3 hrs
hands-on workshop
Sourdough Workshops · Fishers, IN
Learn to Bake Sourdough
in One Hands-On Class
No experience needed — leave with your own starter, a baked loaf, and the confidence to bake at home.
In just 3 hours, Maira walks you through every step, from building your starter to pulling a golden loaf from the oven.
Live Starter (Levain)
Meet and nurture your wild starter
Mix & Ferment
Stretch, fold, and bulk ferment
Shape & Score
Hands-on shaping and scoring art
Bake & Take Home
Full bake cycle — leave with your loaf
Only 8 spots per class — most sessions sell out
Spring 2025 Schedule
Upcoming Classes
Sessions are kept intentionally small so every student gets personal, hands-on guidance from Maira.
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A Step-by-Step Journey
What You'll Learn
Every step is taught hands-on. You don't just watch — you do it yourself, from start to finish.
Build Your Starter
Understand the living culture that powers sourdough. Learn what your starter needs, how to feed it, and how to know when it’s ready to bake with.
Mix with Confidence
No stand mixer needed. We’ll show you how to hand-mix, develop gluten naturally, and feel when your dough is just right.
Stretch & Ferment
Master the core technique that makes sourdough different. You’ll practice stretch-and-fold sets and understand why time and temperature matter.
Shape, Score & Bake
Give your loaf its final form, decorate it with a scoring pattern, and watch it bloom in the oven. You’ll understand the science behind the perfect crust.
Each workshop is taught by Maira herself — no assistants, no large groups.
Everything Provided
What's Included
Everything you need to start baking at home, no extra tools required.
Live Sourdough Starter
Your own active, thriving levain to take home and continue feeding. This is your permanent baking companion.
Printed Recipe & Class Guide
A beautifully designed guide with the full recipe, techniques, feeding schedules, and troubleshooting tips.
Hands-On Instruction
Maira teaches every step directly with you — from dough feel to shaping to scoring. No videos, no screen.
Fresh Baked Loaf to Take Home
You bake it yourself in class. That golden loaf you pull from the oven? It's yours to take home and share.
Light Refreshments
Coffee, tea, and light bites to keep you nourished and relaxed throughout the class.
Follow-Up Support
Have questions at home? Maira is reachable for follow-up guidance so you keep baking with confidence.
This class is designed so you leave ready to bake again tomorrow — at home, on your own, with confidence.
“I don't teach people to bake bread. I teach people to trust their hands, and the bread follows.”
Maira · Founder, Luv Bakery
Student Stories
What Students Are Saying
Real words from people who have sat at that table, shaped that dough, and taken their loaf home.
“I've been looking for a bakery to buy fresh bread, and stumbled on this gem. Delicious bread and Maira is a delight. The class was beyond what I expected — so warm and personal. I left with a beautiful loaf and a starter I still feed every week.”
Rachel M.
Attended Beginner Workshop
“We absolutely loved the breads. No tummy issues and you can feel the passion behind everything she makes. Taking her class felt like being in a friend's kitchen — not a formal school.”
James & Priya T.
Attended Artisan Experience
“A beautiful class experience — warm, welcoming, and inspiring. I had zero experience and left with a real loaf and a starter I've been feeding for two months. I now bake every weekend.”
Sofia L.
Attended Evening Class
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
Everything you need to know before reserving your spot.
Not at all! Our workshops are designed for complete beginners. If you've never touched dough in your life, you're exactly who we built this class for. More experienced bakers are also welcome — there's always something new to learn.
We keep classes intentionally small — a maximum of 8 students per session. This ensures every single person gets real, hands-on attention from Maira throughout the full 3 hours.
Just yourself! We provide everything — aprons, flour, tools, and all ingredients. Wear comfortable clothing you don't mind getting a little flour on. Close-toed shoes are recommended.
Yes — 100%. You mix, shape, score, and bake your own loaf from start to finish during the session. You leave with that loaf in your hands.
Absolutely. You receive your own active live sourdough starter to take home. We'll also teach you how to maintain and feed it so you can keep baking indefinitely.
Yes — we keep our workshops very small (maximum 8 students) so Maira can give each person hands-on attention. Spots fill up weeks in advance, so we recommend booking early.
Full refunds are available up to 48 hours before your class. Cancellations within 48 hours can be transferred to a future workshop date. No-shows are non-refundable.
Still have a question? Email Maira directly \u2014 she reads every message personally.
Exclusive Experiences
Private Sourdough
Experiences
Perfect for birthdays, small groups, and team-building events
Maira hosts fully private sourdough workshops tailored to your group — your date, your pace, your people. A truly premium experience from start to finish.
Minimum 4 guests · Maximum 12 · Fully customized to your occasion.