Beginners aged 8 and up learn fundamental technique, etiquette, and history of the centuries-old sport at a 12,000 sq. ft. fencing studio

Students prepare four-course meal of simple, reproducible recipes, such as pork chops or pot pie

Professionals illuminate baking basics during cookie-, cake-, and bread-making classes

Pairs paddle along in single kayaks; tours incorporate upper-body workouts or core work while building paddling skills

Attendees sip on spirits as instructors guide them through the process of creating a piece in a chosen medium.

Teens earn a DMV certificate of completion with online driver's ed, which is the first step to obtaining a learner's permit

Seasoned instructors teach small groups how to balance atop boards and catch waves during 90-minute classes with all gear provided

Mixology lesson teaches fundamentals of pouring, mixing, and glassware, and 32-hour course imparts skills needed to bartend professionally

Web-based Looney Tunes phonics program intersperses National Reading Panel–recommended curriculum with entertaining cartoon antics

Instructors guide students of all ages & proficiencies during 30-minute private guitar, bass, violin, trumpet, or drum lessons