Take a Class While Traveling in Connecticut

There are a few very unique destinations in Connecticut that host a range of ongoing classes and experiences. These include:

• Grace Farms, New Canaan
  An elegant and expansive property that invites reflection and inspires self-improvement. Check their calendar for everything from family art classes to fascinating lectures and enlightening nature walks.
• Weir Farm, Wilton
  Weir Farm is the country’s first National Park dedicated to art. Wandering the grounds and the museum, you can try your hand at impressionist painting classes, explore nature trails, and take part in “Junior Ranger” activities for kids, too.

If you’ve always wanted to learn horseback riding, here are few Connecticut stables that specialize in teaching beginners how to ride.

• Lee’s Riding Stable, Litchfield
• Spring Meadow Farm, Milford
• Mead Farm, Stamford
• Gold Rush Farm, Easton

Feeling the need for a little speed? A few of Connecticut’s professional racing destinations will let you try your hand at racing around the track or driving a monster truck!

Bring out your inner artist with these places for painting instruction, pottery, and glass blowing classes in Connecticut. (Not to mention a few that may include a glass of wine with your lesson!)

• Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme
• Fired Up, Branford
• Greenwood Glass Blowing Studio Gallery & School, Riverton
• The Pottery Factory, Brookfield

Looking for a cooking class? From farm-to-table recipes to make-your-own chocolates to winemaking, you’ll find all kinds of classes on technique (and tasting) in Connecticut.

From sailing lessons to guided kayak tours and paddling programs, Connecticut offers all kinds of ways for beginners to get their sea legs in no time.

• New England Science & Sailing, Stonington
• Branford River Paddlesports, Branford
• Black Hall Outfitters, Old Lyme
• Collinsville Canoe & Kayak, Collinsville
• Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic
• Captain Morgan's Boat Training & Charters