San Francisco · WORKSHOPS
10 reviewed
Good workshops fill up fast in San Francisco, and the best ones go first. Ranked below are the 10 best, with current prices and what sets each apart, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Gold Bar Whiskey Cocktail Class on Treasure Island: three guided whiskey tastings, three hands-on cocktails, and Bay views. $69.
“Our teacher Will was so great! Easy to talk to, made us feel comfortable. Easy parking outside, spacious building with friendly staff.”
San Francisco cookie workshop: history, 4 chocolate tastings, and Brennan’s recipe. Bake for 3 hours and take cookies home.
“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!”
Build a Turkish mosaic lamp in San Francisco with expert guidance, 16 colors, and tea, coffee, and snacks in a 2-hour workshop.
“This was a small team building event and it was great! We had such a good time. The instructions were thorough and 1:1 help as needed. The Turkish coffee and Turkish delight was delicious and we read our coffee with ChatGPT! I paid extra for the wireless lamp base and it was sooo worth it! Highly recommend this activity!”
Make 3 cocktails and taste 3 whiskies on Treasure Island at Gold Bar Spirits. Skyline views, tools included, 90 minutes.
“Great explanations from Nick, awesome atmosphere, super nice people, and tasty drinks. We totally recommend it!”
Learn dumplings from scratch in San Francisco with Chef Eddie, then enjoy a three-course meal. Small group, recipe guide included.
“it was a wonderful evening. perfect for couples or small groups.”
A private 1.5-hour regenerative market garden workshop above Napa Valley with tasting, hands-on farming, and tips for your microclimate.
“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.”
Learn rug tufting in the Bay Area for $99. Choose a pattern, use a tufting gun, enjoy Turkish coffee and snacks, and ship your rug.
“My mom and I attended the rug tufting workshop and it was amazing! Kadir was a great instructor; very patient and helped alot with making sure we were happy with our rugs. He made it so easy to figure out the process. We had plenty of snack options too which was great during breaks! We’ll definitely be coming back to try out the mosaic lamp workshop next”
Beginner surf lesson at scenic Stinson Beach. A 2-hour start with safety, paddling, pop-ups, and riding. From $100 per person.
“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!!!”
Learn the secret behind San Francisco chocolate chip cookies with a blind tasting, hands-on baking, and a recipe to take home.
“Excellent experience! Brennan made this workshop unique with his authentical manner. I really can recommend it to everyone. And i mean the cookies in the end….just so delicious! Thank you very much.”
Small-group Asian-European fusion cooking in San Francisco: 4-course hands-on class with dumplings, adobo, fusion main, dessert. BYOB.
“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.”
