Getting Started with Sourdough

Getting Started with Sourdough

IN-PERSON CULINARY ARTS CLASS
A close-up, high-angle view of a golden brown, freshly baked loaf of braided bread.

Dates & Prices

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
5:30–7:30 pm


Fee: $69

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $62


Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens on the Wednesday after the class is onsite.

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

Register by January 20, 2026

Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium Members and Innovators save on Continuing Education Courses

A 10% discount on classes will be applied automatically at the time of checkout. 

Meet us in our inspiring 1906 restaurant for this beginner-friendly class that will guide you through the basics of sourdough bread baking—from understanding how a starter works to mixing, shaping, and baking your first loaf. Learn essential techniques, tips for maintaining a healthy starter, and how to troubleshoot common challenges. Leave with the confidence you’ll need (and your own starter!) to begin your sourdough journey at home. 

Location

1906 Restaurant

Instructor

Chef Will Brown

As Longwood’s Director of Culinary, Chef Will Brown strives to combine classical French and modern techniques as well as incorporating local and seasonal ingredients in his menus. Attention to sustainable seafood and ethical food products are also at his forefront. An avid gardener himself, he loves creating dishes that focus on pure flavors and incorporating fresh herbs and edible flowers whenever possible.