Home Barista Starter Workshop

Schedule

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 16 Jan, 2027 at 11:30 am

UTC-04:00
Location

120 Tandalee Crescent | Ottawa, ON

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A hands-on workshop for complete beginners with zero experience.
About this Event

Join My 1,5‑Hour Beginner's Espresso & Milk Workshop!

If you love coffee but have no idea where to start, this workshop is for you. You won't just watch. You'll get behind the machine and do it yourself.

Hosted in a relaxed home setting. Maximum 4 participants so you get personal guidance every step of the way.

You'll learn by doing:

  • Pull your first espresso shot with step-by-step coaching
  • Steam silky milk for coffee drinks
  • Learn the foundations of microfoam for latte art
  • Practice multiple times with individual feedback

We'll also cover:

  • Espresso machine basics
  • Milk steaming fundamentals
  • Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Basic espresso workflow
  • How to continue practicing confidently at home

What's included:

  • Fresh milk and specialty coffee for plenty of practice
  • All equipment provided
  • Hands-on instruction throughout the workshop
  • Real-time coaching and feedback

Who this workshop is for:

  • You've never used an espresso machine.
  • You want to improve your home coffee skills.
  • You're thinking about buying your first setup.
  • You want a solid foundation before learning latte art.

Interested in taking your skills further?

If you're ready to go beyond a one-time workshop, Al-Barista Academy offers a structured 3-month journey from beginner to confident home barista. Learn latte art step by step, from Heart to Tulip to Rosetta, with hands-on workshops, guided practice, assignments and a certificate upon completion.

Learn more at: albarista.com/academy


Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
10:00 – 10:10 AM | Welcome & Coffee Basics

Info: Introductions.
Understanding the workflow.


🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Espresso Fundamentals

Info: Espresso machine overview.
Pulling your first espresso shot.


🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Milk Steaming Fundamentals

Info: Understanding milk texture and temperature.
Create smooth, glossy microfoam.


🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:20 AM
Guided Practice (Espresso & Milk)

Info: Hands-on practice with personalized feedback.


🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:30 AM
Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Info: Questions and home practice tips.


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Where is it happening?

120 Tandalee Crescent, 120 Tandalee Crescent, Ottawa, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 65.68

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