May 2026 In-Person, Hands On, Sourdough Masterclass

In-Person, Hands On, Sourdough Masterclass: Learn the Art of Wild Fermentation

Unlock the magic of sourdough in this hands-on, beginner-friendly masterclass designed to help you gain confidence, skill, and intuition in your baking. Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or looking to deepen your craft, this class will guide you step-by-step through the entire process of creating delicious, naturally leavened bread.

You’ll learn:
• How to properly feed, maintain, and understand your sourdough starter
• The 1:1:1 formula and other essential ratios
• Mixing, bulk fermentation, folding, shaping, and scoring techniques
• Baking tips for achieving beautiful rise, texture, and flavor
• How to incorporate inclusions, discard recipes, and more!

This masterclass blends technique with intuition so you can leave feeling empowered to bake confidently at home. You’ll also receive a detailed informational handout, my tried-and-true tips, and plenty of time for Q&A. Come hungry because you will also get to sample my sourdough bread flavors as well!

Perfect for beginners, hobby bakers, and anyone who wants to develop a deeper connection with the art of slow, mindful baking.

Leave with:

• Your very own ACTIVE sourdough starter
• One full loaf that has been stretched and folded and placed in a basket/bowl ready to bake the next day.
• One full loaf you have stretched and folded but will need to be placed in a bowl or basket after you get home.
• One baked mini loaf.
• A belly full of samplings and a box to take some to go!

This class is held in my home so please be respectful of that. Street parking is available :)

If you would like to bring a reusable bag for yourself to the class, that may be helpful to carry some of the things home when you leave, you will leave with a lot of great stuff!

** CLASS REQUIREMENT: You DO NOT have to bring this to the class you just need to have one at home. You must purchase a 6 Quart Dutch Oven Pot before coming to this class because you will be leaving with sourdough bread that will need to be baked the next day. OR you can come to the class with a 9x5 loaf pan and I can show you how to bake sourdough bread in a loaf pan, but this pan must be brought to the class. Here is a link to what a dutch oven pot is: https://amzn.to/4qxQkwa

Info: Sourdough Masterclass Agenda

1. Welcome & Introduction
• Meet your instructor
• Overview of the class flow
• Brief intro to wild fermentation & sourdough basics

2. Understanding Your Starter
• What a starter is and how it works
• Feeding schedules & the 1:1:1 ratio
• Troubleshooting common starter issues

3. Mixing Your Dough
• Proper measuring & hydration
• Hands-on dough mixing

4. Bulk Fermentation & Folding Techniques
• Hands-on stretch & folds
• Understanding dough readiness
• How temperature affects fermentation

5. Shaping & Preparing for Proof
• Demonstration of shaping techniques
• Hands-on shaping practice
• Proofing: fridge vs. room temp

6. Scoring & Baking
• How to achieve oven spring and beautiful scoring patterns
• Baking setup: Dutch oven vs. open bake
• Temperature guidelines

7. Troubleshooting & Q&A

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Chrissy Rice