New season, new you: 7 classes to take in (and around) Fort Collins this summer
New season, new you.
With summer around the corner, the time is right to take that leap and learn some new skills.
Looking to up your game in the kitchen? Want to take your crafting skills to new heights?
Here are seven Fort Collins-area classes to take this summer.
Brunch cooking classes
Where: The Cooking Studio, 123 N. College Ave., Fort Collins
Step up your brunch game by signing up for one of The Cooking Studio's new brunch cooking classes. The Old Town studio's brunch series launched last month, with weekend classes currently planned through July. The classes range in cuisine, from French croque-monsieur crepes and perfectly poached eggs to seared steak with garden chimichurri and Spanish-inspired huevos rotos. Reserve your spot at the-cooking-studio.com.
A suncatcher session
Where: Northern Colorado Stained Glass Supply, 3000 N. Overland Trail, Laporte
Take a baby step toward a new hobby with Northern Colorado Stained Glass Supply's beginner-friendly copper foil class. This one-time, two-hour class introduces you to the art of stained glass while you make a small suncatcher. The introductory class is built for one or two people, with the one-on-one class costing $45 and the two-person class costing $40 per participant. To schedule your stained glass lesson, call 970-482-7655.
A shoemaking course
Where: Colorado Shoe School, 2829 N. County Road 23, Bellvue
Any crafters looking for the final frontier? That's what Bellvue cobblers Annabel Reader and Dan Huling call shoemaking, which they teach at Colorado Shoe School. The Bellvue school offers a range of classes — from two-hour leather sewing classes to five-day workshops where you can make your own high-top sneakers and boots, according to previous Coloradoan reporting. If you're an aspiring cobbler looking for your start, try the school's beginner-friendly one-day sneaker and sandals classes, which are scheduled into July and cost $250. For more information, or a full schedule of classes and workshops, visit coloradoshoeschool.com.
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An introduction to floral arrangement
Whether you want to learn more about the ancient art of Japanese floral design or build a bouquet with a wine glass in hand, CC's Flowers has a pair of summer classes for you. The Jessup Farm florist is putting on two summer classes, starting June 22 with an introduction to Ikebana floral design. The Japanese floral design class starts at 6:30 p.m. and costs $85. CC's Flowers is also putting on a summer wine tasting and flower arranging class at 6 p.m. July 13. That class costs $75 per person. Charcuterie boards from The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Bistro are available for an additional $12 at each class. To reserve your spot, visit ccsflowersfortcollins.com/classesccs.
Aerial silks and yoga
Where: Live Beyond Limit, 353 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins
Bored with your workouts? Try something new at Live Beyond Limit, a Fort Collins yoga, aerial arts and wellness collective that hosts a variety of unique beginner-level classes. Try out aerial silks and slings with their introduction to silks, sling and lyra classes for both kids and adults, or sign up for an aerial yoga class or donation-based festival hooping class. For a full schedule and drop-in or class package prices, visit livebeyondlimit.com.
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Beginner art classes at Blue Moose
Where: Blue Moose Art Gallery, 4032 S. College Ave., Fort Collins
If you're looking to make your own summer souvenirs this year, take your pick from the dozens of classes Blue Moose Art Gallery has on tap. The Midtown gallery puts on 20 art classes each month, with offerings from kids drawing classes to candle painting and silk scarf design. Classes range in price from $27 to $75. Peruse Blue Moose Art Gallery's full class schedule or sign up for your favorite at bluemooseartgallery.com/classes.
Line and swing dancing series
Where: Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins
Learn the basics of swing and line dancing this summer with a series of city-run classes. The introduction to line dance is a $19, three-week class, with Monday night lessons scheduled through August. The senior center will also play host to West Coast swing Wednesdays with four-week swing dancing classes also planned through August. Singles and couples are welcome to sign up for the $47 class. As part of the city's adult dance program, these classes are designed for those 18 years and older, but people aged 13-17 can join with instructor approval. For more information, peruse the city's summer Recreator catalog at fcgov.com/recreator.
This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Fort Collins area classes for summer: Cooking, crafting, movement
