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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What is the maximum number of students that attend a course?

 

At The Sourdough School, we believe that a small class size is essential for an effective learning experience. Our preferred maximum number of students for most courses is six, especially for Diploma courses. This size strikes the perfect balance between creating a lively atmosphere filled with questions and enthusiasm while ensuring that each student receives the individual attention they may need.

In certain situations, we have taught classes of up to 12 students. The class size depends on factors such as the length of the course, the techniques being taught, and the recipes being used. For more academic courses that focus on demonstration and discussion rather than hands-on learning, we might accommodate up to twelve students. However, even with 12 students, our class size remains small and intimate.

If a course appears as fully booked on our website, we may be able to accommodate an additional student in exceptional circumstances. In such cases, please reach out directly to Vanessa at [email protected], so she can assess whether it is feasible to offer you a place in the course. We prioritize maintaining an optimal learning environment for all our students and strive to accommodate individual needs as much as possible.

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