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Hobby, Interest and Skill Classes

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Our community adult classes are designed for those who want to keep growing, exploring, and experiencing more of what life has to offer. 

Browse a wide variety of opportunities created to fit your interests, goals, and schedule. Whether you’re looking for arts and crafts classes, fashion and sewing workshops, wellness and fitness programs, computer skills training, finance and investment courses, foreign language classes, or practical topics like understanding insurance, you’ll find engaging ways to learn something new, without the pressure of grades or exams. 

Think of our classes as a place to sharpen everyday skills, rediscover forgotten passions, meet fascinating subjects head-on, and say yes to the hobbies you’ve always meant to try. From beginner-friendly introductions to opportunities that help you deepen existing interests, our courses invite you to explore what inspires you. 

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How to Register for Programs

Three Ways to Enroll:

In Person

Building S, Room S103

By Phone

Call (708) 974-2110

Online

Review the course catalog for course codes or course title information. When you’re ready, you can .

If you need help or have questions, call (708) 974-5735.

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Every semester we offer your chance to explore: 

Organization Skills

Create systems that simplify your life, boost productivity, and help you stay on top of the things that matter most.

Photography

Learn to capture everyday moments and extraordinary scenes with confidence, creativity, and a sharper eye for detail. 

Drawing and Painting

Explore color, technique, and self-expression as you bring your ideas to life on canvas and paper. 

Ceramics and Pottery

Get your hands dirty and discover the joy of shaping clay into beautiful, functional works of art.

Mixed Media Crafts

Experiment with a variety of materials and techniques to create one-of-a-kind projects that reflect your personal style.

Fashion and Sewing

From basic mending to handmade creations, build practical sewing skills while expressing your creativity.

CPR/AED Training

CPR/AED Training 
Gain the confidence and lifesaving skills needed to respond when every second counts. 

Computer Skills

Build confidence with today’s technology through practical skills you can use at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

Fitness and Health

Move your body, strengthen your mind, and discover new ways to support your overall well-being.

Mindfulness and Stress Management

Learn simple strategies to cultivate calm, manage stress, and navigate everyday life with greater balance.

Planning for Retirement

Take charge of your future with guidance on saving, planning, and preparing for the retirement you envision.

Finance and Investments

Demystify money matters and develop strategies to help you make informed financial decisions for the future.

Understanding Insurance

Decode the fine print and gain a clearer understanding of the coverage options that protect what matters most.

Writing Tools

Strengthen your writing skills with practical techniques and digital tools that help you communicate with clarity and impact.

Foreign Language

Expand your world through language learning while building confidence in real-life conversations and cultural understanding.

Moraine Valley values the opportunity to learn at any age. The 50+ Ageless Learning courses provide those aged 50 and older the ability to learn in an environment of their peers.

It’s time to get crafty. Moraine Valley offers a variety of courses for those who love the arts. These courses are made for those hoping to learn something new or improve at their favorite hobby.

Travel around the world through the Moraine Valley kitchen. Our chefs will teach you their tips and tricks from knife skills to cooking with herbs and spices.

Get on your feet and moving with a variety of dance classes. Whether you’d like to spice things up with Latin or travel to the ’30s for the foxtrot, we’ve got something for everyone.

Moraine Valley, together with PLOWS Council on Aging brings you a new course series aimed to support those caring for loved ones. This family-oriented series discusses several aspects of taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s including the caregiver’s self-care as well as financial concerns.

Moraine Valley’s lineup of history courses is made for enthusiasts and beginners looking to learn something new and join in on intellectual discussions about their favorite topics.

Are you interested in exploring a new subject? Moraine Valley has a variety of topics for you to try something new.

Calling all home HGTV worthy. Moraine Valley’s instructors will teach you a new set of skills to assist you in making upgrades to your home and how to clean using safe ingredients.

Moraine Valley offers two courses that provide training to earn or renew your Concealed Carry Permit. The Firearm Concealed Carry Act requires an Illinois Concealed Carry Permit to carry a concealed firearm in Illinois.

Learn what an annuity is and how it can provide supplemental income in retirement. Examine the key features of immediate vs. deferred annuities and fixed vs. variable annuities.

Explore a new language with the ability to learn it at your own pace. Courses are conversational and include Sign Language, French, Italian, Spanish and Polish.

Discover a variety of musical opportunities at Moraine Valley. Courses include learning an instrument to performing in a group setting.

It’s time to get organized. Topics include time management, kitchen organization and project management.

Explore the creative art of photography and videography. Whether you just got a new camera or looking to refresh your skills, Moraine Valley has courses for you.

Adults and teens have the ability to hone their improv and theater skills. Courses are offered for beginners and advanced skillsets.

Take creative writing to the next level through these writing and communication courses.

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