Classes
Classes and Recreation Centers in Boulder County, Colorado
American Red Cross
Get trained in CPR for humans and pets, first aid, babysitting and lifeguarding with classes from the American Red Cross. Various Boulder County locations. 303-668-8079.
The Art Underground
The Art Underground, at 901 Front St. in historic downtown Louisville, is a nonprofit center that offers classes for all ages in dance, theater, music, photography, film and visual arts. 303-229-1127.
Book Arts League
BAL teaches traditional and contemporary techniques of book- and papermaking, typography and binding. See the website for a schedule and information about the historic Ewing Farm in Lafayette, the home of BAL’s letterpress printing studio.
Boulder Digital Arts
BDA offers co-working spaces, workshops, classes, certificate programs and events for digital artists and creative professionals working in film/video, Web, photography and graphic design.
Boulder Drum Studio
The Boulder Drum Studio offers private drum lessons to students of all ages. Other programs include theory classes, master classes and a teacher training program. Drumset sales are also available through the studio with student discount pricing. 1320 Pearl St., Suite 107. 303-402-1500.
Boulder Potters’ Guild
The Potters’ Guild offers classes for all skill levels for adults and sometimes for children. Check the website for a schedule, and sign up for email alerts about upcoming sales and other special events. 303-447-0310.
Citizenship Classes
Mondays: Free weekly classes at 6:30pm offer information about the U.S. citizenship process and help participants prepare for the citizenship interview. At the Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. 303-441-4941 or 303-441-3956 (en español).
Community Holistic Health Center
This health center, formerly called Uniquely Natural, offers ongoing classes such as “Breathe—Move—Sound—Heal” and “Canvas & Cabernet,” as well as yoga, herbs, nutrition, life coaching, tarot reading, reflexology, qigong and more. 409 S. Public Road,Lafayette; 303-666-6192.
EXPAND Program
Boulder Parks and Recreation Department’s EXPAND program sponsors adventures, recreation programs and services—including sports, fitness, camping and swimming—to children, teens and adults with disabilities. 303-413-7216.
HAVER: Boulder’s Rabbinic Council of Colorado
“Derech Chayim” is an ongoing course for those who want to learn more about Judaism, are thinking about converting or want to explore their heritage. The class can be joined at any point throughout the year.
Lifelong Learning
Boulder Valley School District offers classes for adults, kids and teens, in subjects like writing, dance, health and fitness, money, languages and gardening. Upcoming courses include “Green Jobs 101,” “Basic Digital Photography” and “Intro to Fly-Fishing.” 720-561-3768.
Longmont Healing Arts Clinic
Offers community talks, classes, and “A Course in Miracles” at the Longmont Healing Arts Clinic, 736 Kimbark St. in Longmont. 303-582-4092.
Mudslingers Pottery Studio
Mudslingers offers small group lessons for beginning and experienced potters, and open studio sessions for experienced ones. New location: 920 Main St., Suite B, Louisville. 303-926-0996.
Nomad Bead Merchants
Saturdays: Learn to create your own unique jewelry at weekly “make and take” sessions at 2pm. Designs change every week; see preview online. Registration required. There are also free classes in wire-wrap and stringing basics. The store is at 1909 Ninth St. 303-786-9746.
Origami Sessions
2nd Mondays & 4th Saturdays: Boulder Folders, a local origami group, presents informal origami folding workshops for ages 10-adult at 6:30pm Mon and 10:15am Sat at Boulder Public Library. Details:
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Tool School
Tool School is the Center for ReSource Conservation’s new educational outreach program, designed to teach tool skills to adults and kids. Topics range from “Building Concrete Counter Tops” to “Building an Earthen Oven.” There’s also an extensive Tool Library. CRC is at 6400 Arapahoe Road. See the schedule online.
Recreation Centers
Besides hosting numerous classes and athletic leagues, Boulder County recreation centers offer a variety of classes in healthy living and nutrition, arts and crafts, social dancing and lots more. Visit each center’s website for a schedule and registration info, or pick up a brochure in person.
- Boulder: East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive; North Boulder Recreation Center, 3170 Broadway; South Boulder Recreation Center, 1360 Gillaspie Drive. 303-413-7270.
- Lafayette: Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline Road. 303-665-0469.
- Longmont: The main Rec Center is at 310 Quail Road. Classes are also offered at the St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave., and at Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St. 303-774-4800.
- Louisville: 900 W. Via Appia. 303-666-7400.
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