Education & Classes in Hot Springs

Kitchen Co.'s eclectic two-hour cooking classes instill students with the unparalleled power of pabulum preparation. Seize control over a smattering of ocean eats with Chef Karol Zoeller's July 21 seafood class ($39.95), teaching eager epicures to prepare gulf shrimp and crab, stuffed avocado, gazpacho, and breadsticks, or join her on July 28 for the Cajun-inspired eats of skillet jambalaya ($39.95), with watermelon-tomato salad and bread pudding rounding out the culinary curriculum. Elsewhere, Chef Jason Knapp schools snackers in authentic south-of-the-border treats with Taco Heaven ($39.95) on July 22, allowing palate-driven pupils the chance to break free of expensive Gordita Supreme and Choco Taco addictions. Past and potentially future cooking classes have included homemade pizza, grilling, French cuisine, and sushi.

Wallis Aviation's flight instructors set beginner pilots on the path to earning their wings and teach seasoned fliers master new ways to soar through the sky. During one-on-one lessons, they guide pupils from their introductory flights all the way to certification for private and sport licenses. The instructors also help more experienced pilots earn instrument ratings and train for careers as commercial pilots and baby-delivering storks.

When Louisville Lens Photography’s photographers arrive at clients’ homes or at such outdoor locales as Cherokee Park and Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, they start each session with all of their camera equipment tucked inside their carrying cases. They do this so that they can get to know their clients and make them feel as comfortable as possible. After engaging in friendly conversation or playing a handful of children’s games, the photography pros begin snapping photos designed to capture the subject’s true personality. Their most popular sessions feature kids, parents-to-be, seniors, couples in love, and couples idly perusing a takeout menu. The staff also leads photography workshops for novice photographers that take place outdoors, showing students how to light and compose artistic shots.