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Colorado Free University
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Categories: Education, Arts & Entertainment
Neighborhood: Southeast7653 E 1st Pl
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 399-0093
- Hours:
Mon-Thu. 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
7 reviews for Colorado Free University
I don't know why they call themselves the Colorado FREE University, because it certainly isn't free. One star off for a deceptive name!
That said, you can find a variety of mostly-reasonably-priced classes here. Several years ago I took the Stained Glass class and was SO impressed with the skillz I learned! I'm now-- still, like 10 years later-- able to make some pretty cool stuff (if only I had the time). The artsy-craftsy classes are definitely worth your time and money. The cooking classes are too.
However...
...I'd avoid the "How to be a Private Investigator" class (if they still offer it, that is). I took it and after being barraged with a wealth of mostly useless knowledge, I set myself loose in the seediest of seedy Denver 'hoods to see which bars were illegally showing some Pay-Per-View boxing match. Um, was I TRYING to get shot? Note to self: little cracka teeny-bopper girl... you don't blend in here. One CFU course does not a Magnum make, and apparently I was missing the red Ferrari and Hawaiian shirts ta' boot.
So yeah, that course was beyond worthless, it was borderline dangerous. It gave me the false impression that I was a total badass. REAL Private Investigation is nothing like it is on "Magnum PI," or "Moonlighting." If only I'd known that before wasting the cash.
I've taken a few fun classes here. It's not free but met some real characters including an older lady who told me the entire story of her first period!
Somehow my boyfriend didn't think that pouring a bowl of cereal for him naked would be the way to his heart... Well, not in the long run anyway...
So some time ago I took an Asian cooking class at CFU so I could surprise my boyfriend on Valentine's day with a luscious homemade meal. I really enjoyed the class and was confident that it would be a hit on the big celebration of Valentines Day.
So, just like old times, I got naked and started cooking away, and although it did not lead to his heart for every cereal meal after that day, it definitely worked for that night... wink wink.
The only problem is that now, whenever I cook him something special, it is the same meal... At least I try right?
* Star one is for romance
** Authentic star two is for the international flair
*** Ms. Cook star three is for impressing my boyfriend with one meal
**** Oh My star four is helping me have a successful Valentine's Day celebration
CFU is a great new take on the adult education classes that some colleges offer. The classes are very diverse, from languages, computer applications, art, dance, exercise, spiritual, relationships, financial, travel and much, much, more.
I've taken do-it-yourself landscaping, retirement investing, and drawing classes so far. They were all very enjoyable and well worth the fees.
All my classes have been at their Lowry building off Quebec which was easy to find and had plenty of parking.
I would highly recommend CFU to anyone that wants to continue learning.
I have been using Colorado Free Universtity for years now. Last month i did a great internet marketing class. I have also learned Photoshop, Html, Spanish, and even a yoga class. they are always fun and the teachers do know what they are doing, call them "experts" in the field if you will and yet the prices for classes are reasonable.
Just what I was looking for! I was trying to find productive ways to spend my money. I'm used to blowing paychecks going out and drinking until the morning. But CFU has me saving some "school funds". So far I've learned how to cook a Complete Thai Meal in minutes and soon I'll be able to do the same with Vietnamese ingredients. They don't just offer cooking classes... the offer belly dancing, seminars on how to start an import business, historical walking tours of the city, belly dancing you name it they just might have it. If you are skilled at something you can even become an instructor!
i love this place because it offers so many different types of classes. i've lived in other cities, and i've never seen a school like this. i think it's just such a good idea.
