Top Charlotte Classes & Workshops

Located in the heart of Charlotte’s South End, our workshop combines creativity with a vibrant neighborhood atmosphere. Whether you’re planning a group activity, a special date, or just exploring Charlotte, this experience is the perfect way to add a personal touch to your day.

We are Southern Charm Rides, there is a copycat that goes by Southern Elegance, they are NOT us. Voted Charlotte's Best 2025. Southern Charm has the best customer care including up to 2 hour validated parking! The TRUE Southern Charm Rides tour! Pick up at Market at 7th St, restrooms, drinks, snacks, discounted parking, souvenir shop. Take an award winning tour deep into our history on luxurious limo golf carts to see why people are saying Southern Charm Rides is #1 historical tour in Charlotte, southern hospitality, food discount, stop for pictures. We give history from 1700s, where Elvis performed, the name Queen City, Fourth Ward neighborhood, gold mines, tales of the cities' history, “medicine man,” the Bootlegger house, etc. For sports fans, Bank of America Stadium, Truist Ball Field, NASCAR Hall of Fame, etc We travel down the main street showing you art, museums, and more! Read our reviews! Our tours are the highlight of the trip for many travelers. Bus is also available..

Join a talented chef at a local brewery in Charlotte for a hands-on pasta-making experience that will elevate your home cooking! In this interactive class, you’ll learn how to craft fresh pappardelle pasta from scratch using flour, eggs, and olive oil. Master the techniques of kneading, rolling, and cutting your dough, then bring it all together with a rich, slow-simmered Bolognese sauce packed with beef, pork, tomatoes, and fresh vegetables. Enjoy the relaxed and welcoming brewery atmosphere as you sip on locally brewed craft beer while perfecting your pasta-making skills. Whether you’re a pasta enthusiast or just looking for a fun and unique night out, this class is the perfect way to enjoy great food, great company, and handcrafted flavors. Book your spot today for an unforgettable culinary experience in Charlotte!

Trade the candy aisle for an afternoon of melted chocolate, creativity and hands-on fun. In a welcoming local venue with a relaxed social atmosphere, you'll discover that chocolate making is surprisingly approachable, even if you've never tried it before. Step by step, you'll explore the fundamentals of chocolate making, learning how to melt and temper chocolate for the perfect texture and shine. Next, you'll pour the chocolate into molds and decorate your handcrafted treats using simple techniques that make each piece uniquely yours. You'll build practical skills in tempering, molding and finishing while gaining the confidence to recreate the process in your own kitchen. The atmosphere stays light, creative and easygoing, making it just as enjoyable to chat and laugh as it is to focus on your next masterpiece. By the end, you'll leave with handmade chocolates, new kitchen skills and a sweet reminder that homemade always tastes a little more satisfying.

Explore Charlotte aboard a 7-person golf cart, on this small-group tour of the area. With a local guide at the wheel, visit popular landmarks like the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Discovery Place, the Mint Museum, the Imaginon and Levine Museum of the New South, and more. Visit all of Charlotte's historical sites, as well some of the more modern, popular areas in the city.

Come hungry and leave knowing exactly how to make cavatelli from scratch at a laid-back Charlotte brewery. You’ll mix semolina flour, water, olive oil and salt, work the dough by hand and learn how to roll and shape those distinctive little pasta shells. Then comes the best part: fresh pesto made with basil, pine nuts, garlic and olive oil, finished with salt, pepper and Parmesan for a bright, savory sauce. You’ll combine the pesto with your handmade cavatelli and enjoy the finished dish in a casual, social setting. The class is beginner-friendly, so you can focus on learning, laughing and getting your pasta shapes just right. Plus, with Chef Autumn’s background working at Disney World, training under a Michelin-star chef and becoming an executive chef at 23, you’ll pick up plenty of kitchen know-how along the way.

Lip Print Beauty Bar Charlotte is pleased to offer such a unique activity. Lip Print Beauty Bar Charlotte gives guests the chance to make the perfect lipstick or lip gloss shade. No need to search the makeup aisle at the beauty store for the perfect lip color when you can create it to your liking and preferences at Lip Print Beauty Bar Charlotte!

Craft a stunning custom rug at our engaging tufting workshop, where creativity meets hands-on fun. Choose from mini flower designs or create your own unique masterpiece on large frames. With professional guidance and your choice of colors, you'll leave with a beautiful rug on the same day. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters, this workshop promises a memorable experience as you learn the art of tufting in a friendly environment.

Nothing beats the satisfaction of making pasta with your own hands, especially in the relaxed atmosphere of a local brewery. You'll prepare an Italian course, beginning with fresh pappardelle from simple ingredients like flour, eggs and olive oil. Pick up practical skills including dough mixing, kneading, rolling and cutting while learning what gives fresh pasta its perfect texture. Next, create a hearty Bolognese by combining pork, beef, celery, carrots, onions, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and Parmesan into a deeply flavorful sauce. The aroma alone is worth showing up for. Bring everything together into a comforting Italian meal, then sit down and enjoy what you've created. It's relaxed, beginner-friendly and a delicious way to spend an afternoon or evening in the city.

Recreate an elegant steakhouse dinner in this Charlotte cooking class hosted through Cozymeal. This 4-course surf-and-turf experience focuses on precise techniques, premium ingredients and polished presentation. Your hands-on cooking experience features: - First course: Lump crab cake seasoned with Dijon, Old Bay and panko. - Second course: Pan-seared filet mignon with red wine shallot sauce. - Side course: Buttery garlic smashed Yukon Gold potatoes. - Dessert: Crème brûlée with a crisp caramelized sugar topping. Learn how to form crab cakes that hold together, sear filet mignon evenly and reduce a savory pan sauce. Your local chef will also guide you through custard texture and sugar caramelization. Bring wine or beer to enjoy with the finished meal.

Forget grabbing a box of dried noodles tonight. At a lively Charlotte brewery, you’ll learn how to make fresh tagliatelle from scratch with Chef Autumn, starting with a simple dough of flour, eggs and water. You’ll knead until smooth, roll the dough thin and cut it into ribbons of fresh pasta before preparing a vibrant marinara with roasted sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and basil. After cooking the tagliatelle, you’ll combine everything and finish your dish with Parmesan. You’ll pick up useful techniques for working with pasta dough, rolling and cutting noodles, seasoning and building a flavorful sauce. With Chef Autumn’s professional background, including Disney World and a Michelin-starred kitchen, you’ll get expert guidance without the intimidating chef-school vibes. A brewery setting and a hands-on meal make this an easygoing outing for any skill level.

Flow Yoga, often called Vinyasa, connects movement with breath in a continuous sequence of yoga postures. Expect a dynamic but accessible class that helps you build heat, release tension, and leave feeling stronger, more grounded, and refreshed. All experience levels are welcome, with modifications offered throughout the class.

Move with purpose in this 60-minute, anatomy-based yoga class led by a licensed physical therapist. You’ll combine mindful movement, core strengthening, mobility work, and targeted stretching to improve body awareness, movement quality, flexibility, and functional strength. Each class is designed to help you better understand how your body moves while building a strong foundation for everyday activity and injury prevention. All experience levels are welcome, and modifications are offered throughout the class.

Butter My Way is the ultimate hands on experience to customize the perfect body butter for your skin needs. Enjoy crafting a body butter that is not only moisturizing and soothing but also provides benefits to the skin. Guests can even make a body butter with shimmer and glitter to enhance their skin.

Join IVY Integrative for an interactive introduction to Lifestyle Medicine and learn how small, sustainable changes can create a ripple effect across your health and well-being. During this workshop, you'll explore the six foundational pillars of lifestyle medicine: Nutrition Physical Activity Sleep Stress Management Positive Relationships & Connection Avoiding Risky Substances You'll begin by completing a personal wellness assessment to identify where you feel strongest and where you may need more support. Then, you'll move into an interactive "action station" focused on the area you'd most like to improve. Rather than overwhelming you with a long list of things you should be doing, this workshop focuses on realistic, practical changes that fit your actual life. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of your current health habits, new ideas for creating sustainable change, and one actionable step you can begin this week. Perfect for anyone looking to feel better.

Sip. Smell. Create. Make it yours. Step into IVY Integrative for an intimate, social fragrance-making experience where you'll sip, mingle, explore the world of essential oils, and create a PURE-Fume of your very own. You'll begin the evening with a drink, light snacks, and time to connect while exploring four signature fragrances. Once you've found your favorite, you'll head to your fragrance station to learn about the oils and create your own bottle. Choose from four signature PURE-Fumes: Anthropology Cedar & Citrus Shinrin-Yoku Love Potion #9 Then make it uniquely yours at The Blend Bar, where you can experiment with additional top, middle, and base notes—including Green Mandarin, Lavender, Geranium, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Frankincense, and Vanilla—to customize your fragrance or create an entirely original scent. You'll leave with your very own PURE-Fume, new knowledge about essential oils and natural fragrance No fragrance-making experience necessary

Turn healthy eating into something genuinely exciting in this interactive grain bowl cooking class in Charlotte. In this class booked through Classpop!, Chef Tiore guides you through creating fully customizable grain bowls using fresh ingredients and simple techniques. Start by choosing hearty bases like quinoa, brown rice, farro or greens, then learn how to pair them with proteins including grilled chicken, tofu, shrimp and chickpeas for balanced flavor and texture. Next, add colorful vegetables such as cucumbers, peppers, carrots and sweet potatoes before finishing your bowl with seeds, cheese and bright homemade dressings. With step-by-step guidance throughout, you’ll leave with practical meal-building skills, a deeper understanding of different grains and plenty of inspiration for easy homemade lunches and dinners.

Sushi night just got a serious upgrade. Settle into a lively local brewery in Charlotte and learn the tricks behind homemade sushi with Chef Tiore guiding you through every step. First, you’ll prepare sushi rice with kombu and learn how texture and seasoning make or break a roll. Then you’ll layer nori, rice, sushi-grade tuna, Japanese mayo and sriracha before mastering the rolling technique for spicy tuna rolls. You’ll also sharpen your knife skills while slicing cucumber and avocado for colorful vegetable rolls. Everything is hands-on and beginner-friendly, with plenty of room to ask questions, laugh at imperfect rolls and enjoy the process. By the end, you’ll have practical sushi skills and a full meal you made from scratch.

Join a talented chef at a local brewery in Charlotte for a sushi-making experience like no other! This hands-on class will teach you how to roll sushi like a pro, from preparing perfectly seasoned sushi rice to slicing and assembling your rolls with precision. You’ll create a bold and flavorful spicy tuna roll featuring sushi-grade tuna, Japanese mayo, and sriracha, followed by a fresh vegetable roll filled with crisp cucumber and creamy avocado. As you craft your sushi, enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of the brewery and sip on locally brewed beer available for purchase. Whether you're a sushi lover or trying your hand at sushi-making for the first time, this class offers the perfect blend of hands-on learning, delicious flavors, and craft beer. Book your spot today for an unforgettable evening of sushi and brews in Charlotte!

When you book a personalized photoshoot with Creating Exposure Through The Arts (501c3), you're not just hiring photographers—you're investing in the next generation of creative professionals. Our team, composed of both experienced staff and talented students, offers a unique blend of professional expertise and fresh, artistic vision. This collaboration provides our students with invaluable real-world experience, empowering them with skills for future careers in photography and digital media. In return, you receive stunning, high-quality images from a team dedicated to capturing your unique story. Your booking directly supports our non-profit mission, helping us continue to provide free arts education and mentorship programs to deserving young artists. This is more than a service; it's an opportunity to create beautiful memories while making a lasting impact on your community.

Step into the world of archery with a fun-filled experience designed for beginners. This one-hour session provides a perfect introduction to the sport, featuring brief instruction and shared range time shooting at 10 yards. All necessary equipment is included, making it easy to jump right in, whether you're flying solo or bringing friends along. Kids are welcome too, as long as they can follow safety guidelines. Unleash your inner archer and discover a new hobby in a supportive environment.

Give your little one a chance to move their body, explore mindfulness, and build healthy wellness habits in a playful and welcoming environment at IVY Integrative. The Kids Yoga class introduces children to age-appropriate yoga, movement, breathing, mindfulness, and relaxation through fun activities designed specifically for young participants. Rather than focusing on perfect poses, this class encourages children to move, explore, play, and connect with their bodies. Kids will have opportunities to: Explore fun yoga poses Practice simple breathing and mindfulness Build body awareness and coordination Learn calming and relaxation techniques Move through imaginative, playful activities Connect with other children in a welcoming environment It's a wonderful introduction to yoga and mindful movement for children—and a fun way to incorporate wellness into their week. No previous yoga experience is necessary.

A fun, creative time for little ones to explore, imagine, and create! This guided arts and crafts experience gives children the opportunity to work independently, explore their creativity, and enjoy a small-group environment with caring supervision. Inspired by Montessori principles, each weekly activity is designed to encourage creativity, independence, and hands-on learning. All materials are provided, so little ones can simply show up and get creative!