Live in the Chicago-land area and interested in learning how to crack whips? I'd happy to help you get started! Contact me at jrc.hand.crafted@gmail.com to arrange one on one or group lessons.
Whip Meetups
Meetups are free events where people just get together to crack whips, show off their whips, and talk about whips and whip making. These are not formal classes, but if you've never cracked a whip before and you'd just like to give it a try, meetups are a great way to get started, and owning your own whip is usually not a necessity.
I'm a member of the Midwest Whip Association (MWA). We're a group of mid-westerners that just like to get together and geek out over whips! We try to meet once a month when the weather permits. Check out the club's website for the schedule and location details mwawhips.org.