Beyond the Starter: Sourdough Class
- Willie
- Jul 23
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 4
A Hands-On Workshop at Sugar Water
Let’s get together and learn the basics of making the perfect sourdough. Whether you are a pro or new to sourdough this class will be informative and fun. If you’ve already dipped your hands into the world of sourdough by creating and feeding a starter, it’s time to level up your bread-making skills. Sugar Water is excited to host “Beyond the Starter.”. This immersive, hands-on workshop is designed for anyone ready to move from the jar to the dough bowl and start crafting beautiful, crusty loaves from scratch.
Join us at Sugar Water at The Washington Hotel for an evening of flour-covered fun, skill-building, and of course, plenty of tasty bites. You’ll learn to mix, fold, shape, and ferment your own dough while deepening your understanding of the science and timing behind sourdough baking.
This workshop goes beyond theory—it’s about getting your hands dirty and your dough just right.
Meet Your Instructor
Kearstin, 36, “I had seen a video talking about all the stuff they are putting in our food and how much can be made with sourdough and how it literally had 3 ingredients in the bread and nothing else. I wanted to know without a doubt what I was feeding my children so I decided to give it a try! It was a new challenge for me to understand how and why sourdough is what it is and I was determined to figure it out for the health of my family! As dramatic as this sounds sourdough gave me just a little more control over the ability to protect my family from everything going on around us. I can’t control the world or the negativity surrounding us, but I can control what’s going into our bodies.”
🥖 What You’ll Learn
Led by our local sourdough enthusiast, this class is perfect for anyone who’s already familiar with maintaining a sourdough starter. We’ll guide you through every stage of the process, from building your dough to prepping it for proofing and baking. You’ll learn techniques for:
Properly mixing and hydrating your dough
Understanding bulk fermentation and folding methods
Shaping dough for different loaf styles
Preparing your bread for cold proofing and baking
Each participant will leave with their own portion of ready-to-bake sourdough dough, and the confidence to try baking at home.
🍞 Workshop Perks
Your $36 ticket includes far more than just the class:
1 Drink Ticket good for any non-alcoholic drink
Sourdough Discard Treats – enjoy baked goods made with sourdough discard (think crackers, cookies, or muffins!)
10% Off menu items if you decide to stay for food or more drinks
20% Off all in-house sourdough kits and tools during the event (kits include proofing baskets, dough scrapers, scoring blades, and more
This is a perfect way to stock up on essentials or gift a friend the sourdough starter kit they’ve been eyeing.
🍷 Stay & Savor
After the class, we invite you to unwind with your fellow dough-makers over dinner or drinks at Sugar Water. Take advantage of your event-exclusive 10% discount and explore our seasonal menu, crafted with local farm-and-water-to-table ingredients. Whether you’re craving something cozy or fresh and bright, there’s a perfect post-class bite waiting for you.
👩🍳 Ready to Rise?
“Beyond the Starter” is about more than baking—it’s about building confidence, community, and creativity in the kitchen. Whether you’re hoping to perfect your weekly loaf or simply want a fun, flour-filled outing, this event promises inspiration and connection, one fold at a time.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today and bring your apron, your curiosity, and your carb-loving heart. We’ll provide the rest—from dough to drinks.
📍Sugar Water at The Washington Hotel
📅 September 25th
⏰ 6PM
🎟️ $36 per ticket
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