The 10 Best Workshops & Classes in San Francisco

1.San Francisco Whiskey Cocktail Class: Views and City History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Make three whiskey cocktails, taste Gold Bar spirits, and hear San Francisco history while taking in Bay Bridge and Golden Gate views.

“The location is a beautiful art deco building that has been converted into a the parking lot hosts a stunning view of San Francisco. Nick our bartender and class teacher was amazing! The entire experience was a lot of fun, thanks to Nick. We made (3) full cocktails: whisky sour, paper plane and an old fashioned. Nick gave the right amount of information so we could be more confident in making beautiful and tasty cocktails. He gave us all the tools to understand how to use the various bar ware items. This was a great experience and I highly recommend. My tip is to appoint a designated driver as the…”

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2.San Francisco’s Essential Chocolate Chip Cookie Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $99

Bake San Francisco’s signature chocolate chip cookies with Brennan, taste four American chocolates, and take home fresh cookies and expert tips.

“Brennan did a great job with some history of the chocolate chip cookie as well as tasting different chocolate. Many tips for a better cookie and the cookies were fantastic!”

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3.Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $99

Make a Turkish mosaic lamp in San Francisco with artisan guidance, 16 colors, Turkish coffee, tea, snacks, and a keepsake to take home.

“Rosie was an amazing guide! Highly recommend this if you're on the fence!”

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4.Local Distillery Cocktail Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · from $49Best value

Learn three cocktails, taste three local whiskies, and enjoy San Francisco skyline views at Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery on Treasure Island.

“This was such a fun experience! It was super informative and engaging—Jeff was a particularly good host and bartender. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun!”

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5.Dumpling Cooking Class with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $135

Make dumplings from scratch with Chef Eddie in a small San Francisco class, then enjoy a three-course dinner, sauces, and red bean dessert.

“Eddie was a fantastic teacher and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!”

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6.Rug Tufting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

Make an 18-by-18-inch rug in a beginner-friendly Bay Area tufting class with Turkish coffee, snacks, and free-choice designs.

“This workshop was fantastic!! I surprised my sister with this and we had a blast spending the afternoon together. Colby was a phenomenal host and answered all of our questions, and we walked away with our rugs at the end of the time. Would highly recommend!”

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7.Private Farm Workshop in Napa Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Trade wine tasting for hands-on gardening in Napa, with seasonal produce, regenerative farming lessons, and practical advice from farmer Patrick.

“This was a lovely experience and Patrick was so informative. He really went above and beyond and helped us nerd-out on gardening. This is a fun thing to do in Napa that’s not wine.”

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8.Chocolate Chip Cookie Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $99

Bake San Francisco chocolate chip cookies with a professional baker, taste five varieties blind, and take home cookies and a family recipe.

“My daughter and I had a great time learning from and baking with Branden. After learning about the history of chocolate chip cookies and then doing a blind chocolate tasting (very informative and fun!), we got into the kitchen and baked the most amazing batch of chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever tasted. I can’t wait to try again at home. We did a lot of fun things on this trip to SF, but we both agree this workshop is likely to be the one thing we both remember best. Highly recommended! Our only wish is that Branden will branch out and offer some other workshops so we can do this…”

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9.Beginner Surf Lessons At Stinson Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $100

Learn to surf at scenic Stinson Beach with a two-hour beginner lesson covering safety, paddling, pop-ups, and wave riding near San Francisco.

“Loved this tour!! Cecelia was extremely helpful and knowledgeable!! She was very hands on and helped every step of the way!!! Excellent tour a must do!! Stinson Beach is a must and the drive is absolutely scenic and gorgeous!!!! I would do this tour again!!!”

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10.Asian-European Fusion Class in San Francisco (With 4-Course Meal)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Cook dumplings, chicken adobo, fusion noodles and dessert in a relaxed San Francisco class limited to eight people.

“Dirk did an amazing job with our family. We were engaged the entire time, learned new things and made wonderful food. We would highly recommend. Do not arrive early as it starts perfectly on the time booked. We did arrive early and had a nice glass of wine at a shop around the corner. It was an awesome family experience making great memories.”

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