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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May Cookbook Club
BOOK: What's for Dinner?: Delicious Recipes for a Busy Life by Curtis Stone
May 8, 2013 (select stores)Curtis Stone, host of Bravo's hugely popular Top Chef Masters and Around the World in 80 Plates, provides a culinary road map of time-saving kitchen solutions and delicious dishes for every day of the week.
On the menu:
Grilled Vegetable and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese Crostini
Asian Beef and Vegetable Lettuce Cups
Broccoli and Carrot Slaw with Peanuts and Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette
Olive Oil Cake with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote
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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May Technique Classes
May 2013
Hone Your Knife Skills
May 5Good knife skills make all the difference when you're cooking at home. Join us and learn to slice, dice and chop like a pro. We'll also offer complimentary knife sharpening at this class; limit one knife per customer, please. And remember that a professional-quality knife makes a great Mother's Day gift.
Gear Up for Grilling – Homemade Condiments & Toppings
May 19Launch the summer grilling season with a cookout on Memorial Day. We'll show you how to make mustard, sauerkraut and other delicious toppings that are perfect for dressing up burgers and hot dogs. They'll boost the flavor and transform ordinary grilled foods into the extraordinary.
Summer Drinks
May 26Get ready to pour some summer fun with these festive drinks. We'll show you how to make thirst-quenching beverages that the entire family will enjoy, from new spins on classics like ice-cold lemonade to healthful and refreshing fruit drinks. They're ideal for warm-weather sipping at brunches, barbecues and picnics.
Sous Chef Series
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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. Each Monday, a free Sous Chef Series email subscription introduces you to one of the culinary world's up-and-comers and provides you with an exclusive recipe from this talented chef. Then, Williams-Sonoma and Tasting Table follow these young professionals out of their restaurants and into their home kitchens, as these chefs cook their recipes at home. Throughout the series, we invite members to take a peek into the personal life of the country's most exciting sous chefs. Join today for free http://www.souschefseries.com/.
Wedding & Gift Registry Events and Appointments
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We are here to make your registry experience easy and enjoyable. Join us for a registry event or private appointment that best fits your schedule:
- Make a private appointment with us at any of our 260 stores nationwide. Simply call your local store to schedule one-on-one time with our gift registry specialists.
- Join us at one of our Registry Parties during January 14-20 and February 18-24! You'll enjoy refreshments and learn essential cooking techniques while you watch our favorite products in action. Our experts will help you build your perfect registry. You and a guest will enjoy a special discount during our event just for attending. Check your local store for date and time. Space is limited; please RSVP to reserve your spot today.
Locate Your Nearest Store
Can't make the dates above? You can make a private appointment with us at any of our 260 stores nationwide. Simply call your local store to schedule one-on-one time with our gift registry specialists. - If your event has already passed, don't forget that for up to six months after your big day, you can save 10% on unlimited purchases—even on furniture. Call your local store to schedule one-on-one time with our gift registry specialists who can help complete your purchases in store and answer any questions about the gifts you received.
- Make a private appointment with us at any of our 260 stores nationwide. Simply call your local store to schedule one-on-one time with our gift registry specialists.
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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May 2013
First Saturday of the month
Atlanta, GA - Lenox Square
Bellevue, WA - Bellevue Square
Beverly Hills, CA - North Beverly Drive
Calgary, Canada - Chinook Centre
Chicago, IL - Lincoln Park
Edina, MN - Edina Galleria
Honolulu, HI - Ala Moana Shopping Center
Huntsville, AL - Parkway Place
Huntersville, NC - Birkdale Village
Knoxville, TN - West Town Mall
Leawood, KS - Leawood Town Center Plaza
Los Gatos, CA - North Santa Cruz Avenue
Miami Beach, FL - Lincoln Road
New York, NY - Columbus Circle
Pasadena, CA - The Commons
Phoenix, AZ - The Biltmore
Sugarland, TX - First Colony Mall
Tampa, FL - International Plaza
Temecula, CA - Promenade Temecula
Washington, DC - Mazza GallerieSecond Saturday of the month
Boca Raton, FL - Town Center
Columbia, SC - Columbiana Centre
Corte Madera, CA - The Village at Corte Madera
Costa Mesa, CA - South Coast Plaza
Deer Park, IL - Deer Park Town Center
Durham, NC - The Streets at Southpoint
Hackensack, NJ - Riverside Square
Houston, TX - Houston Town & Country
King of Prussia, PA - King of Prussia
Marietta, GA - Avenue at East Cobb
Montreal, Canada - Carrefour Laval
Natick, MA - Natick West
New York, NY - 59th & Lexington
San Diego, CA - University Town Center
Santa Barbara, CA - La Cumbre Plaza
Shrewsbury, NJ - Grove at Shrewsbury
Toronto, Canada - Yorkdale
Tulsa, OK - Utica Square
Vancouver, Canada - Granville
Winter Park, FL - Park AvenueThird Saturday of the month
Atlanta, GA - Lenox Square
Austin, TX - Austin Arboretum Market
Austin, TX - Barton Creek Square
Baltimore, MD - Village Square
Bridgehampton, NY - Bridgehampton Commons
Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Galleria Ft. Lauderdale
Greensboro, NC - Friendly Center
Hingham, MA - Derby Street Shoppes
Houston, TX - Houston Highland Village
Huntington Station, NY - Walt Whitman
Jacksonville, FL - St. Johns Town Center
Nashville, TN - Green Hills Mall
Oakbrook, IL - Oakbrook Center
Palo Alto, CA - Stanford Shopping Center
Philadelphia, PA - The Bellevue
Portland, OR - NW 23rd & Flanders
Roseville, MN - Rosedale Shopping Center
San Francisco, CA - Union Square
Santa Monica, CA - Montana Avenue
White Plains, NY - The WestchesterFourth Saturday of the month
Birmingham, AL - The Summit
Boston, MA - Copley Place
Bridgewater, NJ - Bridgewater Commons Phase 2
Charleston, SC - King Street
Glen Mills, PA - Brinton Lake
Littleton, CO - Park Meadows
Montreal, Canada - Dix 30
New York, NY - Chelsea
Newport Coast, CA - Crystal Cove
Oklahoma City, OK - Penn Square Mall
Palm Beach Gardens, FL - The Gardens
Raleigh, NC - Crabtree Valley Mall
San Antonio, TX - Shops at La Cantera
San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley
Santa Clara, CA - Valley Fair
Toronto, Canada - Bloor Street
Walnut Creek, CA - Broadway Pointe
West Des Moines, IA - Jordan Creek Town CenterFourth Sunday of the month
Salt Lake City, UT - Trolley Square
Last Sunday of the month
Short Hills, NJ - Mall at Short Hills

