Introduction to Sourdough Baking Workshop


A beginner workshop covering sourdough fundamentals, starter creation, brown levain, 100% rye bread and the no-knead process.
About this course
The workshop introduces the fundamentals of sourdough baking and the role of wild yeast. Participants create their own starter, then use an existing starter to make a brown levain and a 100% rye loaf. The no-knead sourdough process is also demonstrated.
What you'll learn
- Create a sourdough starter
- Make a brown levain using an existing starter
- Produce 100% rye sourdough
- Follow the main stages of a no-knead sourdough process
Is this course right for you?
The course is labelled Beginner (A1), suggesting an introductory level for learners developing familiarity with fundamental sourdough methods. The source does not specify whether previous baking experience is required.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Bread Ahead, 26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP
26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP
Nearest station: Wembley
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Upcoming classes
15 classes
Selected date
Sat 17 Oct 2026
09:30 – 12:30 • 1 day
£115
Bread Ahead, Wembley
Baking team
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17 Oct 2026 Saturday | 09:30 - 12:30 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP | £115.00 | |
18 Oct 2026 Sunday | 14:00 - 17:00 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP | £115.00 | |
21 Oct 2026 Wednesday | 14:00 - 17:00 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE | £115.00 | |
24 Oct 2026 Saturday | 09:30 - 12:30 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE | £115.00 | |
29 Oct 2026 Thursday | 14:00 - 17:00 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP | £115.00 | |
31 Oct 2026 Saturday | 09:30 - 12:30 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE | £115.00 | |
1 Nov 2026 Sunday | 14:00 - 17:00 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP | £115.00 | |
5 Nov 2026 Thursday | 14:00 - 17:00 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP | £115.00 | |
8 Nov 2026 Sunday | 09:30 - 12:30 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP | £115.00 | |
20 Nov 2026 Friday | 14:00 - 17:00 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP | £115.00 |
Sat 17 Oct, 09:30 - 12:30
1 day1 daySat 09:30£115BakingTeacherBread AheadSun 18 Oct, 14:00 - 17:00
1 day1 daySun 14:00£115BakingTeacherBread AheadWed 21 Oct, 14:00 - 17:00
1 day1 dayWed 14:00£115BakingTeacherBread AheadSat 24 Oct, 09:30 - 12:30
1 day1 daySat 09:30£115BakingTeacherBread AheadThu 29 Oct, 14:00 - 17:00
1 day1 dayThu 14:00£115BakingTeacherBread AheadSat 31 Oct, 09:30 - 12:30
1 day1 daySat 09:30£115BakingTeacherBread AheadSun 1 Nov, 14:00 - 17:00
1 day1 daySun 14:00£115BakingTeacherBread AheadThu 5 Nov, 14:00 - 17:00
1 day1 dayThu 14:00£115BakingTeacherBread AheadSun 8 Nov, 09:30 - 12:30
1 day1 daySun 09:30£115BakingTeacherBread AheadFri 20 Nov, 14:00 - 17:00
1 day1 dayFri 14:00£115BakingTeacherBread Ahead



