2025 Oyster Classes
Hello! We hold classes most weekends from October through April. Fall dates will go up for sale sometime in September. We announce dates through our email list - be sure to sign up to get first dibs.
Come to the farm for a unique and fun oyster experience. These classes include a shucking lesson followed by lots of practice as you work your way through a comparative oyster tasting of bivalves near and far. Along the way, we'll explore how oyster culture varies from region to region, delve into wine pairings, experiment with condiments and preparation techniques, and tell a few jokes. You'll leave with the know-how to be a confident oyster consumer, however you choose to eat them... at home, in restaurants, or fresh off the beach.
Class starts at 12 and ends between 2 and 3 pm. It includes ~2 dozen oysters (depending on how many you're hungry for!) of at least 4-6 different types (including some of our roasted oysters) plus snacks, handouts to take home, wine and beer pairings, and a brief walking tour of our oyster farm.
The fine print:
- This is an indoor class with 12 - 15 students and 1 to 2 instructors.
- Cold or flu symptoms? Stomach bug? Don't come to oyster school if you're sick!
- Raw foods are inherently more dangerous than cooked foods, so this class is not recommended if you're pregnant or immuno-compromised.
- Classes are restricted to folks 21 and up.
- Class is in an upstairs room and unfortunately we don't have an elevator.
- Class includes snacks and roasted oysters, but doesn't include a saloon reservation.
- Snow, mud, or flood? If the roads are impassable we'll cancel & refund or reschedule.
- We may take photos during class for marketing or promotional materials, if you have concerns about this please let us know.
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Finally: We'll send class updates via our marketing email program so will subscribe you to our list as part of this class. Unsubscribing is easy if you no longer wish to receive email once class is over.
Shipping Rates:
- WA & OR — $10
- ID, NV, CA — $40
- Other continental states — $50
- Alaska & Hawaii — $100
Free Shipping:
- Spend $150+ in WA & OR
- Spend $250+ everywhere else (except Alaska & Hawaii)
Non-Perishable Shipping Rates (USPS):
- Flat rate $8
- Delivery may take up to 1 week
We pack every order in insulated boxes with frozen gel ice and ship via FedEx.
Packages usually arrive overnight, but there's enough ice to keep things cool for up to 2 days in case of delays.
Signatures are not required for delivery
Delivery Timing
- Choose your delivery date at checkout (Tuesday–Friday).
- Order cutoff: 6 AM Pacific for same-day shipping.
- FedEx delivery window: usually 4:30–8:00 PM, depending on location.
- For less stress, pick a delivery date 1–2 days before you plan to eat the shellfish.
- Specialty items (i.e. seasonal boxes) usually have fixed delivery dates.
- Non-perishables ordered by themselves ship via USPS and may take up to a week. (If you order a t-shirt with your oysters, it'll arrive with the shellfish).
Where We Ship
- Within the continental U.S. only
- Physical addresses only — no P.O. boxes
- No live oysters to Texas
- Hawaii & Alaska: email us to discuss order options
Changing or Canceling an Order
- Cancel up to 8 AM on your ship date.
- Need to modify? Give us 24 hours’ notice to add or remove items.
Sending a Gift?
- Add a gift message during checkout if you like.
- Please make sure the recipient will be home to receive it (and put it in the refrigerator!)
Shipping to an Apartment or Business
- Confirm FedEx can access or leave the package safely.
- FedEx sometimes delivers in the morning, so ensure someone’s available at 9 am.
- If delivery isn’t possible (closed business, locked entry, wrong address), the package may need to be picked up at a FedEx location.
Our business is 103 years old (and counting) so we're definitely in this for the long haul — building loyalty means making things right when something goes wrong.
Our Happiness Guarantee covers:
- Damaged items during transit (please send photos!)
- Lost product from deliveries delayed more than 2 days
- Missing or mis-picked items
- Quality concerns (too big, too small, or not what you expected)
Depending on the issue, we’ll reship, refund, credit, or offer a discount on a future order.
If Your Perishable Order Is Delayed
- We’ll contact you if there’s a delay, and will work with FedEx to reschedule delivery for the next day.
- Don’t worry — your shellfish will just think the tide has gone out, and will be fine with an extra day in transit.
- When your box arrives, check the temperature tracking tab inside; it’ll confirm that everything stayed cold.
- Learn how to read your temperature tag here.
What’s Not Covered
We can’t replace or refund orders when issues are outside our control, including:
- Incorrect address or delivery date entered at checkout
- Orders not retrieved on the delivery date
- Lost or stolen packages after FedEx marks them as delivered
Still, we’re happy to help troubleshoot — just email info@hamahamaoysters.com
Customer Reviews
It was a great experience all around. The perfect way to learn about oysters, the environment, the history of the Hood Canal. Super delicious and fun. I am very glad I took the class!
Our first time learning how to shuck an oyster. It was fun and very informative. It was worth the money as we got to eat our fill of oysters that we shuck. Love learning the variety of oysters there are and the technique to harvest them.
Loved this class! The instructor was awesome... energetic, fun, full of knowledge about everything oyster, and responsive to attendees! After shucking oysters for years...I finally leaned how to do it correctly. Oh my goodness, it is so easy now. Even folks who had never shucked an oyster were successful in 10 minutes! And we got to touch, shuck, taste & compare multiple types of oysters! And we got to do it all while sipping wine! To top it off we got a behind the scenes tour of Hama Hama's oyster operation. I can't recommend this class enough!!
Morgan was awesome and so knowledgeable about different kinds of oysters, their habitats, flavors, etc. I highly recommend this engaging class.
I took the class last weekend. It was awesome! Learned the quick and easy way to shuck and ate a massive number of excellent oysters. We learned about farming techniques, how oysters grow in the wild, preparation techniques. We tasted many varieties, mostly local but compared to some east coast varieties too. Learned the history of this family-run business and got a farm tour. Well worth the time and money. I highly recommend the class!