Valentine's Day Events

Family Day: Turtle-y Love You

February 4, 10am to 11:30am

Ages 5 and up are invited for a family day painting event. Anyone, including parents/guardians, staying in the studio during class must have their own paid seat. No drop-offs and no spectators permitted. Cost is $32 per person for a 16x20 canvas. Painting with a Twist Ponte Vedra / 904687-4307 / 268 Solana Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 / www.paintingwithatwist.com

Painting with a Twist: Valentine's Gnome

February 4, 1pm to 3pm

Painting with a Twist hosts a new art class: Valentine's Gnome. The event is for ages 15 and up. The cost is $40 for a 16x20 canvas and $49 for a 16x20 wood plank board. Painting with a Twist Ponte Vedra / 904-687-4307 / 268 Solana Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 / www.paintingwithatwist.com

Sur La Table: Family Fun: Valentine’s Day

Treats • February 5, 1pm; February 12, 10am Sur La Table hosts a Family Fun: Valentine’s Day Treats event. Tickets are $69 each, and the class is for ages 8 and up. A paying adult must accompany ages 17 and under. The menu features Strawberry Jam Sweetheart Tarts, Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge, and Valentine Chocolate Kiss Cookies. Sur la Table / 904-719-7597 / 4713 River City Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246 / www.surlatable.com

Melt & Pour Heart Soap Project

February 6, 6pm to 9pm

In this class, you'll learn step-by-step how to use the melt and pour soap medium, how to avoid losing your fragrance, how to keep it strong for months to come, and techniques for creating your own melt and pour heart cut-out soap. You'll leave with a bag of soap gift-wrapped and ready to give or ready to treat yourself with and use that night. Call to sign up. Class fee is $20, with a supply fee of $20. The Studios at Florida School of Holistic Health / 904-465-0985 / 1506 King Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 / www.thestudiosatfshh.com

Drop-In Valentine Craft

February 7, 11am to 12noon

Kids are invited to stop by the children's area for a Valentine's craft to celebrate the holiday. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Branch / 904-255-2665 / 6887 103rd Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210 / jaxpubliclibrary.org

Valentine’s Chocolate Macarons

February 11, 9am

Fall in love with macarons in this three-hour baking class. The chef instructor will teach you all the tips and tricks for creating two varieties of delicate French macarons. You’ll learn to build your batter and how to meringue eggs. After piping and baking, you’ll make two fillings, then assemble your crisp shells. By the end of class, you’ll have chocolate confections perfect for sharing with your valentine. Cost is $89. Sur la Table / 904719-7597 / 4713 River City Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246 / www.surlatable.com

Valentine's Day Gift Making Workshop

February 11, 10am to 12noon

Kids are invited to the Green Cove Springs Branch

Library to make some one-of-a-kind gifts for the special people in their life. The workshop will have age-appropriate supplies for several gifts you can make. Seating is limited and on a first-come, firstserved basis. Children of all ages are welcome to attend. Free. Clay County Public Library, Green Cove Springs Branch / 904-269-6315 / 403 Ferris Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 / www.claycountygov.com

Drop-in Valentine's Day Card Craft

February 11, 10am to 2pm

Kids are invited to the library to create unique one-of-a-kind cards for all the special people in their life. This activity is for all ages while supplies last. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, Beaches Branch / 904-255-2665 / 600 3rd Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266 / jaxpubliclibrary.org

Love Blooms + Make a Scented Soy Candle

February 12, 10:30am to 1pm

This class package allows you to make your own candle as well as paint the selected Love Blooms painting. The class is recommended for ages 10 and up. Anyone, including parents/guardians, staying in the studio during class must have their own paid seat. No drop-offs and no spectators, and no toddlers or infants. Choices for the art are a 16x20 canvas for $60 or a 16x20 wood plank board for $69. Painting with a Twist San Marco / 904-399-8399 / 1525 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 / www.paintingwithatwist.com

Watercolor Heart Frame

February 12, 2pm to 4pm

Come in-store and make a watercolor heart frame to put a picture of your special someone in. Free and no registration is required.

Area Michaels Stores / www.michaels.com

Valentine's Day Wine and Dine

February 13, 6:30pm; February 14, 6:30pm

Adults are invited to skip the stuffy restaurant reservation this year and come join the Aprons chefs for an informative night out. This demonstration-style cooking class will feature Chorizo-Stuffed Calamari Tubes with Piquillo Pepper Vinaigrette, Chilled Asparagus with Soft Poached Egg and Hollandaise Aioli, Pan-Roasted Porterhouse with Bone Marrow Whipped Potatoes and Cabernet Reduction, and Chocolate Ancho Pot de Crème. Cost is $70 per person. Publix Aprons Cooking School / 904-262-4187 / 10500 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257 / www.publix.com

Family Valentine’s Day Brunch

February 14, 10am to 12:30pm

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones by making brunch favorites. The menu includes Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Red Onions, Almonds, and Poppy Seed Vinaigrette; Ham, Spinach, Cheddar Quiche with From-Scratch Pie Dough; Million Dollar Bacon; Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Bell Peppers, and Onion Hash; and Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze and Fresh Berries. Mimosas, sparkling cider, and wine will be served during the cooking experience. Tickets start at $65. Jax Cooking Studio / 904379-6220 / 14035 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32224 / jaxcookingstudio.com