32 upcoming workshops events
Climate One: Annie Leonard + Experiential Workshop with Katharine Wilkinson
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 5:00 AM
Commonwealth Club World Affairs
Join Climate One's SFCW event featuring Annie Leonard as she outlines practical actions to advance climate solutions, followed by an experiential workshop with Dr. Katharine Wilkinson. Held at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, the program blends insightful talks with hands‑on activities to empower attendees.
Community Mondays: Percussion Workshop with Javier Navarrette
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
The Freight & Salvage
Join Community Mondays for a hands-on percussion workshop with Javier Navarrette at Freight & Salvage. Explore rhythm patterns, hand-drum techniques, and ensemble playing in a warm, intimate Berkeley venue known for strong live acoustics and community vibe.
Terrarium Craft at Lowes
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Lowe's (Bay Area)
Hands-on terrarium craft workshop at Lowe's in the San Francisco Bay Area on 2026-04-20 — a family-friendly DIY session to build small planted terrariums; register via Lowe's events page.
Sip & Script: Modern Calligraphy for Beginners at McGrail
Mon, 20 Apr 2026
McGrail Vineyards and Winery
Join a beginner-friendly workshop at McGrail Vineyards to learn modern calligraphy. Sip wine as you practice hand-lettering with step-by-step guidance in a relaxed, social setting.
Floral Design: Framed Pressed Flower Art + Cards
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM
WorkshopSF
Join a hands-on floral design workshop at WorkshopSF to craft framed pressed-flower art and cards. Learn balance, rhythm, space, proportion, and color harmony as you press and arrange blooms into a unique keepsake—perfect for beginners seeking a creative, relaxing evening.
How Yoga Transformed My Life, Part 1 of 2
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM
Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco
Two-part yoga workshop with Swami Ramananda exploring five pivotal teachings from over 50 years of practice. Part 1 on April 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM (UTC) is offered online and in-person at the Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco, with Part 2 following on April 30.
Paper Cut-Out Animation: Adult Session
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 6:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Join an adults-only workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum to learn paper cut-out animation—from concept through final frame—guided by museum educators in a creative, studio-style session.
Sewing 101: Alberta Crossbody Tote
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM
WorkshopSF
Learn sewing machine basics while crafting an Alberta Crossbody Tote in this hands-on workshop at WorkshopSF. We'll guide you through fabric selection, stitching, and finishing touches to create a stylish crossbody with an adjustable leather strap. Ideal for beginners eager to pick up practical sewing skills.
Handbuilt Flower Pot & Saucer
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 5:00 AM
WorkshopSF
Hands-on pottery class at WorkshopSF’s Inner Richmond location. Learn basic hand-building to turn clay into a functional, decorative pot and saucer using simple slab-work and shaping techniques. A creative, relaxed studio session for beginners in San Francisco.
MAKE! with SCRAP: Klee Masks
Sun, 3 May 2026 at 4:00 AM
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Hands-on workshop at SFMOMA where families craft Klee-inspired masks using recycled materials with SCRAP. Explore shapes, color, and texture in a playful, maker-friendly session housed inside the museum, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Punch Needle 101
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM
WorkshopSF
Kick off your punch needle journey at WorkshopSF with Punch Needle 101. This hands-on class covers material selection, frame setup, stencil-to-design transfer, basic punch techniques, and finishing options to produce a ready-to-hang piece.
Needle Felting 101: Woodland Creatures Project
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM
WorkshopSF
Join professional multimedia artist Risa Culbertson for a beginner-friendly needle felting workshop at WorkshopSF. Learn three core techniques—felting wool on wool, over a form, and directly on fabric—while crafting woodland creature projects. A hands-on evening for aspiring fiber artists.
Micro-Dosing Hope: A Community Practice (No Mushrooms, Only Hope)
Sun, 3 May 2026 at 6:00 AM
Castro Theatre
Pete Guinosso leads a mushroom-free community practice at The Castro Room, exploring hopeful mindfulness techniques and collective resilience. A welcoming, educational workshop for adults to share practices, breathe together, and cultivate everyday hope.
Bay Area Writes
Sat, 9 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
Kepler's Books
Three 50-minute writing workshops—travel writing, nature poetry, and family storytelling—led by acclaimed authors, in collaboration with the Bay Area Book Festival.
Contact Improvisation Class + Jam
Mon, 4 May 2026 at 12:45 PM
Castro Theatre
Join Merrick Jacob for a Contact Improvisation class and jam at The Castro Room. This movement-based workshop explores weight-sharing, momentum, listening, and spontaneous partnering in a welcoming space. All levels welcome; a live jam finishes the session.
Rethinking Abstraction: Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
Sun, 10 May 2026 at 6:00 AM
Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Explore how traditional Chinese calligraphy informs abstract art in a hands-on workshop at BAMPFA. Participants practice brushwork, study historical and modern approaches to abstraction, and create works in a museum setting guided by a calligraphy educator.
Mother’s Day Rosé Release & Candle-Making Class – Trinitas Cellars
Sat, 9 May 2026
Trinitas Cellars Tasting Room
Celebrate Mother's Day with a Rosé release at Trinitas Cellars and a hands-on candle-making class in the tasting room. Enjoy guided wine tastings in a Napa setting while crafting your own scented candles—an inviting, social workshop for adults.
Breadboarding Modular Synthesizers Workshop
Mon, 11 May 2026
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
From Gray Area, Breadboarding Modular Synthesizers Workshop invites curious makers to assemble, patch and experiment with modular synth circuits in a hands‑on Bay Area session.
Xiao Long Bao Workshop
Sun, 17 May 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Join Henry for a hands-on Xiao Long Bao workshop at 18 Reasons. Learn to make dough from scratch, roll wrappers, and shape two flavorful soup dumplings, with demonstrations and guided practice in a friendly kitchen setting.
Big Gay Dumpling Party!
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Join a hands-on cooking workshop at 18 Reasons to make rainbow colored Cold Water Dumpling Dough, with three fillings and pleating practice for Pride month, followed by a festive dumpling feast with the community.
Circus Summer Camp
Mon, 8 Jun 2026 at 3:00 AM
Circus Summer Camp Jun 8, 2026 San Francisco Circus Center
On June 8, 2026, kids can join Circus Summer Camp at the San Francisco Circus Center for a day of circus skills, games, and performances.
Croissants, Danishes, and Kouign Amann: Two Day Workshop
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Two-day, hands-on pastry workshop at 18 Reasons with Jennifer, exploring lamination to craft flaky croissants, Danishes, and kouign amann. Day one teams laminate yeasted dough; day two bakes the Breton treat with caramelized crunch and buttery layers, ideal for home bakers seeking expert techniques.
Experimental Animation
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Join a hands-on summer workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum to explore experimental animation techniques, blending storytelling, frame-by-frame experimentation, and archival insights in a creative, educational setting.
Imagining Worlds
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Join a hands-on summer class at the Walt Disney Family Museum as you imagine new worlds through storytelling, art, and design inspired by Disney heritage; interactive prompts, gallery strolls, and creative activities blend imagination with history.
Champagne Specialist Course
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Napa Valley Wine Academy
At Napa Valley Wine Academy, the Champagne Specialist Course guides you through méthode champenoise with precision, tasting fine bubbles, aging nuances, and food-pairing tips.
Animal Anatomy
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Join a hands-on workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum exploring animal anatomy through interactive learning. Perfect for curious kids and families, this summer session blends biology with museum storytelling in an engaging indoor setting.
Tablet Animation
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Join a hands-on summer workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum to learn tablet-based animation, storytelling, and character design, guided by museum educators in an indoor, family-friendly setting perfect for kids and curious adults.
Paper Cut-Out Animation (Adult Session)
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Hands-on Paper Cut-Out Animation workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum (Adult Session): learn stop-motion techniques using paper puppets, guided by an experienced animator in a welcoming museum classroom.
Digital 2D Animation
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Join a hands-on Digital 2D Animation workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum, where learners explore frame-by-frame drawing, character design, and digital techniques in a family-friendly museum setting.
WSET Level 3 Wine Harvest Boot Camp
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
Napa Valley Wine Academy
WSET Level 3 Wine Harvest Boot Camp at Napa Valley Wine Academy blends hands-on harvest work, sensory tasting, and rigorous theory into an immersive Napa experience.
Paper Cut-Out Animation (Adult Session)
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at 6:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Join an adult workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum to explore paper cut-out animation and stop-motion storytelling. Hands-on instruction on character-cut techniques, lightweight rigs, and frame-by-frame timing in a museum setting.
Paper Cut-Out Animation (Adult Session)
Sat, 23 Jan 2027 at 5:00 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Join a hands-on workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum where adults learn paper cut-out animation, from storyboarding to stop-motion, with guided tutorials and practice time to bring two-dimensional cutouts to life.