Sourdough Starter & Fermentation Fundamentals – Community Masterclass

Join us for a relaxed, hands-on masterclass where you’ll learn how to create and care for your own sourdough starter, plus the fundamentals

Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly class where you’ll learn how to make your very own sourdough starter from scratch!

Led by Italian chef and founder of The Sourdough Science Academy, Roberto Giammellucca, this hands-on session is designed to help you understand the basics of sourdough fermentation, its health benefits, and how to care for your starter using a simple method that doesn’t require daily feeding.

What You’ll Learn:

How to make and maintain a sourdough starter

The basics of fermentation and gut health

The ingredients you need (and what to avoid)

Step-by-step guidance you can follow at home

You also get access to our private support community

What You’ll Do:

Mix your own sourdough starter in class using organic flour

Take home your own living culture to grow and bake with

Ask questions and get expert tips from Roberto

What to Bring:

One clean jar (approx. 300–400ml) with a lid

(Don’t worry if you forget—starter jars will be available for purchase)

Extras Available in Class:

Special sourdough starter jars

Organic flour and feeding flour

Complete starter kits and tools

Class Details:

Where: Helensvale Cultural Centre and Community Centre

Cost: $39

Concession/Student Price: $29

This class is part of Roberto’s mission to make sourdough education affordable and accessible to everyone. Whether you're curious about gut health, want to bake better bread, or just love learning something new—this class is for you!