Store Events
For more than fifty years, people who love cooking and good food have gathered at Williams-Sonoma stores. Today there are more than 250 stores across the U.S. and Canada, each with its own schedule of special events and cooking classes.
To learn more about our in-store classes and demonstrations, click the links below or view our guide to Culinary Activities.
Cooking Classes
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Each month brings a new lineup of cooking classes to your local Williams-Sonoma store. Learn about cuisines from around the world – and close to home – from our talented chefs and culinary experts.
- Each 1½ - to 2-hour class includes a cooking demonstration, generous samples of featured dishes and printed recipes to take home.
- Class fees vary by store location.
- Participants receive a 10% discount on store purchases the day of the class.
- Available at select stores; class dates and times vary by store location.
- Space is limited and reservations are required. Call a participating store to register.
Cookbook Club
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Love collecting cookbooks? Enjoy trying new recipes? Join us for a monthly Cookbook Club class. Led by our talented culinary experts, these exclusive cooking classes showcase recipes from a different cookbook each month.
- Each 1½ - to 2-hour class features cooking tips and techniques and a three-course tasting menu from the book's best recipes, prepared while you watch.
- Class fee of $75 includes the cookbook with signed bookplate.
- Participants receive a 10% discount on store purchases the day of the class.
- Available monthly at select stores; class times vary by store location.
- Space is limited and reservations are required. Call a participating store to register.
- Click to View Upcoming Classes & Selections
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February Cookbook Club
BOOK: THE SUPPER CLUB BY SUSIE COVER
February 8, 2012With expert advice for busy parents, this solution-driven cookbook offers a modern approach to getting dinner on the table – and ensures that it's a meal that the whole family will enjoy. The fresh and delicious recipes are designed to entice kids and adults alike.
Susie Cover is the founder of Susie's Supper Club, a prepared-food delivery service known for kidfriendly dishes made with organic, locally grown ingredients. Based in New York, she is a former caterer and private chef and a mother of two.
On the menu:
Spiced Popcorn two ways
Carrot-Ginger Soup
Chicken Tikka Ala Mary
Zucchini Fritters
Jasmine Rice with Dried Fruit and Pine Nuts
Lemon Mousse
Complimentary Technique Classes
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Begin the new year with Williams-Sonoma Technique Classes and be inspired! Learn fresh menu ideas, healthy recipes for family dinners, and both classic and new cooking techniques. Our complimentary Technique Classes are each dedicated to a specific culinary topic, such as cookware, tools or the best way to work with seasonal produce.
- Hour-long technique classes are free and include tastings of prepared dishes.
- Participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.
- Available at all stores; class times vary by store location.
- Class size is limited – call your local store to register.
- Click to View Upcoming Classes & Selections
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January Technique Classes
Healthy in a Hurry, Part 1: Superfoods
January 8Join us for a three-part series focusing on healthy cooking techniques, fresh flavors and inspiring ideas for great meals for the whole family. In the first class, we will explore superfoods, a term used for foods that are generally low in calories but are packed full of nutrients. We'll teach you how to stock your pantry with healthy and delicious choices, explain simple ways to increase flavor through spices and give you recipes both kids and adults will enjoy.
Healthy in a Hurry, Part 2: Sauté & Steam
January 15Once you have stocked your pantry, learn cooking techniques for healthy living. The second class in our series will teach you how to correctly sauté and steam – two techniques commonly used at home. Sautéing is a quick cooking method that yields delicious golden-tinged vegetables with just the right amount of crunch; steaming, when done properly, results in bright flavors and perfect textures. Ideal for quick weeknight meals, these cooking methods ensure that vegetables are tender-crisp and that meats are juicy and flavorful.
Healthy in a Hurry, Part 3: Grill & Bake
January 22The final class in our cooking series will feature how to grill and bake with a healthy flair. With quick grilling recipes and comforting baked dishes in your repertoire, your family will savor satisfying and healthy meals all season long.
February Technique Classes
Big Bowls of Chili
February 5Chili con carne (which means "chili with meat") is an American favorite with many regional variations. Easy to make, hearty and versatile, chili can be as fun to garnish as it is to eat. We will teach you about the profiles of different chili powders and how to enjoy them, how to make a basic chili plus delicious variations including vegetarian, and ideas for tasty toppings.
What's in Season: Winter Vegetables
February 12If winter vegetables are a mystery to you, join us for a class that uncovers the wonders of these tasty and hearty foods. Learn how to select, prepare and enjoy what's in season now – from squashes to greens. This class will make your winter produce shopping more interesting and your winter meals more delicious!
Knife Skills
February 19A sharp edge, the correct grip, proper placement and safety – these are all part of good knife skills. This class will begin with correct positioning – of you, your knife and the food – then move on to serious slicing, dicing and chopping, as well as more advanced cuts such as chiffonade, julienne and more! We offer complimentary sharpening at this class. Please bring your favorite knife, and we will be happy to sharpen it for you. Please note: Limit 1 knife per customer.
Fresh, Fast & Easy Pasta
February 26Pasta for most home cooks is a way to get dinner on the table quickly – so why not learn some delicious new pasta recipes to liven up your weeknight meals? We'll teach you how to make pasta alla Norma (pasta with eggplant), as well as a few other Williams-Sonoma favorites.
March Technique Classes
Cooking with Citrus
March 4At their peak during the cold months, nutrient-rich citrus fruits add tart, bright flavor to savory and sweet dishes. In this class, we'll show you new ways to cook with oranges, lemons and other citrus, adding their juice or zest to vinaigrettes, pan sauces or the dish itself. Plus, you will learn how to properly zest, segment and juice the fruits.
Risottos
March 11The classic Italian rice dish is especially welcome when the weather is still cold. Versatile risotto can be embellished with savory ingredients, including cheeses, vegetables, meats and seafood, or can be turned into dessert with sweet additions like dried fruit and chocolate. Have leftovers? Make crispy rice balls called arancini. As you'll discover in this class, risotto can quickly become a mainstay of your cooking repertoire.
Classic Cakes
March 18Learn how to make cakes that will have everyone wanting a second slice. There's a different type of cake to suit every taste – this class focuses on some of the most popular. You will learn the fundamentals to making great cakes, from creaming, folding and sifting, to proper baking, and show-stopping presentations.
Sweet & Savory Tarts
March 25Tarts can be either sweet or savory, and this class will show you how to make both! Learn how to make savory tarts such as quiche, as well as sweet fruit tarts perfect for a spring gathering. We'll explore the different types of crusts, including classic pâte brisée, shortbread and crumb crusts, and explain how to work with each.
Product & Cooking Demonstrations
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Our stores offer frequent product and cooking demonstrations that show our latest tools in action. It's a great way to learn about the top-quality brands we carry and discover helpful tips for cooking and entertaining.
- Ongoing drop-in demonstrations are free and do not require reservations.
- Available at all stores; demonstration times vary by store location.
- Call your local store for more information.
Sous Chef Series Recipe Demonstrations
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We've partnered with Tasting Table, the free daily email for adventurous eaters, to bring you exclusive recipes from America's most talented sous chefs. When you subscribe, a new recipe will be emailed to you each month along with an invitation to see the dish demonstrated at your local Williams-Sonoma store.
- Sous Chef demonstrations are held at all Williams-Sonoma stores on a select Saturday each month.
- Demonstrations are free, but registration is required.
- Register by clicking the link on your monthly Sous Chef email invitation.
Book Signings
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Our book signings are a unique opportunity to meet leading chefs and cookbook authors, get signed copies of the latest books and learn new ideas for cooking and entertaining.
- Drop-in book signing events are held in select stores.
- Authors personalize copies books purchased at Williams-Sonoma.
- Proof of purchase required.
Artisans' Market
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Join us for our exclusive and exciting events that bring artisanal products right to your Williams-Sonoma store. Taste, learn and experience products first hand from the producers themselves.
- Click to View Event Dates & Participating Stores
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Every 1st Saturday of the month
NYC- Columbus Circle
Chicago- Michigan Ave
Atlanta- LenoxEvery 3rd Saturday of the month (except December)
SF- Post Street/Union Square
Portland- NW 23rd
Austin - Arboretum (starts in October)
