Most people attend the class out of curiosity, according to Menapace. He's seen couples come on dates as well as more experienced meat enthusiasts who buy a whole pig once a year with their friends. (Looking to find your own whole raw pig? Try Cannuli's or Esposito's, both in the Italian Market. But make sure you call a few days ahead.) The class is more informational than hands-on — I don't feel like I could butcher a pig after this class but I can identify cuts and I looked at meat in a different way after the class. One tip that Menapace gave me is to never go to a butcher with a specific cut of meat in mind because they might not have enough of it. Go with a cooking technique instead, and a good butcher will help you find a replacement cut.