Visiting Chefs & Guest Instructors

Sherwood Bread is a hands-on cooking school in Albuquerque where people come to learn by doing - mixing, shaping, baking, and building real confidence in the kitchen.

As Sherwood grows, we’re inviting a small number of Visiting Chefs & Guest Instructors to teach special workshops alongside our core classes. These sessions bring new techniques, cuisines, and craft traditions into our classroom — without losing what makes Sherwood different: small groups, structured instruction, and a skill-first approach.

If you’re looking for meaningful things to do in Albuquerque, a unique food experience, or truly hands-on cooking classes, you’re in the right place.

Meet Our Visiting Chefs & Guest Instructors

Sourdough & Pizza

Tobias

Tobias began baking sourdough in 2014 after a simple craving sparked a deeper curiosity about fermentation. He built his first starter through months of trial and error, refined his technique after discovering Tartine’s Chad Robertson, and has baked in four states using both home and commercial ovens. Now in New Mexico, Tobias teaches bread and pizza, describing naturally leavened bread as half science and half art and he loves the moment someone tastes his bread and smiles.


🏆 Award: KOB 4 Cook-Off Winner

Upcoming workshop (Soon)
Lavelle’s Old School Ice Cream at Sherwood Bread

Ice Cream

Lavelle’s Old School Ice Cream

Gerard had been making ice cream for his family for over 40 years. After retiring in 2024 as a District Court Judge, he was looking for an activity to make people happy. His son, Conor Drake-Lavelle, an Albuquerque barber, suggested that nothing makes people happier than eating ice cream. The father-son combo joined their talents, giving rise to the LOS Ice Cream logo that says it all.

Professional Training: Ice Cream Technology course (University of Guelph).

Upcoming workshop (Soon)

What You Can Expect as a Student

Every guest-led workshop at Sherwood is designed to be a true learning experience - not a performance.

You can expect:

  • Hands-on instruction (not demo-only)
  • Small class sizes with real guidance
  • Clear skills and takeaways you can repeat at home
  • A welcoming environment for serious beginners and intermediate cooks

These are culinary workshops in Albuquerque built for people who want to improve - fast.

Where These Classes Happen

Guest Instructor workshops are hosted at our Albuquerque teaching location at theIndian Pueblo Entrepreneur Complex (IPEC). This professional space supports focused learning, smooth workflow, and a great student experience.

What Makes Sherwood Different

There are many cooking classes in Albuquerque — but Sherwood is built around:

  • Craft and technique (not shortcuts)
  • Structured instruction (not a casual meetup)
  • Real repetition and skill-building
  • A community of people who genuinely want to learn

For Culinary Professionals: Teach at Sherwood

Sherwood is building a long-term cooking school in Albuquerque — and we collaborate with culinary professionals who value teaching, craft, and quality.

Interested in teaching a structured, hands-on workshop?
Learn about our Guest Instructor Program:

Apply to Teach at Sherwood Bread