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Monday, April 20, 2026
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April 20, 2026 -Choose Your Own Adventure
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April 20, 2026 -Choose Your Own Adventure
Choose Your Own Adventure
A flexible, private two-hour session for one to five people. Choose any topic from our existing classes, from latte art to home espresso to coffee tasting, and enjoy a focused, hands-on workshop tailored to your group. Perfect for small teams, friends, or anyone who wants a personalized learning experience in the Opo Training Lab. After you add the ticket to your cart, let us know what topic you'd like to cover! Your ticket purchase is for ONE PRIVATE SESSION, for up to five people. Instructors: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer Jonathan Pascual, Opo Founder & Authorized SCA Trainer
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$200.00
Choose Your Own Adventure
A flexible, private two-hour session for one to five people. Choose any topic from our existing classes, from latte art to home espresso to coffee tasting, and enjoy a focused, hands-on workshop tailored to your group. Perfect for small teams, friends, or anyone who wants a personalized learning experience in the Opo Training Lab. After you add the ticket to your cart, let us know what topic you'd like to cover! Your ticket purchase is for ONE PRIVATE SESSION, for up to five people. Instructors: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer Jonathan Pascual, Opo Founder & Authorized SCA Trainer
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$200.00
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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April 21, 2026 -Home Espresso
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April 21, 2026 -Choose Your Own Adventure
Home Espresso
This practical workshop is perfect for those who have a home espresso machine and would like to brew better shots and understand how barista technique affects taste in the cup. During the class, you’ll learn the basics of espresso extraction and work on things like grind adjustment, distribution, and tamping, learning on commercial equipment and Breville home machines. Our experienced trainers will guide you through the process, providing tips and tricks to help you sharpen your home barista skills. Students will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! Maximum Class Size: 6 students Instructor: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer
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$60.00
Choose Your Own Adventure
A flexible, private two-hour session for one to five people. Choose any topic from our existing classes, from latte art to home espresso to coffee tasting, and enjoy a focused, hands-on workshop tailored to your group. Perfect for small teams, friends, or anyone who wants a personalized learning experience in the Opo Training Lab. After you add the ticket to your cart, let us know what topic you'd like to cover! Your ticket purchase is for ONE PRIVATE SESSION, for up to five people. Instructors: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer Jonathan Pascual, Opo Founder & Authorized SCA Trainer
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$200.00
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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April 22, 2026 -Home Espresso
Home Espresso
This practical workshop is perfect for those who have a home espresso machine and would like to brew better shots and understand how barista technique affects taste in the cup. During the class, you’ll learn the basics of espresso extraction and work on things like grind adjustment, distribution, and tamping, learning on commercial equipment and Breville home machines. Our experienced trainers will guide you through the process, providing tips and tricks to help you sharpen your home barista skills. Students will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! Maximum Class Size: 6 students Instructor: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer
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$60.00
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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Friday, April 24, 2026
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Featured April 24, 2026 -Featured SCA Roasting Foundation
SCA Roasting Foundation
The Roasting Foundation course gives the learner an understanding of the roasting process, including the physical changes that take place during the process, and how to control sensory aspects of the coffee by roasting light or dark. Learners will also gain an understanding of the basic structure of the roasting machine, and general maintenance and fire prevention. Practical learning objectives and activities prepare the learner to follow instructions, given by the trainer, for three different roasts and record relevant data and observations per roast using a suitable roast log. There is an online written exam administered upon completion of the course. Learn more about the SCA Coffee Skills Program here. Validated parking and lunch are included in the course fee. Students will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! Maximum Class Size: 4 students Class Duration: 7.5 hours Instructor: Chris Avirett, Authorized SCA Trainer SCA certificate courses have very limited seating and require significant planning and preparation to schedule, staff, and deliver. Because of this, SCA Courses follow a separate policy from our non-certification classes. Refunds and Rescheduling 30+ days before the course start:You may reschedule or request a full refund at no charge. 15–29 days before the course […]
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$645.00
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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April 25, 2026 -FREE Bag of Coffee!
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Featured April 25, 2026 -Featured Latte Art Basics
FREE Bag of Coffee!
Taste Like a Pro! Have you ever wondered how baristas are able to rattle off incredibly specific descriptors for your coffee? Or how those flavor notes ended up on your bag of coffee? Well, if so, this class is for you! In this session we will discuss the basics of sensory analysis, how to taste like a coffee professional, and how to describe what you experience. We will also get a chance to participate in a coffee cupping, which is the process that coffee pros use to analyze a coffee. Come ready to drink lots of coffee! Each ticket includes a FREE bag of Opo Upside beans! Maximum Class Size: 8 students Instructor: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer
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$40.00
Latte Art Basics
Whether you’re just getting started as a barista, have an espresso machine at home, or simply want to learn latte art technique for fun, this hands-on class is a great introduction to basic latte art. You’ll get direct instruction and practice using commercial or home espresso equipment to get one step better in pouring latte art - whether that's starting with a simple heart, or improving technique for more consistent milk texture for your more advanced pours. No previous experience required. Maximum Class Size: 6 students Instructor: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer
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$60.00
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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