Remember when, as kids, our schedules were filled with extracurricular activities? Art classes, soccer practices, dance sessions and violin lessons kept us busy and involved, but all that tended to stop when we started living on our own.
Today is a great time to revive your old hobbies or find new ones at one of the many adult hobby classes that Austin has to offer, including elegant cooking classes, in-depth crafting projects or regular sport lessons. Whatever you’re interested in, there’s definitely a class out there for you somewhere!
Here are just a few of the interesting classes available around Austin for adults to enjoy. Try one or two out and let us know what you think!
Hobby classes for adults in Austin
Arts & crafts
Art classes
Ever wanted to try papermaking? Comic design? Photography? Digital art? Children’s book illustration?
The Contemporary Austin art school offers classes in nearly every art genre one could imagine, giving you the opportunity to dip your toes in whatever medium you’d like!
Pottery
Creating pottery pieces can be incredibly therapeutic and wonderfully satisfying, not to mention it’s accessible to people of all levels of experience.
Austin Pottery offers a variety of classes ranging from one-time lessons to 8-week courses and multi-day workshops, so there’s something for everyone. For beginners there are plenty of instructors available to assist, and for the more experienced there is space to grow and work on your craft with any and all resources you might need.
Food & drink
Mixology
Want to impress guests at a party or create the perfect evening cocktail? Then this one’s for you!
The internet is full of recipes for mixed drinks and cocktails of all kinds, but there’s just something about learning from a true mixology master that makes it all so much better.
Take a bartending class through Fun Mixology Classes Texas, or have them host a private party in your own home for a more intimate activity with your own group. Classes are held daily and usually include at least three premium cocktails per person!
Cooking
Cozymeal hosts a wide variety of cooking classes in Austin catering to all tastes, difficulties and cuisines. Choose from classes on romantic Italian feasts, handmade sushi techniques, good ol’ Southern brunch, handmade pasta from scratch, chocolate-based modern dishes and so much more!
These classes are great for date nights, team-building activities, individual enjoyment and even a special occasion, so try a few out and see what you think!
Home décor
Interior design
Take your interior design passion from Pinterest to the next level with this weekly informal class on interior design at UT-Austin. Here you will learn about the theoretical concepts of interior design, some helpful tools that can help elevate your planning, and even how to turn your passion into a career!
Succulent arrangement
Succulents are a great indoor houseplant and are extremely easy to care for, so level up your succ game with some planting workshops through Succulent Native here in Austin’s North Loop!
These workshops will guide you through succulent arrangement, plant care, soil types and even styling tips. Bring a friend, host an in-house party or go on your own!
Outdoors & nature
Wilderness school
There’s always more to learn about nature, and Earth Native School can guide you through nearly all of it!
There’s a steady stream of fascinating outdoor classes for adults ranging from knife-making to wilderness survival to edible plants to map reading and so much more. Choose from one-time classes, intensive weekend courses, private classes and group sessions, all of which will leave you itching to go back for more!
Mushroom foraging
The world of mycology (the study of fungi) is a massive one, and what better way to get involved with it than to join other fun-guys and fun-gals in workshops, classes and forays into the wide world of mushrooms!
Check out the Central Texas Mycological Society to access the many classes and events they have going on throughout the year. There are cooking classes, bicycle rides, foraging outings, educational seminars and so much more!
Sports & games
Mountain biking
The Austin Ridge Riders host a wide range of events for bikers of all ages and skill levels, including weekly rides, educational clinics, trail maintenance trips and races! Getting involved with this club will not only get you out to some of the best trails around, but you’ll have access to a diverse group of bikers from all walks of life and every level of experience.
YMCA programs
The YMCA of Austin has a host of programs and activities available for its members across its many locations. Here are just a few of the adult sports programs available at The Y:
- Boxing
- Martial arts
- Kickball
- Tennis
- Soccer
- Futsal
- Volleyball
Not to mention the many swimming programs available, too, and the fitness coaching, and the certification classes, and the art classes, and the dance classes, and the...
There’s obviously plenty of amazing adult classes and workshops available in Austin and around our Austin apartments, as you can see, so don’t hesitate to go out and find something you’re interested in and start up something new!
Have fun!
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Colleen Ford is a South African who now lives on Oahu in Hawai'i. She loves to travel, camp, spearfish and hike. She's also part of a super cool canoe club and is pretty decent at it. Colleen enjoys Star Wars and also not being cold ever.
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