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For all you high achievers, here’s a bonus roster of more chic boutique courses. Find one in your city and sign up before space runs out—you just might learn something.
Foster’ Homeware - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

At 11,000 square feet, Foster’s Homeware is a sizable slice of heaven for houseware aficionados and gift-shop nuts. Venture into the back room for a gourmet cooking class on topics ranging from the basics to expert knife skills.
Mud, Sweat and Tears - New York. New York

Paint-your-own pottery is child’s play for the folks at Mud, Sweat & Tears, where for over two decades, locals have been coming to learn how to make their own clay work from start to finish. Click for class schedule.
Wicati - Los Angeles, California

Noting a short supply of upscale boutiques in the neighborhood, Eve Newhart opened Wicati in order to bring hot designer labels to the style-savvy women of L.A.’s west side. But the shop strives to offer women more than just fashion — Wicati also hosts “salon series”—mini-seminars from industry experts to help enlighten their customers on topical issues.
G Boutique - Chicago, Illinois

At this ultra-girlie boutique, you can find items that suit nearly all arousal palates, with undergarments and toys that range from frilly to fun to far-out to fantastical. Sign up for one of the shop’s many sexy classes (like “Aural Sex: Seduction by Voice” and “Erotic Role Playing Games for Couples”) and you’ll be sure to put your new acquisitions to good use.
Rugg Road - Boston, Massachusetts

This small but well-stocked shop is full of special paper offerings, like hand-dyed, one-of-a-kind itajime (or tie-dyed) sheets; batik patterns of tree frogs and dragonflies; and soft, lace-like papers. Rugg Road also offers classes so you can recreate the goods you admire in the store. Call 617-742-0002 for details.
The Beaded Giraffe - Baltimore, Maryland

Whether you are a first-time beader or an aficionado, The Beaded Giraffe will have you dazzling in no time. Those overwhelmed by the shop’s overflowing gallery of varied corals, pearls and laquered beads—or just looking for a little guidance—can brush up their skills with one of many beading classes.