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
Upcoming classes
9 classes
Selected date
Thu 5 Nov 2026
14:00 – 17:00 • 1 day
£115
Bread Ahead, Wembley
Baking team
Book this class →Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 Nov 2026 Thursday | 14:00 - 17:00 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP | £115.00 | Book now |
8 Nov 2026 Sunday | 09:30 - 12:30 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP | £115.00 | |
11 Nov 2026 Wednesday | 09:30 - 12:30 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE | £115.00 | |
20 Nov 2026 Friday | 14:00 - 17:00 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP | £115.00 | |
8 Jan 2027 Friday | 09:30 - 12:30 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP | £115.00 | |
24 Jan 2027 Sunday | 14:00 - 17:00 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP | £115.00 | |
5 Feb 2027 Friday | 09:30 - 12:30 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP | £115.00 | |
20 Feb 2027 Saturday | 14:00 - 17:00 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP | £115.00 | |
26 Feb 2027 Friday | 09:30 - 12:30 | Workshop1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE | £115.00 |
Sun 8 Nov, 09:30 - 12:30
1 day1 daySun 09:30£115BakingTeacherBread AheadWed 11 Nov, 09:30 - 12:30
1 day1 dayWed 09:30£115BakingTeacherBread AheadFri 20 Nov, 14:00 - 17:00
1 day1 dayFri 14:00£115BakingTeacherBread AheadFri 8 Jan, 09:30 - 12:30
1 day1 dayFri 09:30£115BakingTeacherBread AheadSun 24 Jan, 14:00 - 17:00
1 day1 daySun 14:00£115BakingTeacherBread AheadFri 5 Feb, 09:30 - 12:30
1 day1 dayFri 09:30£115BakingTeacherBread AheadSat 20 Feb, 14:00 - 17:00
1 day1 daySat 14:00£115BakingTeacherBread AheadFri 26 Feb, 09:30 - 12:30
1 day1 dayFri 09:30£115BakingTeacherBread Ahead



