The Sourdough School

BALM – Proven as one of the healthiest approaches to bread in the world.

Based in the walled gardens of Dr. Vanessa Kimbell's beautiful Victorian home in rural Northamptonshire, UK, we tutor individuals and train bakers and healthcare professionals in Baking as Lifestyle Medicine (BALM). Personalising bread to your lifestyle, gut microbiome, and unique genetics for optimal health—tailoring fermentation, fibre, and diversity so that your daily bread becomes the foundation of your health.

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Is there a waiting list for the courses?

 

We limit the number of students on our in-person courses to between 4 and 6.

This is so we can ensure there is time for each student to get some individual attention, and we can tailor the tuition to the interests of a small group. But it does mean that some classes get booked up very quickly, and not everyone can get a place on the course they want. We do keep a waiting list for courses once they are fully booked but, to be honest, we find that students rarely drop out once they have booked.

If you have tried to book a particular course but have found that it is already full, there are a number of options you might like to consider…

Firstly, you can add your name to the waiting list by emailing [email protected], stating your name and the course you are interested in.

Alternatively, you might like to join The Sourdough Club. This gives you access to step-by-step lessons, including videos, and a lot of sourdough-related information. Membership of The Sourdough Club brings you into our international community of sourdough bakers, and allows you to learn in your own kitchen at a pace that suits you.

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