Barista Workshop - 31st July

By Katie Mansfield, 14 May, 2026

YO Bendigo Barista Workshop

– Build Skills, Gain Confidence, Get Job‑Ready!

If you're 12–25 and keen to learn how to make café‑quality coffee, our Barista Workshop is the perfect place to start. In this hands‑on, practical session, you’ll get behind a real coffee machine, try out professional equipment, and learn the essential skills baristas use every day. Whether you’re thinking about a job in hospitality, want to boost your résumé, or are simply curious about how your favourite coffee is made, this workshop will give you the confidence to get started.

This workshop is part of YO Bendigo’s Level Up – YO Skills program, which helps young people build practical skills and confidence while preparing for real job opportunities. Through hands‑on training like this barista session, YO Skills supports you to gain experience, learn industry basics, and take positive steps toward employment, education, and community involvement.

What You’ll Learn

• How to make a great coffee (including a little bit about foam art)
• How to steam milk for coffees like lattes and cappuccinos
• How to use common barista equipment and what each part does
• Common mistakes baristas make and how to fix them
• Practical tips to help you stand out when applying for hospo jobs

What will the vibe be like

Friendly youth workers available
Small supportive group
Hands‑on, relaxed, beginner‑friendly
Take it at your own pace, learning approach

Everything you need is provided — just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Fee waiver - $0.00 cost
Through the Australian Government Department of Social Services SARC Grant, we can cover the full cost of tickets for young people who meet the eligibility criteria of being aged 12-18 years. To receive the discount code related to this waiver, simply complete the referral form linked "here".

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services

YO Skills