ROOTED IN COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION

Local And Seasonal Curated Crafted Classes And Workshops

We invite you to really experience your destination: not just by seeing, but by doing. Our trusted collective of local experts will lead you through hands-on classes and workshops, where you’ll craft beautiful things, savor what is in season, learn new skills, and form new connections. 
Craft Born Of This Place

We exemplify our deep understanding of the region and those characteristics that define it by the way visitors experience the destination through interaction, learning and doing.

Craft Expressed Through Culinary

We excel in delivering distinct culinary expressions of place through authentic local experiences, classes, demonstrations and tastings.

Craft Of The Locals

Appellation experiences reflect the uniqueness of our destination locales,  brought to life inside each of our Maker Spaces by the craftspeople and artisans who call those places home.

Craft For Community

We are champions of the communities we call home, dedicating our time and energy to local activities, leadership, philanthropy, and service.

Craft Knits Us Together

Appellation destinations are centers of locality, where residents and visitors alike come together, spend time, and espouse them as their own.

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Savor The Change In Seasons

New Classes For Fall & Winter

Our carefully curated classes cover a wide range of interests and skills, ensuring that there's something for everyone. 

Each workshop not only educates, but immerses participants in the local culture and traditions–from blending botanicals for bespoke fragrances to handcrafting holiday wreaths.. Attendees have the unique opportunity to learn directly from renowned experts in their fields – be it winemakers, chefs, bakers, or artisans.

All classes include culinary creations from Appellation co-founder, Chef Charlie Palmer, and wines from some of our very favorite wineries up the road.

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Block Printing Your Own Holiday Cards
Healdsburg
Block Printing Your Own Holiday Cards
Oct 19, 2024
This lively class will give you all the techniques, festive templates and tools you need to create your own unique holiday cards that truly represent you and your family.
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Scents of the Valley
Healdsburg
Scents of the Valley
Oct 20, 2024
This botanical-driven workshop will introduce you to an array of fragrant plants from the Sonoma Valley flora, showing you how to blend them like a professional perfumer.
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Holiday Wreath-Making
Healdsburg
Holiday Wreath-Making
Nov 21 - Nov 24, 2024
Join us for a truly joyful start to the holiday season. Learn the art of shaping freshly cut Sonoma County evergreens into fragrant wreaths, crafting your own stunning piece to hang at home. 
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Testimonials

"We got to be creative with beautiful materials. The Local wines and bites add a very nice touch."

- Jessica, Crafted Participant

"I loved this class because of the creative process and the people who put it on that made it a fun day out."

- Andi, Crafted Participant

"I loved this class because everyone was so encouraging with no judgement of the outcomes. It was a relatively simple task with a beautiful outcome."

- Ann Marie, Crafted Participant

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