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The best of Chicago.
The 7 best workshops in Chicago, with honest prices, run times and who you book through. Which ones are worth your time downtown, and what each one actually gets you.
Make your own signature perfume in a 75-minute small-group class on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Tools and oils included for $85.
Most Popular“It was so fun & interesting! Makayla was the best - so friendly, so helpful & knowledgeable! So cool to make your own fragrance, bottle it and name it! My sister-in-law loved it too! Highly recommend- such a unique experience!”
Chicago Deep Dish Cooking Class at Pizzeria Uno: make your own pizza, learn salad dressing, and eat with drinks in about 1.5 hours.
“Not a true pizza making experience. They start you off with a ball of dough in a deep dish pan that’s already been oiled. They do walk you through the steps of how the dough was prepared but this took some of the cooking experience away for me. Your task is to simply spread the…”
Make a custom 8 oz 100% soy candle on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Learn the process, blend scents, BYOB, and enjoy central convenience.
“Candle making class was great! Very easy and informative. Love the journaling component at the end! It would be great to see the store name in the description. For those attending, the class is on the 6th floor at the 900 N Michigan Ave Shops, store is called Reggie Hathorn.”
Chicago BYOB spray paint and sip workshop. Learn stencil spray technique in 90 minutes, make a canvas artwork, and take it home for $45.
“Great activity, accessible to everyone. Thanks to the organizers, who were very explicit in their explanations and demonstrations of techniques. I'll be back!”
Small-group Chicago pasta class: make bruschetta, fresh gnocchi, and tiramisù. 2.5 hours, BYOB, mobile ticket, max 8 guests.
“Chef Coco was amazing! She was so warm and inviting and a patient teacher. She even took pictures for me to have later! The gnocchi and tiramisu was so much fun to make and eat! The bruschetta was excellent. The cozy apartment was a wonderful environment to learn a new skill on a Friday night.…”
Chicago sushi class for up to 8: make spicy ahi-tuna and shrimp tempura rolls plus a togarashi fruit dessert. BYOB friendly.
“Fantastic experience, we all had a ton of fun and learned a lot about cooking. I feel confident making sushi on my own now too, excellent date night!”
Private 90-minute Chicago-style deep dish pizza class online with Nancy. Cook at home, customize for dietary needs, plus a cookie bake.
“My boyfriend and I (who are missing Illinois, having been unable to visit for over a year now) had a great evening making Chicago-style pizza with Nancy! We definitely are amateur cooks and Nancy walked us through the whole process for 90 minutes, giving us lots of helpful tips along the way. The recipes for…”
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