Top Jacksonville Classes & Workshops

Discover the rich history of Amelia Island with a small-group sightseeing tour. Set out in an air-conditioned minibus for a guided tour of Amelia Island and learn about different phases of local history from the Timucua Indians to the modern shrimping industry. Hear stories about local historic figures as you get your bearings in Amelia Island.

Skip the takeout and roll your own in this interactive sushi-making class with Chef Amira, hosted through Classpop!. You’ll learn essential techniques from the ground up, starting with perfectly seasoned sushi rice and clean knife cuts for fresh produce. Build a crowd-favorite California roll layered with surimi, avocado and cucumber, then create a refreshing veggie roll packed with mango, avocado and crunch. Chef Amira will teach you how to roll tightly using a traditional mat and slice your sushi into picture-perfect bites. Whether you’re planning a fun date, a foodie night out or just want a new kitchen skill, this class delivers relaxed vibes, hands-on learning and sushi night bragging rights. What to Expect: - Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense. - A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills. - Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game. - Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girls’ night or group fun.

Learn the art of making chocolate. A professional Chocolatier will walk you through a brief history of chocolate, explain the art of tempering chocolate and demonstrate hand tempering on a cold marble. Each guest will visit the second floor of the candy mansion to choose toppings for their chocolate bars from hundreds of candy and chocolate bins. Once bars are done guests will demold them and leave with three milk chocolate bars per person,

With the help of our expert candy-makers, guests will learn a simple but decadent recipe for homemade truffles! If that's not enough to get your mouth watering, the class comes with two complimentary drinks to really get the party started. It's a perfect class for date night or girls night out! What are you waiting for?

Our expert candy makers will teach you how to make a candy and each guests will leave with chocolates/candies to take home. We will also demo how to make the specialty cocktail you will enjoy during the class.

There’s nothing like homemade pasta, and this cooking class with Chef Amira, hosted through Classpop!, shows you exactly why. You’ll mix, knead and roll fresh pasta dough before cutting it into classic fettuccine noodles using time-honored techniques. As the pasta boils, you’ll whip up a savory marinara sauce with ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil and a touch of red pepper for warmth. Chef Amira keeps the experience relaxed, hands-on and approachable, making it easy for beginners and fun for seasoned home cooks. Finish by enjoying your handmade pasta and leave with skills that bring authentic Italian flavor to your own kitchen. What to Expect: - Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense. - A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills. - Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game. - Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girls’ night or group fun.

Discover the waterways of Amelia Island with this guided kayaking tour. Meet your certified Master Naturalist guide for a kayaking trek through the wetlands. Set out on a peaceful paddle to see fish, birds, alligators, and more all while learning about the local ecosystem. No prior experience is required and complimentary photos are taken by guides during the tour.

Hand-pulled candy is close to a lost art these days. Sweet Pete's provides one of the coolest candy-making experiences in the country. Guests will pull their own taffy after choosing a flavor and color. Exciting and unique family fun to be had. If you're a candy freak and want to step up your game even more, book the Taffy AND the Lollipop class! You can never have too much candy!

Create lollipops in the most festive place in town. Wonderful and unique picture opportunities along with a unique candy making experience. Watch sugar transform from from granulated sugar to hot candy that is pulled and molded to become hand-pulled lollipops. All guests shape their lollipops. Get creative with fun shapes. Taste delicious candy hot off the candy table.

The art of chocolate tempering is not something many people can say they've tried! This class leaves the machines behind and YOU work with the chocolate. Guests will get to experience a tempering demonstration and learn about different types of chocolate Guests will then head to our second floor to pick out the most delicious mix of candies and chocolates to decorate their own pizzas. No pizza is complete without cheese so drizzle some white chocolate on top to finish it off!

Our experienced confectioner will teach the art of hand tempering chocolate. Each guest will visit our candy shop to choose from hundreds of candy to fill their pumpkin. Learn the art of shell molding and Shell mold a chocolate pumpkin, fill it with your chosen candies and seal it shut with chocolate. Take home your pumpkin and a wooden hammer to bust open your chocolate pumpkin. All pumpkins are made with creamy Belgium milk chocolate.

Everyone can use a show-stopper dessert recipe for parties. Our truffles are sure to impress. Learn a simple yet delicious recipe for truffles, roll your own and top them off with items such as cocoa powder, cayenne and more! We use a delicious and creamy Belgium chocolate. Candy-makers will lead the way and even offer suggestions on how to step up your truffle game such as making them boozy!

Master the art of dumpling-making in this interactive cooking class with Chef Amira. You’ll dive into the process step by step, creating a flavorful filling with chicken or shrimp, fresh ginger, garlic and napa cabbage. Learn how to portion, fold and seal dumplings like a pro, then elevate the experience with a homemade dipping sauce that blends soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar and lemon for a refreshing finish. Perfect for all skill levels, this class is social, satisfying and packed with techniques you can recreate anytime. Leave with a full belly, newfound confidence and a go-to recipe for your next gathering.

The Dubai Chocolate Experience is unlike any other chocolate-making class. The Dubai chocolate craze has spread around the world. This workshop combines hands-on confectionery artistry with a touch of luxury indulgence. Guests don’t just watch chocolate being made—they step into the role of chocolatier, mastering techniques like tempering and shell molding while learning the secrets behind our signature Dubai-inspired bars.

Sweet Pete's Candy is decked out for the holiday season. Make candy canes in the most festive place in town. Wonderful and unique picture opportunities along with a unique candy making experience.

Our company is known for their delicious homemade marshmallows. Learn to make this delicious confection and take the recipe to make later. Enjoy a fun cocktail demo and a delicious drink during the class. Perfect for a girl's night out, date night or any fun evening.

With the help of your candymaker, you will learn how to properly temper chocolate, explore our hundreds of candies to decorate your popcorn with and master the art of candy-making!

Trade scrolling through dinner ideas for a hands-on pasta night at a welcoming local social lounge. From the first mix of flour, eggs, olive oil and sea salt, you'll discover just how satisfying fresh pasta can be. You'll knead, roll and hand-cut silky fettuccine while learning approachable techniques that make homemade pasta feel completely doable, whether it's your first attempt or your fiftieth. Next, you'll prepare a classic marinara with juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, garlic, Parmesan and red pepper until every spoonful smells like it belongs in an Italian kitchen. Toss everything together, serve up your finished dish and enjoy every fresh, comforting bite in a relaxed, social setting. It's an easygoing way to spend time with friends, meet new people or simply learn a skill you'll actually use the next time pasta cravings hit.

Master the art of dumpling-making in this interactive cooking class with Chef Amira, hosted through Classpop!. You’ll dive into the process step by step, creating a flavorful filling with chicken or shrimp, fresh ginger, garlic and napa cabbage. Learn how to portion, fold and seal dumplings like a pro, then elevate the experience with a homemade dipping sauce that blends soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar and lemon for a refreshing finish. Perfect for all skill levels, this class is social, satisfying and packed with techniques you can recreate anytime. Leave with a full belly, newfound confidence and a go-to recipe for your next gathering.

A Sweet Pete's chocolatier will teach you the art of tempering chocolate. Each participant will receive a Granny Smith apple coated in our homemade caramel. You will visit the candy floor to choose all of the toppings for your apple. Dip and top your apple to take home.

Celebrate the Day of the Dead by making a sugar skull and imbibing on cocktails. Each participant will take make, decorate and take home one Sugar Skull and enjoy two cocktails. We will teach you to make the sugar skull and guide you on decorating the skull. We provide fun supplies and icings to decorate. Choose from a shot of Tequila, Margarita, Sangria, draft beer or Halloween/Fall sodas. The sugar skulls are not edible after they harden.