Program Overview

Sourdough Mastery Basic Workshop

Course Overview

In just 4 hours, you will gain the confidence and skills to create, maintain, and use your very own sourdough starter, along with a comprehensive understanding of the entire sourdough baking process.

This course doesn’t just focus on the starter - it offers a wide overview of the sourdough journey from mixing to baking. You will leave with a well-rounded foundation that empowers you to bake sourdough bread confidently at home.

What You Will Learn

• The Science of Sourdough: Understand what a sourdough starter is and why it works.
• Starter Creation: Step-by-step guidance on creating a strong and active sourdough starter from scratch during the class, using the best organic flour and a perfect glass jar provided.
• Feeding and Maintenance: Learn how to properly feed, store, and maintain the starter to keep it thriving.
• General Sourdough Process Overview: A complete walkthrough of the main steps in sourdough baking—from mixing and fermentation to shaping and baking.
• Troubleshooting: Tips to troubleshoot common issues like weak starters, bad odours, or unexpected results.

What to Expect

• You will make your own sourdough starter in class and take home a jar of their initiated starter.
• Guidance will be provided on how to continue nurturing their starter at home, resulting in a strong, active starter ready for baking within 8 to 14 days after the class.
• There is also an opportunity to take home a 2-day ready dehydrated sourdough starter for a quicker start.
• This course is a combination of theory – listening & taking notes, and hands on creation.

Additional Benefits

• A detailed recipe guide for maintaining and using your starter.
• Access to continuous support.

Course Outcome

• Statement of Participation

Ways to Study

• On campus

Study Locations

• Gold Coast

Course Details

• CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Robina | On Campus | 24 Jun 2025 | 1 day | Part time 9am - 1pm | Full fee: $145

Resources Required

• Apron
• Enclosed shoes and sensible clothing
• Pen & paper for note taking

Important Information

• We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes early to get checked in and settled as class starts on time.
• Course commencement is subject to minimum enrolment numbers.
• The Seedpod Cafe on site at our Robina Campus is not open for business on the weekend or in the evenings so you are advised to bring your own refreshments.
• The Green Fields bar & restaurant is on site - Level 4 Rooftop of our Robina Campus, for opening hours please see Green Fields information.

Payment Options

• Payment plan: If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
• Upfront payment: This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.