Workshops & Classes in SF Bay Area

Community Mondays: Percussion Workshop with Javier Navarrette

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Workshop

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)

Workshop

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.

Climate One: Annie Leonard + Experiential Workshop with Katharine Wilkinson

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 5:00 AM

Commonwealth Club World Affairs

Workshop

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.

Sip & Script: Modern Calligraphy for Beginners at McGrail

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

McGrail Vineyards and Winery

Workshop

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

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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

Workshop

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.

Sewing 101: Alberta Crossbody Tote

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM

WorkshopSF

Workshop

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

Workshop

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.

Paper Cut-Out Animation: Adult Session

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 6:00 AM

The Walt Disney Family Museum

Workshop

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.

Punch Needle 101

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM

WorkshopSF

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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

Workshop

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.

MAKE! with SCRAP: Klee Masks

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 4:00 AM

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

Workshop

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.

Micro-Dosing Hope: A Community Practice (No Mushrooms, Only Hope)

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 6:00 AM

Castro Theatre

Workshop

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.

Contact Improvisation Class + Jam

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 12:45 PM

Castro Theatre

Workshop

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.

Bay Area Writes

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 12:00 PM

Kepler's Books

Workshop

Three 50-minute writing workshops—travel writing, nature poetry, and family storytelling—led by acclaimed authors, in collaboration with the Bay Area Book Festival.

Mother’s Day Rosé Release & Candle-Making Class – Trinitas Cellars

Sat, 9 May 2026

Trinitas Cellars Tasting Room

Workshop

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.

Rethinking Abstraction: Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 6:00 AM

Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)

Workshop

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.

Breadboarding Modular Synthesizers Workshop

Mon, 11 May 2026

Gray Area Foundation for the Arts

Workshop

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

Workshop

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

Workshop

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

Workshop

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

Workshop

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

Workshop

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.

Champagne Specialist Course

Fri, 26 Jun 2026

Napa Valley Wine Academy

Workshop

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.

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