Beginner Sourdough Class – Artisan Bread from Scratch (Indoor – IPEC Bread Lab)
Beginner Sourdough Class – Artisan Bread from Scratch (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.
Continue Your Sourdough Journey
After Beginner Sourdough, many students continue with specialty classes like French Country, Spelt, or Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough.
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I appreciated the overview of the Sourdough Class and especially tasting the bread. Honestly, I had no idea what to expect. I baked the dough we all received and ate it within two days! It was delicious! I look forward to taking the Sourdough Starter workshop/class.
Thank you, Trudy!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the class and the bread tasting. One of my favorite moments is seeing people discover just how good fresh sourdough can be.
It made me smile to hear that your loaf disappeared in two days, that's usually a good sign!
Thank you for joining us, and I look forward to seeing you at the Sourdough Starter Workshop.
- Igor, Sherwood Bread
What fun and what a wealth of information in one day! Igor is a joy, his love of baking is infectious, we can’t wait to start our sourdough journey.
Thank you so much, Hazel!
It was a pleasure spending the day baking with you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the class and found it helpful.
Sourdough is a wonderful journey, and I'm excited for you to start baking at home. Have fun with it, be patient with yourself, and remember that every loaf teaches us something new.
Thank you again for joining us and for taking the time to leave a review. I hope to see you again in another class someday!
- Igor, Sherwood Bread
I had a great time and learned a lot about making Sourdough bread!
Thank you, Christy!
I'm so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the class. Sourdough is a journey, and I hope what you learned helps you feel more confident baking at home.
Thank you for spending part of your day with us, and I hope to see you again in a future class!
- Igor, Sherwood Bread
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Great information for beginner or intermediate sourdough bakers. The kitchen facility is perfect for classes. Good technical background instruction,demonstration, and hands on. Freshly baked bread and sourdough starter to take home. Igor is a GREAT instructor!
Thank you so much, Jeffrey! I truly appreciate the recommendation and kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed the class, hands-on experience, and the kitchen space. Hope your sourdough journey continues with many great loaves ahead!
Igor | Sherwood Bread
I thought Igor was great. I learned a lot but left feeling unsure what to do with my starter and unbaked loaf. I would have liked a take home page in the booklet added specifically for that
Thank you, Julie! I really appreciate the kind words and the thoughtful feedback. That’s a great suggestion, and I’ll work on adding clearer take-home instructions for the starter and unbaked loaf for future classes. I’m glad you joined us and hope to see you again soon!
Igor | Sherwood Bread