Beginner Sourdough Workshop at Ghiggeri's

Friday, September 11th | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Ready to start your sourdough journey? Join me at Ghiggeri's for a fun and beginner-friendly hands-on workshop where you'll learn the foundations of making your very own sourdough bread from scratch!

Whether you've been curious about sourdough for months or have a starter sitting on your counter that you don't know what to do with, this class will give you the confidence and knowledge to begin baking beautiful artisan loaves at home. We'll walk through the entire sourdough process, from understanding your starter to mixing, shaping, and baking techniques that will help set you up for success.

During this workshop, you'll learn how to maintain an active sourdough starter, mix and develop your dough, understand fermentation, shape your loaf, and troubleshoot common sourdough challenges. I'll share the tips and techniques I've learned through my own sourdough journey to help make the process approachable, fun, and achievable.

Session Deliverables

By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with:

• 🍞 Your own sourdough starter to take home and continue feeding

• 🥣 Hands-on experience mixing and working with sourdough dough

• ✋ Step-by-step guidance on shaping techniques for a beautiful artisan loaf

• 🔥 A better understanding of fermentation, proofing, and baking basics

• 📖 A beginner sourdough guide with helpful instructions and tips for continued success

• 🧰 Confidence using sourdough tools and techniques in your own kitchen

• ❓ Time for questions, troubleshooting, and personalized guidance

Come spend an evening at Ghiggeri's learning the art of sourdough in a welcoming, relaxed environment. You'll leave with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to begin creating your own homemade artisan bread.

No prior sourdough experience is needed — this class is perfect for complete beginners!

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot and start your sourdough adventure!

🌾 Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough with The Loavely Lady

Have you always wanted to learn how to make beautiful homemade sourdough but didn’t know where to start? This hands-on beginner class is designed to take the mystery out of sourdough and give you the confidence to bake your very first artisan loaf at home!

During this two-hour class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of sourdough, including:

• What sourdough is and how it works

• How to feed and maintain an active starter

• Mixing, stretching and folding, shaping, scoring, and baking

• Troubleshooting common beginner mistakes

• Tips for creating delicious homemade bread with confidence

Each participant will leave with everything needed to continue their sourdough journey, including:

📖 The Loavely Lady Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough Workbook

🥣 A starter kit with:

a mixing bowl, Danish dough whisk, scoring lame, and bench scraper

🫙 An active sourdough starter to care for at home

🥖 Dough ready to bake in your own oven after class

No baking experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a love for homemade bread!

Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or have tried before and need a little guidance, you’ll leave feeling inspired, equipped, and excited to bake in your own kitchen.

Class Duration: 2 hours

Skill Level: Beginner

Space is limited to ensure a personalized, hands-on experience.

We can’t wait to welcome you to The Loavely Lady’s table! 🤍🌾🍞

🍞 Beginner Sourdough Class at Ghiggeri's Olive Oil & Balsamics 🫒

Join me for a fun and interactive evening of sourdough at Ghiggeri's Olive Oil & Balsamics! Whether you're brand new to sourdough or ready to build your baking confidence, this beginner-friendly class will teach you everything you need to get started.

During class, you'll learn how to:
✨ Feed and maintain a healthy sourdough starter
✨ Mix and prepare your own sourdough dough
✨ Understand the basics of fermentation
✨ Take your dough home, ready to bake into a beautiful artisan loaf

As a special thank you from Tracy at Ghiggeri's, all class participants will receive 20% off their in-store purchases before or after class—it's the perfect opportunity to stock up on premium olive oils, balsamics, and gourmet goodies to enjoy with your homemade bread!

This event is BYOB, so bring your favorite beverage, relax, and enjoy a fun-filled evening of learning, laughter, and sourdough with The Loavely Lady. I can't wait to bake with you!

🌾 Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough with The Loavely Lady

Have you always wanted to learn how to make beautiful homemade sourdough but didn’t know where to start? This hands-on beginner class is designed to take the mystery out of sourdough and give you the confidence to bake your very first artisan loaf at home!

During this two-hour class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of sourdough, including:

• What sourdough is and how it works

• How to feed and maintain an active starter

• Mixing, stretching and folding, shaping, scoring, and baking

• Troubleshooting common beginner mistakes

• Tips for creating delicious homemade bread with confidence

Each participant will leave with everything needed to continue their sourdough journey, including:

📖 The Loavely Lady Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough Workbook

🥣 A starter kit with:

a mixing bowl, Danish dough whisk, scoring lame, and bench scraper

🫙 An active sourdough starter to care for at home

🥖 Dough ready to bake in your own oven after class

No baking experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a love for homemade bread!

Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or have tried before and need a little guidance, you’ll leave feeling inspired, equipped, and excited to bake in your own kitchen.

Class Duration: 2 hours

Skill Level: Beginner

Space is limited to ensure a personalized, hands-on experience.

We can’t wait to welcome you to The Loavely Lady’s table! 🤍🌾🍞

Pumpkin Shaped Sourdough Workshops

Celebrate the beauty of autumn with one of our most anticipated seasonal workshops! Join me at Ghiggeri's on October 2nd or October 16th for a hands-on sourdough experience where bread baking becomes edible art.

Designed for bakers who are ready to build on their sourdough skills, this workshop focuses on transforming fully bulk-fermented dough into a stunning pumpkin-shaped artisan loaf. You'll learn how to laminate your dough, incorporate flavorful inclusions, build strength through proper shaping, and master decorative scoring techniques that create the look of a festive fall pumpkin once baked.

Throughout the class, I'll guide you step-by-step, sharing the techniques and tips I use to create bakery-quality artisan loaves. Whether you're looking to expand your sourdough knowledge, create a beautiful seasonal centerpiece, or simply try something new and creative, you'll leave inspired and confident to recreate these festive loaves at home.

By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with:

• 🎃 One hand-shaped pumpkin sourdough loaf ready to complete its final proof and bake at home

• 🍞 Hands-on experience laminating fully bulk-fermented sourdough dough

• 🧀 The skills to confidently incorporate inclusions throughout your dough

• ✋ Proper shaping techniques for strength, structure, and beautiful oven spring

• 🔪 Step-by-step instruction on decorative scoring to create a realistic pumpkin design

• 📖 A printed take-home guide with shaping, scoring, and baking instructions

• 💡 Professional tips and techniques for creating stunning seasonal artisan loaves

• ❓ Personalized instruction and plenty of time for questions and troubleshooting

• 🍂 The confidence to recreate beautiful pumpkin-shaped sourdough loaves and other seasonal designs at home

Come enjoy an afternoon of creativity, learning, and delicious sourdough in the welcoming atmosphere of Ghiggeri's. Leave with new techniques, a gorgeous handcrafted loaf, and the confidence to continue creating edible works of art long after class ends.

Space is limited, so reserve your seat early!

🎨🍞 Sourdough & Paint at Inspire to Create

Come get creative with The Loavely Lady for a fun and totally unique sourdough experience! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to turn a simple loaf of sourdough into an edible work of art.

You’ll learn the basics of sourdough scoring and decorative painting, then let your creativity take over as you design your own beautiful loaf. Think flowers, butterflies, bows, berries, and all the cozy cottagecore details—the possibilities are endless!

No artistic experience is necessary—just come ready to have fun and make something pretty (and delicious!). 🌸🦋

✨ What’s included:

• A sourdough loaf to decorate

• Edible paints and decorating supplies

• Step-by-step instruction from The Loavely Lady

• All materials needed for the class

• Your beautifully decorated loaf to take home and bake

Whether you’re a sourdough beginner, an experienced baker, or simply someone who loves getting crafty, this class is the perfect mix of baking, creativity, and a little bit of magic.

📍 Inspire to Create — Port Jervis, NY 📅 Date: Friday, October 9 ⏰ 6:00 PM 💰 $75 per person

Come paint some bread, make something beautiful, and have a loavely time! 🤎🍞🌷

Fall Pumpkin Sourdough Shaping Workshop at Ghiggeri's

Bring your sourdough skills to the next level and create a beautiful seasonal masterpiece in this hands-on fall workshop! Join me at Ghiggeri's on October 2nd or October 16th for an afternoon dedicated to the art of shaping, scoring, and transforming sourdough into a stunning pumpkin-inspired loaf.

This workshop is designed for bakers who have a basic understanding of sourdough and are ready to explore more advanced techniques. We'll be working with fully bulk-fermented dough as you learn how to laminate your dough, incorporate inclusions, strengthen your loaf through shaping, and use decorative scoring techniques to create a one-of-a-kind pumpkin design.

Together, we'll turn a simple loaf of sourdough into an edible piece of fall art while learning the skills behind beautiful artisan bread. You'll receive hands-on guidance throughout the process, along with tips and techniques that you can continue using in your own kitchen.

What You'll Take Home & Learn

Each participant will leave with:

• 🎃 A handcrafted pumpkin-shaped sourdough loaf ready for final proof and baking at home

• 🍞 Experience working with fully fermented sourdough dough and advanced shaping techniques

• 🧀 Guidance on adding inclusions evenly throughout your loaf

• ✋ Techniques for creating structure, height, and beautiful oven spring

• 🔪 Instruction on decorative scoring to bring your pumpkin design to life

• 📖 A take-home guide with helpful shaping, scoring, and baking tips

• 💡 New skills and confidence to create seasonal sourdough designs at home

Spend an afternoon surrounded by fellow sourdough enthusiasts, learning new techniques, getting creative, and celebrating the cozy flavors and beauty of fall. Leave with a gorgeous handmade loaf and the skills to continue creating your own sourdough works of art.

Spaces are limited — reserve your spot and join us for a fun fall sourdough experience at Ghiggeri's!

🍂 SOURDOUGH BEGINNER’S CLASS 🍂

Join The Loavely Lady for a hands-on introduction to the wonderful world of sourdough! Whether you’ve always wanted to try sourdough or you’re just not quite sure where to start, this class will walk you through the basics and give you the confidence to bake your own beautiful loaf from scratch.

We’ll go through the sourdough process together, learn how to work with an active starter, mix your own dough, and talk through fermentation, shaping, scoring, and baking. You’ll leave with your own mixed dough to take home and bake, plus everything you need to continue your sourdough journey!

✨ Each student receives: • Loavely Lady Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough • Active sourdough starter • Mixing bowl • Danish dough whisk • Bench scraper • Scoring lame • Bread sling • Your own mixed dough to take home

🎃 Wednesday, October 28th at 6:00 PM 📍 Tri-State Mercantile 85–89 Jersey Ave, Port Jervis, NY 12771 💰 $85 per person

Come celebrate the Halloween weekend fall market season, get your hands in some dough, and leave ready to start baking sourdough at home! No previous sourdough experience necessary.