French Macaroon Making
Where: Baking Arts, 542 Brannan Street (between 4th and 5th streets); 415-706-7112.
Price: $90
Next Class: Sunday, January 6
Trendiness aside, what could be dreamier than this delicious confection? We wouldn’t have imagined we’d be able to whip up macaroons ourselves, but we can’t wait to try our hands at it. Learn all the meringue-making and batter-folding techniques you’ll need to create these scrumptious treats yourself.

Blogging for Beginners with Meghan Ward
Where: The Grotto, 490 Second Street, Suite 200 (at Howard Street); info@sfgrotto.org.
Price: $260
Next Class: Four-session class on Wednesdays from January 23 through February 13
Stop talking about how you want to blog and just take the plunge. Learn everything you need to know from instructor Meghan Ward, who has written for a variety of S.F. publications including San Francisco Magazine, 7x7 Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle, and more.

Photo: Via Baking Arts