Top Washington Classes & Workshops

Get up close with the killer whales of Anacortes, the home port to the San Juan Islands, on this whale-watching cruise led by naturalist guides. Climb aboard a Blackfish fleet vessel and travel through some of the most picturesque scenery in the Pacific Northwest searching for orca, humpback, and gray whales. Along the way, see ocean wildlife in their natural environment, like seals, porpoises, sea lions and otters—plus a wide variety of birds and more.

Immerse yourself in the elegance of French cuisine in a cozy Seattle kitchen. Limited to a small group, this hands-on class with an esteemed French chef highlights a four-course bistro-style menu. The menu you will prepare includes: - Starter: Mini croque monsieur with ham, cheese and Dijon mustard - Main: Chicken fricassee in white wine sauce with roasted root vegetables - Side: Savory crêpes with Brie, tomatoes and shrimp - Dessert: French apple tart with Calvados cream Learn techniques like sauce making, crêpe folding and elegant plating while building the confidence to recreate these Parisian classics at home.

Wrappers ready, filling mixed and folding skills loading. You’ll begin by preparing a flavorful Asian-style dumpling filling, then learn how to portion, fold and seal each dumpling by hand. You’ll get practical tips for handling the wrappers and creating secure folds without needing any previous cooking experience. Once your dumplings are shaped, you’ll prepare a dipping sauce designed to bring salty, tangy and aromatic flavors together. You’ll cook the dumplings until tender and juicy, then plate them with the sauce and dig in. Along the way, you’ll learn useful shaping, seasoning and cooking techniques while enjoying a relaxed, social atmosphere.

90 minutes of pottery for all ages. Join us with your friends and family members. It is an ideal journey for beginners and for those who have taken beginning pottery classes in the past and would like a refresher lesson. Join us to learn all about wheel throwing! Step-by-step instructions, wheel, tools, and all related supplies will be given. At the end of the session you have the following options: 1- Walk out with your raw pottery creation. Or, 2- (Optional) Glaze your creation and fire it for $35. Or, 3- (Optional) Just fire -bisque it for $10 What to wear? Shirts and shoes are required. Clay comes out of fabric without much effort, but we always suggest wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

Seattle is famous for its bustling waterfront, numerous green spaces, and historic neighborhoods. Ideal for first-time visitors, this sightseeing tour provides an overview of top attractions such as Pioneer Square, the Space Needle, and Pike Place market. Sit back and relax while your guide provides historical and cultural background for each destination, and enjoy stops to walk and take photos.

Indulge in specially curated wines and cheeses during this guided tasting at The Orcas Project in Eastsound. The tasting flights feature a rotating selection of wines created in collaboration with vineyards and artists in the region, ensuring a uniquely Pacific Northwest flavor. Enjoy the wine flight paired with a cheese board while you learn more about the project -- or perhaps meet the makers! After the tasting, wander around Eastsound to check out boutique shops, bakeries, and more.

Enjoy the beauty of the Olympic Peninsula forests while learning what, how and when to forage seasonal wild edible and medicinal plants, herbs, lichen and fungi.

The most exciting glass art activity for beginners and as well as for those who want to take refresher lessons. During the experience, will show you step-by-step instructions; you will learn how to score, cut, grind, add copper foil, and solder the glass in the stained glass-making process.

Step into a welcoming Seattle kitchen and explore the fundamentals of Japanese-inspired cooking, hosted through Cozymeal. This hands-on workshop with an esteemed sushi chef guides you through a complete four-course menu. The menu you will prepare includes: - Starter: Spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce - Sushi: Salmon avocado roll with wasabi mayo - Main: Pan-fried Asian garlic noodles with soy, sesame oil and chili flakes - Dessert: Matcha ice cream float topped with whipped cream Learn sushi rice preparation, rolling techniques and balanced flavor pairing as you craft each course. With its small-group setting and step-by-step instruction, this class offers an intimate and flavorful journey into Japanese-inspired cuisine.

Experience the natural beauty of Mt. Rainier with the help of a guide to lead the way on this full-day group tour from Seattle. Enjoy a scenic, narrated journey past lakes, waterfalls, historic towns, and Mt. Rainier. Take in spectacular views from Narada Falls, considered the most popular waterfall in Mt. Rainier National Park, and the aptly named Paradise. Includes pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels for your convenience.

Find out what makes Seattle one of the most popular cities in the US on an intimate, half-day tour. Head first to beautiful Snoqualmie Falls, in the Cascade Mountains. Then return to the city for a tour of its top attractions, including Pioneer Square, Fremont Troll, markets and parks, and a lookout point. Ample time is spent at each stop, giving you the chance to take photos and ask questions.

Break it and make it the most exciting glass art activity, where six inches of clear glass will be your canvas, colorful broken glass pieces will be your paint, and your fingers will be your brush. You will start breaking small pieces of multicolored glass using safe tools, creating a contemporary design, and turning it into a beautiful shape. Ultimately, you can select a flat or one of the mold shapes. We offer four different mold shapes: simple bowl, curve shape, candlelight holder, and ice cream bowl. We offer various colors and help you with many design ideas that make this session more enjoyable.

First-time foragers can learn to identify wild mushrooms safely on a guided, small-group walk through Washington’s lush green forests. In Seattle, you’ll examine edible species, toxic and inedible lookalikes, and the trees and ecosystems they grow near, while learning about mushroom seasons and common myths. Keep the mushrooms you find, and if wild specimens are scarce, take home fresh gourmet mushrooms with recipe ideas. Baskets, knives, gloves, a book, and hand warmers are supplied.

Our wine tasting experiences invite guests into a deeper understanding of Washington wine, each crafted to highlight the beauty of our region and the expertise of our team. A thoughtfully designed progression through a selection of Silvara wines that showcases the character, craftsmanship, and varietal expression of our estate and partner vineyards. For those seeking a curated journey, our Guided Wine Tasting Tour offers an immersive, educational exploration led by professionally trained hosts with extensive industry experience. Guests enjoy a sensory‑rich tasting and pairing adventure featuring local wines and artisan cheeses, all while learning about Washington’s terroir, wine making, and stylistic diversity. Both experiences are elevated by sweeping views of the Cascade Mountains and the peaceful natural, creating a memorable and welcoming environment for wine lovers at every level.

Make your arrival at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport totally hassle-free with this prebooked transfer service. Skip the taxis and shuttles, and travel with confidence, aboard a private vehicle. Choose from a 3-person sedan, a 5-passenger van, or a 6-person SUV to fit your group's needs. Then, sit back and relax en route to your Seattle, Bellevue, or Kirkland accommodation.

Indulge in a delightful journey through Seattle with our expertly guided happy hour walking tour, led by a seasoned chef. Discover the culinary treasures of the city, savoring a variety of delectable items while forging connections with local small businesses and fellow adventurers. It's the perfect blend of exploration, gastronomy, and camaraderie—a must-do experience for any Seattle enthusiast. This happy hour crawl involves 4 stops for drinks and paired food. We will be walking to each location. IDs are required and will be checked for those enjoying alcoholic beverages.

Unleash your inner mixologist with this high-concept cocktail workshop in Seattle. Whether you consider yourself a bartending pro or have never made a cocktail in your life, this unconventional workshop lets you learn through experimentation. With hundreds of ingredients at your fingertips, you can mix up creations using tools such as a smoking gun, test tubes, and shaker sets.

Forget about fighting traffic and looking for a parking spot at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Instead, skip the headaches associated with getting to the airport and travel with confidence by booking a private departure transfer service. Choose from a 3-person sedan, a 5-person minivan, or a 6-person SUV. Then, sit back and relax as a professional chauffeur drives from any downtown Seattle, Bellevue, or Kirkland accommodation to the airport.

On this two-in-one Snoqualmie Falls and Washington State wineries tour, experience highlights beyond Seattle that many other visitors miss. With round-trip transit included, getting out into nature—and visiting beauty spots including the mighty falls—is made simple. Along the way, visit at least two top-rated estate wineries, where you can enjoy guided tastings (own expense).

This activity is for the magpies, crows, beach combers, and those who like to do something a little different! Learn about sapphire mining, hunt for treasure, and share a unique experience with your friends and family!

Feeling tired, uninspired, or in need of a creative reset?
 Need help imagining your next soulful escape? “Rituals of Renewal for Your Next Getaway” is a 2-hour creative workshop to design your dream escape—and bring beauty and intention back into your daily life. This immersive workshop is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your inner muse. We will reflect, dream, and reconnect with ourselves through: ️ Guided Journaling ️ Collage Making ️ Simple Ritual Design In just two soul-nourishing hours, you’ll discover the kinds of activities you’re naturally drawn to when you travel—and learn how to bring them home as meaningful rituals after your trip. This is perfect for you if you: • Crave time for yourself but don’t know where to begin • Want to travel more intentionally (or just imagine what that could look like) • Feel disconnected from your creativity, intuition, or daily joy • Are planning a solo getaway—or just need a soulful reset without leaving town

If making fresh pasta has been sitting on your "one day" list, this is the sign to finally cross it off. Join Chef Tissany for a fun, beginner-friendly cooking class at a lively Georgetown brewery in Seattle, where flour, fresh dough and good conversation come together for one seriously satisfying night out. Chef Tissany's warm teaching style and extensive culinary background make every technique feel simple and achievable. You'll learn how to prepare traditional pasta dough from scratch before mastering the techniques for kneading, rolling and shaping silky homemade pasta by hand. Along the way, Chef Tissany shares professional tips that help transform a few everyday ingredients into a restaurant-worthy Italian meal. After cooking your fresh pasta and pairing it with a flavorful homemade sauce, you'll sit down to enjoy every bite while leaving with practical skills you'll actually want to use the next time pasta night rolls around.

Your potato is about to have a serious career upgrade. At a casual Ballard cidery, you’ll learn how to transform simple ingredients into soft, tender handmade gnocchi while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere that’s perfect for cooking, sipping and unwinding. Begin by making the gnocchi dough, learning how to handle the mixture without overworking it. Next, roll the dough into ropes and cut it into individual dumplings, picking up practical techniques for shaping and preparing gnocchi along the way. You’ll then cook your handmade dumplings until they’re perfectly tender before finishing them with a flavorful sauce. Chef Jason makes the process beginner-friendly and hands-on, so you can focus on the satisfying rhythm of making pasta rather than stressing over culinary perfection. Come hungry, leave with new skills and enjoy the bragging rights that only homemade gnocchi can provide.