Brewing coffee is the last, and in many ways, the most crucial link in a chain can be traced all the way back to origin. Just to get our coffee into a bag involves countless hours of dedicated work by many people cross several continents. In the bag it has the potential to be consumed and enjoyed in a way that does justice to this journey, but only if prepared with care and understanding.
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You can see then why training is at the heart of everything that we do here at Dark Woods. Paul was one of the first barista trainers in the UK to deliver training programmes that engaged with some of the scientific principles that are now enshrined within the Speciality Coffee Association, and was a leading figure in developing the course content for its Barista Skills programme which is now taught worldwide. We offer full and free access to the programme to wholesale customers and to paying private individuals.
Courses are taught at the Mill by SCA accredited trainer Tom who is also on hand to deliver regular on-site training, audits and friendly encouragement to our all of our accounts.
Alongside the SCA courses we also offer our very own unique modular training system that divides key coffee skills into six easily digestible 90-minute sessions.
Each module has exercises, training resources and opportunities to measure and record staff attainment as well as downloadable training aids and tools designed to encourage best practise in the workplace.
June 2020 |
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Event |
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| 03 |
Core Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |
| 08 |
Advanced Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Learn to confidently manipulate brew recipes and refine your latte art |
More info |
| 10 |
SCA Foundation Barista Course |
The beginning of your Barista skills journey with the SCA. Learn all core skills for brewing espresso, texturing milk and understanding and managing your equipment. Optional exam on the day gives you the opportunity to gain a valuable real-world qualification in coffee skills. |
More info |
| 15 |
Core Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |
| 22 |
Coffee Flavour & Brewing Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Understand the key drivers of coffee flavour and refine your filter brewing skills |
More info |
July 2020 |
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| 01 |
Core Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |
| 06 |
SCA Foundation Barista Course |
The beginning of your Barista skills journey with the SCA. Learn all core skills for brewing espresso, texturing milk and understanding and managing your equipment. Optional exam on the day gives you the opportunity to gain a valuable real-world qualification in coffee skills. |
More info |
| 08 |
Advanced Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Learn to confidently manipulate brew recipes and refine your latte art skills |
More info |
| 13 |
SCA Intermediate Barista Course |
13th-14th July (2 day course) |
More info |
| 16 |
Core Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |
| 20 |
Coffee Flavour & Brewing Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Understand the key drivers of coffee flavour and refine your filter brewing skills |
More info |
August 2020 |
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| 04 |
SCA Professional Barista Course (3 day) |
4-6th August (3 days) |
More info |
October 2020 |
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| 08 |
Introduction to Coffee Evening |
Come and join us on to learn about the world of coffee. The evening kicks off with a welcome drink and then guides you through understanding your bean. Learn how your coffees flavour is influenced by species, variety and origin. |
More info |
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