Sourdough, Focaccia and Bloomer Loaf: Bread Making Class

One relaxing day making three classic breads, with a maximum of four budding bakers around my kitchen table on the outskirts of Shrewsbury, Shropshire.On this hands-on bread day, I’ll teach you three breads that will see you through every week of the year. And I can honestly say they are all firm favourites in our family home.Sourdough. We’ll take the mystery out of it. You’ll learn what a starter is, how to feed it and keep it active, and how to fit sourdough baking around a busy life. I’ll guide you through making a loaf in a day by hand, and by the end of the class you’ll have the confidence to bake it at home again and again.Focaccia. Golden, dimpled and glistening with olive oil, this is the bread that always wows when friends and family come over. You’ll learn how to handle a wet dough with confidence, and you’ll be amazed how quick it is to make.Bloomer. The classic British white loaf, with its crackly crust and soft middle. I’ll show you how to make it by hand, and how to prove and shape your loaf. No fancy equipment required.What’s included

• 6 hours of hands-on baking, from 10am to 4pm
• Morning refreshments, a homemade lunch, and hot and cold drinks throughout the day
• A jar of my sourdough starter to take home, so you can keep baking
• A recipe pack with everything we bake, plus my tips for troubleshooting
• All your ingredients and equipment
• A big bag of bread you’ve made yourself, to take home and show off to friends and family

Why such a small class?This class is for just four people, which gives me time to help you with every technique and question. I’ll be right beside you at each stage, answering every “is this right?” as it comes up. My students tell me my teaching is relaxed, patient and full of useful information. It’s a calm, friendly day, and nobody is ever rushed or left behind.Who is it for?

• Complete beginners who’ve always wanted to bake real bread
• Home bakers whose sourdough hasn’t quite turned out as they’d hoped
• Anyone who wants more than one bread in their repertoire
• Friends, couples or parent-and-teen pairs looking for a lovely day out together

The day at a glance

• 10am: Arrive, coffee and introductions, then the fun begins
• Morning: Sourdough and bloomer, from mixing, kneading, proofing to shaping
• Lunch: A homemade lunch around the kitchen table
• Afternoon: Focaccia making and baking all our breads
• 4pm: Home with your freshly baked bread, your spare jar of sourdough starter and your recipes

Good to know

• Where: My kitchen on the outskirts of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, close to major road and rail networks.
• Price: £170 per person
• Bring: Just yourself and a desire to have some baking fun. Everything is provided, including an apron.
• Dietary needs: This class uses wheat flour. Please get in touch before booking if you have a food allergy.
• Private classes: Want the whole table for your friends, family or team? Get in touch and I’ll find a date that suits you.
• Gift vouchers are available and make a perfect Christmas present for the baker in your life.

With only four places on each date, spaces go quickly. Book your place today.

Upcoming dates for Sourdough, Focaccia and Bloomer Loaf: Bread Making Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 23 Oct 2026, 11:28am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 12 Mar 2027 and 12 Mar 2027.

• Fri 12 Mar 2027, 10am-4pm

Everything is provided, including an apron.A homemade lunch is included, as well as hot and cold refreshments throughout the day.Not only do you take home your freshly baked loaves, but you also get a spare jar of sourdough starter and my recipe pack. Read more details