Sourdough 101 Classes
Have you always wanted to bake your own sourdough bread?
Join me in my home kitchen in Elgin, IL for a fun, hands-on Sourdough 101 Workshop where you'll learn everything you need to get started - from building your starter to pulling a golden loaf out of the oven.
Classes run 3 hours, are kept small at 7–10 students and are $175 per person with everything included.
No experience necessary. Just bring your enthusiasm!
What You'll Learn
- How to create and maintain a healthy sourdough starter
- Tips and techniques for mixing, shaping, scoring and baking
- How to read your dough and troubleshoot common problems
- The essential skills to bake your first perfect loaf at home
You'll Leave With
- A jar of my personal sourdough starter in my favorite Weck Jar - yours to take home and keep alive!
- A freshly baked loaf, warm from the oven
- Two loaves ready to bake at home the next day
- A curated set of Christina's favorite baking tools: banneton, bench scraper, dough whisk, starter jar & a towel
- Step-by-step recipes, tips & guides
- The skills and confidence to keep baking!
Private Classes
Want to book a private class for your group?
I offer private Sourdough 101 Workshops for groups of 7–10 people - perfect for birthday celebrations, bachelorette parties, girls' nights, corporate team events, or a special day with family.
Same hands-on experience, same tools to take home, scheduled on a date that works for your group.
Reach out through the contact form below to inquire about availability.