Character Mochi Making Class

Let's make the cutest character mochi in this San Francisco dessert class!



2.5 hours Location Castro Class size 1 to 8 guests   $125

In this hands-on character mochi-making class in San Francisco, you’ll learn how to make soft, chewy mochi from scratch and shape them into two different adorable character designs, with three fluffy and light cream cheese & heavy cream-based fillings (strawberry, matcha, and chocolate)
We’ll start by preparing fresh mochi dough together and cover essential techniques for achieving the perfect mochi texture — smooth, stretchy, and easy to shape. You’ll then color, shape, and decorate your mochi into two unique character styles, focusing on clean shaping and expressive details. This beginner-friendly class requires no prior experience. Step-by-step guidance and practical tips will be provided throughout the class so you can confidently recreate character mochi at home.
Each mochi will be approximately 2.5–3 inches in size, and you’ll make a total of 6 handmade character mochis during the class. You’ll take home your handmade character mochis along with the skills to continue creating cute and creative designs on your own — a fun, relaxing, and delicious experience in SF!
Allergy information
This class uses ingredients that contain dairy. Mochi made in this class is gluten-free.
Age & Booking Policy
This class is suitable for attendees ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. If your booking is for children only, or includes younger children, please request a private class instead.
Reschedule Policy
Due to our small class size, rescheduling requests must be made at least 14 days before the class. Requests made 4–13 days before the class are subject to a 30% rescheduling fee. Rescheduling is not available within 3 days of the class. If you're unable to attend, you're welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend or family member at any time.

Upcoming dates for Character Mochi Making Class

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:33pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

7 upcoming dates between 5 Dec 2026 and 23 Jan 2027.

  • Sat, Dec 5 2026, 3pm-5:30pm (Cute Bear Friends)
  • Sun, Dec 6 2026, 3pm-5:30pm (Cute Bear Friends)
  • Sun, Dec 13 2026, 3pm-5:30pm (Cute Bear Friends)
  • Sun, Dec 20 2026, 10am-12:30pm (Cute Bear Friends)
  • Sat, Dec 26 2026, 10am-12:30pm (Cute Bear Friends)
  • Sat, Jan 9 2027, 3pm-5:30pm (Cute Bear Friends)
  • Sat, Jan 23 2027, 3pm-5:30pm (Cute Bear Friends)
What you'll get
  • 6 handmade character mochi in two different designs, boxed to take home
  • Three fillings to work with: strawberry, matcha, and chocolate cream cheese
  • All ingredients, tools, and packaging
  • Step-by-step technique for mochi dough, coloring, and shaping
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Knowledge required
Beginner friendly
What to bring
All ingredients, tools, and packaging will be provided. Just bring your passion!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

682 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA

Our studio is just a 5-minute walk from Castro Muni Station, so public transportation is highly recommended! Street parking is limited. If you're driving, paid parking is available at the Castro/18th Street Parking Lot (457 Castro St). Please allow extra time to find parking.

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  • 5/5 from Amy Gong, attended Nov 2026: Jesse was such a great instructor! We had so much fun in our class and everything was perfectly timed. The mochis we ended up making were so cute and delicious too, I would definitely recommend this class!
  • 5/5 from Bruno, attended Sep 2026: Teacher was great! And the class was fun. We enjoyed it.
  • 5/5 from Karla Chavarria, attended Aug 2026: Learned to make cute mochi bears. Not only was the teacher absolutely sweet and nice, but she was also very helpful and clear when explaining each step. What I enjoyed the most was that as a beginner I felt very comfortable learning something new.
  • 5/5 from Jessica, attended Aug 2026: Great experience! Perfect class size - everyone got to take part in making the mochi batch and fillings; instructor was wonderful! Very knowledgable, engaging, and sweet (pun intended)!
  • 5/5 from Debbie Wong, attended Jul 2026: Actually, my son & his wife got this for my birthday! I learned how to make mochi bears with 3 favors……chocolate, green matcha& strawberry flavored Jessie was very sweet, nice, and professional! It was well organized! The atmosphere was perfect! Her place is so cute! Everything was superb! First time in a cooking class and I had so much fun! THANKS A MILLION, Jessie! Great job! Debbie :)
  • 5/5 from Lynell Robb, attended Jun 2026: This was a wonderful class. Very well thought out and the teacher is prepared and knowledgeable. I did this with four 14 years olds who love Mochi. You get to participate in all steps from start to finish. Parking was easy in SOMA garage and close to freeway for those driving from outside SF. Would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Jayme Schumer, attended Jun 2026: Jesse is a great teacher and we had a lot of fun making mochi in class. This was our second class with her, we'll be back!
  • 5/5 from Alessandra Dine, attended Jun 2026: Wonderful time, wonderful place and hospitality! I strongly recommend it.
  • 5/5 from Patricia Le, attended May 2026: Such a fun way to spend the morning making mochi with my 11 year old. Instructions were easy to follow along and we had plenty of mochi to take home after. The fillings are less traditional than I’ve previously had and still tasty. I look forward to recreating the recipes at home.
  • 5/5 from Jenni Sorrow, attended May 2026: Chef Jesse did an amazing job with my daughter and her friends - they had so much fun and can't stop talking about making (and eating) their mochis! Everything was so well organized, and the space is really nice. I can't wait to try making mochi again at home! Thank you for a super memorable night!
  • 5/5 from Yvonne Gillett, attended May 2026: Class was so much fun! Jesse did a great job walking us through how to prep the mochi dough to get it to the right texture, then filling them and creating cute mochi bears. I think by the time I was working on my last bear I started to get the hang of it!
  • 5/5 from Melody Mei, attended May 2026: The class was super fun and interactive! We learned a lot and also had a great time taste testing everything
  • 5/5 from Joanne Yonemura, attended May 2026: Went with my mom and a friend. We had a great time. Jesse was kind and patient.
  • 5/5 from Jessica Erskine, attended May 2026: It was a fantastic class and delicious mochi. I would take another class from Jesse again.
  • 5/5 from Gaby Senderov, attended May 2026: Jesse was an amazing teacher! I had so much fun!
  • 5/5 from Shawn Lee, attended May 2026: My fiancĂ© and I took the Mochi Making course and absolutely loved it. Jesse was very kind, gave clear instructions and gave plenty of room to be creative in the filling and decorating stages. The location was beautiful and felt lived in, which added to the comfort. Overall, we had fun and am deeply encouraged to take the Macaron course. The low pressure and creative environment kept it comfortable, educational and an utter joy to attend.
  • 5/5 from Anastasiya Alekseeva, attended Apr 2026: My first time taking a class like this! Good opportunity to have a great time while learning a new skill! Would definitely bring a friend or mom next time:) Thank you Jessie!!!
  • 5/5 from Felicia Lee, attended Apr 2026: This was a fun, intimate class run by Jesse who was awesome, personable and gave great tips throughout the class!! Would recommend for both the instruction, the cozy vibes, and taking home delicious treats at the end!
  • 5/5 from Eliza Chue, attended Apr 2026: Great class! Easy to follow instructions and mochis came out delicious! Jesse is very warm and friendly and created a nice atmosphere for learning.
  • 5/5 from Gabrielle Maneja, attended Apr 2026: I took this Character Mochi class with a friend and had such a great time! Jesse was very friendly and knowledgeable-giving us lots of tips during her instruction. It was a small class of 7 folks but she made sure everyone was involved with the process of making the mochi + filling. Assembling and decorating our little mochi bears was of course the best part. I can’t wait to recreate the recipe at home :) Highly recommend taking this class!!!!
  • 5/5 from Shyvee Shi, attended Apr 2026: Really love the class! The instructor Jesse was very helpful and caring! Had a lot of fun and created a strawberry matcha Harry Potter Piggy ️
  • 5/5 from Benjamin Chambers, attended Apr 2026: Jesse was very well organized and informative. We learned some great tips and techniques. Highly recommended if you want to make this tasty treat at home!
  • 5/5 from Cagla Boynak, attended Mar 2026: Jesse is an amazing teacher!! I enjoyed so much in this clas! Looking forward to learn more from her.
  • 5/5 from Disha Thakkar, attended Mar 2026: Great activity class and amazing experience! Loved making mochi bears. It was my first time making mochi. The instructor is amazing and teaches very patiently, is very helpful and nice. Great view and setting to take the class. Can’t believe my first time mochi turned out to be so good!!
  • 5/5 from Stephanie Fong, attended Feb 2026: Jesse is an amazing teacher. We went as a group of 4, with varying levels of cooking ability, and she was just amazing, encouraging and overall great happy vibes. What an amazing class! Thank you so much Jesse!!
  • 5/5 from Lukas Harries, attended Feb 2026: We had a great time at the class! Venue and instructor we're both fun and professional.
  • 5/5 from Jihee Kim, attended Jan 2026: Great class. Chef Jesse was wonderful. She is patient, caring, fun, and very organized. I would recommend this class to anyone who wants a relaxing but fun-filled bonding time with their friends, family, or coworkers. Thank you for the memories
  • 5/5 from Jonica Kao, attended Jan 2026: Another fun class with Jesse! I’ve essentially taken every course now but love that she always introduces new ideas. I was really excited about this mochi class and they turned so cute!
  • 5/5 from Emilia T Liu, attended Jan 2026: I've made mochi as a kid but always the regular Japanese traditional mochi, who knew it can be done with a fun creative and cute way. Jesse never cease to the amaze me when it comes to dessert creation. I love it and it's easy to follow. Can't wait for the next class
  • 5/5 from Rozen Bondoc, attended Jan 2026: I attended Jesse’s mochi making class on 01/26 at her home studio, and this was my second class with her. Once again, it was a wonderful experience. Jesse has a great way of turning what can be a very tedious process into something enjoyable, approachable, and informative. She shared so many important tips and techniques that made a real difference and helped everything make sense. You can really feel her passion and care for the craft. I left feeling confident, inspired, and excited to make mochi again. Highly recommend her classes!
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Meowvelous Bakes
Meowvelous Bakes

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Hi, I'm Jesse, the creator behind Meowvelous Bakes. The most memorable compliment I've received from my fans is that my creations warm their hearts, brighten their days, and bring happiness. This feedback fuels my passion and drives me to continue crafting sweets that touch lives. I hope my tiny creations can bring joy to everyone I meet. Let's connect through my sweets and classes!

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