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 didn't know how much I didn't know about making sourdough bread. Igor was a great teacher!! I appreciated his approach to learning and getting to do many of the steps to making bread.
A wonderful introduction to sourdough baking in a relaxed yet very informative approach.The hours flew by...and I feel equipped to start my sourdough journey at home! thank you.
What a great class! Igor just meets everyone where they are at in their sourdough journey. You go home with a fresh baked loaf, a loaf ready to bake and a sourdough starter to coax out on your own
Very informative, well organized, and fun. I've baked sourdough bread for years, but learned bread dough management techniques that I feel will improve my breads.
What a fun and informative class! Igor is an engaging and entertaining instructor, and we learned so much. I can’t wait to take another class!
Thank you, Jypsy! It was a pleasure meeting you and your son. I’m so glad you both enjoyed the class, and I look forward to seeing you again at Sherwood Bread!
- Igor, Sherwood Bread