Top San Antonio Classes & Workshops

Turn potatoes into something seriously delicious at a relaxed San Antonio brewery. You’ll mix potato, egg, flour and salt into a soft gnocchi dough, then roll and shape it by hand, learning the simple techniques behind those tender, pillowy bites. No intimidating pasta equipment or chef-level skills required. While your gnocchi takes shape, you’ll make a savory marinara from tomatoes, garlic, onion and Italian seasoning. You’ll learn how to season the sauce, cook the gnocchi and bring everything together before topping your finished dish with Parmesan and thyme. Then sit back and dig into your freshly prepared Italian meal while enjoying the casual brewery setting. It’s relaxed, social and hands-on from start to finish — and your potatoes are about to have a much better day than they expected.

Our cooking class offers a unique experience including a cultural presentation on the history of tamales to give each bite more of an impact while you sip on our iconic El Jefe Margarita and enjoy some of our famous guacamole. The tamales that you make alongside your guided instructor will have you leaving inspired to carry the tradition on yourselves at home and with your friends and family.

Learn the secrets of crafting delicious Asian dumplings in this interactive class with world-class chef. Start by preparing a savory filling using ground pork, shrimp, scallions, and soy sauce. The talented chef will guide you as you fold the filling into wonton wrappers, creating perfectly sealed dumplings. With her expert techniques, you’ll gain valuable skills in dumpling preparation and learn how to make these bite-sized delicacies like a pro. Once your dumplings are folded, they’ll be cooked to perfection, allowing you to taste the fruits of your labor. 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.

Have the special chance to go behind the scenes at San Antonio's only combination microbrewery and distillery on this guided tour of Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling. Enjoy samples of handcrafted beer and whiskey made in San Antonio, all while learning more about how both products are made. To enhance your experience, upgrade to add on a VIP tasting featuring bourbon chocolates and whiskey straight from the barrel.

Your dumpling-folding era starts now. In a welcoming local venue, you’ll learn how to turn simple ingredients into delicious handmade dumplings while picking up practical techniques you can easily recreate at home. Begin by preparing and seasoning the filling, then learn how to portion it neatly onto individual wrappers. Next comes the satisfying part: folding and sealing each dumpling by hand, with simple techniques that help create tidy, sturdy parcels. Once shaped, you’ll cook the dumplings and discover how the right cooking method transforms the wrappers and filling into tender, savory bites. Chef Chelsea keeps the process relaxed and beginner-friendly, so imperfect folds are absolutely allowed. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the hands-on process, taste what you make and leave with new confidence for your next homemade dumpling night.

During Fiesta, Florvino's winemakers leave the cellars to spend time with you, share their story and the basics of how flower wine is crafted. The Fiesta Flower Wine event is presented by our winemakers and is inspirational, motivational, entertaining and educational. During the 90 minute journey you get to taste 6 different flower wines and discover how our winemakers learned their craft. We will take you via video and animation into the fields, where we harvest flower nectar and flower petals, and into the wine cellar where we craft our delicious flower wines. Let us bring the winery to you. Get ready to sip, laugh, learn and be truly inspired. After the show, linger at the Florvino Wine Bar, enjoy some delicious cocktails, wine floats or the best charcuterie board in San Antonio. Every Fri & Sat evening you can also enjoy the live tunes of some of the best singer songwriters of the region.

Discover San Antonio in a fun new way on this scavenger hunt. Jump into the middle of an exciting adventure, from the famous Alamo to the San Antonio River Walk, the San Fernando Cathedral, and the many monuments, artworks, and other real-life locations around town. Discover both well-known and overlooked sites, solving clues and completing challenges via smartphone while learning the local history.