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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Monotype Printing with a Press 1S25 | May-22-2025 | $150.00 | Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:00 AM-2:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Very Beginning Woodworking (Ages 4-6) 2S25 | May-22-2025 | $200.00 | May 22-June 12, 2025 4:30 PM-5:45 PM Weekly Thursday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Name That Tree | May-22-2025 | $55.00 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM , Th , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Spring Bird Walk | May-22-2025 | $55.00 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM , Th , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Jailbreak of Sparrows: An Evening Poetry Reading WITH MARTÍN ESPADA | May-22-2025 | $15.00 | 1 meeting, Class Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Lexington Community Education |
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Planning Ahead for College Applications | May-22-2025 | $35.00 | 1 meeting, Class Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Lexington Community Education |
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Paper Weaving & Collage Workshop | May-22-2025 | $35.00 | Gibbs School, Thursday, May 22, 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Smart Travel Planning with ChatGPT & Google Apps | May-22-2025 | $35.00 | Gibbs School, Thursday, May 22, 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Understanding 20th Century Dance | May-22-2025 | $125.00 | Gibbs School, Thursdays, May 22 - Jun 12, 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Jewelry 201: Bezel Setting Cabochons | May-22-2025 | $206.53 | Thursday, 5:30 PM, Course meets twice times | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Jewelry 201: Bezel Setting Cabochons | May-22-2025 | $206.53 | Thursday, 5:30 PM, Course meets twice times | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Jewelry 201: Bezel Setting Cabochons | May-22-2025 | $206.53 | Thursday, 5:30 PM, Course meets twice times | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Jewelry 201: Bezel Setting Cabochons | May-22-2025 | $206.53 | Thursday, 5:30 PM, Course meets twice times | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Multi-Color Screen Printing | May-22-2025 | $148.55 | Thursday, 6:30 PM, | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Multi-Color Screen Printing | May-22-2025 | $148.55 | Thursday, 6:30 PM, | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Multi-Color Screen Printing | May-22-2025 | $148.55 | Thursday, 6:30 PM, | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Multi-Color Screen Printing | May-22-2025 | $148.55 | Thursday, 6:30 PM, | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Open Studio for Life Drawing *In-Person* *NEW* | May-23-2025 | $25.00 | Friday, 5:30-7:30pm. Apr. 25 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Build your own Picture Frame 1S25 | May-23-2025 | $190.00 | May 23-24, 2025 4:30 PM-8:30 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Paperclip Style Bracelet | May-23-2025 | $210.00 | May 23, 2025, Friday from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Watercolor And Ink Workshop Spring 2025 | May-24-2025 | $95.00 | Saturday 12:30 Pm - 04:30 Pm | Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown |
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Korean Cooking *In-Person* | May-24-2025 | $110.00 | Saturday, 4pm-7pm. May 24. The cost of tuition inc | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Laminated Doughs: Puff Pastry *In-Person* *NEW* | May-24-2025 | $90.00 | Saturday, 11am-2pm. May 24. The cost of tuition in | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Wood Lathe 101 | May-24-2025 | $264.49 | Saturday, 4:00 PM, Course meets twice | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Wood Lathe 101 | May-24-2025 | $264.49 | Saturday, 4:00 PM, Course meets twice | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Wood Lathe 101 | May-24-2025 | $264.49 | Saturday, 4:00 PM, Course meets twice | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Wood Lathe 101 | May-24-2025 | $264.49 | Saturday, 4:00 PM, Course meets twice | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Clasps, Closures, and Custom Findings | May-24-2025 | $425.00 | May 24, 2025, Saturday from 10:00am - 5:00pm May 25, 2025, Sunday from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Wood Turning: Bowls & Beyond 3S25 | May-25-2025 | $275.00 | May 25-June 1, 2025 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Weekly Sunday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Figure Drawing | May-26-2025 | $32.61 | Monday, 6:30 PM, | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Figure Drawing | May-26-2025 | $32.61 | Monday, 6:30 PM, | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Figure Drawing | May-26-2025 | $32.61 | Monday, 6:30 PM, | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Figure Drawing | May-26-2025 | $32.61 | Monday, 6:30 PM, | Artisans Asylum, Allston |
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Intermediate Open Studio Jewelry *In-Person* *NEW* | May-27-2025 | $160.00 | 4 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins May. 27 *Please note thi | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Wood Turning: Bowls & Beyond 4S25 | May-27-2025 | $275.00 | May 27-June 3, 2025 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Weekly Tuesday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Digital photography: the camera | May-27-2025 | $600.00 | Tuesdays, 6:30pm–9:30pm | Massart, Boston |
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Typography | May-27-2025 | $1,715.00 | Tuesdays and Saturdays, Tue/6:30-10pm, Sat/9am-12:30pm–See Spec Sched | Massart, Boston |
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Interior design lighting lab | May-27-2025 | $600.00 | Tuesdays, 6:30pm–9:30pm | Massart, Boston |
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Fashion illustration | May-27-2025 | $1,460.00 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30pm–10pm | Massart, Boston |
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Silkscreen printing | May-27-2025 | $1,575.00 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6pm–10pm | Massart, Boston |