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.
December 2019 |
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16 |
Coffee Flavour & Brewing Modules (10:00-13:00) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |
January 2020 |
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06 |
Core Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, Marsden, HD7 6LS |
More info |
08 |
Advanced Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Learn how to confidently manipulate brew recipes and refine your latte art skills |
More info |
13 |
SCA Barista Foundation |
Dark Woods, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, Marsden, HD7 6LS |
More info |
15 |
Coffee Flavour & Brewing Module (10:00 - 13:00) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |
20 |
Core Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |
22 |
SCA Intermediate Barista Course |
22nd - 23rd January |
More info |
February 2020 |
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04 |
Core Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |
06 |
Advanced Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Learn how to confidently manipulate brew recipes and refine your latte art skills |
More info |
10 |
Coffee Flavour & Brewing Module (10:00 - 13:00) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |
12 |
SCA Professional Barista Course (3 day) |
12th -14th February, 2020 |
More info |
13 |
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 |
17 |
SCA Barista Foundation |
Dark Woods, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, Marsden, HD7 6LS |
More info |
19 |
Core Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |
March 2020 |
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02 |
Core Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |
04 |
Advanced Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Learn how to confidently manipulate brew recipes and refine your latte art skills |
More info |
09 |
SCA Foundation Barista Course |
Dark Woods, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, Marsden, HD7 6LS |
More info |
12 |
Home Barista Evening |
Come and join us on an evening to learn the barista essential |
More info |
17 |
Core Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |
19 |
Coffee Flavour & Brewing Modules (10:00-13:00) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |
19 |
Coffee Flavour & Brewing Module (10:00 - 13:00) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |
24 |
SCA Intermediate Barista Course |
24th - 25th March |
More info |
April 2020 |
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06 |
SCA Foundation Barista Course |
Dark Woods, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, Marsden, HD7 6LS |
More info |
08 |
Core Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |
13 |
Advanced Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Learn how to confidently manipulate brew recipes and refine your latte art skills |
More info |
20 |
Core Barista Skills Modules (9:30-12:30) |
Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HD7 6LS |
More info |