I had an exceptional day attending the sourdough breadmaking course at Redbeard Bakery in Trentham. Lis was a patient, warm and peaceful teacher who was able to include so much into the day. She taught many theoretical, scientific and practical aspects of bread making, with some history thrown in. In a day we made three different types of bread. Be prepared for a pretty hot classroom. Speaking of warmth, Lis, all the staff and particularly the new owner all went well out of their way to make us feel welcome and even nurtured. Absolutely lovely people! With the added morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, this was a great full-day experience. Their hot-cross-buns were delicious as was the tart we had at lunch. The bread we made all looked and tasted great. Be prepared to take a lot of loaves home to family and friends. I’m feeding my starter and hope to make a loaf or two very soon. Thanks to Lis and the team at Redbeard.