Sourdough Baking for Beginners

Workshop Sign-up for the 2025 Ormewood Park Makers Festival

October 18, 2025

11 AM - 1 PM

Location to be shared with registered participants

Space for 6 to 10 Participants

 

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start? This fun, no-stress workshop is perfect for total beginners who want to learn how to bake delicious, crusty loaves right from home—no fancy equipment or experience required!

We’ll demystify the sourdough process together and cover:

What the heck a starter is (and how to keep it alive!)

Mixing, folding, shaping, and proofing—don’t worry, we’ll explain it all

Scoring like a pro (or at least like someone who owns a bread knife)

Baking tips to get that golden crust and airy, chewy middle

Plus, you’ll get to sample several delicious flavors of sourdough bread to spark your creativity! From classic to adventurous, we’ll have a variety of loaves for you to taste and get inspired.

You’ll leave with:

• Your own sourdough starter (aka your new kitchen pet)
• A fresh loaf you made yourself (ready to sit then bake)
• A simple step-by-step guide to keep you baking at home
• A head full of bread puns and a heart full of carbs
• Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to play with dough. Let’s turn your kitchen into the best-smelling place on the block!

Please BYOB - Bring Your Own Bowl - to bring your dough home. 

 

Cost: $65

Sign-up here to attend: 

Payment Information

Please submit your payment via credit card below. If you prefer to pay by check, please email opmakersfestival@sandatlanta.org

If you would like to attend but cannot afford the fee, please contact l.baum@ormewoodpark.org There may be limited spots for in-kind work. 

 

Neighbors making bread.