Teach at Sherwood Bread - Guest Instructor Program

Sherwood Bread is a hands-on cooking school in Albuquerque focused on fermentation, traditional craft, and structured culinary education.

We offer bread baking classes, wood-fired oven workshops, and skill-based culinary experiences designed for serious learners. Our workshops are currently hosted at our Albuquerque teaching location at IPEC (Indian Pueblo Entrepreneur Complex).

As we grow, we invite select culinary professionals to teach within our curated Guest Instructor Program.

We are an educational institution first.

What Is the Guest Instructor Program?

The Sherwood Guest Instructor Program allows experienced culinary professionals to teach structured, hands-on workshops through our cooking school in Albuquerque.

This is not a kitchen rental or open event space.

Every guest workshop is:

Structured and curriculum-based
Hands-on and skill-focused
Professionally marketed
Hosted under Sherwood’s educational standards

We curate instructors who align with our commitment to quality and craft.

Who Should Apply?

This program is designed for:

Artisan food producers
Restaurant owners
Professional chefs
Fermentation specialists
Cultural cuisine educators
Skilled culinary entrepreneurs

Applicants should:

Have a defined product or area of expertise
Be confident in their craft
Be able to teach independently
Be comfortable leading small groups
Value structured learning environments

Sherwood provides infrastructure and educational structure. We do not provide foundational training in your core craft.

How the Program Works

Proposal Submission: You submit a workshop concept with learning objectives and format.
Curriculum Alignment: We review structure, timing, and hands-on components to ensure alignment with Sherwood standards.
Scheduling & Marketing: Sherwood manages ticketing, marketing, student communication, and logistics.
Workshop Delivery: You teach your specialty within our structured classroom format at our Albuquerque teaching location.
Post-Workshop Review: We evaluate the experience for quality and potential future sessions.

Instructor Compensation

Sherwood operates on a professional instructor model.

Guest instructors are paid a flat session fee.
Ingredient costs are reimbursed based on an approved budget.
Compensation details are agreed upon before scheduling.

This structure ensures clarity and professionalism for both parties.

Ingredients & Materials

Instructors submit an ingredient and material budget in advance.
Approved ingredient costs are covered by Sherwood.
Instructors are responsible for specialized tools specific to their craft (if required).

Student Information & Marketing

Sherwood manages all ticketing and student communication.
Sherwood retains ownership of student contact information.
Instructors may invite students to join their own mailing list voluntarily.

We operate with professional marketing standards.

Product Sales During Workshop

Guest instructors may sell products during the workshop with prior approval.

Sales must not disrupt the educational experience.
Payment processing is handled by the instructor.
Products must be disclosed in advance.

Minimum Enrollment & Cancellation

Workshops require a minimum enrollment (typically 6 students) to run.
Cancellation decisions are made 72 hours prior to class.
If minimum enrollment is not met, the workshop may be rescheduled.

What This Program Is Not

To protect the quality of our cooking school in Albuquerque, this program is not:

A kitchen rental
A pop-up venue
An unstructured demo
An event marketplace

All workshops must meet Sherwood’s educational standards.

Why Teach with Sherwood?

Guest instructors benefit from:

Exposure to an engaged, learning-focused audience
Professional marketing support
Structured classroom environment
Association with a growing culinary education institution
Opportunity for recurring seasonal workshops

Sherwood Bread continues to expand as a cooking school in Albuquerque through thoughtful, craft-focused education.