The Simple Art of Sourdough

Let’s Get Our Hands in the Dough: A Sourdough Breadmaking Adventure!

Join us for an immersive, hands-on class designed for bread enthusiasts of all levels! Learn the secrets of crafting delicious sourdough bread—from preparing your starter to creating your own proofing loaf.

🌱 What to Expect:

• Explore the magic of yeast and fermentation
• Prepare a loaf together
• Indulge in a tasting of freshly baked sourdough
• Take home your own sourdough starter and loaf!

Supplies Provided: Fresh sourdough starter, flour, a banneton basket, and a bench scraper.

What to Bring: A large mixing bowl, a mixing spoon, a kitchen scale (optional), and a jar to take home your sourdough starter.

💵 Materials Fee: There is a $10 materials fee to be paid directly to the facilitator via cash/check or an electronic payment app. More details coming soon!

Financial Assistance: One work-trade spot is available to help cover the ticket fee—please reach out to Sarah Wiatrek for more information!

Meet Sarah: Your Sourdough Guide

Sarah Wiatrek is passionate about native plants and herbal medicine, with a love affair with sourdough that began in her aunt’s kitchen. Beyond baking, she creates herbal meads from homegrown plants and invites everyone to slow down and connect with nature through fermentation.

📍 Location: 1000 E 30th St, Chattanooga, TN 37407-1302, United States
🔗 RSVP here — The organizer asks for advance RSVP.

Important Notes

• Please check your email (including your spam folder) 48 hours before the class for any updates or changes.
• Refund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days prior to the workshop, with a 10% cancellation fee. Request refunds by emailing Chloe Watts.
• If you can't attend but it's too late for a refund, feel free to gift your spot to someone else!