Next Steps to Artisan Bread - European Breads and Pastries

This Next Steps to Artisan Bread course is designed for adults (aged 19 and over) who already have a foundational knowledge of breadmaking and are ready to refine their skills. The course focuses on advanced techniques to help you produce professional-quality artisan breads inspired by European traditions.

Important information:

• All students must wear fully covered, flat-soled shoes. No heels are allowed.
• Long hair must be tied back, and a hat or cap must be worn, along with an apron.
• All jewellery must be removed while working in the kitchen.

Dietary requirements:

When enrolling, please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies. This information will help us tailor the course menu to suit your needs.

The Next Steps to Artisan Bread course allows you to elevate your breadmaking skills, explore intricate techniques, and create professional-quality bread with confidence and expertise.

This Next Steps to Artisan bread course allows you to elevate your breadmaking skills, explore intricate techniques, and create professional-quality bread with confidence and expertise. You will learn advanced techniques like sourdough baking, long fermentation, shaping intricate bread designs, mastering scoring patterns, exploring specialty bread variations, understanding the science behind bread, and honing your skills to create professional-level artisan bread with exceptional flavour, texture, and presentation.

This is a basic course and will therefore provide you with the skills to progress onto some of our more advanced courses that may run in the future, such as our Level 2 Patisserie & Confectionery course.

We have excellent links with local and national employers, including Greene King Pubs, local hotels, and restaurants. 

Working with talented professionals will boost your skills and provide you with valuable industry insight. We ensure that your course is full of opportunities to learn from the best. We currently work with one of the best chefs in the country, Gary Usher from Elite Bistros, along with Michelin star chef Aiden Byrne, famous for restaurants such as The Church Green. Chefs including Rob Bruford from Dine Catering have been so impressed by our students that they have offered them jobs upon completion of their courses.

We always put learning at the centre of all we do. We have dedicated and passionate teaching staff who are highly experienced in their own right. All teaching staff bring a wealth of both industry and educational experience to the department, ensuring that you will have an excellent learning experience with us. We have fully equipped and professional kitchens which service Buckley’s Restaurant where you, your friends and family can book in to enjoy high quality service and great food and receive the support of a dedicated hospitality and catering technician to further support you during your time with us.

A genuine interest in the subject is all you need to get started. You should also be willing to take part in classroom activities and discussions, and to reflect on your progress each week using an individual learning plan at the end of each session.

For more information about financial support, please visit: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support 

For personalised advice on funding, please contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.

You would need to purchase an apron and have suitable footwear for a kitchen environment.