Itching to get your head back in the game after lollygagging all summer? The Shoreline offers a plethora of classes in everything from cooking to capoeira. Here’s our list.

The Guilford Art Center offers an astounding array of art classes and workshops, from blacksmithing and pottery to sewing 101 and block printing. The catalog alone will inspire your creative juices: guilfordartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GAC-Fall2024.pdf

Learn to make everything from pasta sauces to Thanksgiving sides with an award-winning chef! Chef Joel Gargano of Grano offers small classes in Chester with plenty of individual attention to up your chops. granoct.com/#cookingclassescalendar-section

Shape molten glass into stunning works of art in a private or semi-private glass-blowing class with Rob Wallace at Arch One in Chester.  arch1glass.com/book-a-class

Keep an eye on Weekend Kitchen’s website for upcoming cooking classes. We had a great time at Terry Walters Vegan class; read about it here: the-e-list.com/a-warming-cooking-class-with-terry-walters-at-weekend-kitchen-essex/

New London Continuing Ed offers French, German, Arabic, and Spanish language classes. Finally master your iPhone camera or learn how to podcast with the multitude of classes on offer: enrichment.newlondonadulted.org/CourseCatalog/catalogView.asp?id=71

Shape molten glass into stunning works of art in a private or semi-private glass-blowing class with Rob Wallace at Arch One in Chester. arch1glass.com/book-a-class

River Valley Dance Project offers adult classes in Capoeira, Modern Dance, and Ballet. www.rivervalleydanceproject.com/projects-6

Salsa Wave offers classes in Salsa and Bachata, with or without a partner, in Deep River and Madison. I loved it! Read about it here the-e-list.com/lets-dance-at-salsawave-deep-river/ and find the schedule here. www.salsawave.com/schedule

Learn Art Journaling, Botanical Illustration, Acrylics, and more at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook: spectrumartgallery.org/events/

White Gate Farm offers Sourdough Classes on two dates in November: whitegatefarm.net/activities-events/farm-classes/

Adult beginner sailing at Mystic Seaport: secure.mysticseaport.org/21897/24670

Looking for more? Browse the Wellness category on our site for yoga and exercise classes we rate. the-e-list.com/category/health-wellness/