An education for all types exists beyond the classroom
Learning after retirement doesn’t have to be limited to a college or university classroom. The Columbus area offers a variety of educational opportunities that have nothing at all to do with sitting at a desk.
For the Daredevil
For those who crave the open air, obtaining a pilot’s license might be a worthy challenge. You don’t have to be a college student to take advantage of the flight training clinic at The Ohio State University Airport. Introductory flight lessons are scheduled by appointment and give participants the opportunity to fly a Cessna 172 with an instructor’s guidance.
For the Green Thumb
Looking to make the most of your garden’s harvest? Glass Rooster Cannery, a sustainable farm and licensed cannery located in Sunbury, offers cooking, canning and jam-making classes.
For the Aspiring Artist
For those who like to work with their hands, the Columbus Idea Foundry might be a good place to start. A variety of classes, from painting and drawing to woodworking and blacksmithing, are available. The foundry also offers an entrepreneurship class to help those wanting to make some money from their talents.
For the Needle Worker
A plethora of how-to videos exist online for the beginner looking to learn how to crochet, knit or sew. But for those who need some human assistance, there are the workshops at Wholly Craft in Clintonville, where participants can learn the basics in fabric creation or manipulation.
For the Chef
If you crave improvement to your culinary craft, the Hills Market might be to your taste. The specialty grocer’s Worthington and downtown locations offer evening cooking classes that feature a one-hour demonstration and a three-course meal served with wine.
Sarah Sole is an editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.
