English Language Classes
University of Michigan
English Language Institute*
Weiser Hall, Suite 900
500 Church Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1042
Classes, conversation circles, and many other services.
*Open to members of the U-M community only
Other English Language Classes and Conversation Groups
- Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Community Education and Recreation
- Eastern Michigan University
- English-ESL Classes
- International Neighbors (Conversation Groups for members only)
- Michigan Language Center
- Washtenaw Community College
- Washtenaw Literacy
- Ypsilanti Public Schools
Hobbies
Topics included in this section are Arts and Crafts, Health, Nature and Gardening, Music, and Dance.
Arts and Crafts
Local organizations in Ann Arbor that offer a variety of courses in arts and crafts. Fees vary.
- Ann Arbor Arts Center
- Ann Arbor Potters Guild
- The Bead Gallery of Ann Arbor
- Hollander's School of Book and Paper Arts
- Mosaic Sphere Studio
- Yourist Studio Gallery (Pottery)
Health
Washtenaw County Chapter of the American Red Cross
Nature and Gardening
U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum
1800 North Dixboro Road
734.647.7600
Music
Below is a list of local organizations that offer music lessons. For more information or private businesses that offer lessons please see the Yellow Pages.
- Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts (aka Community Music School of Ann Arbor)
- Faber Piano Institute
Dance
Local organizations that offer dance lessons are listed below. For more information or private businesses that offer lessons please see the local Yellow Pages.
- U-M Argentine Tango Club
- U-M Ballroom Dance Club
- U-M Salsa Rueda Club
- Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
- Israeli Dancing
- Swing Ann Arbor
Other Classes
The organizations below offer classes in a wide range of activities and interests ranging from fitness activities, to English classes, to children's camps, to knitting. If a particular area of interest was not mentioned above, the following sources may have more information on the activities/interests.
- U-M Health System
- Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Ann Arbor YMCA
- Life Long Learning at Washtenaw Community College
Institutions of Higher Learning
Besides the University of Michigan, the Ann Arbor area has several other colleges and universities:
- Ave Maria College and Ave Maria School of Law - Private university which has limited bachelor degree classes and a law program.
- Cleary University - Private university that offers English composition and business classes.
- Concordia University - Private university with a wide variety of academic curriculum. Also has the School of Adult and Continuing Education.
- Eastern Michigan University - State university with extensive academic curriculum. Also offers English as a Second Language classes.
- Washtenaw Community College - Two-year college with extensive credit and non-credit courses. Classes in more than 120 areas, including English as a Second Language.