First off, welcome to Brandon! We moved here in 2005 from Winnipeg and love it. You will learn quickly that people in Brandon love to complain, but it really is a great community to live in.
One of the things that are different from many other communities is that Brandon doesn't have a central leisure listing. It was one of the things that frustrated me initially when we moved here. The good news is that there *are* lots of leisure activities, but very few are put on by the city itself. I've never been able to determine if it's a case of because the city doesn't do it, other groups step up the plate, or if the city doesn't do it because there's already so much.
But really it's a case of knowing where to look or who to ask.
So here's my list of things I can think of off the top of my head...
Browsing the art gallery website, I see that there is in fact 2 beginner pottery classes, one in the day and one in the evening.
https://agsm.ca/upcoming-classes They also have a good selection of different classes, with a mix of day and evenings (although most seem to be evenings).
Keeping with art, Funtime Pottery is open for drop-in painting, and offers classes and theme nights.
https://www.funtimepottery.net/
The library has really stepped up their game in recent years and have many programs for all ages. I don't see the new schedule out yet, but I imagine it will be out in the next couple of weeks. Usually they have a paper brochure available that lists everything for the session, but increasingly they list things on their website and social media .
https://wmrl.ca/
The YMCA offers a number of fitness programs, and while you can get a day pass for some of them, some are only open to members. But I see on their list that there's adult beginner dance and intro to fitness being offered this session, plus adult swimming lessons and stroke correction.
Speaking of dance, there are a number of dance studios in Brandon, most if not all that offer dance classes for adults.
Knox Church hosts a lot of programs (not all are necessarily put on by the church, but the facility is a popular one to rent). They have previously hosted several series of international/themed cooking classes.
Momma Bear Quilt Shoppe runs workshops, learn to quilt classes and sewing classes. Contact them for details.
We have a couple of curling clubs, a bowling alley and lots of leisure sports teams always looking for players.
We have an excellent School of Music at our university, which frequently puts on recitals that are free to the public, or a nominal charge.
We host a number of interesting and unique events at the Keystone Centre, many of which are also free or request a nominal charge.
Makerspace! A new venture recently opened by the Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation. Worth looking into, it sounds like a very exciting project! The BNRC also puts on a number of classes and events through the year (this summer, for example, there were gardening classes hosted by them and another community group).
Assinniboine Community College also puts on Continuing Education classes, including a selection of "personal interest" classes.
Those are the things that pop immediately to mind, by no means is it exhastive!
A good way to keep informed about events, classes and such is to check ebrandon (naturally), both the discussion forums and the "events" tab, but also the #bdnmb handle on Twitter (you don't need a Twitter account to view) and Facebook if you have.
Have fun, and hopefully you'll find something that will pique your interest.