OSHAWA WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Evening at Parkwood: Sculpt Your First Sourdough and Take Home a Starter
A two-hour, hands-on Beginner Sourdough Workshop in Oshawa that teaches starter care, loaf shaping in-class, and how to finish a fresh bake the next day.
Evening at Parkwood: Sculpt Your First Sourdough and Take Home a Starter.
At Parkwood National Historic Site in Oshawa, a compact, hands-on workshop condenses the slow craft of sourdough into an intensive two-hour evening session. Under the guidance of instructor Melina, participants learn to build and tend a starter, shape a loaf in class and leave prepared to bake a fresh loaf the following day — plus take home a live starter and the confidence to continue at home.
Highlights
Workshop Highlights
Starter & Basics
You'll learn the foundational techniques of sourdough — how to feed and maintain a starter and the basic routines that demystify everyday sourdough baking.
A Starter to Carry Home
Every participant receives a ready-to-use sourdough starter and the practical guidance to begin baking at home immediately after the class.
Hands-On Shaping and Next-Day Bake
In class you'll make and shape your loaf; the workshop is structured so you can bake that loaf the next day with the instructor’s tips and a clear plan to follow.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
The session is deliberately compact and practical: a two-hour, instructor-led evening where you work at the bench, get hands-on time with starter and dough, and leave with both a tangible starter and the know-how to bake a loaf the following day.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for two hours in the evening; specific sessions were scheduled for 6:00–8:30 p.m. on the advertised dates.
Participants receive everything they need to get started on their sourdough journey, including a sourdough starter; no special gear is required to attend.
The meeting point for the workshop is the Carriage House at Parkwood National Historic Site in Oshawa.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The class runs for two hours.
Where do participants meet?
The workshop meets at the Carriage House at Parkwood National Historic Site.
Will I get a starter to take home?
Yes — every participant receives a sourdough starter to take home and continue their baking.
Will I bake a loaf in class?
You will shape and prepare your loaf in class; the structure of the workshop is set so you can bake a fresh loaf the next day.
Who teaches the class?
The instructor for the session is Melina, who leads the hands-on instruction and provides tips for successful home baking.
Is this class suitable for experienced bakers?
The class is described as perfect for beginners and intermediate students alike.