Real Food, Real Skills, Real Community

Join us in Chestertown, Maryland for hands-on cooking classes focused on sourdough baking, fermentation, cheese making, and nose-to-tail butchery. At Modern Stone Age, we teach traditional techniques using real ingredients so you can confidently make nutrient-dense food at home.

Not sure what in-person class is best?

Purchase a gift card - good for 1 year from the date of purchase. Just email Christina@eatlikeahuman.com with the class you would like to attend!

Live Classes every Monday at 12pm ET

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Aug
9

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Cheesemaking Class
Sep
13

Cheesemaking Class

Get ready to stir, stretch, and culture!
Join us in Chestertown for a hands-on cheesemaking experience that blends science, tradition, and delicious fun. In this class, you’ll learn to transform local raw milk into fresh, flavorful cheese using time-tested, ancestral techniques. Perfect for beginners and dairy lovers alike—come curious, leave empowered (and with cheese!).

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Sep
27

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Sourdough Bread Class
Nov
1

Sourdough Bread Class

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Sourdough Bread Class
Dec
20

Sourdough Bread Class

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Cheesemaking Class - SOLD OUT
Jul
5

Cheesemaking Class - SOLD OUT

Get ready to stir, stretch, and culture!
Join us in Chestertown for a hands-on cheesemaking experience that blends science, tradition, and delicious fun. In this class, you’ll learn to transform local raw milk into fresh, flavorful cheese using time-tested, ancestral techniques. Perfect for beginners and dairy lovers alike—come curious, leave empowered (and with cheese!).

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Jun
28

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Apr
26

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Apr
12

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Cheesemaking Class - SOLD OUT
Mar
15

Cheesemaking Class - SOLD OUT

🧀 Get ready to stir, stretch, and culture!
Join us in Chestertown for a hands-on cheesemaking experience that blends science, tradition, and delicious fun. In this class, you’ll learn to transform local raw milk into fresh, flavorful cheese using time-tested, ancestral techniques. Perfect for beginners and dairy lovers alike—come curious, leave empowered (and with cheese!).

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Mar
1

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Feb
1

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Cheesemaking Class - SOLD OUT
Jan
11

Cheesemaking Class - SOLD OUT

🧀 Get ready to stir, stretch, and culture!
Join us in Chestertown for a hands-on cheesemaking experience that blends science, tradition, and delicious fun. In this class, you’ll learn to transform local raw milk into fresh, flavorful cheese using time-tested, ancestral techniques. Perfect for beginners and dairy lovers alike—come curious, leave empowered (and with cheese!).

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Sourdough Bread Class
Jan
4

Sourdough Bread Class

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Making the Most of Your Hunt - SOLD OUT
Dec
14

Making the Most of Your Hunt - SOLD OUT

Transform your harvest into nourishment.
Learn how to honor every part of the animal in this immersive, hands-on workshop. From field dressing to crafting bone broth, sausage, confit, pâté, and more—this class will teach you how to turn your hunt into ethical, sustainable, and deeply nourishing meals. Perfect for hunters who want to reconnect with their food, nose-to-tail.

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Nov
8

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Oct
26

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Oct
11

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Cheesemaking Class - SOLD OUT
Sep
20

Cheesemaking Class - SOLD OUT

🧀 Get ready to stir, stretch, and culture!
Join us in Chestertown for a hands-on cheesemaking experience that blends science, tradition, and delicious fun. In this class, you’ll learn to transform local raw milk into fresh, flavorful cheese using time-tested, ancestral techniques. Perfect for beginners and dairy lovers alike—come curious, leave empowered (and with cheese!).

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Sep
14

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Aug
9

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT
Aug
2

Sourdough Bread Class - SOLD OUT

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start—or how to keep that starter alive? Join us for a hands-on class at the Modern Stone Age Food Lab that demystifies wild fermentation and gives you the confidence to bake nourishing, gut-friendly bread at home. Learn how to mix, shape, score, and bake your own sourdough loaf using ancestral techniques and 100% wild fermentation. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or just tired of troubleshooting Instagram recipes, this class gives you real skills for real life—plus your own sourdough starter to take home!

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Cheesemaking Class - SOLD OUT
Jul
12

Cheesemaking Class - SOLD OUT

🧀 Get ready to stir, stretch, and culture!
Join us in Chestertown for a hands-on cheesemaking experience that blends science, tradition, and delicious fun. In this class, you’ll learn to transform local raw milk into fresh, flavorful cheese using time-tested, ancestral techniques. Perfect for beginners and dairy lovers alike—come curious, leave empowered (and with cheese!).

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Magic of Maize - 1 spot
May
4

Magic of Maize - 1 spot

🌽 Discover the Magic of Maize
Join Dr. Bill Schindler for a hands-on journey into one of the most important ancestral food processing techniques on the planet: nixtamalization.

In this immersive class, you’ll learn how traditional cultures transformed maize into a safe, nourishing, and incredibly versatile staple. From ancient Mesoamerican kitchens to our modern stone grinders, you’ll follow the entire process—soaking, cooking, grinding, and shaping heirloom corn into your own tortillas.

You’ll walk away with new skills, fresh tortillas, and a whole new appreciation for what’s behind your taco.

This class is equal parts anthropology, food science, and flavor explosion. Don’t miss it!

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