School is back in session and even if you’re not a student, we want you to get back in the classroom.
Maybe you’d like to learn a new language, cook more, live more sustainably, or spend more time with your family. There are dozens of classes all over Austin to help you reach your goals — here are a few of our favorites.
Learn a new skill
- Austin Spanish Academy | Bolster your language abilities at these virtual courses — classes are available for all ages and skill levels, and take place weekly. (Psst — check out these nine other ways to learn a new language in ATX.)
- Precision Camera | Learn how to use manual settings on a DSLR, pick up Photoshop, or even hone your iPhone photography skills.
- Shop Slow | Stop getting rid of your clothes at the first sign of wear — learn how to mend your items and add in extra personality. Classes are posted on Instagram.
- Austin Sewing | Whether you want to learn how to embroider, make your own fashion, mend your wardrobe, use your sewing machine to its fullest, these classes are a great places to start.
Cook more
- Barton Springs Mill | Create recipes made with stone-milled flour (think baguettes, sourdough, ravioli, dumplings, pretzels, and more) at this Dripping Springs mill.
- Central Market Cooking School | Cook up some confidence in the kitchen. Upcoming classes will teach you how to make souffles, Asian dumplings, and French macarons.
- CocuSocial Cooking Classes | Make French macarons, pasta, dumplings, ravioli, pastries, and more with hands-on guidance from the professionals.
- Let’s Eat: Austin | You know what they say — anyone can cook. Try your hand at making fresh egg pasta, sushi, vegan ramen, seafood paella, and more in a BYOB setting.
Spend more time with the family
- Bullock Texas State History Museum | Bring children ages 2-5 for a “Little Texans” interactive workshop — or keep an eye out for upcoming STEAM Labs.
- Pioneer Farms | Embark on a new experience like learning how to raise chickens, cook a meal from the 1800s, growing fruit in the backyard, or playing the banjo with your family.
Become one with nature
- Keep Austin Beautiful | Okay, KAB’s volunteer events aren’t exactly classes, but hear us out: they are ways for you to get outside and beautify your community, whether through picking up trash or clearing trails.
- The Natural Gardener | Sit in on a free class covering vegetable gardening, seed starting, or houseplant care.
- Maverick Horseback Riding | Book a lesson for you or your children if you’re brand new to horseback riding, or jump right in on a ranch ride if you’re already comfortable in the saddle.
Move your body
- Ballet Austin | Nearly every type of dance is at your fingertips — or should we say toe-tips — at the Butler Center For Dance & Fitness. You can learn modern, contemporary, Hawaiian, West African, heels, hip hop, and more.
- Krav Maga | Learn this self defense-oriented Israeli martial art — your first class is free.
- Master Gohring’s Tai Chi & Kung Fu | This studio promises to give you a martial arts workout that will keep you entertained the whole time.
- Monsoon Dance Bollywood & Yoga Studio | Beginners and experienced Bollywood dancers alike can take choreography, Bollywood fitness, and yoga classes from home or in-studio.
Get crafty
- ATX Pottery | Take a one-time or eight-week class to perfect the art of pottery.
- Austin Creative Reuse | Learn how to crochet, make prints, or craft collages at these low-cost classes using secondhand materials.
- CRAFT Austin | Always wanted to know how to make marbled paper, write beautiful calligraphy, or make soap from scratch? These intimate instructions are just what you need.
- Dougherty Arts Center Classes | Get serious about your craft with a class covering ceramics, textiles, painting, photography, and more.
- Ghost Pepper Glass | Get acquainted with the fast and fiery world of glass blowing with one-time and class courses.
- Mud Studio | Whether you’ve never sat in front of a pottery wheel or you’re just looking to brush up on your skills, this studio offers one-off classes, six-week courses, and studio time.
Browse our online events calendar for even more options.
