Skilled photographer imparts small groups with hands-on shooting experience amid scenic St. Louis spots

Participants create glass bowl in shape of lotus flower, guided by helpful instructor

Students learn to ride, groom, and prep horses with equipment during half-day camp sessions

Educational materials precede flight lesson led by FAA-certified instructors; would-be pilots are connected with area flight schools

Four swimming lessons in a custom-built training pool heated to 85 degrees; PADI-certified instructors lead an introductory scuba lesson

Interactive lessons in Italian or French engage learners with speech-recognition, an online community, and live tutored sessions

Course that can be completed in 12 hours helps users tap into Excel’s business-boosting potential via online exercises, videos & final test

Weekly 30-minute small-group classes meet in high-tech studio, augmented by daily home lessons incorporating online audio and video

5,000+ bolts of fabric, sewing notions, and embroidery supplies fill a shop where teachers show pupils how to turn them into quilts and bags

40-hour online course instructs students in masterful barkeeping on their own time through video lessons, quizzes & professional guidance