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
Explore a Vast Array of ClassesWine Above the Clouds
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Join Brad Jensen, founder of Bon Vivant Imports, for a lively and engaging evening exploring the fascinating world of high-elevation wines. Discover how altitude shapes the character, balance, and beauty in every glass, and learn why some of the world's most exciting wines come from the mountains. This is a 21+ class.
Join Brad Jensen, founder of Bon Vivant Imports, for a lively and engaging evening exploring the fascinating world of high-elevation wines. Discover how altitude shapes the character, balance, and beauty in every glass, and learn why some of the world's most exciting wines come from the mountains. This is a 21+ class.
A Gin & Cocktail Experience with Alpine Distilling
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Step into the world of craft spirit with Sara Sergent, owner and Master Botanical Distiller at Alpine Distilling in Park City, UT. In this interactive class, you'll explore Alpine's premium, locally made gins and liqueurs while learning the art of cocktail creation from the expert herself. From understanding the botanical that define Alpine's award-winning spirits to mixing your own signature cocktail, this hands-on experience will inspire your inner mixologist.
Step into the world of craft spirit with Sara Sergent, owner and Master Botanical Distiller at Alpine Distilling in Park City, UT. In this interactive class, you'll explore Alpine's premium, locally made gins and liqueurs while learning the art of cocktail creation from the expert herself. From understanding the botanical that define Alpine's award-winning spirits to mixing your own signature cocktail, this hands-on experience will inspire your inner mixologist.
Uncork and Create
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Unleash your creativity in this relaxing and inspiring Glass Art & Wine class! Enjoy a glass of wine while learning the art of glass design and creation, guided by our experienced instructor Emily Miquelon. This is a 21+ class.
Unleash your creativity in this relaxing and inspiring Glass Art & Wine class! Enjoy a glass of wine while learning the art of glass design and creation, guided by our experienced instructor Emily Miquelon. This is a 21+ class.
"Little Chefs" Culinary Series: Cocoa and Create
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa and let your creativity flow in this fun Mug Painting class! this hands-on workshop invites kids to design their own ceramic mug while sipping delicious hot chocolate, guided by our experienced instructor Emily Miquelon.
Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa and let your creativity flow in this fun Mug Painting class! this hands-on workshop invites kids to design their own ceramic mug while sipping delicious hot chocolate, guided by our experienced instructor Emily Miquelon.
A Match Made in the Mountains: Whiskey & Chocolate Elevated
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Join us for an indulgent evening where rich, handcrafted chocolate meets the bold spirit of the West. Experience a guided tasting featuring exquisite pairings from High West Distillery and Ritual Chocolate, as our experts explore the harmony of flavor, texture, and aroma. This is a 21+ class.
Join us for an indulgent evening where rich, handcrafted chocolate meets the bold spirit of the West. Experience a guided tasting featuring exquisite pairings from High West Distillery and Ritual Chocolate, as our experts explore the harmony of flavor, texture, and aroma. This is a 21+ class.
A Taste of Colombia
Sunday, January 18 2026
Experience the authentic flavors of Colombia in this hands-on arepas cooking class. Learn to craft traditional Colombian arepas—golden cornmeal patties that are perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.
Experience the authentic flavors of Colombia in this hands-on arepas cooking class. Learn to craft traditional Colombian arepas—golden cornmeal patties that are perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.
"Little Chefs " Culinary Series: Pizza
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Get ready to toss, top, and taste! In this fun, hands-on class, kids will learn how to toss pizza dough like a pro and create their own delicious masterpiece. Each young chef will take home a Deer Valley logo apron and chef hat. Perfect for budding young chefs who love to get creative in the kitchen!
Get ready to toss, top, and taste! In this fun, hands-on class, kids will learn how to toss pizza dough like a pro and create their own delicious masterpiece. Each young chef will take home a Deer Valley logo apron and chef hat. Perfect for budding young chefs who love to get creative in the kitchen!
"Little Chefs" Culinary Series: Cupcake Decorating 101
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Calling all young bakers! Join Deer Valley’s experts for a fun, hands-on class where kids will learn the basics of decorating cupcakes and take home a sweet treat they made themselves. Bakers will teach piping, writing, and decorative frosting techniques, helping kids build creative kitchen skills and confidence. Each participant will also customize their own cupcake box to bring home a Deer Valley apron, chef hat and six beautifully decorated cupcakes.
Calling all young bakers! Join Deer Valley’s experts for a fun, hands-on class where kids will learn the basics of decorating cupcakes and take home a sweet treat they made themselves. Bakers will teach piping, writing, and decorative frosting techniques, helping kids build creative kitchen skills and confidence. Each participant will also customize their own cupcake box to bring home a Deer Valley apron, chef hat and six beautifully decorated cupcakes.
Anything Can Be Soup
Saturday, January 31, 2026
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!
Love in Layers: Valentine's Day Cake Decorating Class
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Create the sweetest gift for this Valentine's Day! In this hands-on class, you'll learn decoration techniques from frosted flowers to writing while designing your own romantic, themed cake.
Create the sweetest gift for this Valentine's Day! In this hands-on class, you'll learn decoration techniques from frosted flowers to writing while designing your own romantic, themed cake.
Deer Valley Carrot Cake Class
Sunday, February 8, 2026
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!
Deer Valley Turkey Chili
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Discover the secret behind Deer Valley’s legendary Turkey Chili—a hearty, flavor-packed favorite and true ski resort classic. In this hands-on class, Chef Ari Huerta will guide you through recreating this signature dish, from perfectly seasoned turkey and fresh vegetables to the carefully balanced spices that give the chili its renowned depth and comforting warmth.
Discover the secret behind Deer Valley’s legendary Turkey Chili—a hearty, flavor-packed favorite and true ski resort classic. In this hands-on class, Chef Ari Huerta will guide you through recreating this signature dish, from perfectly seasoned turkey and fresh vegetables to the carefully balanced spices that give the chili its renowned depth and comforting warmth.
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