correct option to ensure you're registered for the right class and location.
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Once we receive your registration form, we will contact you to finalize the details and payment.
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Hobby Classes
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Our Hobby Classes go beyond beverages! Dive into creative workshops where you can learn the art of cheese making, craft custom candles, and discover new skills in a fun, welcoming environment. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, each class provides hands-on guidance to bring your unique creations to life.
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More information on the classes will be released below.
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Cheese Making Classes
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More information coming soon!
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