Beginner Sourdough Class (Indoor – IPEC Bread Lab)
Beginner Sourdough Class (Indoor – IPEC Bread Lab)
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🔔 High Demand Notice
Our Beginner (Fundamentals) Sourdough Class regularly fills 6–10 weeks in advance, and current availability for April and May 20226 is limited. We recommend reserving your seat early.
If you already bake sourdough at home but struggle with consistency - such as dense crumb, flat loaves, overproofing, or unpredictable results our Advanced Sourdough Workshop may be a better fit, focusing on building repeatable, confident results from bake to bake.
If your preferred date is full, you’re welcome to join our waitlist - we notify waitlist members first when new sessions are released.
Beginner Sourdough Class
If you’ve wanted to bake sourdough but felt overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or frustrated by inconsistent results, this class is designed for you. At the Sherwood Bread Lab inside the Indian Pueblo Entrepreneurial Complex (IPEC), we teach sourdough in a simple, friendly way that finally makes sense.
Who This Class Is For
- Complete beginners with no sourdough experience
- Anyone who tried sourdough at home and struggled
- Bakers who want clear, step-by-step guidance
- People who prefer an indoor, controlled baking environment
- Tourists and locals looking for an educational hands-on class in Albuquerque
This class is supportive, beginner-friendly, and designed to build confidence - not overwhelm you.
What You’ll Learn
- How a sourdough starter works (without complicated science)
- How to feed and maintain your starter at home
- How to mix dough for consistent results
- Stretch-and-fold techniques made simple
- Beginner-friendly shaping you can repeat easily
- How to bake sourdough in a Dutch oven
- How to avoid common sourdough mistakes
- High-altitude adjustments for Albuquerque (5,000 ft)
You’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to bake sourdough on your own—no guesswork, no confusion, no YouTube overwhelm.
Why This Class Is Unique
- Held in our professional indoor teaching kitchen at IPEC
- Small group size for personal attention
- Hands-on learning from start to finish
- Beginner-friendly curriculum written specifically for home bakers
- Local, high-altitude guidance you won’t find online
- A warm, welcoming environment—no pressure, no stress
What You’ll Take Home
- Your baked sourdough loaf
- A class handout with step-by-step instructions
- Tips for caring for your starter
- Confidence to bake consistently at home
Class Details
- Location: Sherwood Bread Lab at IPEC, Albuquerque
- Length: 3 - 4 hours
- Group Size: Small, hands-on class
Perfect for beginners, home bakers, and anyone who wants to understand sourdough in a clear, enjoyable way.
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This was such a wonderful workshop! Igor was an excellent instructor, knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about what he does. The class ran very smoothly, and we were given so much valuable information that felt both practical and inspiring.
I can’t wait to take another class! And truly, Igor’s sourdough is the best I have ever tasted. The cost of the class was absolutely worth it, especially for the incredible bread we were able to enjoy in class and at home. Highly recommend!
Jennifer, thank you sincerely for your support and encouragement. It truly means a great deal.
Seeing participants leave confident and excited to continue baking at home is the most rewarding part of what I do. I’m grateful you were part of the workshop and I look forward to seeing what you create next.
I would be honored to welcome you back anytime.
Warm regards,
Igor - Sherwood Bread
The class was well organized with the pacing appropriate to the number of students. The steps in the process were easily accomplished. Igor was patient with all of the students. Igor was passionate about our learning and helping us become excellent bakers.
Robin, thank you very much for your thoughtful feedback.
I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Creating a learning environment where everyone feels supported and confident is very important to me, and I’m grateful you felt that during the class.
It was a pleasure having you there, and I look forward to seeing your continued progress as you keep baking.
Warm regards,
Igor - Sherwood Bread
This is a great intro course for any beginner baker that is diving into the world of baking, especially, at high elevation. There is definitely math and science involved in baking and understanding these basics are very important.
Jacqueline, thank you so much for your thoughtful review.
I appreciate you being part of the class and bringing such great energy. I hope to see you again for another workshop soon!
- Igor, Sherwood Bread
Amazing class, we had so much fun!
Debise, Thank you so much!
We’re really glad you had fun and enjoyed the class. It means a lot to us, and we’d love to bake with you again anytime.
Igor - Sherwood Bread
It was a great hands on class. So much information.The manual is very helpful as well. I’m excited to try my bread baking and feel confident that I am well prepared. The bread is so delicious. Thanks so much for all the extras we received
Thank you, Nancy! I’m really glad the hands-on approach and the manual helped you feel confident and prepared. Enjoy your baking journey and the bread! It was a pleasure having you in class.
- Igor, Sherwood Bread