Top San Francisco Classes & Workshops

Learn to surf in Pacifica, a picturesque town on the California coast just south of San Francisco. Your expert instructor covers all basics so that you can begin to catch some waves. Learn how to read the ocean, paddle out, pop up, balance and ride the waves, along with the etiquette of the surf world. Start practicing on the beach and in shallow waters before heading further out, with the assistance of your instructor available throughout your 3-hour lesson. Choose a morning or mid-day lesson that suits your schedule, with all necessary equipment provided.

Learn the basics of surfing with a beginner lesson that takes place at picturesque Stinson Beach. Your instructor provides a 2-hour lesson that covers fundamentals such as water safety, wave dynamics, paddling skills, surfboard positioning, stand-up and riding techniques, and surfing etiquette. Stinson Beach is located within a 1-hour drive of San Francisco and other Bay Area cities, making it convenient for both locals and visitors.

Learn the basics of surfing during a 2-hour beginner lesson at Stinson Beach, a popular destination in Marin County located just north of San Francisco. Your instructor covers fundamentals such as paddling out, reading the water patterns, catching waves, and getting up on the board. Start with a primer on ocean safety and surfing etiquette, and practice on the sand before entering the water to test your new skills.

Metta Yoga was created to bring a yoga studio to Marin that is edgy and fun, yet still deeply rooted in yogic tradition. In the spirit of metta, or loving kindness, we created a beautiful space for our community to come together and explore the practice of yoga – both on and off the mat. We hope that Metta Yoga inspires you to live vibrantly, compassionately and joyfully.

Learn the secrets of perfect homemade pizza with this cooking class in San Francisco’s historic Haight Ashbury neighborhood. Step inside a local home and try your hand at tossing dough and mixing up toppings alongside your guide, optionally sipping on a drink during the BYOB class. After cooking, sit down and enjoy your pizza accompanied by two side dishes.

Let Chef James teach you all the tips and tricks to making the perfect Spanish Paella, using ingredients found in your pantry. • James will demonstrate the process step by step and will provide cooking tips and tricks • Recipes will be sent after the class • James is a professional chef based in the Bay Area • This online experience is perfect for groups of friends, families, team-building events and end of year office parties • The class will be live streamed at 6PM (PDT) & 9PM (EST) • All ingredients, kitchen tools and pre-class prep are mentioned in the section below • This class will be conducted via Zoom and the link will be shared with you after booking A word from your host, James: “Cooking is my passion. There is nothing I love more than throwing dinner parties for my friends and coming up with wonderful, creative dishes. The combination of the process, the planning, and preparation of the dishes, and the act of giving to my friends, is quite simply very rewarding.”

Discover San Francisco's artisanal Bi-Rite market with Host James where farm-fresh ingredients will be purchased for the cooking class. Guests will be transported by the historic Haigh Ashbury neighborhood and James' unique home. What to expect: • A hands-on cooking class where guests will craft fresh pappardelle pasta • Event is BYOB • Eclectic San Franciscan apartment in historic Haigh Ashbury neighborhood • Can cater to vegetarian options • This experience is bookable as a private event only

As soon as my now fiance made me an authentic arepa dinner after we had first started dating, I was sold. I knew that these arepas weren’t just good, they were UNBELIEVABLE. And lucky for us, other people thought so too. We have been cooking for friends and family forever, but decided to take it to the next level. We have now become the traveling arepa makers, throwing pop-up arepa parties around the bay area. We also love to teach others how to make these delicious and authentic arepas. The name Bululú is a Venezuelan term, meaning a group of excited people hanging out. We loved the energy of the word, and the fact that it translates to what we all about, bringing people together, to eat delicious food.

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Nicolas, a chef who has worked in the kitchens of French Laundry and Per Se in New York City. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Nicolas will teach you how to make three contemporary California dishes from the freshest of ingredients. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's home. • Cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to American culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience American hospitality in a residential Cole Valley neighborhood • Vegetarian options available If you choose the market tour grade option, explore with Nicolas Californian produce sold by his favored vendors at the Ferry Building farmer's market. You will learn to choose and sample the freshest produce when purchasing ingredients for your cooking class during this private market tour.

Learn how to prepare an authentic Tiramisu. This delicious Italian invention has surfed the centuries. It is a classic soft and rich dessert that works almost with any menu and season. Alessia will introduce you to the traditional style, its origin, and key ingredients. Then teaching you some simple but very efficient tricks, I will help you create your own. You will bring at home your own dessert and the knowledge to make it by yourself, for you, your family and friends. What to expect: • 2 1/2 hours of Authentic Italian Cuisine • Demonstration and presentation of a sample • Tools and Ingredients (for preparation and containers to take it away) • Mentoring and Historic-Artistic Curiosity • This class is good for any skill level * Please consider the list of ingredients, other food intolerances, pet allergies for own safety. * Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back.

Learn how to make your very own chocolate candies! Have fun making a range of candies from a gigantic peanut butter cup to classic bear paws.peanut butter cups, turtles, and more - Learn how to make and dip your own candies like a pro - This experience is hosted in a local candy shop in North Beach - Take chocolate candies share with your friends and family (or hide all for yourself!).

Looking to spice up your quarantini? Join Edible Excursions and San Francisco’s Hawker Fare, for this virtual cocktail class! The theme and drink menu changes weekly - check out the recent classes under the sample menus below. If you're outside of San Francisco, join our class with your own ingredients, or if you're in San Francisco, you can purchase our cocktail kit and pick it up Hawker Fare. HOW IT WORKS: For the class only option, you will receive an ingredient list so you can purchase your own supplies beforehand. For the cocktail kit option, please place your order at least 24 hours in advance. Pick up your kit at Hawker Fare, 680 Valencia St., SF, with any additional food you might want to go along with your happy hour. Pick up between 12pm and 3pm or 5pm and 8pm Thursday - Friday or 12pm and 3pm on Saturday. (They have toilet paper as well!) One cocktail kit makes four 5-oz. cocktails. Class is held from 5pm to 6pm, Pacific Standard Time.

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local San Francisco home with your host Kai. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home where Kai will teach you 2-3 traditional Southern and Caribbean dishes from family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in her home that she shares with roommates. • Southern and Caribbean cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to American and Californian culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Californian hospitality in a residential San Francisco neighborhood • Vegetarian and vegan options available If you choose the market tour + cooking tour grade option, your experience will include a visit to the Sunset farmer's market. This is an outdoors market that sells fresh fruit, flowers and vegetables. Walk through the market and explore with your host, local and regional produce sold by farmers from the area.

Curious Appetite Italian Wine Sessions are unique expert-led cultural experiences designed to be both fun and educational while learning more about local quarters of must-eat destinations. This guided wine session is led by a sommelier with several years of experience living in Italy. Taste to understand Italy's wine landscape from the hills above Venice to Sicily’s Mt. Etna. You'll also strengthen your wine expertise regardless of level so you can leave with useful skills you can apply at your next wine pairing, dinner party or Italian vacation. Swirl lesser-sung Italian wines and find out which Italian wines fit your tastes best, learn why not all prosecco is made equally Pick up some cheese and wine pairing skills as well since every session includes a variety of local and imported specialty cheese as part of the wine lesson.