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

  • 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

  • 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

    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

  • 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

    May Technique Classes

    May 2013

    Hone Your Knife Skills
    May 5

    Good 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 19

    Launch 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 26

    Get 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

  • 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

  • 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.

Book Signings

  • 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

  • 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

    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 Gallerie

    Second 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 Avenue

    Third 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 Westchester

    Fourth 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 Center

    Fourth Sunday of the month

    Salt Lake City, UT - Trolley Square

    Last Sunday of the month

    Short Hills, NJ - Mall at Short Hills