Simply Sourdough Workshop
Roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of sourdough! Join Food + Farm Exploration Center in the Kitchen Lab for a hands-on workshop designed to demystify sourdough baking for all skill levels.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique, you’ll learn essential sourdough fundamentals—from understanding the fermentation process and caring for an active starter to troubleshooting common challenges and making the most of sourdough discard. Guided step-by-step, you’ll prep your very own loaf during class to take home and bake in your oven.
Plus, enjoy live culinary demonstrations and tasting samples featuring freshly baked sourdough plus a few special items (like sourdough cookies and maybe even a refreshing beverage)!
You’ll leave with everything needed to continue your sourdough adventure at home—including an active starter, your prepped loaf, recipe guides, and the confidence to keep baking. Come ready to mix, mingle, and make!
DETAILS
Cost: $45 per person | Members save 10%
Registration Closes: Friday, October 16, 2026
Capacity: Limited to 28 participants
Location: Kitchen Lab
Audience: Open to all ages
Includes: Active sourdough starter, prepped sourdough loaf to take and bake, step-by-step instruction, and delicious sourdough tasting samples.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Hands-On Bread Prepping: Learn key sourdough steps (autolyze, levain, and stretch-and-folds) and prep a fresh loaf to bake in your home oven.
Starter Care & Terminology: Demystify sourdough lingo, learn how to feed and maintain your starter, and give your new kitchen companion a name!
Delicious Demonstrations & Sampling: Taste-test various sourdough bread variations alongside a few special surprises!
Take-Home Goodies: Leave with your prepped sourdough loaf, an active sourdough starter, and expert guidance to continue baking at home with confidence.
GOOD TO KNOW
What to Bring: Please bring a medium-sized bowl (preferably plastic or lightweight) to transport your prepped sourdough loaf home safely.
Exhibits & General Admission: Exhibit exploration is not included with this workshop ticket.
Questions? Contact the Food + Farm Exploration Center's education team at [email protected].
Photo Credit: @explorefoodandfarm