Right across the Springfield boundaries is a hidden gem, FCCJ. The school offers a wealth of courses, from digital photography, web design, to French, Spanish, and Italian classes. The classes or super inexpensive and some can even be taken on line at home....I suggest all Springfielders check it out and have a little fun!
http://www.ed2go.com/fccj/
FSCJ is a hidden gem not only for Springfield but also downtown and the rest of the urban core. Its an economic asset we totally take for granted and don't utilize properly.