It’s never too late to try something new! This year, become a photography pro, learn how to make homemade pasta, or take a ballet class led by professional dancers. Here are nine adult education classes in Birmingham to inspire your creativity, nurture new skills, and enhance your happiness in 2023.
Alabama Ballet’s Adult Ballet Classes
Whether you’re a serious student or looking for a fun new extra-curricular activity, Alabama Ballet’s adult ballet classes will have you perfecting your pirouette in no time. Flexible times and days are offered, and classes are $18 each. Or, buy a class card with 10 classes for $160. Visit alabamaballet.org for more information.
Classes by Kessler
Looking to improve your culinary skills? Classes by Kessler, located at the Grand Bohemian Hotel, are chef-guided cooking courses that cater to cooks of any experience level. Options include a pasta workshop, tips on mastering the grill, and even a class that teaches you how to make international street food. Starting at $119, you’ll cook up delectable dishes that you can enjoy at the end of your hard work. Check out class options and dates at mountain-brook.classesbykessler.com.
Learn how to master a variety of dishes with the help of expert chefs thanks to Classes by Kessler. Image: Facebook
Cooking with Culture
Impress your friends with your new Italian cooking skills and knowledge. Birmingham’s Cooking with Culture is an authentic Italian cooking school that teaches you to cook delicious and authentic Italian meals while highlighting the culture and history behind each dish. Learn how to make homemade limoncello, lasagna, and hand-tossed Neapolitan pizza. Cooking classes start at $47.99. Learn more at cookingwithculture.com.
Hammer and Stain DIY Workshop
Transform wood into wall-worthy art. Hammer and Stain’s DIY workshop class specializes in turning unfinished wood projects into fabulous artwork. Guests can enjoy a night of creative fun alone, with a group, or as a couple. Workshops run throughout the year, and projects begin at $40. For a complete list of class options, visit hammerandstainbham.com.
Red Dot Gallery Pottery Classes
Tap into your creative side at Red Dot Gallery. Take a pottery class, where the instructor will teach you the basics of either throwing on a wheel or using a hand-building technique to make forms. Then it’s up to you to decide what you want to make! Classes are ongoing, and students can start at any time. Classes last for six weeks, and the price is $190. Take a look at the pottery class schedule at reddotgallery.com.
Samford University’s Academy of the Arts
From classes in ceramics, photography, painting, music, calligraphy, creative writing, and more, Samford University’s Academy of the Arts offers the opportunity to explore new interests and learn from a wide variety of instructors in the Birmingham community. Times and prices vary. For a complete list of available classes and requirements, visit the website.
Professional photographers offer courses from basic photography to advanced techniques. Image: Samford Academy of the Arts
Sips n Strokes
Sips n Strokes Birmingham offers a casual and fun environment where you can “unleash the artist within.” Create your own piece of art with easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance from one of their trained instructors. At the end of each class, visitors leave with basic skills and techniques and a painting they’ll be proud to hang! Classes are $35. Register for a class here.
Sloss Metal Arts
Try a workshop at Sloss Metal Arts. For the adventurous, there are casting, welding, and blacksmithing workshops. If you’re looking for something simpler, try their Bowl-O-Rama workshop. Described as “Sips n Strokes on steroids,” you’re guaranteed to have a great time while creating your one-of-a-kind cast iron bowl. Workshop prices vary, and you can find the list of workshops here.
Create your very own cast iron bowl when you attend Sloss Metal Arts’ Bowl-O-Rama workshop. Image: Sloss Metal Arts
Space One Eleven’s ARTfix! Classes
Space One Eleven’s ARTfix! classes allow adults a space to explore their artistic interests. Artists of all skill levels will participate in classes or workshops with professional artists. The focus of ARTfix! courses includes everything from pottery and figure drawing to oil painting and printmaking. Check out current class offerings by visiting spaceoneeleven.org.
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