Other Classes

First Class
Do you have an interest and want to learn more it? First Class offers reasonable priced classes for those that would like a short-term, no frills seminar packed with practical information. There is a variety of different classes that are offered and most are one day for a few hours. Just a sampling of classes include: Finding & Keeping Your Ideal Partner, Home Maintenance 101 and Time Management for Work/Life Balance.
www.takeaclass.org

Glen Echo Park
From special events to classes to dances, Glen Echo Park offers something for everyone. This is more than a park but also an artistic, cultural and educational destination. Take a ranger-conducted tour, go to a dance with or without experience or a partner, or take a photography class.
www.glenechopark.org

Global Languages
Global Languages is located out of The George Washington University that offers language classes to the community. Language immersion classes, survival skills classes and private lessons are offered. Over 45 different languages are offered including Spanish, French, Thai, Turkish, Hindi, Hungarian and Korean.
www.globallanguagegoup.com

Hinckley Pottery
Pottery classes are offered for to students of all levels on an on-going basis. The studio also has a showroom where you can purchase a handmade piece.
1707 Kalorama Road NW
Washington DC
202-745-7055
www.hinckleypottery.com

The Historical Society of Washington, DC
The Historical Society facilitates ongoing dialogue and better understanding about urban issues through educational programs, publications, research collections and exhibitions. This site has a calendar of events
www.historydc.org

Landmark Education
Landmark Education is a global educational enterprise that offers courses that are innovative, effective and relevant. Enroll in the Landmark Forum which is the foundation of their curriculum designed to bring about positive and permanent shifts in the quality of people's lives.
6295 Edsall Road Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22312
703-823-2255
www.landmarkeducation.com

Learning Escapes for Singles
Participant hike, sail, canoe, kayak, golf, barbecue, and socialize. Most singles in the over 35 group are in their 40’s and 50’s.
www.learningescapes.com

Mie N Yu
The Venetian Bar & Lounge on Monday nights has beverage classes and tastings. For instance, this season (2008) the series features rum cocktails.
3125 M Street NW
Washington DC
202-333-6122
www.mienyu.com

Pros in the City-DC
Hundreds of events each year from speed dating to wine-tasting. There are varied activities that are broken down by age groups : 21 to 29, 25 to 45 and 35 plus. 70% of the attendees are single. (There is a separate group for Baltimore.)
www.prosinthecity.com

Smithsonian Associates
This membership program through the Smithsonian offers a variety of educational experiences. Attend a lecture on the Dead Sea Scrolls, to find out the non-tourist locations of Paris, or the development of Beethoven’s great symphonies. Also offered are film screenings, performances and art courses.
www.residentassociates.org