MASTER CLASS

Skip the scarf and gift these skill sessions.

Blade Runner

From knife selection and butchery to sake pairings (and tastings!), the Ai and Om Knives’

sake and sushi workshop ($88 per person) intros Japanese cuisine and knife work—plus owner/chef Douglas Chang shares his top tips for preparing, slicing and serving sashimi-style sushi. aiandomknives.ca

Saw Practical

During Union Wood Co.’s three-hour woodworking class ($145 per person) at their East Van shop, the crew teaches small groups how to saw, drill and sand one-of-akind home wares (think wooden spoons and Scandi-cool cutting boards) for you to take home. unionwoodco.com