Go to a professional camera store in your area and ask if they know of any camera clubs you can join. Go to the meetings and ask which local schools have good courses. I've found the local classes vary wildly, depending upon the instructor and how interested the students are. Someone in a camera club can steer you toward the good classes. Also, some clubs might have darkrooms available where you can get hands-on help from advanced photographers.(posted 9284 days ago)I'm sure other people will come up with other good ideas too. Maybe someone reading this will know some spcifics in the Gainsville, GA area.