Taught by our LAWCO (Latte Art World Championship Open) judges, Hands On Barista Training: Foundations is a comprehensive 3-hour class covering the essential skills of creating espresso-based beverages.

Classes are small to ensure the highest level of one-on-one instruction and hands-on training.

Topics Covered:
· Espresso Extraction & Tamping Techniques
· Basic Grinder Fundamentals
· Understanding Key Milk Building Blocks
· How to Steam & Pour Properly Textured Milk
· Basic Drink Building In this workshop, the barista will have time to work with the machine and receive hands on coaching.

🚀 Looking to level up?
After this session, check out:

Advanced Espresso Extraction Techniques
Free Pour Latte Art Techniques

🚫 Avoid Double Booking, Please

We offer two flexible ways to learn the same foundational barista skills:

• Espresso & Milk Foundations
  A 3-hour, all-in-one session combining espresso and milk techniques
• Espresso Extraction Foundations + Latte Art Foundations
  Two shorter workshops covering the same material in separate parts

✅ Pick the format that works best for your schedule and learning style
🚫 Please register for only one path - either the full session or the two separate workshops, not both.
❤️ This helps us keep our small-group workshops hands-on and open to more attendees.

Important for All Access Pass Holders:
While your pass includes access to these sessions at no additional cost, you may only register for one instance of each class, and one version (either the full workshop or the two separate sessions).
Duplicate bookings will be cancelled.

*This workshop has an additional registration fee. Please add it to your badge prior to the event (and receive early bird pricing) or stop by the registration counters onsite. 

Please Note: This workshop is part of our Education Day, held the day before the exhibit floor opens. On June 12, your Coffee Fest badge grants you access to a variety of seminars and workshops; however, the exhibit floor will not open to attendees until June 13. Please meet at the 'Meet Here for Education' Sign by the Registration Desk to be escorted to your class.