Event
Wild Sourdough - June 14
Wild Sourdough
Learn to Craft Naturally Fermented Bread from Scratch
Core Class — Choose Your Format
Sunday, June 14th
11:00am – 1:00pm MST
Choose your experience
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In-Person Experience — $95
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Online Experience — $65
In-Person: Light Cellar Teaching Kitchen (limited seats)
Online: Live via Zoom (link provided after registration)
Discover the craft, flavour, and nourishment of real sourdough baking
Sourdough is more than just bread—it’s a living fermentation tradition that transforms simple ingredients into deeply flavourful, nourishing food.
In this immersive class, Chef Alex Hamilton will guide you through the foundations of naturally fermented sourdough baking using traditional techniques, high-quality ingredients, and professional bakery insight.
You’ll learn how to work with wild sourdough cultures, develop flavour and texture, and build the confidence to begin baking your own sourdough creations at home.
From artisan loaves to waffles, pancakes, and more, this class will help you understand the versatility and satisfaction of working with real sourdough.
In this class, you’ll learn:
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The foundations of wild sourdough fermentation
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How sourdough differs from conventional bread baking
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The role fermentation plays in flavour and digestibility
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How to mix, knead, ferment, and prepare dough
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Tips for working with hydration, timing, and texture
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How to use sourdough starter across multiple recipes
Recipes and techniques include:
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Artisan sourdough bread
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Sourdough waffles and pancakes
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Working with heirloom and freshly milled flours
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Starter maintenance and fermentation basics
What you’ll experience:
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Live sourdough demonstrations and techniques
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Sampling of sourdough creations
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Professional bakery insight from Chef Alex Hamilton
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Practical guidance for recreating the process at home
Included with your registration:
Each participant will receive:
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Your own sourdough starter culture to take home
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Dough prepared during class to bake at home
(a delicious continuation of the learning experience)
Choose your experience:
In-Person Experience
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Interactive classroom experience
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Direct interaction and Q&A
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Immersive hands-on learning environment
Online Experience
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Join live from home
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Full teaching + Q&A
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Great for those outside Calgary or unable to attend in person
Continue your learning:
Related classes include:
Who this is for:
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Home bakers wanting to learn real sourdough techniques
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Anyone interested in fermentation and traditional food preparation
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People wanting to work with heirloom and high-quality grains
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Beginners and experienced bakers alike
Instructor
with Chef Alex Hamilton
Professional baker and culinary educator
Alex is currently the chef and culinary wizard at the Light Cellar and has a catering business called Feast. He has been cooking professionally for 23 years. He has cooked in many of Calgary’s top restaurants and even worked in China and Los Angeles. Having experience in all aspects of cooking and baking, he loves exploring other cultures' food and applying techniques to local ingredients. His current focus is foraging and fermentation, getting to know the Calgary area’s flora and fauna. He is deepening his understanding of the local supply chain and how to best utilize it and lessen waste. He explores how to make delicious food healthy and healthy food delicious, integrating time honored food traditions that promote better well being. There is a deep importance for a healthier and more synergistic relationship with food and the energy systems of our body.
After you register:
All participants will receive:
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A reminder email with full event details
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The link to join live (for online attendees)
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Access to the session recording after the class
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Recipes and supporting class resources
If you can’t attend live, you’re still welcome to register and watch the replay.