Artsy Fartsy

So this semester I'm taking a drawing class at the local community college. Not because I wanted a drawing class perse, but because it's required in the list on onerous pre-reqs for printmaking (whine). That said, it has been an enjoyable class, even when you've done something for a log time it's nice to have someone pushing you to try new techniques, mediums, and do do things you normally wouldn't. This is the first piece I received back, a still life of random objects. I think that doing an art form with other people opens your mind to new possibilities, have you taken classes or joined groups to push the limits of your craft?