Sourdough Made Simple

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Sourdough Made Simple

  • ALL AGES

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

By Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center

Date and time

Location

Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center

10819 Carnation Duvall Road Northeast Carnation, WA 98014

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

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 at $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!

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Oxbow is open rain or shine, except in cases of extreme weather (lightning, high winds, wildfire smoke, or flooding conditions that make it unsafe for visitors).

*Note to registrants: If we cancel an event you will be notified via email when the decision to close is made.



Frequently asked questions

Can children attend?

We recommend this workshop for folks ages 13 and up.

What restroom facilities are available?

Portable restrooms (Honey Buckets) are available for visitors. Handwashing stations and hand sanitizer will be provided.

Is Oxbow easily accessible for those with mobility challenges?

Oxbow offers accessible parking and restroom facilities around our Plant Stand. But trails beyond can be uneven and difficult to navigate with wheelchairs or mobility aids. For questions or assistance, visit oxbow.org/visit/#accessibility or email thedirt@oxbow.org

Is there free parking?

Yes! We have plenty of parking spots available at the Plant Stand.

Organized by

Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center

From forest and farmland in the Snoqualmie Valley, Oxbow cultivates conservation and food security to support and sustain a healthy Cascadia region.

How we turn our mission into impact:

  • Steward The Land: From the banks of the river to the crest of the hills, we use conservation practices to support healthy habitats for wildlife and pollinators.
  • Grow Native Plants: Our Native Plant Nursery grows Washington native plant species and cultivates conservation by connecting people to native plants and encouraging their widespread use in local landscapes.
  • Grow Food: We donate the fruit and vegetables we grow to those in need through our food security partners.
  • Provide Immersive Experiences: Our programs connect people of all ages to the natural world and engage them in the dynamic relationship between conservation, native plants, and the food we eat.
$6.15