Learn Something New This Year: Fun and Free Classes

Did you make a resolution to learn something new in 2010? Now is your chance to expand your horizons and do it for free. Whether you want to improve your marriage or learn how to repair drywall, there are free opportunities to learn something new.

Learn How to Tile a Floor or Repair Drywell - Join the Home Depot Home Improver Club and you’ll get the latest info about upcoming free workshops available in your area. You’ll learn new things like how to tile a floor, how to repair drywall and how to finally get your closet organized.

Learn How to Make a Yarn-Covered Bracelet - This free class is mainly open to kids, but moms and dads could probably sneak in too. Just join The Knack at Michaels and you’ll have access to lots of project ideas and free classes every week or so.

Learn How to Make a Fleece Robe - Various Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts locations offer free sewing and craft-making classes including one on how to make a fleece robe. Check out the website to see what classes are available in your area. You may be required to bring some supplies.

Free Foreign Language Lessons - Always wanted to speak Bulgarian survival phrases? Now you can do it for free thanks to resources available on iTunes. Openculture.com lists dozens of free language lessons, so take your pick and start learning.

Free Fitness Classes - Get in shape or learn Pilates with free fitness classes in your area. Check with your local parks and recreation department to see what is offered. If you’re in Louisville, Kentucky take advantage of an extensive list of free exercise classes offered by Certified Personal Trainers. Those who live in Honolulu have access to monthly free yoga classes at lululemon.

Learn Juggling Tricks - If you’ve always wanted to learn how to juggle head to 5min.com. They’ve got short tutorial videos that will teach you how to do just about anything you’ve ever wanted to learn—including juggling. And it’s all free.

By Alison Storm

Disney Store Outlet - Save an extra 20% off select clearance items with coupon code OUTLET20. Expires 01/25/2010.

GameStop - Learn to beat the kids at their own game(s)! Save 15% on any 2 in-stock titles prices $20 or more with coupon code SAVE20 through 01/31/2010.