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Sushi Fundamentals: Rice, Rolls & Hand Rolls
Master the art of sushi rice and learn to roll classic maki and temaki hand rolls. Hands-on workshop covers essential techniques for homemade sushi.
What you’ll do
Learn to make authentic sushi at home in this hands-on beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll master the fundamentals of sushi making, starting with perfectly seasoned sushi rice, the foundation of every great roll.
Under expert guidance, you’ll learn to create maki (traditional rolled sushi) and temaki (hand rolls), working with fresh fish, vegetables, and traditional fillings. We’ll cover essential techniques including rice preparation, rolling methods, and proper knife skills.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to improve your technique, you’ll leave with the confidence to host your own sushi night. All ingredients, tools, and recipes provided.
About your Instructor
Ed Metcalfe
My culinary career started at age 15 washing dishes in my parent’s restaurant. My career has taken me to SF, Lake Tahoe, Copenhagen Denmark, Hawaii, Bend Oregon, and Sonoma, Ca. For the better part of 15 years, I have opened and run my restaurants. I am passionate about everything from the design aspect to building a menu and developing a culinary team.
After the 2017 Sonoma fires, I was ready for a change. I sold my restaurant ( Shiso) and started our catering company, www.sushimotos.com.
Membership has its benefits
All Silver Memberships and above receive 10% off the registration cost for any class purchase over $40.
Materials fees are not discounted.
Become a member today and find community, connection, and creativity.
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
Sushi Fundamentals: Rice, Rolls & Hand Rolls
Master the art of sushi rice and learn to roll classic maki and temaki hand rolls. Hands-on workshop covers essential techniques for homemade sushi.
Schedule
Sunday, January 25, 2026
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
This Session
Sunday, January 25, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Experience Level
BeginningAge(s)
18-over$100 – Registration Cost
