Coffee Club
- Description
Fancy getting better at making coffee, meeting a few new people or just trying something different this year? Welcome to Coffee Club.
Every other Tuesday, we're bringing together a small group of coffee lovers for an evening of brewing, tasting, chatting and trying new things. No experience needed, no silly questions and definitely no coffee snobbery.
Across four relaxed sessions, you'll get hands-on with espresso, latte art, AeroPress and pour over brewing. There'll be plenty of opportunities to experiment, ask questions, share what you know and learn from each other, with our trainer John on hand to guide you along the way.
And because you'll be meeting with the same group each time, there's a chance to get to know a few familiar faces too. Think good coffee, fresh bakes, a bit of music and the occasional friendly challenge.
Whether you're completely new to coffee, already brewing at home or working behind a coffee machine, there's a place for you here.
Four Tuesday evenings. Eight people. One very good excuse to get together.
What's happening?
12th January — Sensory & Espresso
Explore espresso tasting, discover different flavours and build your confidence with dialling in.
26th January — Latte Art
Get hands-on with milk steaming, practise your pouring and see what you can create.
9th February — AeroPress
Get to know this versatile little brewer and learn how to make better coffee at home.
23rd February — Pour Over
Explore the V60, experiment with different recipes and find out how to get more from every brew.
The details
When: Every other Tuesday, 6:30–8pm, from 12th January to 23rd February 2027
Where: North Star Coffee Hub, Leeds Dock
Price: £80 for all four sessions (£20 per evening)
Spaces: Just 8, so everyone gets a chance to get involved
Your ticket includes all four workshops, coffee, bakes, use of our equipment and guidance from John throughout.
Your Host - John Smethurst
John Smethurst is our head trainer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. Joining North Star in 2020, he has led all of our public courses, in-house training, wholesale customer training and private events since 2023. Known for his down to earth, accessible approach to teaching, John is passionate about bringing people together and helping build upon Leeds’ coffee community by providing regular experiences as part of the North Star Coffee Academy.
About this course
When you book your place, you won’t need to do anything else; we will be in touch the week before the first date is scheduled and confirm all the necessary details. The Coffee Club will take place at our training facility, the North Star Coffee Hub, situated next door to our Coffee Shop & General Store on Leeds Dock (LS10 1PZ).
Please contact john@northstarroast.com if you have any accessibility requirements.
If you are no longer able to attend the sessions after purchase, please contact john@northstarroast.com. Cancellations made less than 7 days before the first session, or once the course has started, are non-refundable. Members are responsible for attending all sessions; no partial refunds can be given for missed workshops.