sourdough
from 'starter' to finish
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
The science behind sourdough - fermentation, gluten development, and what makes naturally leavened bread work.
How to work with your dough - from mixing and fermentation to handling, building strength, and shaping.
How to bake better bread - understand the keys to a beautiful rise, open crumb, and deep flavor.
WHAT YOU'll EXPERIENCE
A live, active sourdough starter - see what a healthy, peak starter looks and behaves like.
The transformation of your dough - feel how it changes as you develop strength through handling and fermentation.
Fully fermented dough - learn to recognize the visual and tactile cues that signal the end of bulk fermentation
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
A healthy, active starter - plus the knowledge and confidence to keep it thriving at home.
Your own dough to bake - take home a shaped sourdough boule, ready for its final cold proof and bake.
A foundation for baking beyond the boule - learn how the same sourdough principles translate to pizza, focaccia, baguettes, and more.
12/06
Lafayette
2:00-4:45 pm
$99 per person
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Sold out the last three workshops, so be sure to register in advance to secure your spot! Register in advance through Lafayette Recreation using the link below. *Note - date was moved from 4/26 to new date of 5/3 due to facility scheduling conflict
11/22
San Francisco
2:00-4:45 pm
$95 per person
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SPECIAL EVENT - SIP & SOURDOUGH Receive a complimentary drink ticket to enjoy a beverage while you learn the art of sourdough! Register directly through the Blue Heron Boathouse using the link below
12/05
Hillsborough
1:30-4:15 pm
$95 per person
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ONLY PENINSULA WORKSHOP LOCATION! Register directly through Hillsborough Recreation using the link below
Slow down.
Create something real.
Sourdough is more than bread - it's patience, a return to simple ingredients, intentional moments,
and the satisfaction of making with your own two hands.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Victoria is a passionate home baker with a background in education and a deep love for sharing the joys of sourdough. With years of hands-on experience and a heart for teaching, she brings a welcoming, down-to-earth approach to every workshop. Her workshops go beyond the basics—inviting participants into the rich, rewarding depths of sourdough, from microbiology to method. Victoria believes sourdough baking is more than just making bread—it's an empowering gateway to a more connected, from-scratch way of cooking and living. She has taught the art of sourdough to over 2,000 students and counting in-person across Northern California. Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your skills, her classes are all about building confidence, community, and delicious results.
Have questions about the workshop? Contact Victoria directly below.