Kneading Conference 2026

Join Brandon Cochran (“Sourdough Brandon”) for this inside look at how he built a popular sourdough starter workshop series that has taught thousands of home bakers across Massachusetts for over three years. In this session, Brandon will share how hands-on educational workshops can become a meaningful way to connect with your community while growing a thriving small business and sharing your passion with others. Attendees will learn practical details about planning and teaching engaging workshops, along with strategies for marketing, communication, pricing, investing in tools and supplies, and creating an experience that keeps people coming back and help you turn your expertise into community-centered education.