Classes

Albemarle County Adult Education ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages Program

The Albemarle County Adult Education ESOL Program offers general English classes with year-round registration for beginner- to advanced-level students.  Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday evening at Albemarle High School from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. The program also offers beginner-, intermediate- and advanced-level communication skills daytime classes and T.O.E.F.L. preparation classes. The ESOL Program has also received recognition for "The Web Project." This is an ongoing student project that accepts applicants from advanced-level ESOL students to work on an interactive course developing web-page content and DVD resources for the ESOL community in the Charlottesville area.

Albemarle County Adult Education | (434) 296-3872, ext. 2 | Rebecca Snider

Albemarle County Parks & Recreation

Offers many classes locally. Call for a schedule, watch for information in the Daily Progress , or check the Web site.

Albemarle County Parks & Recreation | (434) 296-5844

Albemarle County Schools

The county's community education program, Open Doors, offers a variety of classes, including art (painting, stained class, woodworking, photography, etc.), music, cooking, computers, yoga, belly dancing, golf, gardening, sign language, and finance. Schedule distributed countywide.

Albemarle County Schools Open Doors | (434) 975-9451

Blue Ridge English as a Second Language Council (BRESL)

BRESL is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization serving the ESL community in Greater Charlottesville. Trained tutors provide free English tutoring services and teach cultural adaptation skills to ESL adults.

(434) 977-7988 | 214 Rugby Rd. | esltutors@hotmail.com

Charlottesville Department of Parks & Recreation

A broad range of classes and competitive sports are available for children and adults. Activities vary by age and include art, dance, music, basketball, tennis, swimming, gymnastics, and much more. Call for a brochure or check the Daily Progress for information.

Charlottesville Department of Parks & Recreation | (434) 970-3592

GOvisual Photo Arts Center

Monthly photo exhibits, darkroom space and shooting studio rental, used photography equipment, photo classes, and do-it-yourself framing.

(434) 293-4475 | 208 Third Street NE, one block north of the Downtown Mall

McGuffey Arts Center

Classes are offered in creative bookmaking, calligraphy, fiber arts, Chinese brush painting, African dancing, glass blowing, stained glass, painting, and printmaking. Children and adults. Call for further information.

McGuffey Arts Center | (434) 295-7973 | 201 2nd Street, NW

YMCA

Offers a wide variety of programs for men, women, and children. Programs include swim team, martial arts, basketball, summer day camp, karate, and weight control. Also offers child care. Fees vary by class.

YMCA | (434) 974-YMCA | 442 Westfield Road

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Offers variety of courses in both academic and nonacademic fields. Well-regarded arts classes. Registration takes place in January, May, and August. Charlottesville Transit bus available to campus.

Piedmont Virginia Community College | (434) 977-3900 | Rt 20 South, just south of I-64

U.Va. School of Continuing and Professional Studies

Offers a large number of credit and noncredit courses starting in September and January. The spring catalog is available in January, and the brochure for the fall session is available in late August and may be picked up at the School of Continuing Ed. Cost varies for noncredit classes.

School of Continuing and Professional Studies | (434) 982-5313 | 104 Midmont Lane, Zehmer Hall