NORTHERN COFFEE SCHOOL · COMMUNITY SPACESCA CERTIFIED · MANCHESTER · 2026

Workshops & Community Space

More than certification tracks - hands-on workshops for home baristas and a home for Coffee X, our extra-curricular events. Small groups, real machines, all prices fully inclusive.

HOME BARISTA WORKSHOPS

Small groups, commercial machines, all coffee and milk included.

2 HRS
WS-LAT

Latte Art & Milk Steaming

Pitching angles, pour speed and muscle memory - hearts, rosettas, tulips.

£75
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1.5 HRS
WS-TAS

Home Barista Taster

A quick, hands-on first go on a real machine - espresso and milk, no experience needed.

£40
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3 HRS
WS-ESP

Home Espresso Basics

Espresso machine, grinder and everything you need for great coffee at home.

£95
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1.5 HRS
WS-BRW

Brew Methods Taster

A first look at hand brewing - taste the difference a method makes.

£40
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3 HRS
WS-HAND

Hand Brewing Basics

V60, Aeropress, Chemex, batch - the methods, the recipes, the why.

£95
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90 MIN
WS-CUP

Coffee Tasting Workshop

A guided group tasting across origins and processing styles.

£40
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DROP-IN
WS-PUB

Public Cupping Session

FREE - check the calendar and just turn up! Cup the current Heart & Graft line-up with us. All welcome.

FREE
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COFFEE X - EXTRA CURRICULAR

Events built around different corners of the coffee industry - coffee professionals sharing knowledge and experience, for insight and discussion.

EVENINGS

Coffee X Events

Guest speakers, panels and deep-dives - roasters, green buyers, technicians, café owners. Programme announced on the calendar.

TICKETED
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what’s included in our workshops
Full access to commercial espresso bars and grindersAll required milk and practice coffeeSmall, intimate group sizes for one-on-one timeAll station accessories

Find your pathway

Tell us where you are - total beginner, working barista, or aiming for Q - and we’ll map the right pathway through the school.

NORTHERN COFFEE SCHOOL · AT HEART & GRAFT COFFEE ROASTERY · MANCHESTER
SCA AUTHORISED TRAINING · CERTIFICATION ON SUCCESSFUL ASSESSMENT