Sonoma Community Center
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Introduction to Sourdough Baking – From “Starter” to Finish
Sunday, October 12 from 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Age
18+Class Details
Schedule
Sunday, October 12, 2025
2:00 – 4:30 PM
Instructor
Victoria Dunlap
Location
Ages
Adults
Skill Levels
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Registration Cost
$100 registration fee
$5 materials fee – Includes starter culture & ready to bake boule
About the class
Delve into the delicious art of sourdough baking with our hands-on workshop that aims to demystify the sourdough process and make it more approachable for at-home bakers! This hands-on experience will guide you through each step of the process, deepening your understanding of the fundamentals of sourdough and elevating your baking skills to new heights! Learn the secrets behind cultivating and maintaining a robust starter culture and the key to a deliciously tangy bread.
Next, roll up your sleeves as you learn to mix, knead, and shape your dough like a pro. Gain insight into the science behind fermentation and gluten development and discover the secrets to achieving that perfect rise and flavor. We’ll dive into various techniques for shaping your loaves, from classic rounds to unique designs.
Learn how to customize your sourdough with unique ingredients, adding a personal touch to your creations. You’ll also explore different scoring methods to achieve beautiful patterns on your bread. Each participant will leave with a starter culture to kickstart their sourdough journey, their own ready-to-bake boule, and the confidence to bake their own sourdough!
About the instructor
Victoria Dunlap
Instructor
Class FAQ
All Memberships(Excluding the $50/year tier) receive 10% off any purchase above $40. You should have received your discount code in your membership confirmation email.
If you have any questions regarding the use of your code, you can contact Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org or call the office at (707)938-4626.
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The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
We ask that you notify us at least 10 business days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 business days notice, we will not be able to provide a full refund. A flat cancellation fee of $15 will be charged to cover the transaction fee.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org to request a late addition.
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