the learning place

The Learning Place at the Cultural Center offers a variety of classes and workshops to address the needs and interests of the Charlotte community.  Classes are generally offered in 6 week terms, and workshops are scheduled monthly.  Check the calendar below for the 6 week terms for the 2011-2012 year.

For general information about the classes and workshops being offered in the coming term or month, click on the category of interest shown below or from the navigation bar under "Education" then "Classes".

For more detailed information about a class or to register for a class or workshop stop by the office of The Learning Place at 2280 Aaron Street, or call 941-625-4175, Ext. 223.

Class Calendar for 2011-2012

New Classes coming this January


Computer Classes

• Whether you are looking for Computer Classes for your own enjoyment or to enhance your work skills, The
Learning place can provide what you need. Great instructors who have many years of teaching experience, computer labs with state of the art computers and programs (lots and lots of programs) are here for your use. And, if you want, just give a call to the Learning place and tell us what’s missing. We’ll try to offer any program within reason. The next 6-week period of computer classes will begin January 3, 2012.

Computer Class Schedule Starting January 3, 2012

Computer Class Schedule Starting February 20, 2012

General Classes

• At The Learning Place general classes fall into several categories including Art Classes, Craft Classes, Dance Classes, Fitness Classes, Humanities Classes, Language Classes, Music Classes, Children's Classes and Special Interest Classes. This latter category includes classes in Bridge, Fishing, Golf, Kayaking and Photography currently, but may include other areas from time to time.  The next 6 week term for general classes begins January 9th.

2012 Term #4 General Class Schedule

2012 Term#5 General Class Schedule Starting February 27th, 2012

Workshops

• When your time or money is short, and you want to explore a new area of interest before making a major commitment, you want to look at the workshop opportunities at The Learning Place.

• Workshops are generally 2 to 6 hour courses offered in one day. Often workshops are offered on Saturdays to make them available to those in the community who are employed. The subjects available in the workshops offered by The Learning Place might be called eclectic-that is, they might be anything from some aspect of computers, to how to make a craft treasure, to what you might call Life Style interests.

• Workshops are numerous and change each month, so check this website regularly to see what’s coming up. So if there is something you would like to see offered be sure to give a call to The Learning Place.

January 2012 Workshops

February 2012 Workshops

"Teachers"

• No matter if it is a computer class, a general class or a workshop, The Learning Place is always looking for experienced teachers to present new classes. If you would like to share your expertise in any area, please contact The Learning Place at phone# 941-625-4175 ext 236 or by e-mailing at: school@theculturalcenter.com

The Learning Place Office Hours:

Monday - Friday
9am-4pm

Saturday
9am-2pm