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9 classes you should sign up for in Huntsville if you want to learn a new skill in 2023
Is your 2023 resolution to learn a new skill? Whether it’s improv comedy or sushi-making, talented Huntsvillians are hosting classes all season long that’ll help you uncover your hidden talents.
1. Improv
Take an improv class with Shenanigans Comedy Theatre to sharpen your public speaking and communications skills—and laugh a little, too.
- When: Various times
- Where: Shenanigans Comedy Theatre, 2650 Leeman Ferry Rd SW suite a, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Register
2. Calligraphy
Sip and Script offers regular calligraphy classes all over Northeast Alabama, from Athens to Albertville and everywhere in between. You’re sure to find a class near you.
- When: Various times
- Where: Various locations, including Fractal Brewing Project, Madison Taproom and others
- Register
3. Terrariums
Huntsville Botanical Garden is hosting two terrarium classes this month to help you bring a bit of nature inside—one designed for adults, and the other with kids in mind.
- When: Thursday, January 19, 6-7:30PM (adults) | Saturday, January 28, 10AM-12PM (kids)
- Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Register (1/19) | Register (1/28)
4. Thai cooking + sushi making
Phuket Thai Restaurant in Providence has two classes that’ll teach you to cook great Thai food coming soon: a traditional Thai food class, and a sushi-making class. Yum.
- When: Saturday, January 28, 11AM-1PM (Thai food) | Saturday, February 11, 11AM-1PM (sushi)
- Where: Phuket Thai Restaurant, 475 Providence Main St NW STE 102, Huntsville, AL 35806
- Register
5. Cigar Box Guitars
Our Managing Content Producer, Michael Seale, just completed his first Cigar Box Guitar from the Cigar Box Guitar Store in Lowe Mill. Read about his experience, then try it for yourself.
- When: Guitar lessons every Saturday, 12-2PM
- Where: The Cigar Box Guitar Store, 2211 Seminole Dr SW #106, Huntsville, AL 35805
- No registration required
6. Oil painting
Local artist Stephanie Weaver’s oil painting classes are unique because you can join in-person or over Zoom.
- When: Wednesdays, 6-9PM and Saturdays, 11AM-2PM
- Where: 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Studio 311, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Register
7. Pottery
Designbyhart has pottery classes for everyone, from kids to semi-pro potters. Sign up quickly, though, because their classes fill up fast.
- When: Various times
- Where: Designbyhart Pottery Studio, 2211 Seminole Dr SW #150, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Register
8. Hand embroidery
Studio House in Owens Cross Roads offers a variety of classes. I’ve got my eye on this hand embroidery course—it just so happens to be one of the skills I’m trying to learn in 2023.
- When: January 11 and February 1, 6-8PM
- Where: Studio House, 244 Wilson Mann Rd, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
- Register
9. Pasta making
Rafael’s Table in Lowe Mill is the go-to spot for upscale ingredients, but did you know that you can learn to make restaurant-quality food there, too? The pasta-making class sounds like a perfect date night activity (and Valentine’s Day is just over a month away).
- When: By appointment
- Where: Rafael’s Table, 2211 Seminole Dr SW #1034, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Register
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