Shape your own sourdough success with a hands-on workshop that satisfies your curiosity (and your table)!

Join local microbaker Jessica Sherrow of Pennyloaf Bread Co. for an afternoon of small-batch breadmaking at Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center. You’ll learn the art and science of naturally leavened sourdough from start to finish—demystifying fermentation, working with fresh local flours, and shaping your own boule to bake at home. This warm, welcoming workshop is designed for bakers of all levels. Whether you’re a first-timer or looking to deepen your practice, you’ll leave with practical skills, new inspiration, and everything you need to keep baking: a fresh loaf, a proofing basket, and an active starter to grow with.

You’ll Experience:

• Fermentation Confidence: Learn every step of the sourdough process in a supportive, hands-on environment
• Practical Tools & Takeaways: Go home with a proofing basket, shaped boule, fresh-baked loaf, and active starter
• Flavorful Foundations: Explore the importance of local grains, fresh flours, and long fermentation for taste and texture
• Joy in the Craft: Revel in the satisfaction of slow food and the pride of making something nourishing from start to finish

About Your Facilitator:

Jessica Sherrow (she/her) is the sole owner/baker/operator of Pennyloaf Bread Co. She is a former professional cook, self-taught baker, mom of two, and Seattle native with a degree in Biology and a deep love of microbes. She’s been learning and baking sourdough since 2012.

Grant-supported Pricing

We’re excited to offer this workshop at just $5, thanks to generous funding from 4Culture’s Doors Open grant! This experience is valued over $80, but the grant helps us make it accessible to more of our community.

We’re deeply grateful for this support, which allows us to connect more people with outdoor learning experiences.

All participants must register in advance—spaces are limited!