Recognizing that these days, when it comes to luxury hospitality, it’s all about the experiential, and knowing that its chefs, mixologists, pâtissiers, horticulturalists, sommeliers, etc., are the very best in their respective fields, Wynn Las Vegas launched the Wynn Master Class Series back in 2017, wherein guests could be a part of intimate groups of 10-20 people (comprising a mix of resort guests, a few parents and adult children, visitors staying at other properties, one or two couples, and a few in-the-know locals) for classes and demonstrations led by these experts.
Then, due to having expanded its scope to incorporate such memorable opportunities as wine dinners with such elite wineries as Harlan Estate, Opus One Winery, Gaja, and Screaming Eagle Winery & Vineyard, as well as one-off celebrations like the Chef Angie Mar’s Lunar New Year Party, the series was rebranded as the Connoisseur Series by Wynn.
Following are the Connoisseur Series offerings for December 2025, that’ll help you put your best foot forward with entertaining this Holiday season!
Holiday Cocktail Entertaining
with Mariena Mercer Boarini, Master Mixologist, Wynn Resorts North America
Friday, December 5 | 2 PM | PISCES Bar & Seafare
Nobody is better suited to help lubricate your holiday festivities than Mariena Mercer Boarini, the master mixologist for Wynn Resorts North America, armed with her festive, crowd-pleasing cocktails. In addition to guiding you through recipes that are sure to keep spirits bright (pun intended), Mariena will share her pro-tips for raising the bar on your in-home cocktail hour. Attendees must be 21 or older. Reservations are required. Reserve your spot at the Holiday Cocktail Entertaining class today.
Dreamy Holiday Desserts
with Michael Outlaw, Executive Pastry Chef, SW Steakhouse and Delilah Las Vegas
Thursday, December 11 | 2 PM | SW Steakhouse
Whether you want to elevate your game for the neighborhood cookie swap or dazzle friends with camera-ready holiday desserts, Michael Outlaw, SW Steakhouse and Delilah executive pastry chef, has you covered. Outlaw—who dreams up the luscious sweets served in both restaurants—shares his best secrets for achieving swoon-worthy confections at home, just in time for this celebratory season. A dessert tasting accompanies the demonstration. Reservations are required. Reserve your spot at the Dreamy Holiday Desserts class today.
Holiday Decorating Made Easy
with Evelyn Herrera, Assistant Director of Horticulture and Floral Design, Wynn Las Vegas
Friday, December 12 | 11 AM | Wynn Floral Studio
Each year, Evelyn Herrera, Wynn’s Assistant Director of Horticulture and Floral Design, directs her team in transforming Wynn Las Vegas into a holiday wonderland, armed with miles of garland, hundreds of wreaths, and countless ornaments. In this hands-on class Evelyn will offer pro-tips for easy home decorating ideas for the Holidays and then guide you to create your own exquisite showpiece to take home. Holiday refreshments are included. Reservations are required. Reserve your spot at the Holiday Decorating Made Easy class today.
Gingerbread House Decorating
with Flora Aghababyan and Carlos Pena, Master Cake Artists, Wynn Las Vegas
Friday, December 19 | 1 PM | SW Steakhouse
Following the publication of “Hansel and Gretel” as part of Grimm’s Fairy Tales in 1812, German bakers began creating ornately decorated houses of gingerbread; a tradition brought Stateside by German immigrants to Pennsylvania. Now, you can join Wynn’s Flora Aghababyan (master cake artist) and Carlos Pena (pastry chef/cake designer) and learn how to decorate an exquisite, edible house that will look as though it sprang from the minds of the Brothers Grimm, themselves! Holiday refreshments will be served. Seating is limited. Children five and older are welcome. Reservations are required. Reserve your spot at the Gingerbread House Decorating class today.
Annual Holiday Treat Trimming Class
with Vivian Lam, Assistant Executive Pastry Chef, Wynn Las Vegas
Saturday, December 20 | 1 PM | PISCES Bar & Seafare
Now in its ninth year, you’re gonna want to sign up for this guest-favorite workshop led by Vivian Lam, Wynn Las Vegas’ Assistant Executive Pastry Chef. Sip on artisanal hot chocolate while Lam, an absolute wiz at making life sweeter, will impart her tips and techniques for decorating festive delights from sugar cookies to edible ornaments. Holiday refreshments will be served. Children five and over are welcome. Reservations are required. Reserve your spot at the Annual Holiday Treat Trimming Class today.
For Connoisseur by Wynn reservations, please contact the concierge at: (702) 770-7070 or ConciergeServices@WynnLasVegas.com.
