Top North America Classes & Workshops - page 3

Perfect your surfing style with a lessonsin the waters off Los Cabos. Explore some of the best surfing spots with a group of professional surfers who provide instruction to suit your needs. In spring and summer hit up the waves of Costa Azul for a few hours or spend a full-day surfing in fall and winter at the world-famous Cerritos Beach. Practice popping up on your longboard, paddling and wiping out, or simply catching the sea's biggest and best.

Don't leave Maui without trying out your surfing skills on the waves of the Pacific. During this lesson in Kihei, learn the basics from an instructor, who also tells you about ocean safety before heading into the water. Instruction is tailored to the skill level of each participant so you can enjoy a worthwhile experience.

Meet Chef Alma and begin your Cooking experience. This hands-on cooking takes place in the family home of Chef Alma. Chef Alma will share with you the best of her own family recipes, as well as the finest of the traditional Mexican dishes. Join us for a Mexican food cooking class; and delight yourself with the best of the Mexican flavors. You will hand make your own corn tortillas, learn cooking techniques and you will indulge yourself into the delicious and more representative dishes of the Mexican cuisine. And the best of all: you eat what you cook during the class. All this in authentic "Mi Casa es su Casa" atmosphere

Our surf lessons are a full 2 hours, tailored to your pace and skill level with your own dedicated surf instructor. Perfect for focused learning and fast progression. Whether it’s your first time surfing or you want to sharpen your skills, surf lessons with Keep It Simple Hawaii are designed to be fun, safe, and truly unforgettable. Every lesson is private for just the two of you. Taught by friendly and experienced instructors, you’ll get the personalized attention you need to succeed at catching some waves. All lessons start on land with safety and technique instruction before heading into the ocean to put your new skills into action for catching your first waves! At all times, you’ll be close to one of our incredible surf instructors. Note: for safety, children ages 5-9 require a private 1:1 lesson.

Creative, artistic travelers who want to learn something new will love the opportunity to try glassblowing at a workshop in Sedona. The on-site artists will teach you about the craft and show you how to blow glass safely and properly. Express your creativity and practice new skills by blowing your own colored glass flower.

Food is the cornerstone of Mexican culture and you won’t find a more authentic experience than a small-group cooking class inside a local family’s kitchen. Step inside and learn about Oaxaca’s rich culinary heritage before preparing your own meal on the “brasero”(traditional brick stove). Meanwhile, get to know your hosts as they share their own stories of life in Oaxaca.

Experiment with the craft of making cocktails during this hands-on class at a bar in Savannah. Meet an expert bartender at the Congress Street Up speakeasy bar in the American Prohibition Museum and learn how to make Prohibition-era cocktails. Taste several cocktails and hear stories about the history of cocktail recipes, mixology, and the Prohibition period.

Discover spots for photos on this small-group photography tour of Lynn Canyon. Cross a suspension bridge through the temperate rainforest while led by your professional photographer guide. Hike past streams, pools, and waterfalls as you receive hands-on photography instruction and learn how to best capture the surrounding nature. You’ll receive photos from your guide of your hike after the experience.

New Orleans’ French Quarter is known for its amazing food, and this Cajun and Creole cooking class centered in the French Quarter provides you with the tips you need to be able to make three dishes in your own kitchen. This intimate, small-group experience means you get quality time with your group as you make gumbo, etouffee, and bananas foster all from scratch. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

Discover the rich handicraft traditions of Hawaii as you take part in a wood carving workshop in Holualoa. Learn the ancient art of carving from a 4th generation Master Carver, and try your hand at carving your own Tiki under his expert guidance. Best of all, you get to take home your hand-crafted Tiki as a unique souvenir of your Hawaii vacation.

Learn to prepare classic Mexican dishes alongside a professional chef with this cooking class in Mexico City's Roma Norte neighborhood. Shop for ingredients at a local market, and then head to a private cooking studio to prepare your 4-course menu with appetizers, mains, and dessert. This tour also includes a tasting of agua fresca and your choice of alcoholic beverage to complement your meal.

I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT: IT IS NOT A RESTAURANT, I DO NOT CONSIDER MYSELF A CHEF I am Minerva Lopez and I am a traditional cook from Oaxaca and I have more than 40 years of experience in pre-Hispanic and traditional cooking. I invite you to spend a day at my house, with my family, my culture, it is an authentic experience where you will learn to cook as I learned, as if it were with mom! Our groups are small which makes for an intimate, family experience The market that we visited is the largest in Oaxaca and it is not touristic, where the locals go to buy our fresh and organic ingredients, here it is possible to adapt our menu to your tastes There are vegan, vegetarian and meat lovers options. At home away from the city in a small town, our outdoor wood stove is the best place to cook. Everything we will eat is prepared at home MORE THAN A CLASS IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF FLAVORS AND KNOWLEDGE

Go beyond the movies and gain a deeper understanding of the man behind some of the world’s most beloved animated characters at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Located in San Francisco’s historic Presidio, the museum brings Walt Disney’s life and creative legacy into focus through early cartoons, films, personal stories, and recordings in his own voice. Before you leave, take in sweeping views of San Francisco Bay from the museum’s glass-walled galleries.

Learn the art of surfing at an iconic location with this private, group surf lesson in Honolulu. Join your dedicated surf instructor and head to the beach to learn the safety protocols, ocean conditions, and basic techniques. Then, take to the water and try to catch your first wave while your instructor provides feedback.

The ancient Mayans left an indelible mark on the landscapes and culture of Mexico. Discover what these indigenous people used to eat during a hands-on cooking class in the heart of Cozumel. Together with your private instructor, recreate typical Mayan dishes with ancient ingredients that will take you back in time. This is a great way to learn about history while immersing yourself in an ancient culture.

Learn how to make traditional Oaxacan dishes from a local chef with this interactive private cooking experience. Gain the knowledge and discover the heritage of Oaxacan cuisine, as you’re shown ancient methods and utensils. Make recipes from across the region in a wood stove, including empanadas, arroz con leche, mole, and more.

This cooking class is developed through deep research with people specialized in pre-Hispanic food, we seek to spread the heritage value of Oaxaca vegetarian food. Together with a traditional Cook we will tour the neighborhood and buy the freshest products for our dishes.

Join a guided snorkeling tour at Wailea Point, Maui, designed for non-swimmers and first-time snorkelers. Spend time practicing floating and breathing in shallow water with life jackets and one-on-one guidance before exploring vibrant marine life and Hawaiian green sea turtles on a 15-foot (4.6-meter) inflatable board. This family-friendly experience welcomes all skill levels and provides high-quality gear for your comfort and safety.

Group surf lessons split the instructor's attention across multiple beginners, which slows individual progress and means waiting in the water for personal corrections. This private lesson at Kahaluu Beach Park on Hawaii's Big Island checks off the basics with one-on-one instruction throughout, with surf gear provided. The beach's gentle wave conditions suit first-time surfers.

Learn to surf with this private lesson for two near Lahaina. Get individualized attention from an experienced instructor as you learn about catching waves, paddling techniques, and staying safe in the water. Your instructor guarantees that, by the end of the lesson, you'll have stood up and surfed a wave. A rash guard, soft-top surfboard and reef shoes are also included.

Enjoy a unique creative outlet—and learn the ins and outs of graffiti and street art—during this hands-on urban art workshop. Learn different styles and techniques from your instructors (including guest artists), try out stenciling and spray-painting, and create your own work of art on canvas to bring home at the end of class.

Learn how to surf during your Hawaii vacation with a lesson at one of the best surf beaches on Maui. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, learn the basics and practice your skills in the gentle waves. Necessary equipment is provided.

Learn to surf (or improve your skills) in one of the world’s top surfing destinations with this lesson on Maui. The island is the perfect place with beautiful beaches. No matter what your level of expertise on the board is, your instructor helps you every step of the way when you need it.

Take a break from the late nights and hustle and bustle of Miami's South Beach. This yoga experience will leave you feeling refreshed and recharged as it focuses on your spiritual as well as physical journey. Your instructor will guide you through the practice with mindful sequences that emphasize alignment and the synchronization of breath and movement.