Team Experiences

Team Experiences

We offer team experiences that connect, engage, and inspire EQ/AQ skills.

From virtual classes with kits delivered to your door to in-person or off-site events, our team of intrepid entrepreneurs brings fun and connection to your organization.

Lauded as “extraordinary” by the New York Times, Laena and her team have been making delicious products and experiences for 10+ years in NYC, and have a global cult following that includes QuestLove and Martha Stewart.

Check out our client testimonials from Google, Deloitte, Meta, Figma and many more.

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Our current roster:

  • Hot Sauce Making Class

    What condiment can you not live without? For Laena, it's hot sauce. She even carries a little bottle in her purse, for on-the-go heat — and after this class, you’ll have your own handcrafted bottle to share too!

    We'll either ship individual kits to your door or bring ingredients to your private space, so we can craft our very own custom hot sauces together! You’ll join founder Laena for a 60-minute hot sauce making class where we learn a new skill, compete in some hot sauce trivia, and have a delightfully spicy bonding experience!

  • Pickle Making Class

    What rhymes with tickles and makes you feel the same way? Pickles! How can you not love a gut healthy, immune boosting pickled vegetable?

    You’ll join founder Laena McCarthy for a 60-minute pickle making class either in-person or from the comfort of your own home. Give your group the ultimate briny experience! You’ll get to play with a cornucopia of colorful, organic veggies, along with herbs, spices and vinegars, as you craft your very own custom pickles!

  • Infused Liquor Making Class

    The ancient art of infusing herbs and spices in alcohol is a tasty and fun skill to learn! In this class, you’ll learn to make decadent and tasty infused liquors (such as our signature cinnamon-hibiscus Cozy Sweater)! You’ll walk away with a fantastic gift for a host/hostess, friend, or family member, or just to enjoy yourself!

    We will either ship kits to your door, or set up shop in your private space as we learn the ancient craft of infusion! Our founder Laena will demo how to make a few different infused liquors, so your group can sip, sample, and craft their very own custom liquors!

  • Edible Indoor MicroGarden Growing

    Did you know you can grow delicious and gorgeous herbs and veggies indoors on your windowsill? Even if you lack the space or skills to start a traditional vegetable garden, this class will blow your mind with a simple solution: a microgarden!

    You’ll join CEO and founder Laena McCarthy, an avid gardener, for an in-person or 60-minute virtual class where we plant a tray of herbs and a tray of microgreen seeds, while learning the techniques necessary to create and maintain your beautiful mini garden, such as plant selection and planting tips; design considerations; watering and fertilizing. Give your group the ultimate fun and therapeutic plant fix!

  • Mindful Flower Arranging

    Making a beautiful bouquet of flowers is an amazing skill to learn, and the best gift regardless of the season. It’s also incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating. There is proven therapeutic joy in arranging flowers, and this class allows even the most craft-averse to enjoy this centering practice.

    You’ll join CEO and founder Laena McCarthy, an avid gardener and food entrepreneur for an in-person or 60-minute virtual class, as she covers all the techniques necessary to arrange your own unique bouquet, such as flower selection and design tips; watering and upkeep. Give your group the ultimate fun and therapeutic flower fix!

  • Craft a Succulent Terrarium

    Did you know you easily craft a gorgeous teeny succulent garden for your home? Whether you have a black thumb or lack the space or sunlight to grow plants, this class will blow your mind with a simple solution: a mini succulent garden! Growing and maintaining plants is an empowering skill to learn, and there is proven therapeutic joy in planting and caring for your plants, and watching them grow!

    During this in-person or 60-minute virtual class, Laena covers all the techniques necessary to create and maintain your beautiful mini succulent garden, such as plant selection and planting tips; design considerations; watering and fertilizing.

  • Jam & Jelly Making

    Jam on! In a jam! Jam session! Pump, pump the jams! The puns are endless, and so is the pure tasty joy when you make your own jam.

    In this demonstration-based class you'll learn the simple steps of homemade jam, from cooking and jelling, to processing and sealing. We'll also cover the tools and tricks of preservation, such as safety and shelf-life, as well as sugar-free methods and canning history.

    Laena is a certified “jam queen,” a founder of the condiment company Anarchy in a Jar, lauded by Questlove and Martha Stewart, and author of the cookbook “Jam On: The Craft of Canning Fruit” — and she’s ready to answer all your sticky jam questions and make some fun preserves together.

  • Herbal Tincture & Skincare Making Class

    Have you bought a medicinal tincture at Whole Foods or a fancy face oil at Sephora? You can easily make your own high quality plant-based tinctures and oils for internal or external use with a few simple ingredients, tips, and tricks!

    Featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Elle, and New York Magazine, founder Laena McCarthy will teach participants how to make medicinal tinctures and face oils using natural herbs and plants, creating a potent and long lasting remedy for a variety of common maladies. This is a fun and positive class, and participants will learn all about herbal skincare and natural medicine while they prep their face oils and tinctures. Kits come with everything you need to craft your own bottle of magic.

  • Cocktail Syrups & Mixers

    That incredible drink you just had at a fancy cocktail bar? Chances are they used a specialty cocktail syrup to create that flavor. Crafting cocktail syrups and mixers is an awesome skill to learn! These syrups can be used in mocktails, desserts, or cocktails, making this class a great option for groups that want a non-alcoholic option.

    In this class, you’ll learn to make delicious cocktail (or mocktail!) syrups and mixers for your next gathering! You’ll also walk away with a fantastic holiday gift for a host/hostess, friend, family member or just to enjoy yourself! You'll receive a tasty kit of gorgeous organic dried fruit, herbs, spices, and sugar, so your group can sip, sample, and craft their very own custom cocktail syrups & mixers for the holidays!

Holiday favorites:

  • Infused Liquor Making Class

    The ancient art of infusing herbs and spices in alcohol is a tasty and fun skill to learn! In this class, you’ll learn to make decadent and tasty infused liquors (such as our signature cinnamon-hibiscus Cozy Sweater)! You’ll walk away with a fantastic gift for a host/hostess, friend, or family member, or just to enjoy yourself!

    We will either ship kits to your door, or set up shop in your private space as we learn the ancient craft of infusion! Our founder Laena will demo how to make a few different infused liquors, so your group can sip, sample, and craft their very own custom liquors!

  • MidCentury Gingerbread House Making

    You heard that right. Not your grandma’s gingerbread house. We use cool candy, hip cereal, fun shapes, and lots of joy and laughter to craft unique, cool, midcentury style gingerbread houses in this fantastic holiday experience.

  • Fresh Wreath Making Class

    Fresh wreaths are perfect to decorate your home for every season! We will make season-specific wreaths using fresh and natural ingredients. In Fall and Winter, we use fresh-cut evergreen branches, winter berries, pinecones and more to create beautiful wreaths.

    Lauded as “extraordinary” by the New York Times, Anarchy in a Jar has a global cult following that includes QuestLove and Martha Stewart. You’ll join CEO and founder Laena McCarthy, a designer and food entrepreneur for an in-person or 60-minute virtual class, as she covers all the techniques necessary to create your own unique fresh wreath, such as design selection and creative tips. Give your group the ultimate fun and therapeutic craft fix!

  • Craft a Succulent Living Ornament

    Succulents are hardy and beautiful living plants, and easy to incorporate into a holiday decoration, ornament, or hostess gift. We will add lights, decorative items to create a cool and unique ornaments for your holiday tree, wreath, party, or just to enjoy yourself!

    During this in-person or 60-minute virtual class, Laena covers all the techniques necessary to create and maintain your beautiful mini succulent garden, such as plant selection and planting tips; design considerations; watering and fertilizing.

  • Holiday Chocolate Bark Making

    Indulge your sweet tooth and become a chocolatier for a day! Using a sumptuous assortment of holiday candies and other favorite add-ins such as pretzels, dried fruit, almonds and more, you'll craft a tray of heavenly chocolatey "bark" goodness. Our expert instructor will guide you through the process, sharing tips and tricks for achieving professional results. Whether you're a seasoned chocolate enthusiast or a novice, this class promises a fun and flavorful experience. Join us for a day of sweet creativity, and leave with your own mouthwatering creations to savor and share. Kit includes chocolate, toppings, and a spatula. Toppings can be adjusted to the client's liking (aka, no nuts).

  • Winter Mixology Class

    Lauded as “extraordinary” by the New York Times, Anarchy in a Jar has been making creative condiments for 10+ years in NYC, and has a global cult following that includes QuestLove and Martha Stewart. Cozy cocktails are a great way to celebrate and enjoy the season, and improve your skills to impress your friends! A winter mule, a blood orange negroni, and a jingle-jangle old fashioned are often on the menu, but you can let us know if you have a special request.

    We’ll ship beautiful kits of ingredients and supplies directly to your team member’s doors, so your group can craft their very own custom cocktails! You’ll join the founder Laena for a 60-minute virtual class from the comfort of your own home, as you sip, virtually mingle and learn the art of making delicious cocktails!

  • “EVERYTHING WAS FANTASTIC! I LOVED THAT IT WASN’T OVERLY COMPLICATED, EVERYTHING CAME INCLUDED IN THE KIT WITHOUT EVEN NEEDING TO MEASURE ANYTHING.”

    RAUL, CHIME

  • “WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED LAENA’S CLASS. IT WAS SUPER FUN, WE LEARNED A LOT, OUR HOT SAUCES ALL TURNED OUT DELICIOUS, AND LAENA IS A FABULOUS INSTRUCTOR WITH GREAT ENERGY. CAN’T RECOMMEND ENOUGH!”

    Erica, Google

  • “THE CLASS WAS AWESOME. IT WAS SIMPLE AND LAENA HAD A LOT OF INTERESTING RECOMMENDATIONS AND FACTS THROUGH THE WHOLE PROCESS.”

    Sat, Caldado

  • “THIS CLASS WAS SO FUN! IT WAS THE PERFECT BALANCE OF LEARNING AND TEAM BUILDING. THE KIT CONTAINED EVERYTHING THAT I NEEDED, SO IT WAS EASY TO SET UP AND COMPLETE THE PROJECT WITHIN THE TIME ALLOTTED, WHILE CREATING A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE. SUPER FUN! I AM RECOMMENDING IT TO OTHERS AS WELL.”

    Whitney, Stripe

Cost and details of our team experiences.

  • IN-PERSON EVENTS start at a flat fee of $1450 for up to 12 people. Request a quote below.

    We are happy to add beverages, decorations, and concierge services to any experience for an extra fee.

  • VIRTUAL experiences start at $45 per person.

    Add on a kit of ingredients, starting at $55 per person, shipping included in the US and Canada.

  • We love to ship unique, high-quality kits of ingredients to our teams, so everyone can have a special shared experience!

    Kits vary depending on the experience, for example our hot sauce class kit come with everything you need to make hot sauce, including food-grade glass bottles, fresh heirloom chili peppers, garlic, fruit, vinegar, and spices, as well as a beautiful recipe card to keep and cherish.

    Request a quote for your preferred experience, and we will share the exact contents of your kit, along with any equipment needed (like a stove for cooking or a blender).

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