Hands On Barista Training

Hands On Barista Training

Hands-On Training.
Expert Instruction.
Elevate Your Barista Skills.

More Than Just Latte Art - Comprehensive Barista Training & Live Competition

The Latte Art Venue and Coffee Skills Lab are home to a full range of hands-on barista training sessions designed to improve your skills behind the bar. We hold interactive workshops covering everything from latte art and espresso extraction to workflow efficiency, alternative milk steaming, and non-coffee beverage brewing (matcha, chai, and more).

In the afternoons, head to the Latte Art Venue for the Latte Art World Championship Open (LAWCO) - where top baristas go head-to-head in a fast-paced, high-energy competition!

LATTE ART VENUE AND SESSIONS PRESENTED BY


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COFFEE FEST PORTLAND 2025 VENUE SCHEDULE

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    Latte Art Venue
    Barista Workflow and Efficiency is an interactive 90-minute workshop crafted for baristas, managers, and cafe owners eager to build a faster, smoother coffee bar operation. This class dives deep into ...
foundations
    Latte Art Venue
    Taught by our LAWCO (Latte Art World Championship Open) judges, Hands On Barista Training: Foundations is a comprehensive 3-hour class covering the essential skills of creating espresso-based beverage ...
advanced
    D135 - Coffee Skills Lab
    Barista Workflow and Efficiency is an interactive 90-minute workshop crafted for baristas, managers, and cafe owners eager to build a faster, smoother coffee bar operation. This class dives deep into ...
foundations
    Latte Art Venue
    Taught by our LAWCO (Latte Art World Championship Open) judges, Hands On Barista Training: Foundations is a comprehensive 3-hour class covering the essential skills of creating espresso-based beverage ...
    D135 - Coffee Skills Lab
    New to espresso or still building your confidence on bar? This hands-on, small-group workshop will walk you through the essential steps of dialing in for a balanced, flavorful shot. Designed for begin ...
    D135 - Coffee Skills Lab
    Ready to pour your first heart? This beginner-level workshop introduces budding baristas to the building blocks of free pour latte art. Taught by judges from LAWCO (Latte Art World Championship Open), ...
    D135 - Coffee Skills Lab
    Alternative milks have gone from a popular trend to absolute necessity in the past few years, and their unstoppable rise has resulted in many barista designed dairy milk alternatives that are easily s ...
    D135 - Coffee Skills Lab
    Customizing and crafting trending non-coffee beverages is a 1.5-hour class covering the essentials of offering non-coffee (tea!) based beverages. This class is designed to enhance the skills and knowl ...
advanced
    Latte Art Venue
    Take your espresso game to the next level in this intermediate to advanced hands-on session designed for experienced baristas and trainers. This workshop dives deeper into the nuances of espresso extr ...
    Latte Art Venue
    Take your latte art to the next level in this small-group, hands-on session designed for beginner to intermediate baristas. Taught by judges from the Latte Art World Championship Open (LAWCO), this wo ...
foundations
    D135 - Coffee Skills Lab
    New to espresso or still building your confidence on bar? This hands-on, small-group workshop will walk you through the essential steps of dialing in for a balanced, flavorful shot. Designed for begin ...
    D135 - Coffee Skills Lab
    Ready to pour your first heart? This beginner-level workshop introduces budding baristas to the building blocks of free pour latte art. Taught by judges from LAWCO (Latte Art World Championship Open), ...
    D135 - Coffee Skills Lab
    Alternative milks have gone from a popular trend to absolute necessity in the past few years, and their unstoppable rise has resulted in many barista designed dairy milk alternatives that are easily s ...