Drug store chocolate is no way to say “I love you.” Sidestep another clichéd Valentines Day by taking one of these online classes, and give your sweetheart something truly personal.

Cook in the Language of Love:
French Home Cooking: The Essential Techniques

Looking for a romantic night in?  No one has mastered this art like the French. Let renowned cookbook author and culinary instructor Cynthia Nims teach you to create eight delicious dishes for your date — from a lofty soufflé to a perfect roast chicken to a silky custard-style ice cream.

Turn Up the Heat:
Learn SALSA!

Spin the night away as you learn this Latin dance of passion with your partner. You’ll find your rhythm as you slip into the groove learning basic steps and turns in this five-hour course.

Give Something One-of-a-Kind:
Jewelry Workshop

Skip the mall and make a unique wearable gift for your special someone. This is the perfect course for beaders who want to expand their skills and make lasting, quality jewelry.

Let Your Pictures Say a Thousand Words:
Create A Successful Photo Series

If you’re on a tight budget this Valentine’s day, create a beautiful gift out of your memories.  Learn to tell a story and evoke emotion by creating a photoset from old pictures. Or if you’re feeling especially ambitious, hold a photoshoot with just the two of you.

Send Food Straight to the Heart:
Sweet & Savory Food Gifts

Give the gift of food as you discover techniques to transform six delicious recipes into memorable handmade gifts for any occasion! If your lover has a sweet tooth make sure to check out the irresistible meringue pecans and the scrumptious chocolate bark.

Be Poetic:
Studies In Poetry: Gender & Lyric – Renaissance Men & Women Writing about Love

Woo your love with the sonnets of William Shakespeare, Philip Sidney and Mary Roth. The poems you read in this course will range from sweetly conventional to intriguingly mysterious to downright seductive.
Ask the Experts:
Philosophy Of Love In The Western World

If you’re a pair of brainiacs, learn about the philosophy of love! In this course you’ll discover the nature of love and sex in both philosophy and literature.

Clean Up Nice:
Grooming For The Modern Man

Gentleman, look your best for V-Day with a solid grooming regimen. You’ll learn about finding the right hairstyle, perfecting your facial hair, and of course everything there is to know about manscaping.

Channel Your Inner Vintage Starlet:
20s Inspired Beauty: Recreate The Look Of The Decade

Ladies, you’ll be inspired by this age of glamor as you create a makeup style reminiscent of the 1920’s.  You’ll learn how to do a smokey eye and apply faux lashes perfect for your romantic night.

Write the Perfect Love Letter:
Love Your Letters: Communicate Visually With Words

Communicate your love to your partner though a hand drawn phrase you’ve turned into a work of art. Your loved one will be able to cherish the gift of your art for many years to come.