It’s no secret that art covers the city of Denver in so many ways, whether it’s encased in glass or exposed to the elements on the streets, but what about the ones you can eat? Food is often overlooked as an art form, yet it prompts the same feelings, emotions and experiences as works of art, just in a different language. If you’re looking for new ways to make art in Denver, check out these interactive classes and workshops where you can indulge in more than the creative process.
Copper Door Coffee Classes
2000 S Cherokee St, Denver, CO
One of Denver’s only 100% female-owned coffee roasters, Copper Door delivers the best possible fresh-roasted coffee using traditional practices practiced globally. It offers classes ranging from latte art basics to espresso, intro to roasting and manual brew basics. Whether you have your own machine at home or have never made a cup of coffee from scratch before, all classes are beginner-friendly with no prior experience required. Be able to taste your creations or take home a bag of your very own roasted coffee, depending on which class you choose to do. Either way, you’ll walk away with more knowledge and skills to find your perfect brew. Either way, you’ll walk away with more knowledge and skills to find your perfect brew. Check out its latest classes here.
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Rebel Bread Baking Classes + Workshops
675 S Broadway, Suite 600, Denver
From bakery tours and tastings to hosting the annual Denver Bake Fest to hands-on classes, Rebel Bread offers a multitude of experiences for anyone looking to round out their baking skills or bake something new for the first time. Each class is centered around a core theme—bread theory, pastry fundamentals, sourdough, grain diversity, sustainability and food anthropology. Its core mission is to share the story of food, and in turn, the story of who we are. Classes cover an array of carb-filled goodness like tortillas, sourdough, cake, empanadas, pasta and more. See its full calendar of classes here.
Nana’s Dumpling Class
3316 Tejon St., Unit 102, Denver
Since 2023, Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings has brought pillowy goodness to Denver across seven locations and with plans to expand even more in 2026. It takes inspiration from traditional Chinese culinary practices and wraps them into pillows of savory goodness. Founded on the principle of food as an experience, it’s no wonder Nana’s offers dumpling-making classes every Saturday. Craft six dumplings and get your own basket to steam them in when you get home. Classes fill up quick so be sure to book yours here.
Bibamba Artisan Chocolate Classes
5505 W 20th Ave., Edgewater
From the married duo, Mara and Patrick Tcheunou, Bibamba combines Cameroonian and American culture to make high-quality, sustainably sourced chocolate. The pair own and operate a farm in Cameroon’s Northwestern province, where they source the cacao as well as coffee beans and plantains and produce all the chocolate back in Denver. Since 2020, the two have been perfecting and experimenting with chocolate-making and including others in on the fun, too. Check out any of its chocolate-making classes, which include truffle-making, mastering chocolate tempering and the art of hot chocolate. Be sure to reserve your spot online.
celebrateME! Creative Workshops
210 S Broadway, Denver
Ever wanted to decorate your own cake and eat it too? CelebrateME! offers a multitude of different themed cake decorating classes, from 101 basics to fairy cottage to vintage. Its owner and pastry chef, Mayra Garcia, has been featured on the Food Network, so you know the level of skills her team brings is top-notch. If cake isn’t your thing, the studio also offers cookie decorating and other creative arts workshops. Stay up to date with its events here.
Stir Cooking School
Highlands, 3215 Zuni St., Denver; Downtown, 1801 Wynkoop Street, Denver
Food is all about connection, and at Stir Cooking School, “exploring our connection to food” is at the core of its mission in creating culinary experiences. Its weekly classes offer a diverse range of cuisine from asian to brunch to vegetarian and vegan and so much more. Book for a date night, a friend’s night out, or to refine your own skills in the kitchen. See what classes are coming up next here.
KKdoughh
1920 17th St., Denver
If you’ve ever wondered how to make sourdough, here’s your chance. Kaela, the founder of KKdoughhh, has been hosting group and private sourdough classes for over 2 years, and you’re sure to walk out with leavened skills. Depending on the session you choose, Kaela will teach you everything you need to know about starter maintenance as well as shaping and scoring in just 2 hours. Her mission is to remove the “sourdough scaries” from anyone who might be intimidated by the process. She is currently hosting her Spring classes, which can be booked through her website here. Follow her on Instagram to stay up to date with her pop-ups and classes.
