Artisan Summer School

Time

9:00 am – Arrival

9:30 am – Course Start

4:30 pm – Course End

Times may vary on certain days*
Duration

4 Weeks
Tutors

Kevan Roberts
Sally-Ann Hunt
Martha Brown

Craft, create and connect through hands-on food education rooted in tradition and sustainability. A four-week artisan food journey in the heart of Sherwood Forest.

Would you like to spend four weeks immersed in the world of artisan baking, patisserie and viennoiserie? Then our Artisan Summer School is for you!

Join us from the 27th July 2026 for our four-week Artisan Summer School, which offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into artisan food production.
Develop and hone your skills through a diverse range of slow food experiences, including:

Bread Making: Master the art of traditional bread making, from sourdough to speciality loaves.

Viennoiserie: Uncover the secrets of perfect lamination as you prepare and bake the perfect croissant. Expand your repertoire beyond the classics by innovating with ingredients like Za’atar and gruyere.

Dairy: Discover the secrets of homemade butter, yoghurt and ice cream

Picnic Favourites: Produce mouthwatering summer favourites with local artisan meats and foraged ingredients.

Pastry and Patisseries: Perfect your pastry skills, from sweet to puff, to master the skills needed to create beautiful and delicate tarts and other treats to savour and enjoy.

Nestled within the stunning Welbeck Estate, our Summer School program offers a unique blend of hands-on workshops and expert-led sessions to elevate your skills.

With limited availability, this exclusive experience promises to enhance your repertoire while providing a memorable journey into the heart of artisan food culture. It is available with or without student-style shared accommodation located just a stone's throw from The School.

Throughout your time at The School of Artisan Food you will be supported by our team of technicians and hospitality staff. If you choose to stay on the estate, your weekends can be spent enjoying the many sightseeing opportunities in the surrounding area or simply relaxing and taking it all in.

Spaces are limited as the Summer School is designed for a small group to get the absolute best from The School of Artisan Food environment.

What does my course fee cover?

World-class tuition in a small group in purpose-built training rooms
Access to all the recipes covered during the course
All products made to take away
A School of Artisan Food Apron and bag
A healthy and delicious lunch daily, prepared by our in-house hospitality team
Refreshments throughout the day
10% off at Welbeck Farm Shop

Accommodation

Student-style shared, self-catered accommodation is available on the historic Welbeck Estate. The lodges sleep 2–3 people, and rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at the time of booking. All accommodations feature shared bathrooms and kitchens, and all accommodations are within a 2-to 15-minute walk.

All bedding is provided, and a welcome will be available on arrival.

With Accommodation - £6,345.00 (If our on-site accommodation is sold out, we do have alternative options available. Please contact info@schoolofartisanfood.org for more information.)

Without Accommodation - £4,595.00

If you require accommodation and it is listed as sold out in the options below, please email us at info@schoolofartisanfood.org to add your name to the accommodation waiting list.

For The School of Artisan Food Cottages (not including Welbeck Holiday Cottages): Check-in is only available between 3 pm and 6 pm on the Sunday before your course starts. Please depart from the property before 10 am the day after your course ends.

If you are booking a place without accommodation and need help finding a nearby holiday let, B&B or hotel, please visit our Where to stay page.