Explore painting with step-by-step painting instruction, at Painting with a Twist. All levels welcomed or maybe you are little more advanced and want to improve your skills, try a class from Alliance for the Arts. Here is a list of some the classes happening at Alliance for the Arts and Estero Rec Center.

Alcohol Ink with Julie Tibus: Unique Jewelry (Ages 14+)
Tuesday, January 27 | 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Craft one-of-a-kind jewelry using vibrant alcohol inks! In this beginner-friendly workshop, choose from pendants, earrings, bracelets, and ring settings and learn techniques for color blending, design, and finish work. A fun way to explore a new medium and walk away with wearable art.

Juggling for Stress Relief “Play-shop”
Tuesday, January 27 | 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Take a playful break from screens and stress with this fun, beginner-friendly juggling play-shop. Perfect for all ages, this session teaches you simple juggling techniques that boost focus, coordination, and relaxation—great as a creative stress-relief activity to kick off the new year.

The Art of Thai Cooking: Chicken Dumplings
Saturday, January 31 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn to make authentic Thai chicken dumplings from scratch in this hands-on culinary class. You’ll leave with a generous batch and a full belly!

Ukulele Group Lessons with Amy Noel
Tuesdays | 3:00–4:00 p.m.
A welcoming group class for all levels focused on chords, rhythm, and songs you love. Bring your ukulele and build confidence in a fun, supportive setting.

Ceramics (Ages 18+)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 4:45–7:45 p.m.
Fridays: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
3 days per week for 4 weeks | $15/month
Explore hand-built ceramics in this relaxed, volunteer-run open studio for adults. Participants can focus on clay building or glazing, with knowledgeable volunteers available on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings to offer guidance. Fridays are independent studio time and best for those with basic ceramics experience. Glazes and kiln use are included; participants provide their own clay or pieces.

Bonita-Estero Woodcarvers (Ages 18+)
Wednesdays | Noon–3:00 p.m.
Learn the art of wood carving in this welcoming, adult-only club offering free instruction for beginners and experienced carvers alike. Participants use hand tools to transform wood into figures and sculptures while learning technique, safety, and design at their own pace. A woodcarving starter kit is available for purchase.

Online Beginner Chinese offered by the Lee County Library
Thursday, January 29 | 6 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Learn the basics of Chinese in a relaxed, informal and beginner-friendly class. We’ll focus on simple words, everyday phrases, and basic grammar to help you start building sentences. No experience needed!Be More Intentional With Your Time: Volunteer Locally

If your resolution includes giving back, these local opportunities make a big impact.

Lee County Animal Services
Walking and socializing dogs, enriching and caring for cats, assisting clinic staff, welcoming and guiding shelter visitors, photographing pets for adoption, and representing the shelter at community events to help animals find their forever homes.

Train Museum at Lakes Park
Volunteers support the museum, railroad, and miniature villages by maintaining train routes and exhibits, decorating for seasonal events, building and painting displays and scale houses, organizing collections, serving as docents, and helping educate the public through hands-on exhibits and classroom opportunities.

Koreshan State Park
Assist with ranger station support, tours and historical outreach, special events, gardening and park maintenance, carpentry and repairs, and contribute special skills like photography, sewing, acting, technology, and social media to support park operations and programs.

Burn Boot Camp Estero
Offering 4 weeks for $69, with select classes that include childcare.

SoulBody Studios(in Gulf Coast Town Center)
offers a Mommy & Me 45 minute mat and strength-based class

Mommy and Me Yoga Club
Yoga for Mom classes with optional child watch and Mommy & Me Yoga for moms and their littles to do together. There is a class every day this month!