Epic Espresso operates its’ own in-house barista school every Saturday on site in West Perth.
The Epic Barista School is coordinated by Head Trainer Natalie Donaldson who is assisted by Barista Trainer Luke Bates.
The school runs an Espresso Mastery session, Latte Art Skill Training and Advanced Espresso Mastery session. The workshops are extremely practical and are restricted to numbers of eight or less to ensure maximum participation for attendees. All sessions are based on years of elite level barista experience and extensive commercial practice and are perfectly suited to both novices and professionals.
The Espresso Mastery workshop includes foundational skills of perfect espresso dosing, milk texturing, machine maintenance, creation of espresso based drinks and machine and grinder management. This session also includes helpful information regarding coffee bean purchasing, bean storage and identifying roast profiles suitable for espresso. This workshop is directed at those wanting to enter the specialty coffee industry or the home enthusiast who wishes to advance their skills and produce consistently high quality coffee.
The Latte Art Skill Training session includes the more refined skills of achieving glossy, silky milk every time and demonstrates techniques for achieving latte art hearts, rosettas and tulips. This session also includes information on the care and maintenance of the machines steam wand. The Latte Art Skill Training is very advanced and requires the Espresso Mastery class as a pre-requisite or extensive practical time on espresso machinery. This session allows the aficionado or industry professional to raise their skills in milk texturing and master latte art to give them an edge over the competition.
For the passionate coffee devotee Epic offers Advanced Espresso Mastery. This session incorporates consolidation training of Espresso Mastery and also includes comparative cupping of single origin coffee beans to advance palate development. This workshop takes baristas to a whole new level in their coffee preparation skills and is suited to the home aficionado or the industry professional wanting to move themselves to an elite level. Espresso Mastery is a pre-requisite for this workshop which is restricted to five or less participants for maximum time with a trainer. This session also concludes with a Barista Assessment by one of our trainers. The Advanced Espresso Mastery workshop is the ultimate espresso training programme. This session replicates the extremely high level of training required for a barista to make coffee at Epic Espresso. Quite simply, no compromises.
Workshops are priced at $190 for Espresso Mastery, $195 for Latte Art Skill Training, and $200 for Advanced Espresso Mastery . Discounts apply when booking and paying for subsequent workshops at one time.
Espresso Mastery is held on either Saturday mornings from 9am - 12 noon or Thursday evenings from 5pm - 8pm. Latte Art Skill Training and Advanced Espresso Mastery are held on Saturdays.
Session details and bookings can be made either in-store, by phone on 08 9485 1818 or by email on contact details below:
For all Saturday classes please contact Natalie on natalie@epicespresso.com.au
For all Thursday evening classes please contact Luke on luke@epicespresso.com.au
What our students say:
‘The tamping and dosing method that you teach is brilliant. Thanks heaps!’
Nic
‘I really enjoyed myself, and feel I came away with a much better understanding of the subject.’
Jeremy
‘I had a brilliant time and learnt skills that I immediately put into practice.’
Jonathan
‘I really enjoyed my class last Saturday, and hope to do another one soon!’
Shveta