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Classes + courses in Louisville for grown-ups

You’re never too old to go back to school.

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Each Liquor Lab class provides the tools (and liquor) to create each cocktail.

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Louisville’s kids are about to head back to schoolbut why should they have all the fun? Derby City is full of opportunities for life-long learners to pick up new skills, explore a new hobby, or improve on what they already know.

We’ve rounded up a list of classes to fill your schedule this semester. Think of us as your LOU guidance counselor.

Art

Whet Your Palette

This Anchorage studio offers drop-in painting sessions with weekly specials, including half-off canvases on Tuesdays and BOGO large canvases 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays. If you prefer a bit more guidance — and some refreshments — consider the Paint + Sip classes.

Preston Arts Center

If you’re interested in taking your art to the next level, consider a multi-session class in oils, watercolors, or acrylics. You can also drop by for single-session workshops like abstract watercolors, calligraphy for beginners, or broom making.

Home economics

Cooking at Millie’s
You’ll want to plan ahead for one of these date night cooking classes — they sell out fast. If you can land a spot, you’ll learn to make macarons, explore Japanese cuisine, or produce pasta from scratch.

Cooking at the Cottage
From baking, to kitchen basics, to international cuisines, there’s something for everyone at Kentucky’s only independent culinary retail store. Plus, two glasses of wine are included in the price for most classes.

Liquor Lab
Level up your home bartending skills with cocktail classes paired with small bites.

P.E.

Empower Fitness
Learn weightlifting, mobility, nutrition, and high intensity interval training in small classes designed to be accessible and beginner friendly.

Bonus: Check out our guides to LOU’s gyms and yoga classes and find the one that works for you.

Theater

Improv 502
Learn collaboration and communication skills with LOU’s only dedicated improv school. Coming up: improv for positive thinking.

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