Great Classes in the Boston Area
Seven Reasons to Take a Class
Dozens of classes are starting right now in the Boston area. What an opportunity for you to break out of your everyday routine and start something amazing! Looking for extra motivation - check these out.
1. Personal Enrichment - Classes are a great way to break out of our daily routine and enrich our lives in ways that we often can’t imagine. A class can add a new dimension to our thinking and add spice and potential to our lives.
2. Develop Life Skills - We all enter adulthood lacking essential life skills such as relationships, finance, parenting and more. Classes are a great way to catch up without having to invest a disproportionate amount of time.
3. Professional Growth - The world is changing at a rapid pace and we all struggle to stay up-to-date. Classes are a great way to brush up on specific professional skills without affecting our jobs and lives drastically.
4. Make new Friends - Research shows that in spite of all the technology available to us, more and more people feel isolated. It seems that with all the convenience and time-saving we gain from technology we experience less and less personal interactions. A class is a great way to enjoy the company of others outside of our daily lives.
5. Creative Stimulation - Creative expression is an essential element in maintaining happiness and a positive attitude. Creativity does not have to be limited to activities such as art or design but is an essential ingredient of ordinary activities such as cooking, baking or even car repair.
6. Get Certifications and Licenses - Life is full of exams and tests such as college admission tests, drivers license tests and real estate license exams. Classes are a quick and simple way to get up to speed.
7. Keep your Mind Active - Keeping your mind active is an effective way to combat premature aging. Research has shown that learning new skills keeps our minds nimble and may delay the onset of age-related mental decline.
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Nature and Landscapes, Ages 12-15 | Apr-22-2025 | $504.00 | Tuesday, April 22-Friday, April 25, 2025, 10:15 am?3:45 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Painting Intensive | Apr-23-2025 | $273.00 | Wednesday, April 23-Friday, April 25, 2025, 12:30 pm?4:30 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Let's Get Rolling! | Apr-25-2025 | $155.00 | April 25, 2025, Friday from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Dungeons & Dragons: Land of Ithreach | Apr-28-2025 | $235.00 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , M , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Dungeons & Dragons: Ithreach Adventures | Apr-28-2025 | $255.00 | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , M , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Flow for fun Yoga | Apr-28-2025 | $200.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , M , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Golf | Apr-28-2025 | $265.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , M , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Yummy & Healthy - Kids Cooking Class | Apr-28-2025 | $275.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , M , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Dungeons & Dragons: Land of Ithreach | Apr-29-2025 | $235.00 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , Tu , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Book Binding Bonanza | Apr-29-2025 | $200.00 | 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , Tu , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Dungeons & Dragons: Ithreach Adventures | Apr-29-2025 | $255.00 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , Tu , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Yummy & Healthy - Kids Cooking Class | Apr-30-2025 | $275.00 | 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Eastern Standard Time , W , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Advanced: Basketball Skills & Drills | May-01-2025 | $185.00 | 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Eastern Standard Time , Th , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Dungeons & Dragons: Ithreach Adventures | May-01-2025 | $255.00 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , Th , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Cupcake Toppers | May-02-2025 | $200.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , F , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Glass Class | May-02-2025 | $255.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM , F , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Yummy & Healthy - Kids Cooking Class | May-02-2025 | $275.00 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , F , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Linocut Printmaking: Mastering the basics | May-05-2025 | $190.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , Th , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Preschool Studio Art, Ages 3–4 + Adult | May-10-2025 | $125.00 | Saturday, May 10-Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10:45 am?12:15 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Preschool Studio Art, Ages 3–4 + Adult | May-11-2025 | $125.00 | Sunday, May 11-Sunday, June 15, 2025, 10:45 am?12:15 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Figure Drawing (Galleries) Two-Day Workshop | May-17-2025 | $176.00 | Saturday, May 17-Sunday, May 18, 2025, 12:30 pm?4:30 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Relief Printmaking Two-Day Workshop | May-17-2025 | $176.00 | Saturday, May 17-Sunday, May 18, 2025, 12:30 pm?4:30 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Planning Ahead for College Applications | May-21-2025 | $35.00 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , W , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Just for Juniors: Get a jump on your College Applications! | May-28-2025 | $135.00 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , W , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Planning Ahead for College Applications | Jun-03-2025 | $35.00 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , Tu , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Drawing (Galleries) Two-Day Workshop | Jun-07-2025 | $176.00 | Saturday, June 7-Sunday, June 8, 2025, 12:30 pm?4:30 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Just for Juniors: Get a jump on your College Applications! | Jun-10-2025 | $135.00 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , Tu , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Portrait Drawing Two-Day Workshop | Jun-14-2025 | $176.00 | Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15, 2025, 12:30 pm?4:30 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Summer Studios: Woodworking Skateboard (Ages 13-17) 1M25 | Jun-16-2025 | $540.00 | June 16-21, 2025 9:30 AM-3:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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The Art of Play, Ages 8-10 | Jun-23-2025 | $653.00 | Monday, June 23-Friday, June 27, 2025, 9:00 am?4:00 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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The Art of Play, Ages 9-11 | Jun-23-2025 | $653.00 | Monday, June 23-Friday, June 27, 2025, 9:00 am?4:00 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Watered Down, Ages 12-14 | Jun-23-2025 | $630.00 | Monday, June 23-Friday, June 27, 2025, 10:15 am?3:45 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Fantasy Art, Ages 15-17 | Jun-23-2025 | $630.00 | Monday, June 23-Friday, June 27, 2025, 10:15 am?3:45 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Summer Studios: Intro to Digital Photography 1M25 (Ages 9-12) | Jun-23-2025 | $525.00 | June 23-27, 2025 9:30 AM-3:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Fantasy Art, Ages 12-14 | Jun-30-2025 | $504.00 | Monday, June 30-Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:15 am?3:45 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Watered Down, Ages 15-17 | Jun-30-2025 | $504.00 | Monday, June 30-Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:15 am?3:45 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Basketball Skillz & Drillz | Jun-30-2025 | $268.00 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , MTuWTh , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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SPFC Mixed Media Ages 9-12 1M25 | Jun-30-2025 | $290.00 | June 30-July 3, 2025 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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SPFC Fiber Arts Ages 9-12 1M25 | Jun-30-2025 | $290.00 | June 30-July 3, 2025 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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SPFC Woodworking Ages 6-8 1M25 | Jun-30-2025 | $290.00 | June 30-July 3, 2025 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |