Coffee School

At Bracegirdle's Coffee School, we craft our coffee with love and passion. We're dedicated to providing a hands-on and comprehensive learning experience that will transform your coffee-making abilities, whether you're a passionate home barista or aspiring to become a professional barista.

Bookings are essential for all courses. To register your interest, please contact info@bracegirdles.com.au

Please note that our courses are not accredited, but certificates of attendance can be issued upon request.

  • Home Barista Training

    Evenings by arrangement, 5pm-7pm
    Max. 2 people per session
    One session (2 hour course): $150

    This course is for the home barista that wants to learn how to achieve the best results from their machine. Includes:

    • Bean selection
    • Grinding and tamping
    • Shot extraction
    • Steaming milk
    • Cleanliness and maintenance of equipment
    • Hands-on learning technique

  • Barista Training

    Two nights by arrangement
    Individual tuition
    Two sessions: $350 total

    This in-depth, hands-on course focuses on coffee history and processing, cupping and barista skills, dosing and grinding techniques and brewed coffee principles. Includes:

    • Espresso equipment (machine and grinder)
    • Production of expresso-based beverages
    • Grinding, tamping and polishing
    • Shot extraction (dose and grind adjustment)
    • Milk steaming and texturing
    • Cleanliness of the equipment

  • Latte Art Training

    Evenings by arrangement, 6pm-8pm
    Individual tuition
    One session (2 hour course): $250

    This course is designed for those looking to improve their latte art skill, and focuses on texturing milk for latte art (i.e. apple, tulip, rosetta, heart). Includes:

    • Steaming techniques
    • Steaming for different pour types
    • Demonstration of basic pours
    • Latte art

    This is an advanced course. Participants must have completed a barista training course or have existing skills in coffee making and milk texturing.

  • Courses are held on location in our Cross Road cafe.