Everything You Need to Know

Not at all. Our workshops welcome complete beginners. We start with fundamentals and build from there, explaining every step along the way. If you've never made bread before, you'll learn the basics. If you're an experienced baker, you'll deepen your understanding of traditional techniques and wood-fired baking methods.

The beauty of hands-on learning is that everyone works at the level that challenges them appropriately. We provide individual guidance to ensure you're getting value regardless of your starting point.

We welcome participants aged 16 and above. Those under 18 should be accompanied by a participating adult. The workshop involves working with hot ovens and requires sustained attention, so we've found this age range works well for the learning environment we create.

If you're interested in bringing younger family members, please contact us to discuss. We occasionally offer family-oriented sessions with adjusted formats.

Reach out through our contact page or call us directly. We'll discuss upcoming dates, which workshop format interests you, and answer any specific questions you have. Once you've chosen a date, we'll confirm your booking and send you all the practical details you'll need.

Because we keep groups small, workshops do fill up, so we encourage booking in advance when possible.

Absolutely! Workshop experiences make wonderful gifts for baking enthusiasts. Contact us and we can arrange a gift booking. The recipient can then choose a date that works for their schedule from our available sessions.

That depends on which workshop format you choose. Our single-day focused sessions dive deep into one area—sourdough cultivation, dough shaping, or wood-fired baking. Our comprehensive weekend workshops cover the full breadmaking journey from starter to finished loaf.

All workshops are hands-on. You'll spend the majority of time working with dough, practicing techniques, and experiencing the full process. We explain the why behind each technique, not just the how, so you understand the principles you can apply at home.

We limit groups to 6-8 participants. This small size ensures everyone gets hands-on time with the dough, personal attention from instructors, and access to the wood-fired oven. It also creates a comfortable learning environment where questions flow freely and participants learn from each other.

Workshops typically run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, though exact times can vary slightly depending on the format and fermentation schedules. We'll provide specific timing when you book.

We include breaks throughout the day, and light refreshments are provided. The schedule is designed to follow the natural rhythm of breadmaking—sometimes we're waiting for dough to ferment, other times we're actively shaping or baking.

Yes! You'll take home everything you bake during the workshop. If you're attending the sourdough session, you'll also take home your own active starter culture in a jar, ready to maintain and use at home.

We recommend bringing containers or bags to transport your bread safely. We'll provide guidance on how to store and enjoy what you've made.

Yes. You'll leave with recipes for what we made together, along with resources for continuing your practice at home. We also provide tips for adapting techniques to your home kitchen and equipment.

More importantly, you'll leave with the understanding of principles and techniques that allows you to work intuitively with dough and adapt recipes to your preferences.

Wear comfortable, casual clothing that you don't mind getting flour on. Closed-toe shoes are required for safety reasons. We provide aprons, but you're welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

The workshop space is temperature-controlled, but you'll be working near a wood-fired oven, so layers you can adjust are a good idea.

No. We provide all ingredients, tools, and equipment you'll need during the workshop. Just bring yourself, your curiosity, and containers to take home your bread.

If you like to take notes, you might want to bring a notebook, though we do provide written resources.

We provide light refreshments throughout the day—tea, coffee, water, and snacks. We don't provide full meals, but there are breaks during which you're welcome to bring your own lunch or visit nearby cafes.

Of course, you'll also be tasting the bread you make during the workshop!

Street parking is available near our location on West Street in Drogheda. There are also public car parks within easy walking distance. We'll provide specific parking recommendations when you book.

Please let us know about any allergies or dietary restrictions when you book. While our workshops focus on wheat-based breadmaking, we can accommodate many needs regarding the refreshments we provide and can discuss how to adapt techniques for gluten-free baking if that's your interest.

Yes! That's exactly what we design our workshops to achieve. We teach techniques that work in regular home kitchens with standard equipment. While the wood-fired oven experience is unique to our workshops, we also teach how to adapt these methods to conventional home ovens.

You'll leave with the understanding and confidence to continue practicing and developing your skills independently.

Absolutely. We encourage participants to reach out if they have questions as they practice at home. Whether you're troubleshooting your sourdough starter or wondering about adapting a technique, we're happy to provide ongoing guidance.

We do offer opportunities for participants who want to deepen their skills. Contact us to discuss your interests and experience level, and we can recommend the workshop format that will challenge and develop your abilities further.

No. Our workshops are purely for personal enjoyment and hobby development. We don't offer professional certifications because that's not our purpose. What you will receive is hands-on skill, deep understanding of traditional techniques, and the confidence to continue your baking journey independently.

We understand that plans change. If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible. We'll work with you to reschedule for another available date or discuss other options depending on the circumstances and timing.

Because our small group sizes mean each booking is significant, we appreciate as much notice as possible if you need to make changes.

Yes! Private group workshops are available for groups of 4-8 people. This format works wonderfully for friends, families, or colleagues who want to learn together. We can customize the focus and schedule to suit your group's interests.

Contact us to discuss dates, pricing, and any specific requests for your private session.

Because we keep groups small, workshops can fill up several weeks in advance, especially for weekend dates. We recommend booking as early as possible once you know your preferred timing.

That said, sometimes we have last-minute availability, so if you're interested in attending soon, it's always worth reaching out to check.