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Learning Vacations - Fire Arts, Boating &Trapeze

1/7/2010 - Oakland, CA - January 2010. Put down those books and pencils and learn something REALLY new this year. Arts - Oakland is home to a rising number of artists, many of whom relocated from SF in search of better weather and more space. The result is not just important arts events such as First Fridays http://www.proartsgallery.org/firstfridays/, Oakland Art Murmur and ProArts Open Galleries, but also a growing number of art schools. * TheCrucible.org - Refine your pyromania skills with short courses from The Crucible, the celebrated arts collaborative that now offers short courses. You can choose from glassflaming, welding, blacksmithing, jewelry making and more - each for as little as $75 a session. www.thecruicible.org * Institute for Mosaic Arts - Started in 2005, this school offers classes for beginners as well as those aimed at professionals, such as architectural applications for mosaic floors and exterior and garden applications. There are also popular visiting artist seminars. To cater to out-of-town visitors, many are scheduled over single weekends, making them perfect for out of town visitors. http://www.instituteofmosaicart.com

Sports - Oakland's temperate weather makes it possible for sporty vacations throughout the year. Learn to boat on SF Bay and take home new skills that will last a lifetime. * California Canoe & Kayak - Learn basic and advanced kayaking techniques in beautiful San Francisco Bay, either in a scheduled class or through private instruction. Located at Jack London Square, California Canoe & Kayaking is known for being one of the best instructors in the US. http://www.calkayak.com *

Club Nautique - Ever wished you could charter a boat in the Caribbean on your own? Club Nautique can take you from landlubber to captain. Many members travel from throughout the US to learn at the school, which is known for its Offshore Sailing and Powerboat classes and its Caribbean charter preparation. The school is located on the island of Alameda, located adjacent to Oakland. www.clubnautique.net Trapeze Arts - What's the intersection between arts and sports? The circus, of course. This 10,000 square foot learning center teaches adults and children Flying Trapeze, Trampoline, Fast-Track Tumbling and Chinese Acrobatics. Single session trapeze classes are only $40 - making them affordable options for individuals, families or corporate teambuilding events. www.trapezearts.com.

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