Hands-on · Heart-felt · Small group
We love sharing what we know. Our hands-on workshops are designed to teach real skills, build confidence, and inspire you to create at home. Whether you're learning to bake sourdough or picking up a crochet hook for the first time, you'll leave with th knowledge, materials, and the encouragement to keep going.
Check back here for upcoming class dates and details. Follow @the_sour_crumb on Instagram for workshop and event dates!
What We're Teaching
Sourdough 101: Breadmaking
Our beginner-friendly class is available the last Sunday of each month. It covers the basics of sourdough: feeding schedules, shaping techniques, troubleshooting common issues, and understanding how sourdough actually works. You'll leave with hands-on knowledge and the confidence to make sourdough a regular part of your routine.
- Sunday, September 27th· 4 p.m.
Lemon & Lavender · Main Street, Madison, AL
Sourdough 201: Advanced Techniques (Select months)
Ready to level up? This workshop is for bakers who've nailed the basics and want to dive deeper—bulk fermentation, timing vs. temperature, shaping, working with inclusions, and learning to read your dough instead of the clock.
We'll troubleshoot common challenges, refine your technique, and talk through the tools that actually make a difference. You'll leave with a shaped loaf, comprehensive guides, and the confidence to bake consistently great bread.
Prerequisites: Sourdough 101 or equivalent experience with feeding starter, mixing dough, and basic shaping.
- Sunday, September 13th · 4 p.m.
Lemon & Lavender · Main Street, Madison, AL
Crochet 101 - Granny Squares
Our beginner-friendly class teaches one of crochet's most iconic patterns—the granny square. In this 2-hour hands-on session, you'll complete 1–2 finished squares and master the foundation skills to create blankets, pillows, and more. You'll leave with your own yarn, crochet hook, and pattern sheet to keep making at home.
- Sunday, October 4th · 4 p.m.
Lemon & Lavender · Main Street, Madison, AL
North Alabama Locations
Our sourdough 101 workshops are also available at the Madison Community Center and around Madison County at locations that partner with Lemon & Lavender.
- Sourdough 101 Workshop
Tuesday, September 15th · 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Burritt on the Mountain · Huntsville, AL
- Sourdough 101 Workshop
Saturday, October 10th · 10:00-noon.
Madison Community Center - 1329 Browns Ferry Road · Madison, AL
Register through the Madison Parks and Recreation app. To download, search Madison Parks and Recreation in your app store.
