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.

Group of people learning to cook in a hands-on class in Albuquerque, creating vibrant dishes together.

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.

Guest Instructor Cooking Classes in Albuquerque

Join guest instructor cooking classes in Albuquerque at Sherwood Bread. Hands-on workshops in ice cream, baking, pizza, and more. Small group experiences.

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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