Workshops

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who leads the workshops?
John Reid, founder of RedBeard, with more than two decades of sourdough baking experience leads the workshops. 

Where are workshops held?
In our historic baking room, Trentham, Victoria.

What will I learn? 
Each hands-on workshop covers:

• the difference between sourdough and ‘normal’ bread
• a short history of baking and woodfired ovens
• making your own sourdough starter culture (leaven)
• using different types of flour and milling your own
• mixing doughs
• adding grains and fruits
• shaping and proving loaves in tins, cloths and baskets; and
• cooling and storing bread.

What else is included? 

• Lunch, bottomless tea/coffee and snacks from our café
• the loaves you bake, your new leaven, a bag of organic flour, and printed notes including our sourdough bread recipe and baking tips; and 
• 10% discount off any baking equipment, flour, etc, purchased on the day.

FOR GROUPS - MONDAYS to THURSDAYS
By appointment; minimum 4 people. 
A fun day out with friends or a great team building experience. 
Details and enquiries through Trentham Neighbourhood Centre:
03 5424 1354
admin@trenthamnc.org.au

‘The entire day from start to finish was a great experience.  I learnt so much about the science and art of bread making, that I cannot stop talking about it. A real turning point in my life.’
Deb, workshop participant 

‘The format of the course was well structured... you managed to fit a plethora of useful information into the day. The refreshments and lunch were outstanding!’
Daniel, workshop participant

‘Thanks for the great workshop. I found it to be a perfect mix of history, science, practice and fun, and my life is richer for my new-found passion for bread baking!’ 
James, workshop participant