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Christmas Gift Idea #8

Christmas Gift Idea #8 - Skill building for fun.

It is very easy to be focused on those skills that we perceive get us further ahead in our careers and networks. Whether it is courses, certificate or seminars, we will pay the money and take the time to keep us moving up the corporate ladder. But what about those skills that we would like to learn because it makes us happy or challenges our mind and bodies?  Give someone the gift of learning something new or continuing with a favourite hobby.

Here are a few ideas we came up with:

For those who love to cook (or maybe a special gift for those that don’t) consider a cooking class.  Some of the staff recently did a group baking night with M for Macaroon and walked away with some absolutely fabulous Parisian macaroons.  Also check out The Cookbook Co. Cooks.  They offer a wide variety of classes that cover everyone from the beginner to the advanced. 

There are TON of great resources for arts classes- everything from pottery, knitting, photography, dance classes - even soap making!

If you are looking for something to get your hands dirty, there are lots of courses for the do-it-yourselfer. SAIT offers a variety of classes for those interested in household projects - everything from woodworking, blacksmithing and home improvement.

Have a traveler in your life who would love a little brushing up on their French or Spanish? Mount Royal University offers a variety of language courses at various learner levels.

There really is no shortage of ways to get those synapses snapping in a fun and engaging way, and you will be completely surprised at the variety of classes out there once you start to look! There are even a ton of great programs for children, and courses parents and children can take together.

Other great websites to check out:

Chinook Learning Services

Alberta College of Art & Design

Souther Alberta Institute of Technology

View a list of all of our Green Giving ideas HERE (updated daily)

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