Cooking Classes in Albuquerque – Hands-On Experiences

Learn new skills, meet fellow food lovers, and create something delicious.

From beginner-friendly sourdough classes to pizza nights and guest instructor experiences, Sherwood Bread offers hands-on classes designed for curious home bakers and food enthusiasts.

Learn to Make Sourdough Pizza at Home - Albuquerque

NEW • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Sourdough Pizza Pop-Up

Bring your favorite pizza person for a relaxed, one-hour experience at Sherwood Bread. Shape, top, bake, and enjoy your own naturally fermented pizza. Beginners are welcome.

$25 for one guest · $39 for two

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More Hands-On Cooking Experiences

There’s always something new to learn in the kitchen. Explore hands-on cooking classes in Albuquerque, from fresh pasta and artisan pizza to ice cream and other special experiences.

Our classes are designed to be practical, approachable, and fun with one simple goal: learn it here, then have the confidence to make it again at home.

Sourdough Baking Classes

From your first sourdough starter to advanced fermentation and wood-fired baking, our sourdough program offers a clear path for building skills and confidence.

Because we bake at 5,000 feet in Albuquerque, every class includes practical high-altitude baking techniques.

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Igor Dernov holding a freshly baked pizza during Balloon Fiesta Week cooking class in Albuquerque

Pizza Making Classes

Learn how to make great pizza from scratch through hands-on classes designed for beginners, home cooks, and pizza enthusiasts.

From dough preparation and stretching to fresh mozzarella and wood-fired baking, our pizza classes help you build skills and confidence one pizza at a time.

Whether you're looking for a fun night out, a family activity, or a deeper dive into traditional pizza making, there's a class for you.

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Seasonal Apricot Workshops

Available June through October while our seasonal apricot harvest lasts. These limited-time workshops explore seasonal baking traditions from around the world, including apricot dumplings, pastelitos, fruit tarts, pies, and wood-fired baking. Click on any workshop below to learn more and join the waitlist. We'll notify waitlist members first when dates become available.

Taste of the Southwest - 2026 Cooking & Baking Experiences

Explore the bold, vibrant flavors of New Mexico through hands-on cooking and baking experiences inspired by the Southwest. Our Taste of the Southwest series brings together regional ingredients, local traditions, and the dishes that define our desert home - from flavorful breads to comforting chile-infused meals. Each workshop focuses on one iconic recipe you can recreate with confidence, whether you're a returning student or simply craving something delicious and uniquely New Mexican.

Proudly supported by Visit Albuquerque, this series offers small-group classes, real ingredients, and unforgettable flavors - crafted together at Sherwood Bread and Coffee.

Traveling to Albuquerque with a group?

Make your trip unforgettable with a private, hands-on cooking experience around our outdoor brick oven. Perfect for group tours, family reunions, or foodie friends. This is a chance to cook, eat, and connect like a local.

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Cooking and Baking Classes in Albuquerque

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At Sherwood Coffee 'n' Bread, our hands-on baking and cooking classes are one-of-a-kind. Held in our outdoor brick oven kitchen in Albuquerque, they fill up fast — and for good reason. From wood-fired pizza to artisan sourdough and seasonal specialties, every class offers something delicious, educational, and deeply memorable.

What You'll Experience:

• Learn to bake traditional breads and cook over fire
• Enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere with fellow food lovers
• Take home what you make — and new skills, too

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