Happy 2024, Austin.
Whether your plans for this year include learning a new language, cooking more, or spending 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)
Tap into your outdoorsy side
Maverick Horseback Riding | This year just might be just the year to try something new and exciting. 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.
Cook more
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 .
Explore the Bullock Texas State History Museum with kids of all ages. | Photo via @christian87medeiros
Spend more time with the family
Bullock Texas State History Museum | Bring children age 2-5 for a “Little Texans” interactive workshop or keep an eye out for upcoming STEAM Labs .
Help the environment
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.
Make more art
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.