Seven Good 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Upcoming Classes in the Boston Area
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A Survey of Painting Mediums | Oct-05-2023 | $341.00 | Thursday, October 5-Thursday, December 14, 2023, 6:00 pm?8:30 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Drawing | Oct-05-2023 | $341.00 | Thursday, October 5-Thursday, December 14, 2023, 6:00 pm?8:30 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Open Life Drawing | Oct-05-2023 | $170.50 | Thursday, October 5-Thursday, November 2, 2023, 6:00 pm?8:30 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Kids' Beginning Woodworking Ages 6-8 1F23 | Oct-05-2023 | $390.00 | October 5-December 14, 2023 4:00 PM-5:15 PM Weekly Thursday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Kids' Drawing and Painting Ages 9-12 1F23 | Oct-05-2023 | $360.00 | October 5-December 14, 2023 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Weekly Thursday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Get Creative - Join the Drawing Club! | Oct-06-2023 | $285.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , F , 10 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Glass Class | Oct-06-2023 | Free | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM , F , 8 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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French Language & Culture | Oct-06-2023 | $225.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM , F , 10 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Clothing Design - Alter a Pattern 1F23 | Oct-06-2023 | $240.00 | October 6-December 8, 2023 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Weekly Friday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Knitting for Beginners & Beyond | Oct-06-2023 | $225.00 | Arlington Community Center, Fridays, Oct 6 - Dec 8, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Beginning Jewelry: Sterling Silver Band Ring *In-Person* | Oct-06-2023 | $100.00 | Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Oct. 6 *PLease note this date | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Open Studio for Life Drawing *In-Person* *NEW* | Oct-06-2023 | $25.00 | Tuesday, 7:45-9:45p. Oct. 17 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Monotype Printmaking Three Ways: Inspiration and Basic Techniques *In-Person* *NEW* | Oct-06-2023 | $300.00 | 6 Fridays, 10am-1pm. Begins Oct. 6 *Please note th | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Acrylic Painting Intensive | Oct-06-2023 | $462.00 | Friday, October 6-Friday, December 15, 2023, 10:30 am?3:30 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Landscape Painting Intensive | Oct-06-2023 | $462.00 | Friday, October 6-Friday, December 15, 2023, 10:30 am?3:30 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Figure Studies from the Collection (Studio and Galleries) | Oct-06-2023 | $341.00 | Friday, October 6-Friday, December 15, 2023, 10:30 am?1:00 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Oil Painting Intensive | Oct-06-2023 | $462.00 | Friday, October 6-Friday, December 15, 2023, 10:30 am?3:30 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Watercolor | Oct-06-2023 | $341.00 | Friday, October 6-Friday, December 15, 2023, 2:00 pm?4:30 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Pronto Plate Lithography *In-Person* | Oct-07-2023 | $120.00 | Saturday 10am-2pm, Oct. 7 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Cast It! Introduction to Casting | Oct-07-2023 | $155.00 | October 7 - 8, 2023, Daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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WORKSHOP - Intermediate Self-Guided Laser Cutting (October 7 & 14) | Oct-07-2023 | $145.00 | 2 weeks, Saturdays, October 7 & 14, 10:00am - 2:30pm | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord |
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Weave a Table-Runner 1F23 | Oct-07-2023 | $160.00 | Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Fall Wreath Workshop – Saturday | Oct-07-2023 | $95.00 | 1 meeting, Class Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Lexington Community Education |
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Looking Ahead to the College Application Process – October 7th | Oct-07-2023 | $35.00 | 1 meeting, Class Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Lexington Community Education |
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Open Studio Metalsmithing and Jewelry *In-Person* | Oct-08-2023 | $105.00 | Sunday, 10am-4pm. Oct. 8 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Pipa Meets Piano WITH Min Xiao-Fen & Lewis Porter | Oct-08-2023 | $20.00 | 1 meeting, Class Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Lexington Community Education |
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Spanish Language & Culture | Oct-10-2023 | $235.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM , Tu , 8 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Comics & Digital Animation with Procreate | Oct-10-2023 | $345.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , Tu , 8 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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The Kid's Newsroom | Oct-10-2023 | $245.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , Tu , 8 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Chess: Intermediate | Oct-10-2023 | $275.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM , Tu , 10 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Pretzel Kids? Yoga | Oct-10-2023 | $185.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , Tu , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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More to Love Yoga: Learn to Love Your Body | Oct-10-2023 | $119.00 | Arlington High School, Tuesdays, Oct 10 - Dec 5, 6:15 - 7:15 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Everything You Need to Know about Auto Repair *In-Person* | Oct-10-2023 | $110.00 | 3 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Oct. 10 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Furniture Finishing & Restoration 1F23 | Oct-10-2023 | $425.00 | October 10-December 12, 2023 6:30 PM-9:30 PM Weekly Tuesday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Compassionate (nonviolent) Communication | Oct-10-2023 | $110.00 | 5 meetings, Class Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Lexington Community Education |
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Chess: Intermediate | Oct-11-2023 | $275.00 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM , W , 10 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Rock On With Guitar Lessons For Beginners! | Oct-11-2023 | $285.00 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , W , 8 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Figure Drawing Workshop | Oct-11-2023 | $65.00 | Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Day of the Week: W, Number of Sessions: 2 | Brookline Adult and Community Education |
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Home Inspection: Everything You Need to Know | Oct-11-2023 | $29.00 | Online, Wednesday, Oct 11, 7:30 - 9:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Getting Ready for Medicare 2024 | Oct-11-2023 | $29.00 | Arlington High School, Wednesday, Oct 11, 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |