Top Minnesota Classes & Workshops

Unlock the secrets of holistic healing in this transformative workshop designed to soothe the mind and spirit. Participants will discover the harmonious blend of essential oils and crystals, learning how to craft a personalized aromatherapy blend that resonates with their unique energy. Choose to create either a calming roll-on bottle adorned with healing crystals or a luxurious dip-style crystal bottle crowned with a radiant amethyst(Amethyst additional). This class is perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed or seeking balance, providing tools to cultivate grounding and clarity in everyday life. All materials are included, making this a convenient and enriching experience for both beginners and enthusiasts alike.

One dough, four shapes, endless possibilities. This hands-on pasta class hosted through Cozymeal in Minneapolis, which connects you with top-rated local chefs, shows you how technique alone transforms flour, eggs, salt and olive oil into tagliatelle, ravioli, orecchiette and cavatelli. Your hands-on cooking experience features: - Tagliatelle – long ribbon pasta from flour, eggs, salt and olive oil - Ravioli – filled pasta pillows from flour, eggs, salt and olive oil - Orecchiette – hand-pressed "little ears" from flour, eggs, salt and olive oil - Cavatelli – hand-rolled pasta shells from flour, eggs, salt and olive oil You will leave with four Italian pasta-making techniques and the confidence to bring handmade pasta to your table at home. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy throughout the experience.

Swap the usual “what should we do today?” debate for a fun, hands-on candle making class hosted at a trendy local brewery in Minneapolis. In this hands-on experience, Instructor Heidi will guide you step by step as you design and pour your own custom candle. You’ll explore different scents, learn how fragrance, wax and wicks work together and create a candle that feels completely personal. And the best news? No experience is needed. Get ready for an experience that is creative, relaxing and way more memorable than sitting through another average happy hour. This class is ideal for couples looking for a unique date night, friends planning a girls’ night out, solo guests who want a calming creative escape and travelers searching for a local activity beyond the typical sightseeing list. Come for the cozy atmosphere, stay for the joy of making something with your own hands and leave with a custom candle that feels totally you.

Set sail on Lake Minnetonka for a delightful 2-hour cruise while crafting your own burrito bowl. Enjoy a unique dining experience aboard a two-story yacht as you glide past the scenic beauty of Big Island, featuring stunning homes, parks, and marinas. Customize your bowl with fresh ingredients like pulled pork, chicken, salsa, and guacamole. This family-friendly cruise is perfect for ages 2 and up, with drinks available for purchase. Relax and soak in the sights while savoring a delicious meal in a vibrant atmosphere. - Two-hour scenic cruise around Big Island on Lake Minnetonka - Build your own burrito bowl with a variety of delicious toppings - Family-friendly, catering to adults and children alike - Drinks available for purchase, enhancing the cruise experience

For thousands of years, Jewish people have brought in the Sabbath with candles, wine, and the blessing over challah -- the traditional braided bread. During this activity, you'll learn practical challah-baking tips as well as the history, significance, and cultural roots of challah-baking. You'll experience a genuine and age-old Jewish tradition as you learn the steps to bake your very own challah -- and then you'll be able to enjoy your warm-from-the-oven fresh-baked challah bread!

Unleash your creativity at a Mosaic Art Workshop in Minneapolis, MN, where you can craft your very own unique mosaic lamp. Guided by skilled instructors, participants of all ages will learn the art of mosaic design, from creating intricate patterns to applying colorful tiles and beads. Enjoy a delightful atmosphere enriched with Turkish culture, complete with traditional tea and sweets. No prior experience is needed, making this workshop perfect for families, friends, or team-building events. Bring your masterpiece home and watch it light up your space.

If your dream vacation involves carbs and Italian grandmothers yelling “more flour,” this pasta-making class with Chef Aaron is basically your moment. Hosted at a stylish global eatery in Minneapolis, this interactive experience teaches you how to make two fresh pasta shapes completely from scratch using traditional Italian techniques. Start by preparing classic pasta dough with flour, eggs and salt before learning how to knead, rest and roll it to the perfect texture. Chef Aaron, who trained in Italy, will guide you step-by-step through crafting fresh tagliatelle and handmade ravioli filled with creamy ricotta. Then comes the best part: finishing the ravioli with butter and sage for a simple but ridiculously flavorful sauce that lets the fresh pasta shine. The class is welcoming, social and beginner-friendly, making it perfect for date nights, friend outings or anyone tired of paying restaurant prices for pasta they could absolutely learn to make themselves.

In this hands-on pasta making class with Chef Mimi in Minneapolis, you’ll have an immersive culinary experience that will help you master the time-honored techniques in a welcoming distillery venue. Chef Mimi has a passion for cooking and teaching excited students and hungry foodies new culinary skills and essential techniques.Class begins by learning the time-honored recipe to make handmade pasta. Combine eggs, flour, olive oil and salt to make the pasta dough. Master the technique to knead, shape and cut the dough into pasta. As the noodles cook, you’ll make a creamy homemade alfredo sauce with butter and Parmesan cheese. 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.

Trade your usual brewery snacks for freshly rolled sushi in this fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Pao. Hosted at a local brewery, this interactive experience teaches you how to create two restaurant-style sushi rolls from scratch. Begin with the crowd-pleasing California roll, packed with imitation crab, cucumber and avocado. Next, prepare a flavourful spicy salmon roll with fresh salmon, crunchy vegetables and a creamy kick of spice. You’ll learn how to handle sushi rice, arrange your fillings and roll everything neatly using professional techniques shared by Chef Pao. After class, enjoy your handmade sushi and pair it with a drink available for purchase from the brewery. Perfect for beginners, food lovers, date nights or anyone who believes sushi tastes even better when you make it yourself.

Step into a stylish Minneapolis wine bar and learn pasta the Italian way. This immersive class with Chef Aaron blends Old World technique with a modern night out. You’ll begin by crafting fresh pasta dough from flour, eggs and salt, learning how to knead, rest and roll it properly for perfect elasticity. Then shape two beloved classics: hand-cut tagliatelle and ricotta-filled ravioli. For the tagliatelle, prepare a silky cacio e pepe sauce with black pepper, Parmesan and Pecorino, mastering the art of emulsifying cheese and pasta water. Next, fill and seal ravioli before finishing them in a simple butter and sage sauce that highlights every delicate bite. This intimate experience includes personal instruction, premium ingredients and a full homemade pasta meal served in a trendy local venue. It’s an authentic Italian escape — right in the heart of Minneapolis.

Slow down, sip wine and master Italy’s most comforting pasta in this immersive gnocchi-making experience. Hosted at a stylish local wine bar, this class with Chef Aaron feels like stepping into a rustic Italian kitchen — without leaving the city. You’ll start by transforming simple ingredients — potatoes, flour, eggs and salt — into tender gnocchi dough, learning how to knead and shape each piece for that perfect pillowy bite. While your pasta cooks, you’ll prepare a deeply flavorful ragu from scratch. Dice carrots, celery and onion, simmer fresh tomatoes and enrich the sauce with beef, pork and a splash of wine for complexity. Chef Aaron walks you through every step, sharing insider tips on sauce building, timing and texture. At the end, sit down to enjoy your handmade gnocchi coated in rich ragu, paired with the warm, lively atmosphere of the wine bar. It’s a cozy culinary escape that blends technique, storytelling and incredible flavor into one memorable evening.

You'll paddle and flow on Bde Maka Ska (pronounced "BaDAY-Ma-KA-Ska" and formerly known as Lake Calhoun). It is the most popular lake in Minneapolis to paddle or sail while taking in the view of the downtown skyline.