San Francisco Baking Institute

Name: Artisan II: Baking Sourdough, Levain and Wild Yeast
Start: 2026-03-02T07:30:00-08:00
End: 2026-03-06T15:30:00-08:00
Location: San Francisco Baking Institute

525 DNA way
South San Francisco, CA 94080 United States Get Directions

650.589.5784

Events at this venue

January 2026
January 12 @ 7:30 am - January 13 @ 3:30 pm

Cottage Baking: Building a Home-Based Baking Business

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Prerequisite: None. Please note that there will be some bread production. Course Description: Turn your passion for baking into a thriving home-based business with this comprehensive cottage bread baking class! This 2-day course is co-led by Bonnie Ohara of Alchemy Bread, a pioneer in the cottage baking industry, along with Theo Dolarian, SFBI’s baking instructor. […]

Sold Out $650.00
January 15 @ 7:30 am - January 16 @ 3:30 pm

2 Days Japanese Home Baking

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Prerequisites: None Course Description In this 2-day Japanese Home Baking class, you combine both pastry and bread skills to learn techniques for creating airy chiffon cake, fluffy Japanese cheesecake, melon pan & more! Check-in The class will begin at 7:30 AM on day one and at 7:00 AM subsequent days. We will have breakfast pastries […]

Sold Out $675.00
January 15 @ 7:30 am - January 16 @ 3:30 pm

Sourdough at Home

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Who is this class for? Home bakers who understand basic bread dough fundamentals who want to start dabbling into sourdough baking Seasoned home bakers who want to refine their sourdough skills Home bakers who are interested in taking Artisan 1 or Artisan 2 but unable to commit to a weeklong course Prerequisite: None, but it […]

Get Tickets $545.00 7 tickets left
January 19 @ 7:30 am - January 23 @ 3:30 pm

Artisan I: Systematic Approach to Bread

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Prerequisites: None--just be willing to stand/work in a kitchen, pay attention to demos and sit for lecture. Course Description Learn the details of mixing, fermenting, shaping, and baking bread in this essential introductory course. The course covers baker’s math, ingredient selection and function, how mixing affects fermentation, and other bread baking fundamentals. Both enthusiasts and […]

Sold Out $1,450.00
January 26 @ 7:30 am - January 30 @ 3:30 pm

Artisan II: Baking Sourdough, Levain and Wild Yeast

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Prerequisite: Artisan I or equivalent work/life experience For those wanting to dive into Artisan II without having taken Artisan I, please email us first at customerservice@sfbi.com for the questionnaire to ensure you have a solid grasp on the foundation of Bread Baking before purchasing a ticket. Course Description Artisan II builds off of all of […]

Get Tickets $1,450.00 15 tickets left
January 27 @ 7:30 am - January 28 @ 3:30 pm

2 Days Japanese Home Baking

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Prerequisites: None Course Description In this 2-day Japanese Home Baking class, you combine both pastry and bread skills to learn techniques for creating airy chiffon cake, fluffy Japanese cheesecake, melon pan & more! Check-in The class will begin at 7:30 AM on day one and at 7:00 AM subsequent days. We will have breakfast pastries […]

Get Tickets $675.00 1 ticket left
January 29 @ 7:30 am - January 30 @ 3:30 pm

2 Days Japanese Home Baking

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Prerequisites: None Course Description In this 2-day Japanese Home Baking class, you combine both pastry and bread skills to learn techniques for creating airy chiffon cake, fluffy Japanese cheesecake, melon pan & more! Check-in The class will begin at 7:30 AM on day one and at 7:00 AM subsequent days. We will have breakfast pastries […]

Sold Out $675.00
February 2026
February 9 @ 7:30 am - February 13 @ 3:30 pm

Viennoiserie I: Croissants, Danish, and Brioche

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Prerequisites: This class will be easier to follow if you have had Artisan I previously. The instructor does not spend much time reviewing the foundations of bread baking in Viennoiserie I. Course Description The interest in laminated dough such as Croissant, Danish and Brioche is rising considerably. The quality of Viennoiserie in America is finally […]

Get Tickets $1,450.00 12 tickets left
February 23 @ 7:30 am - February 27 @ 3:30 pm

Artisan I: Systematic Approach to Bread

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Prerequisites: None--just be willing to stand/work in a kitchen, pay attention to demos and sit for lecture. Course Description Learn the details of mixing, fermenting, shaping, and baking bread in this essential introductory course. The course covers baker’s math, ingredient selection and function, how mixing affects fermentation, and other bread baking fundamentals. Both enthusiasts and […]

Get Tickets $1,450.00 16 tickets left
February 24 @ 7:30 am - February 25 @ 3:30 pm

2 Days Japanese Home Baking

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Prerequisites: None Course Description In this 2-day Japanese Home Baking class, you combine both pastry and bread skills to learn techniques for creating airy chiffon cake, fluffy Japanese cheesecake, melon pan & more! Check-in The class will begin at 7:30 AM on day one and at 7:00 AM subsequent days. We will have breakfast pastries […]

Get Tickets $675.00 1 ticket left
February 26 @ 7:30 am - February 27 @ 3:30 pm

2 Days Japanese Home Baking

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Prerequisites: None Course Description In this 2-day Japanese Home Baking class, you combine both pastry and bread skills to learn techniques for creating airy chiffon cake, fluffy Japanese cheesecake, melon pan & more! Check-in The class will begin at 7:30 AM on day one and at 7:00 AM subsequent days. We will have breakfast pastries […]

Sold Out $675.00
March 2026
March 2 @ 7:30 am - March 6 @ 3:30 pm

Artisan II: Baking Sourdough, Levain and Wild Yeast

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Prerequisite: Artisan I or equivalent work/life experience For those wanting to dive into Artisan II without having taken Artisan I, please email us first at customerservice@sfbi.com for the questionnaire to ensure you have a solid grasp on the foundation of Bread Baking before purchasing a ticket. Course Description Artisan II builds off of all of […]

Get Tickets $1,375.00 16 tickets left