Experiences

Experiences at PhotoSynthesis

Come make something with us

Private, hands-on sessions in our downtown shop — design a photo gift, roll lefse, or bake krumkake. Day or evening, whenever suits you.

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One-on-one experiences, on your schedule

No fixed dates, no groups. We're open to daytime and evening sessions alike — which makes these a great date night, or a gift for someone who has everything.

Design and Make Your Own Photo Gift experience
Our signature experience

Design & Make Your Own Photo Gift

Pick any photo gift we make, lay out your photos on our design tool with hands-on help, and watch it get made. Perfect for first-timers.

  • When: You tell us — day or evening, weekends welcome
  • Where: 317 Main Street, Ames, Iowa 50010
  • Length: 60 minutes
  • Price: $50 + the cost of your gift
  • Who: Just you and us — private session
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Scandinavian baking experiences

Hands-on classes in Norwegian traditions — same private format, same easy scheduling. Ingredients included, and you take home everything you make.

Lefse-making experience

Lefse-Making Class

Learn to roll and griddle traditional Norwegian lefse the way it's been done for generations — and take home what you make.

60 minutes · $50 + $15 ingredients

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Krumkake-making experience

Krumkake-Making Class

Bake delicate Norwegian krumkake on a traditional iron and roll them into perfect cones — then take a batch home with you.

60 minutes · $50 + $15 ingredients

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How it works

1
Reach out

Contact us with the experience you'd like and two or three dates and times that work for you.

2
We confirm a time

We'll get back to you and lock one in. Making a photo gift? Bring your photos — phone, USB or prints.

3
Make it and take it home

Photo gift, lefse or krumkake — you leave with what you made.

Good to know

Do I need any experience?

No. Every session is built for first-timers, with hands-on help the whole way.

What does it cost?

Every class is $50. For photo gifts, add the cost of the gift you make; for lefse and krumkake, add $15 for ingredients.

When can I book?

Day or evening, weekdays or weekends — we'll work around you. Evening sessions make a great date night.

Can I bring a friend?

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What if I can't make it?

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