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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.