I did a Japanese Ceramics course recently and really loved it!

The instructor was Japanese, the class was well run, the facilities and materials were excellent and you had both assistance if you wanted it or free reign to be creative if that suited you better. I was a novice but there were people there who had worked with ceramics before and we all really enjoyed it. (Although I found that the people in my class were not particularly friendly and open)

Best of all, we got to make a number of things which we were able to take home. I made a Sake bottle and cups (can be used as a vase), a few serving plates/platters, noodle bowls and a teapot. I was very proud of myself - gave some of the bits away as gifts and use some of them everyday!

Plus, I did do a French language course a number of years ago, but didn't find that much good at all....

Very exciting to feel inspired, hope you find something that works for you!