Ocala Workshop Teaches Sourdough Starter Skills for $79, Kit Included

AR Workshop Ocala ran a hands-on sourdough starter workshop that walked participants through creating, feeding, and maintaining a starter while beginning to bake with sourdough. The class carried a $79 ticket price and included a takeaway kit, offering practical skills local bakers can use at home.

Miss Mae's Sweets and Sourdough provided instruction for the session. A promotional description of the event said, "A DIY sourdough starter workshop in Ocala, FL (Jan 27) featuring instruction from Miss Mae's Sweets and Sourdough." The event description added, "The session covers how to feed and maintain a starter, hands-on instruction to begin baking with sourdough, and includes a takeaway kit: start", the listing text is truncated on the kit detail, and the exact kit contents were not specified.

Logistics listed the venue as AR Workshop Ocala at 2431 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-0807. Event postings showed a 6:00 pm start time; dates appeared variably as January 27 and February 10. Verify the official date or whether multiple sessions were offered by contacting AR Workshop Ocala before planning to attend. Tickets were advertised at $79 and listed as bookable through the event listing; capacity, refund policy, and what exactly is included in the kit were not published.

For readers who bake with starter, this type of workshop delivers two immediate benefits: confidence in routine maintenance and a runnable starter to experiment with recipes. Learning how to feed and maintain a starter reduces waste by minimizing failed attempts, and hands-on time shortens the learning curve compared with reading recipes alone. Bring a notebook, label jars clearly, and plan for at least a few days of follow-up feedings once the starter comes home.

AR Workshop Ocala runs a variety of DIY classes, from candle pouring to chunky knit projects and beginner watercolor sessions, positioning the venue as a local maker hub. The workshop format pairs venue support with a local sourdough educator, creating an accessible entry point for home bakers to "feed, discard, repeat" with guidance.

What this means for Ocala bakers: you can gain practical starter skills for a modest fee and leave with a kit to continue baking at home. Verify the final date and start time with AR Workshop Ocala, confirm what the takeaway kit contains, and book early if you want a spot at the next session.