The local community college is a great place to do this. From classes about photography to courses on how to use clay molds, community colleges usually offer a wide and varied curriculum. What's more, the price is usually right, as community college is generally seen as a good value for those looking for a 2-year degree, an extra course to add to a skill set, or as a fun, structured way to learn something new.
One of the neat things about community colleges is there is such a diverse range of students. There are lots of recent high school grads either looking for an associate's or technical degree. Then there are the kids that took a year or two off to travel or work a little before going to college. You may find those from the working world taking night classes and studying alongside middle-aged women who never got a degree the first time around.
Finally you can find some elderly who want to learn how to use a computer or fire pottery in glass kilns. Taking a course can be wonderful for those in this age group, as they not only learn something, but have a valuable social outlet as well. It's a pretty neat thing to see a kid fresh out of high school working side-by-side with someone that could be their grandparent.
Of course, what a lot of students are shooting for is some sort of degree or certification in some sort of trade. These are the things that will really stand out to employers, or in some cases are necessary to simply get your foot in the door. It might be fun to take courses on how to use glass stringers, but getting a business degree or becoming certified in a programming language will probably be better for your job prospects. Of course, if you are looking to become an artist for a living, the reverse might be true! That's another great thing-there are all sorts of people looking to work in all sorts of fields. At your local community college, they all come together on one campus!
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