Introduction to Sourdough Bread Workshop with Lou Meggiato of Wild Bluebell

Join us in Abbotsford, British Columbia for a focused two-hour, in-person Introduction to Sourdough Bread Workshop with Lou Meggiato of Wild Bluebell Homestead – serving Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley with traditional sourdough education and small-group baking instruction.

This structured, hands-on class is designed for beginners and home bakers who want clear, practical guidance on baking real sourdough bread. Over the course of two hours, participants will learn how to properly care for a starter, understand natural fermentation, and understand how to begin mixing and developing dough with confidence.

What you will learn:

• How a sourdough starter functions and how to maintain it properly
• Core fermentation principles and dough development fundamentals
• How to mix dough correctly and recognize early fermentation cues
• What to expect during bulk fermentation and proofing
• How to confidently complete your first loaf at home

What is included:

• A mason jar with a live, active organic sourdough starter to take home
• Guided in-class feeding instruction and starter management tips
• Lou’s comprehensive sourdough starter guide (English, with French available)
• Her trusted everyday sourdough bread recipe
• Access to a full step-by-step baking guide and video tutorial

During the workshop, you will demonstrate early-stage dough development and explain key fermentation indicators so participants understand exactly what to look for once they are home. Because a complete sourdough bake extends beyond the two-hour session, everyone leaves with the instruction and resources required to successfully finish their first loaf independently.

A curated selection of sourdough baking tools will also be available for purchase, including reusable bannetons, sourdough scoring lames, bench dough scrapers, bowl covers, jar covers, bread mats, bread bags, and reversible kitchen-utility aprons.

This Abbotsford sourdough workshop is ideal for Fraser Valley residents seeking hands-on, traditional bread baking instruction in a supportive environment.