Las Vegas Wynn Master Classes For The Offering

Any casino can offer classes about playing poker or blackjack and many do. The Wynn Las Vegas is trying to up the ante a bit - offering what it is calling a series of Master Classes that will teach people about topics ranging from sushi to what it's like to run a sports book.

The luxury resort is offering 13 separate classes. They start on July 20 with the one topic that's expected- perfecting your poker face - and continuing through December 16 with treat trimming so you can learn to create edible holiday ornaments with the help of the resort's executive pastry chef.

The classes are either $125 or $150 per person. There are between eight and 45 slots per class. The resort has a website set up with more information. (Subscribe to local news alerts on Patch)

In between the first class and the last class:

• MASTERING BREAD BAKING July 27 at 1 p.m. - Join master artisan baker Johann Willar as he shares his favorite recipes, techniques and tips for baking at home.
• SOMMELIER FOR A DAY August 3 at 3 p.m. - Collaborate with director of wine Mark Thomas to create Wynn’s newest offering of globally-inspired wines.
• BREWMASTER CLASS August 10 at 3 p.m. - Explore the art of brewing beer with executives from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.
• ODDSMAKER FOR A DAY August 18 at 1 p.m. Attend a casual roundtable lunch with oddsmaker Johnny Avello at the newly renovated Wynn Race & Sports Book.
• SUSHI MASTER CLASS September 15 at 12 p.m. - Perfect your technique for achieving restaurant-caliber sushi alongside chefs Kitt Xaiyasiha and Devin Hashimoto.
• MASTER CAKE DECORATING September 28 at 2 p.m. - Flora Aghababyan opens her cake studio to share her secrets for making showstopping cakes.
• A TASTE OF CROSSROADS October 5 at 12 p.m. - In this master class on conscious cooking, Celebrity Chef Tal Ronnen shares his philosophy for a plant-based kitchen.
• DUMPLING MASTER CLASS October 19 at 12 p.m. - Master dim sum chef Sandy Shi and Red 8 chef Chen Wei Chan divulge the secrets to making perfect Chinese dumplings.
• WHISKY AND CIGARS November 9 at 3 p.m. - Learn about the world of premium whisky and cigars with beverage director Alaina Alexander.
• CHOCOLATE MASTER CLASS December 7 at 2 p.m. - Get an interactive demo in chocolate making with executive pastry chef Patrice Caillot.
• CHAMPAGNE WISHES December 14 at 3 p.m. - Director of wine Mark Thomas leads this intimate Champagne and small bites tasting session.

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