Top Oregon Classes & Workshops

Ever been interested in trying your hand at blowing glass? Join me in my flameworking studio and learn how to make your first piece of glass art with us! Borosilicate glass blowing is a unique art that uses a table-mounted torch to melt and manipulate glass. While more niche than traditional glass blowing, this type of flameworking offers participants a unique, hands-on artistic experience. Each student will be equipped with their own torch and will make several glass pieces with support from Brahim.

No other experience in Bend lets you travel the globe through chocolate. The chocolate experts guide you through the entire bean to bar journey, from how we source directly from small farms to the small-batch roasting techniques that preserve each origin's distinct character. Be welcomed with a mug of house-made hot cocoa, then explore the global cocoa story told by the people who live it every day. Learn how soil, climate, and region shape every bar, from fruity Peruvian beans to earthy Indonesian cacao. Then take the craft into your own hands and pour your own bar from warm, liquid single-origin chocolate to take home. Close with a guided tasting flight of the award-winning lineup — comparing the terroir of multiple cacao-growing regions side by side, just as a sommelier would explore fine wines. Taste the world's finest single-origin cacao in one sitting, then shop the full collection at guest-exclusive pricing.

Come climb 200-300ft giant old-growth trees, these are some of the oldest and tallest trees in the world. This experience is like nothing you have ever experienced before, and you will create unforgettable memories with us! This is your chance to do something not even .1% of the population has done, but now you can. Come experience the only old-growth tree climbing activity in the Oregon State Parks. In small-groups climb together on 1-3 trees between 200 and 300 feet high, depending on your athletic level and time. See the unique perspective above the canopy and feel what it's like to be eye level with an eagle as you climb/swing around like a monkey through the open air and catch branches, while safely harnessed by rope of course. Climb your way up some of the tallest trees in the world to amazing views of the upper canopy and ancient old-growth forest. You also get to explore and learn about the amazing unique ecology of old-growth trees during this unique eco-adventure.

Portland has long been known for its donuts, and with this tour, you'll get to visit some of the city's best donut shops. Your tour guide will take you not only to the most famous of them all, Voodoo Donuts, but also to lesser-known, but no less delicious spots that locals love.

Hop aboard the Portland Spirit for a trip along the Willamette River with this sightseeing tour of Portland. Your captain will ferry you under some of the city's famous bridges and waterfront sights, and you'll have plenty of chances to take photos of the city right from the water. You'll also have the option to buy snacks and drinks from the onboard bistro.

If folding dumplings while surrounded by good food and good vibes sounds like your kind of evening, this cooking class with Chef Jimmy belongs on your Portland bucket list. Hosted at a trendy local venue, this interactive dim sum experience teaches you how to make authentic dumplings from scratch without the stress or intimidation. You’ll start by preparing fresh hot water dough before learning how to shape delicate dumpling wrappers by hand. Then, Chef Jimmy will walk you through two flavorful fillings: a hearty pork and chicken mixture with green onions and a savory vegetarian option featuring cabbage, shiitake mushrooms and parsley. Once your dumplings are folded and ready, you’ll make a simple but addictive dipping sauce with soy sauce, sesame oil and chili crunch for the perfect finishing touch. This beginner-friendly class includes all ingredients and cooking tools, plus step-by-step guidance that makes every part of the process approachable, fun and surprisingly therapeutic.

You will enjoy a behind the scenes look at how this local award-winning chocolate maker creates their incredibly savory product. You’ll learn about how various beans from different regions of the world help make these chocolates and experience how the process works. Perhaps the highlight will be forming your own chocolate bar into a mold that will be packaged to take home with you. At the end, everyone will enjoy some wine or hot chocolate along with tasting their various samples. If you choose to purchase some chocolate bars, we have arranged special wholesale pricing for you.

Portland is known for its food carts, but with numerous pods across the city, it can be difficult to know where to start. This walking tour visits one of the city's oldest food cart pods and several others, where you'll try treats from five to seven different food carts plus a local brewery and a well-known bakery's award-winning dish.

This outdoor rock climbing course offers the perfect introduction to the exhilarating world of climbing at Smith Rock State Park. With experienced instructors, participants will learn essential skills such as knot tying, belaying, and climbing techniques. Throughout the day, expect to challenge yourself on real rock faces while enjoying the stunning views of the park. After an informative morning session, you’ll refine your skills in the afternoon, leaving with a sense of accomplishment and newfound confidence. This is not just a class; it’s a memorable adventure to share with friends and family.

Learn how to all about the chocolate-making process, from start to finish, with this educational experience. You'll learn the art of chocolate-making from an expert and get the chance to make (and take home) your own truffle ganache or chocolate bark. Tea- and chocolate-tasting experiences and afternoon tea are also available.

Skip the sushi restaurant and become the person who casually says, "I make my own rolls at home." In this interactive cooking class with Chef Jimmy, you'll learn authentic sushi-making techniques in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting at a local Portland brewery. Whether it's your first time working with nori or you've always wanted to improve your rolling skills, this class makes every step feel surprisingly easy. Chef Jimmy will teach you how to prepare perfectly textured sushi rice before guiding you through layering ingredients and rolling sushi using traditional techniques. You'll create a smoked salmon roll with avocado, negi and nori, then make a vibrant vegetable roll featuring glazed king mushrooms, cucumber and carrots. Throughout the class, you'll pick up practical knife skills, ingredient tips and presentation techniques that make homemade sushi look as good as it tastes.

Explore the eerie side of Old Town with this haunted pub tour in Portland. Learn about some of the city's scary history as you walk through 19th-century buildings. Sample local beers as you hear about Portland's era of kidnapping, gangs, prostitution and opium dens.

Chef Sarah brings a cozy, down-to-earth vibe to this pasta-making class in Portland, making it easy for anyone to dive in and have fun with no experience needed. You’ll learn real pasta techniques in a relaxed, hands-on setting as you mix and knead fresh egg-free dough using simple ingredients like flour, water and salt. While your dough rests, you’ll work as a group with a prepared batch to practice rolling and cutting pasta with a machine. Then, Chef Sarah will show you approachable hand-shaping techniques that prove fresh pasta does not require special equipment. As you shape your dough, she’ll demonstrate how to make a rich butter sage sauce with garlic, lemon and olive oil, then cook the fresh noodles you cut together. At the end of class, you’ll sample the pasta made during the session and take home a full batch of fresh pasta to cook within the next three days.

Chef Sarah brings a cozy, down-to-earth vibe to this pasta-making class in Portland, making it easy for anyone to dive in and have fun with no experience needed. You’ll learn real pasta techniques in a relaxed, hands-on setting as you mix and knead fresh egg-free dough using simple ingredients like flour, water and salt. While your dough rests, you’ll work as a group with a prepared batch to practice rolling and cutting pasta with a machine. Then, Chef Sarah will show you approachable hand-shaping techniques that prove fresh pasta does not require special equipment. As you shape your dough, she’ll demonstrate how to make a rich butter sage sauce with garlic, lemon and olive oil, then cook the fresh noodles you cut together. At the end of class, you’ll sample the pasta made during the session and take home a full batch of fresh pasta to cook within the next three days.

Who says you need a special occasion to make heart-shaped sushi? At a welcoming local Portland venue, you'll join Chef Sarah for a fun, hands-on cooking class where creativity meets seriously good food. You'll learn the fundamentals of sushi rolling, then put your new skills to work making a spicy tuna roll with sushi rice, nori, tuna, cucumber and sriracha, plus a California roll featuring crab sticks, crisp cucumber and creamy avocado. You'll practice arranging your fillings, rolling your sushi with care and slicing each roll into delicious, shareable pieces. Don't worry if your first attempt looks more like a delicious little rectangle than a heart; that's part of the fun. With fresh ingredients, professional tools and friendly guidance included, this two-hour class is perfect for beginners and seasoned home cooks alike. Bring your appetite, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and discover a creative new way to spend date night or catch up with friends.

Want to learn how to grill like a professional and the art behind good barbecue? Learn from an instructor who's trained in France, Spain, Argentina, South Korea, and more with this small-group cooking class in Portland, Oregon. Get hands-on practice and guidance with recipes that combine traditional Southern techniques and global flavors.