Workshop Experiences

Interactive Shop 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 crowds. 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 to create your design tool with hands-on help, and then we make it! You can say 'I made that!' and give a personal, unique gift.

  • When: You tell us — day or evening, weekends welcome
  • Where: 317 Main Street, Ames, Iowa 50010
  • Length: 60 minutes
  • Price: $50 for up to 2 people + the cost of your gift
  • Who: Just you and us — private session
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Scandinavian baking experiences

Hands-on demo classes in Norwegian cooking traditions — same private format, same easy scheduling. Ingredients included, and you take home everything you make, including our family recipe!

Lefse Workshop Experience: learn the techniques, take home your own

Lefse Workshop

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 up to 2 people + $15 ingredients

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Krumkake Workshop Experience: learn the technique and bring home what you make

Krumkake Workshop

Bake delicate Norwegian krumkake using an electric iron and roll them into perfect cones using our unique krumkake clip roller — then take home what you make.

60 minutes · $50 up to 2 people + $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 up to 2 people. 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?

Absolutely. The experience is fun to share, one guest is welcome!

Larger group?

That can be arranged, contact us with your request and we can get something figured out! I'm also available to travel to you.

What if I can't make it?

No cancellation policy.

For more information, please contact us.

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