In-person Workshops & Events
Join certified Q-grader, Kelly Abbott, for live, in-person coffee presentations and hands-on workshops designed to enhance your brewing skills and deepen your appreciation for this beloved beverage.
Find the current workshop schedule below as venues and dates are confirmed. Can't wait for the next workshop? Check out our on-demand courses here!
Contact us to book a private session for your group, organization, or corporate team-building exercise! Gather your colleagues, friends, or club members for a unique experience that blends learning with fun.
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Coffee & Caboose | Where Railway History Meets the Art of Specialty Coffee
Registration Now Open!Upcoming Session:
Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 10am-12:30pm
Location:
The Western Railway Museum
5848 State Hwy 12
Rio Vista Junction, CA
The connection between the railways of Northern California and the coffee in your cup is deeper than you ever imagined. Come find out how deep.
Join certified Q-grader Kelly Abbott of Unleashed Coffee for a 2.5-hour experience unlike anything else in the Bay Area — part railway history, part specialty coffee tasting, entirely unforgettable.
Board the 10:00 AM departure for a guided presentation that will change the way you think about both trains and coffee. Explore the Car House alongside a Western Railway Museum docent before settling in for the tasting. Then make yourself comfortable in a historic Pullman car — one with its own remarkable story — for a seated four-coffee tasting flight with a locally made pastry pairing.
No other train museum. No other coffee tasting. Nothing else like it.
Train history. Coffee history. One morning. Twenty seats.
General Admission: $60 | WRM Members: $40
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Coffee Brewing 101
Registration Now Open!Upcoming Sessions:
Saturday, Sept. 19th at 2:00pm
Location:
Wild Oak Wellness
2527 Manka's Corner Rd
Suisun Valley, CA
Unleash your inner coffee connoisseur with our Coffee Brewing 101 Workshop — a transformative experience for coffee enthusiasts and curious minds alike! Imagine being able to elevate your morning routine, turning an ordinary cup of coffee into a masterpiece that awakens your senses and fuels your day.
During this immersive workshop, you’ll discover the art of quality coffee sourcing, ensuring each bean is worth its weight in flavor. Learn the secrets of proper storage and grinding techniques to preserve freshness, unlocking the true potential of your brew. We’ll guide you through the essential brewing variables that impact the taste and aroma—giving you the power to create a remarkable cup every single time.
You’ll get hands-on experience with popular brewing methods including AeroPress, French Press, Pour Over, and Cold Brew. Each method offers its unique flair and allows you to experiment until you find what resonates best with your palate. Plus, you'll receive a 12 oz bag of Unleashed Coffee to use in the workshop with the remaining beans to take home to practice your newfound skills long after the workshop ends!
Join us on this journey to redefine how you enjoy coffee. Spaces are limited—register today and transform not just how you brew but how you savor life’s simple pleasures! -
Coffee: The Journey From Farm-to-Cup
Registration Opens September 10thUpcoming Session:
Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 10am - noon
Location:
Dixon Library
230 N First Street
Dixon, CA
Come celebrate International Coffee Day with us! Do you ever wonder what it takes to get that heavenly brew from bean to cup? Well, you're in for a real treat!
Join Q-grader, Kelly Abbott, as she takes you on an eye-opening journey through the coffee supply chain. In this presentation, you'll uncover the mysteries behind sourcing the best beans and learn why forging direct relationships with farmers is key to crafting an exceptional cup of joe.
This is the kind of insider info that'll make you appreciate your morning brew even more!
If you'd like to bring this vibrant coffee talk to your organization, please contact us for more details. Please note that an honorarium applies for this specialized presentation. -
Sunrise to Sunset: A Coffee & Wine Experience
Registration Opens Soon!Upcoming Sessions:
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 11:00am
Location:
Sunset Suisun
4495 Suisun Valley Rd.
Fairfield, CA
Join certified Q-grader Kelly Abbott of Unleashed Coffee Co. and certified sommelier Fah Sathirapongsasuti of Sunset Cellars for an intimate two-hour tasting experience in the vineyards of Suisun Valley — where the world of specialty coffee and fine wine meet in one beautiful morning.This isn't a coffee class. This isn't a wine tasting. It's something nobody in Northern California is currently offering: two certified experts, two guided flights, and a conversation about the surprising language these two beloved beverages share.
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The Alchemy of Coffee: Autumn Brews
Registration is Opening Soon!Upcoming Sessions:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 6:30pm
Location:
Mystic Moon Raven
669-A Merchant Street
Vacaville CA
Unleashed Coffee is collaborating with Mystic Moon Raven — one of our favorite local retail partners — to bring you an experience unlike anything we've offered before.
In this immersive hands-on workshop, you'll explore real botanicals drawn from the incredible collection at Mystic Moon Raven and craft a coffee blend that's entirely your own. Whether you're a coffee lover chasing a flavor you've been dreaming about, or a seeker creating something with intention behind every ingredient, this workshop has a place for you.
Jessica has prepared a magical correspondences guide for the botanicals available in her shop, so you'll understand not just how each ingredient tastes, but what energy it carries.
I'll bring the coffee. Mystic Moon Raven brings the magic.
No artificial flavors. No chemical additives. Just real botanicals, specialty coffee, and a creative experience you won't find anywhere else.
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Build-Your-Own Coffee Blend
Registration is coming soon!Upcoming Sessions:
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Location: TBA
Unleashed Coffee’s fun and interactive Coffee Blending Workshop explores the delicious world of coffee tasting and blending.
During this two-hour experience, you'll sip on a selection of single origin coffees and discuss their flavor profiles, so you can make blending decisions like a pro! Mix and match brewed coffees to discover your perfect combo, then take it a step further by crafting your very own specialty coffee blend of whole beans to take home with you and enjoy for weeks to come!
Whether you're a coffee aficionado or just looking for a unique date idea, this workshop is all about creativity and flavor exploration. Bring your friends, your partner, or come solo – everyone’s welcome! Spaces are limited, so grab your spot now and get ready to create some coffee magic!
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Brew & Blend: Coffee Mocktail Making
Registration Coming Soon!Upcoming Session:
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Location:
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Cold brew is just the beginning.
Join us for a hands-on class where you'll learn how to make café-quality cold brew from scratch and turn it into something entirely unexpected. Guided by our Q-grader and roaster, you'll explore how brew strength, ratios, and flavor pairings come together to create standout coffee mocktails.
You'll get hands-on with a selection of recipes that may include a smooth vanilla and coconut cold brew, a bright berry and citrus blend, a warmly spiced drink with cinnamon and ginger, or a refreshing herbal citrus creation — with the exact lineup shaped by seasonal ingredients and what's on hand. Along the way you'll pick up techniques like layering flavors, balancing sweetness and acidity, and finishing a drink with the right garnish, so you can keep experimenting long after class ends.
What you'll learn:- How to brew cold brew concentrate the right way
- The building blocks of a balanced mocktail (ratios, sweetness, acidity, texture)
- Step-by-step guidance through several recipes
- Tips for customizing your own coffee mocktail creations at home
What you'll leave with:- A full belly of coffee mocktails
- Recipe cards for the mocktails you made in class
- The skills to recreate them (or invent your own)
Great for coffee lovers, mocktail enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a fun new way to spend an afternoon.
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From Kitchen to Craft - Home Coffee Roasting
Registration Coming Soon!Upcoming Session:
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Location:
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Transform your morning ritual into a journey of craft, sustainability, and connection with Kelly Abbott, Master Roaster at Unleashed Coffee and certified Arabica Q-Grader.Your coffee already fuels your professional excellence—now discover how roasting your own beans can deepen your connection to the farmers who grow them while elevating your daily ritual to new heights. This comprehensive hands-on course guides working professionals and coffee aficionados alike through the rewarding world of home coffee roasting from accessible kitchen equipment to high-end home roasting tools.
✓ Hands-on instruction with equipment at every price point
✓ Essential roasting science and tasting techniques in our coffee classroom
✓ Ethical green bean sourcing that supports living wages
✓ Small class sizes for personalized, in-person attention
✓ Experience multiple roasting devices and home roasting techniques
Beyond Equipment - The Complete Journey:- Essential roasting science that transforms how you understand coffee
- Ethical green bean sourcing that supports living wages for farmers
- Hands-on practice with each roasting method in our coffee classroom
- Tasting techniques to appreciate your craft's impact on flavor
- Connection to the global coffee community you're becoming part of
Perfect for: Coffee enthusiasts ready to deepen their knowledge, professionals seeking a mindful hobby that aligns with their values, and anyone wanting to understand the complete journey from farm to cup.
