Master the Art of the Loaf

From the heart of a Leicestershire micro-bakery to your home kitchen.

There is nothing quite like the sound of a golden, blistered sourdough loaf “singing” as it comes out of the oven. Yet for many home bakers, the journey to that perfect crust can feel shrouded in mystery.

I’m Tomiwa, an artisan baker and founder of a Leicestershire micro-bakery. I’ve spent years mastering the rhythm of wild yeast; first for my own family, and now for the local community. Having baked thousands of loaves and worked through every kitchen mishap imaginable, I know exactly what makes sourdough succeed in a real home kitchen.

This hands-on sourdough workshop is designed to take you beyond trial and error. Over four immersive hours, I’ll demystify the process and give you the confidence to bake beautiful, bakery-quality sourdough independently.

A Hands-On Sourdough Baking Experience

This small-group artisan sourdough class strips away the jargon and focuses on practical, tactile learning. You’ll work with the dough, learn how to read it, and understand why each step matters - not just follow a recipe.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll know how to bake sourdough that looks, feels, and tastes like it came straight from a professional bakery shelf.

Why This Sourdough Workshop Is Different

• Professional Techniques, Adapted for Home Bakers
  Learn the same methods I use in my micro-bakery, carefully adapted for home ovens and everyday kitchens.
• Real-World Troubleshooting
  Because I bake professionally every week, I can explain what your dough is telling you - and how to fix common sourdough problems with confidence.
• Tactile, Mindful & Immersive
  This is not a demonstration or lecture. It’s a fully hands-on baking workshop, offering a calm, focused afternoon of flour, fermentation and mindful learning.

What’s Included in Your Sourdough Starter Kit

• A Mature Sourdough Starter
  A jar of my own Leicestershire-grown starter - the same culture that powers my micro-bakery each week.
• Reusable Banneton
  Your own proofing basket to take home and reuse.
• The Baker’s Handbook
  A printed guide with my bakery-standard sourdough recipe guidelines, simplified for consistent home baking. 
• Your First Loaf
  A shaped sourdough dough, prepared by you, ready to bake in your own oven the following morning.
• Lunch
  Halfway through the day we stop for lunch together. Fresh sourdough bread and focaccia from the bakery, a selection of cheeses, and a range of fillings to suit everyone. Before you leave, you'll also take home one of our cinnamon rolls.
  

Workshop Details

• Duration: half-day immersive sourdough workshop
• Group Size: Small, intimate groups (8–12 people) for personalised tuition
• Location: Ullesthorpe Village Hall, Main Street, Ullesthorpe, Lutterworth, LE17 5DH
  

Booking Information

• Price: £129 per person
• All tools, ingredients and refreshments included
• Gift vouchers available
• No previous baking or sourdough experience required