Top Michigan Classes & Workshops

Discover the flavors of downtown Grand Rapids on this guided walking food tour! Sample a delightful mix of savory and sweet dishes from local hotspots while learning about the city’s rich history and culture. Perfect for food lovers, this tour features both hidden gems and popular favorites, making it a must for anyone seeking a unique culinary experience! Note: The tour involves approximately 1 mile of light walking with frequent stops.

This experience is for a hat plus your choice of two basic patches. Customize your hat with additional vinyl and patches. There are additional options to add beads, chains, and other items in the studio for an additional cost. All based on availability. All of your experiences are instructor-led and require no experience, which means we lead you step by step, and you leave with a unique hat you created and love. Anyone 3 years old and up is capable of doing this fun and easy patch party experience with parental supervision. We provide all the materials needed.

Anyone 5 years old and up is capable of doing this fun and easy glass painting experience with parental supervision. We provide all the materials needed. The standard size for this experience is an 8.5”x11” picture frame. All of your experiences are instructor-led and require no experience, which means we lead you step by step, and you leave with a masterpiece you created and love.

The best way to describe what sets this activity apart is to let recent guests tell you about their experiences in their own words. Jamie July 2024 Surprised my husband and son with this experience and they both have raved about it all week. Mike was incredibly kind and helpful and they both had an amazing time, definitely a highlight of our vacation! We are already planning another trip to north Michigan just so we can revisit Mike’s forge. July 2024 Diane What a great experience, Mike's a great teacher, and explains the process well, love the hands on time and the wall hooks we made. They are complete with a coat of clear lacquer, ready to screw to the wall and hang my hat on. Thank you Mike. March 2024 Doug What a fantastic experience. Mike coaches expertly but you do all the work. Very satisfying adventure. My wife and I each crafted a steel decorative wall coat hook. Mike taught us how to heat the steel and how to form, move and twist it.

Ordering sushi is great. Making it yourself and actually knowing what you are doing is a completely different level of satisfaction. That is exactly what this class is for. Chef See will take you from total beginner to confident sushi roller in one fun, relaxed session. You will master the rice, nail the rolling technique and build two crowd-pleasing classics: a California roll with fresh crab, avocado and cucumber, and a spicy tuna roll that brings just enough heat to keep things interesting. Along the way you will pick up the kind of insider tips that make the difference between sushi that holds together beautifully and sushi that, well, does not. Come for the skills. Stay for the eating. Leave as the person in your friend group who makes sushi now.

Adult We provide all the materials needed. All of your experiences are instructor-led and require no experience, which means we lead you step by step, and you leave with a masterpiece you will love. Child Anyone 5 years old and up is capable of doing this fun and easy resin tumbler experience with parental supervision. We provide all the materials needed. This experience is for a kids' tumbler of your choice, with two styles to choose from. All of your experiences are instructor-led and require no experience, which means we lead you step by step, and you leave with a masterpiece you love.

This is a truly one of a kind immersive experience. You will use a coal fired forge, a forge press, treadle hammer, anvil and hand held hammer to forge a one of a kind Railroad Spike Knife. This is an experiential learning workshop where you will be doing all the work required to make your knife. I will guide and assist when needed to make this the most hands-on immersive forge experience available.

Step into a warm and inviting home kitchen for a hands-on Indian cooking experience that immerses you in the heart of India’s culinary traditions. Learn to prepare classic dishes from scratch, including traditional chicken curry, fresh handmade rotis, and authentic Indian chai, all using wholesome ingredients and freshly ground spices. With over 30 years of cooking experience and a passion for sharing Indian culture, the host creates a relaxed atmosphere reminiscent of cooking with family. This class not only teaches traditional techniques but also shares stories about Indian food and culture, culminating in a delightful meal enjoyed together at the end. - Small-group setting for personalized attention - Learn to make chicken curry, rotis, and chai from scratch - Led by a host with over 30 years of experience in Indian cuisine - Enjoy a freshly prepared meal and cultural stories at the end

Adult We provide all the materials needed. This experience is for a 10” x 20” Fluid Art Piece, with the option to upgrade to larger canvas sizes in the studio for an upcharge. All of your experiences are instructor-led and require no experience, which means we lead you step by step, and you leave with a product you love! Child Anyone 3 years old and up is capable of doing this fun and easy, fluid art experience with parental supervision. This kids' experience is for children under the age of 13 only. We provide all the materials needed. This experience is for a 12” x 12” Fluid Art Piece, with the option to upgrade to larger canvas sizes in the studio for an upcharge. All of your experiences are instructor-led and require no experience, which means we lead you step by step, and you leave with a masterpiece you love!

Experience Highlights • Ideal for adults and teens; younger makers welcome with adult support • Curated color guidance to create pieces that complement modern interiors • All materials provided, including resin finish for a durable, luxe sheen • Perfect for holiday gifting, housewarmings, weddings and personal décor. Artwork Pick-Up Your coasters will remain in-studio to cure and receive their resin finish. Please allow up to 10 days; we will notify you when they are ready for pick-up. Shipping available upon request. Discover the joy of creating functional art designed to be displayed, shared, and treasured.

Anyone 7 years old and up is capable of doing this fun and easy experience. Ages 7-13 require parental supervision during this experience. We provide all the materials needed. The standard size for this experience is an 8.5”x11” picture frame. All of your experiences are instructor-led and require no experience, which means we lead you step by step, and you leave with a masterpiece you love.

Anyone 7 years old and up is capable of doing this fun and easy resin beach scene experience with parental supervision. We provide all of the materials needed. All of your experiences are instructor-led and require no experience, which means we lead you step by step, and you leave with a masterpiece you created and love. Class can last up to 1 and a half hours.

Travelers will be able to select a drink tasting menu and dinner menu for their group to sample and participate in creating. Guests will taste the menu and take home samples for later. Cuisine ranges from Mexican to Japanese menus, to reflect the knowledge, experience and culture of the host.

Crab-filled cappelletti with Hollandaise sauce and chive oil, plated professionally. Sounds ambitious. Chef Jerry will have you pulling it off in a single class. This is the kind of workshop that actually explains the why behind the techniques, why flour ratios change everything, how emulsification works and why plating is less about talent and more about understanding color, height and negative space. By the time it all clicks, you will look at your own plate and wonder when exactly you got this good. The setting is relaxed, the crowd is welcoming and Chef Jerry has a gift for making complex techniques feel completely within reach, even if your current pasta experience begins and ends with boiling water.

Bring some warmth to your kitchen with this cozy, hands-on pasta-making class in Grand Rapids, hosted through Classpop! and led by Chef Jerry. You’ll learn to make sweet potato gnocchi from scratch, combining simple ingredients like flour, eggs and olive oil into a soft, flavorful dough. As your gnocchi cook, you’ll prepare a nutty brown butter and sage sauce with tender asparagus and a splash of lemon for freshness. Chef Jerry keeps it approachable, delicious and full of pro pasta tips. Perfect for foodies, date nights or anyone craving a new kitchen skill, this class ends with a homemade Italian feast you’ll want to make again and again. 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.

There is a specific kind of satisfaction that comes from biting into a dumpling you folded yourself. This class exists entirely to give you that feeling. Chef Cortney will take you from total beginner to confident dumpling maker in just one session, starting with a flavour-packed filling of your choice, pork or a vibrant vegan version with napa cabbage, bamboo shoots, scallions and ginger. You will then learn the folding techniques that make dumplings look as good as they taste, cook them until the outside is golden and the inside is perfectly tender, and finish with a punchy dipping sauce that has just the right amount of kick. The room is casual, the crowd is friendly and by the time you sit down to eat, you will already be thinking about who you are going to make these for next.

A perfectly folded dumpling is part comfort food, part accomplishment. Join Chef Legina for a hands-on class that breaks down Asian dumpling-making into simple steps. You'll learn how to prepare fillings, handle wrappers and master folding techniques. Start by crafting pork dumplings filled with seasoned ground pork and vegetables. Then create vegetable dumplings packed with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavor. Along the way, you'll practice filling, folding, sealing and shaping techniques. As the dumplings cook, the room fills with irresistible aromas. Chef Legina keeps the class relaxed and engaging, making it easy to build skills and enjoy the process regardless of experience level. You'll leave with practical cooking knowledge, confidence in the kitchen and a plate of handmade dumplings worth showing off before taking the first bite.

Gnocchi sounds like the kind of thing only Italian grandmothers can pull off. Chef Cortney is about to prove that wrong, and make it really fun in the process. In this laid-back, beginner-friendly class you will go from a pile of potatoes and flour to a plate of pillowy homemade gnocchi tossed in a rich brown butter sauce with crispy sage, fresh asparagus and a bright hit of lemon. Along the way you will pick up knife skills, dough technique and the deeply satisfying knowledge of exactly how brown butter is supposed to smell before you pull it off the heat. Come as a complete beginner. Leave as someone who genuinely makes gnocchi from scratch now.