Date Ideas for Couples Who Love to Learn (Volume 3)

Molten Works, in Woodinville, WA, has molded the perfect experience for learning the fun artform of glass fusion.  Don’t think you’re such an artsy person?  We love how Molten Works puts it: “Everyone is creative, some of us simply haven't created in a long time.”  Not only will you learn about fusing glass but you’ll get to make your own piece such as a plate, coaster, wall decoration, candle holders, and more; ready within about a week after your visit.  Perhaps the best part is that while your glass artist/teacher runs you through the lesson, you’ll be sipping your own beer and/or wine as Molten Works has a BYOB policy; plan on a stop at the local liquor store on your way to the lesson so that you are fully equipped to learn.  

Pickleball seems to have a similar rap to that of curling and Muggle Quidditch (it’s a thing) but don’t sleep on this sport, it’s loads of fun on an equalizing platform so novices can hold their own, and couples can find adequate competition between one another as well as with others in epic doubles matches.  Folks who describe ping pong as table tennis have never played pickleball, had they experienced it we’d be cheering Forrest Gump on in the International Table Pickleball Championships.  

Over 380 billion photos are taken every year (thanks to camera phones, selfie sticks, and the entire Kardashian family).  If you’re looking to up your game in photography then it’s pivotal that you understand the basics of taking photos, your camera, and lessons that go far beyond “to select filter in Instagram click…”  Bruce Hudson is a Mastercraftsman Photographer and has a seven-step method in a four-hour course that will have you snapping more than your share of those 380 billion photos in the next year.  Hudson’s Photography has been rocking since 1982 shooting politicians (that came out wrong), celebrities, and teaching young enthusiasts through the Hudson Photo Workshops. To satisfy that clicker finger check out #NoFilter

Admit it, there was at least one point in watching Cast Away in which you were just a touch jealous of Tom Hanks’ character.  Thankfully you don’t have to spend four years on a deserted island to learn the skill of spearfishing.  Oregon Freediving Co. offers an unforgettable experience starting with two hours of learning the basics of spearfishing, followed by a guided freedive where you’ll capture lunch, seriously.  After the hunt, Oregon Freediving will take you back to land where you’ll grill it up or make a delicious ceviche which you can take home. 

Similar to your excitement watching Tom Hanks in Cast Away, you may have felt a tinge of astonishment while watching Daniel Craig’s initiation into the Bond franchise (back when he didn’t hate the gig) by flip flopping, sliding, and climbing all over the construction site.  If you said, “I could never do that” we’re about to prove you wrong with Abstract in Motion’s Parkour Private Lesson.  Abstract in Motion states the definition of parkour in a beautiful way: “it is the art of overcoming obstacles as swiftly and efficiently as possible using only your body.”  It’s an exciting and invigorating challenge for both of you to enjoy.