Inspire your creativity
Creative Academy
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Engage Your Senses
At Deer Valley Creative Academy, we offer a fusion of culinary and crafting experiences that will ignite your senses and nurture your artistic spirit. Indulge your love for food and libations with our diverse selection of cooking and wine pairing classes, led by industry professionals and local experts. Dive into the art of crafting unique cocktails and appetizers that will tantalize your taste buds, bake Deer Valley staples like our famous carrot cake, or explore gourmet side dishes to elevate any meal. Whether you're a seasoned chef or an aspiring foodie, our academy offers something for everyone.
Please note, registration will close 24 hours before the event date. Creative Academy classes are non-refundable.
Please note, registration will close 24 hours before the event date. Creative Academy classes are non-refundable.
Discover a World of Culinary DelightS
Choose from Our Vast Array of Cooking ClassesThanksgiving Sides and Salads
November 23, 2024
Spice up your Thanksgiving table with a dash of culinary creativity! Join us for a Thanksgiving themed class and learn how to whip up sides and salads that steal the show. From innovative twists to timeless classics, it's a dance of flavors that will make your holiday feast shine.
Spice up your Thanksgiving table with a dash of culinary creativity! Join us for a Thanksgiving themed class and learn how to whip up sides and salads that steal the show. From innovative twists to timeless classics, it's a dance of flavors that will make your holiday feast shine.
Christmas Sweet Treats
November 30, 2024
Embrace the festive season in our Christmas Sweet Treats class, where you'll learn to create an array of delightful holiday confections. From classic cookies to decadent candies, our expert instructor will guide you through recipes that capture the warmth and joy of the Christmas season. This hands-on class is perfect for those looking to add a homemade touch to their holiday celebrations, offering creative ideas for gifts, parties, or simply enjoying with loved ones. Join us and make your Christmas a little sweeter with these irresistible holiday treats!
Embrace the festive season in our Christmas Sweet Treats class, where you'll learn to create an array of delightful holiday confections. From classic cookies to decadent candies, our expert instructor will guide you through recipes that capture the warmth and joy of the Christmas season. This hands-on class is perfect for those looking to add a homemade touch to their holiday celebrations, offering creative ideas for gifts, parties, or simply enjoying with loved ones. Join us and make your Christmas a little sweeter with these irresistible holiday treats!
Winter Transitional Wreath Workshop
December 1, 2024
Join us to learn the artistry of floral design. Craft your very own custom winter greenery floral arrangement, bringing to life the beauty of fresh flowers and lush greens. You'll explore art concepts, showcase inspiring examples, and let you dive hands-on into the creation process, crafting arrangements that exude vibrant cheerfulness. Unleash your inner artist and let your creativity bloom in this captivating floral class!
Join us to learn the artistry of floral design. Craft your very own custom winter greenery floral arrangement, bringing to life the beauty of fresh flowers and lush greens. You'll explore art concepts, showcase inspiring examples, and let you dive hands-on into the creation process, crafting arrangements that exude vibrant cheerfulness. Unleash your inner artist and let your creativity bloom in this captivating floral class!
Gingerbread House
December 7 - 23, 2024
Get in the holiday spirit and join our pastry pros for a festive time decorating your very own gingerbread house. With a cup of hot cocoa in hand, you'll bring your gingerbread dreams to life with an array of frostings, candies, confections and cheer. Each guest will decorate one gingerbread house.
Get in the holiday spirit and join our pastry pros for a festive time decorating your very own gingerbread house. With a cup of hot cocoa in hand, you'll bring your gingerbread dreams to life with an array of frostings, candies, confections and cheer. Each guest will decorate one gingerbread house.
South American Sweet Treats
January 4, 2025
Get ready for a fun, hands-on class where you'll learn to make two irresistible South American desserts! From the melt-in-your-mouth Alfajores filled with rich dulce de leche to the sweet crunch of Coconut Praline, you’ll leave with treats that are sure to impress. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a dessert lover looking for something new, this class offers a great way to learn, create, and enjoy some sweet indulgence. Don’t miss out on the chance to whip up these mouthwatering favorites!
Get ready for a fun, hands-on class where you'll learn to make two irresistible South American desserts! From the melt-in-your-mouth Alfajores filled with rich dulce de leche to the sweet crunch of Coconut Praline, you’ll leave with treats that are sure to impress. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a dessert lover looking for something new, this class offers a great way to learn, create, and enjoy some sweet indulgence. Don’t miss out on the chance to whip up these mouthwatering favorites!
Anything Can Be Soup
January 5, 2025
Get ready to turn your favorite everyday meals into delicious soups! In this playful and creative class, you'll learn how to transform familiar dishes into flavorful soups that will surprise and delight. To prove the theory, you’ll even get to try a premade soup that’s anything but ordinary. Whether you're a soup lover or just curious to try something new, this class is all about fun, creativity, and tasty results. Come join us and discover that truly, anything can be a soup!
Get ready to turn your favorite everyday meals into delicious soups! In this playful and creative class, you'll learn how to transform familiar dishes into flavorful soups that will surprise and delight. To prove the theory, you’ll even get to try a premade soup that’s anything but ordinary. Whether you're a soup lover or just curious to try something new, this class is all about fun, creativity, and tasty results. Come join us and discover that truly, anything can be a soup!
Carrot Cake Class
January 11 - 12, 2025
Calling all aspiring bakers! Join us for a Carrot Cake class and learn the basics of "scratch baking." Our culinary experts will share and reveal the secrets behind Deer Valley's famed carrot cake. Get your hands doughy and create a masterpiece that's as delicious as it is impressive!
Calling all aspiring bakers! Join us for a Carrot Cake class and learn the basics of "scratch baking." Our culinary experts will share and reveal the secrets behind Deer Valley's famed carrot cake. Get your hands doughy and create a masterpiece that's as delicious as it is impressive!
High West Whiskey Tasting
January 18, 2025
In this 21+ class, join us for a guided whiskey tasting featuring a selection of High West's finest spirits. You’ll discover the distinct flavors and craftsmanship behind each whiskey, while gaining a deeper appreciation for this iconic brand. Whether you're new to whiskey or a seasoned enthusiast, this tasting offers the perfect chance to sip, learn, and enjoy in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the best of High West’s offerings!
In this 21+ class, join us for a guided whiskey tasting featuring a selection of High West's finest spirits. You’ll discover the distinct flavors and craftsmanship behind each whiskey, while gaining a deeper appreciation for this iconic brand. Whether you're new to whiskey or a seasoned enthusiast, this tasting offers the perfect chance to sip, learn, and enjoy in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the best of High West’s offerings!
Bread Lovers Dream
January 25 - 26, 2025
Step into a bread lover's paradise as you discover the joy of baking your own artisan loaves from scratch. In this class, you'll learn the techniques to create perfectly crusty, golden bread with soft, airy centers. Guided by our skilled baker, you'll gain hands-on experience kneading, shaping, and baking your way to bread bliss. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned baker, this class will fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of fresh bread and a newfound love for the craft.
Step into a bread lover's paradise as you discover the joy of baking your own artisan loaves from scratch. In this class, you'll learn the techniques to create perfectly crusty, golden bread with soft, airy centers. Guided by our skilled baker, you'll gain hands-on experience kneading, shaping, and baking your way to bread bliss. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned baker, this class will fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of fresh bread and a newfound love for the craft.
Winter Stews
February 1, 2025
Warm up your winter evenings with our Winter Stews class, where you'll learn the art of blending rich flavors into comforting bowls of goodness. Our expert chef will guide you through the process of selecting the perfect ingredients and mastering techniques to create hearty, satisfying stews. Whether you're looking to impress at your next dinner party or simply enjoy a cozy meal at home, this class will equip you with the skills to make stews that are as nourishing as they are delicious.
Warm up your winter evenings with our Winter Stews class, where you'll learn the art of blending rich flavors into comforting bowls of goodness. Our expert chef will guide you through the process of selecting the perfect ingredients and mastering techniques to create hearty, satisfying stews. Whether you're looking to impress at your next dinner party or simply enjoy a cozy meal at home, this class will equip you with the skills to make stews that are as nourishing as they are delicious.
Wine Education
February 2, 2025
Dive into the world of wine with our engaging and informative wine education class! Whether you're new to wine or looking to deepen your knowledge, this class will guide you through tasting techniques, wine varieties, and food pairings. You'll learn how to identify flavor profiles, understand wine regions, and appreciate the art of winemaking. Perfect for wine enthusiasts and curious beginners alike, this class will leave you sipping with confidence and discovering new favorites!
Dive into the world of wine with our engaging and informative wine education class! Whether you're new to wine or looking to deepen your knowledge, this class will guide you through tasting techniques, wine varieties, and food pairings. You'll learn how to identify flavor profiles, understand wine regions, and appreciate the art of winemaking. Perfect for wine enthusiasts and curious beginners alike, this class will leave you sipping with confidence and discovering new favorites!
Cake Decorating
February 16, 2025
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on cake decorating class! Whether you're a beginner or a baking pro, you’ll learn essential techniques to turn any cake into a showstopper. From smooth frosting to intricate designs and colorful decorations, you’ll leave with the skills and confidence to impress at any celebration. Join us for a fun-filled class where your imagination is the only limit—because everyone deserves a cake that looks as good as it tastes!
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on cake decorating class! Whether you're a beginner or a baking pro, you’ll learn essential techniques to turn any cake into a showstopper. From smooth frosting to intricate designs and colorful decorations, you’ll leave with the skills and confidence to impress at any celebration. Join us for a fun-filled class where your imagination is the only limit—because everyone deserves a cake that looks as good as it tastes!
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