Working artist with locally exhibited pieces supplies instruction and snacks during low-stress painting classes

FAA–certified pilots guide passengers into Bay-Area skies for views of mountains, landmarks, and bridges

After simulator and ground school, students and instructor commemorate their flight over mountains and lakes with DVD and photos

Paint slides across canvas and clay slowly takes shape as its spins on a wheel during classes

Certified pilots fly aircraft over New Orleans’s downtown during aerial tour trips or tutor flyers during Orientation to Flight lesson

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

Personalized online interface provides language lessons with 20+ different tools to improve vocabulary, pronunciation & grammar

Professional photographers teach students basic camera functions or how to light and frame images of architectural and natural sights

Owner leads one-hour treks down scenic trails, while imparting riding wisdom

Experienced law-enforcement officials teach students proper firearm shooting & safety techniques at facilities accessible from Manhattan