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.

 

 

Image Class Class Date Price Specifics Location
Brookline's Hidden History of Slavery and Freedom: A Walking Tour Brookline's Hidden History of Slavery and Freedom: A Walking Tour Oct-27-2024 $30.00 Dates: 10/27/2024 - 10/27/2024, Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Days: Su, Sessions: 1 Brookline Adult and Community Education
Intensive Drawing Boot Camp *In-Person* Intensive Drawing Boot Camp *In-Person* Oct-27-2024 $190.00 Sunday, 10am-4pm. Oct. 27 *Please note this date d Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Mastering the Digital Camera *In-Person* Mastering the Digital Camera *In-Person* Oct-27-2024 $125.00 Sunday, 9am-1pm. Oct. 27 *please note this schedul Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Outdoor Tennis Workshop *In-Person* Outdoor Tennis Workshop *In-Person* Oct-27-2024 $110.00 4 Sundays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Oct. 27 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Cold-Process Soap Making *In-Person* Cold-Process Soap Making *In-Person* Oct-27-2024 $180.00 2 Sundays, 11am-2pm. Oct. 27 & Nov. 3 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Family Spoon Carving 1F24 Family Spoon Carving 1F24 Oct-27-2024 $140.00 Sunday, October 27, 2024 10:00 AM-4:00 PM The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Tropical Cocktails *In-Person* *NEW* Tropical Cocktails *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-28-2024 $95.00 Monday, 6-8pm. Oct. 28 The cost of tuition include Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Introduction to SketchUp *In-Person* Introduction to SketchUp *In-Person* Oct-28-2024 $100.00 2 Mondays, 6-8pm. Begins Oct. 28 Please note, date Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Basic Woodworking: Box 4F24 Basic Woodworking: Box 4F24 Oct-28-2024 $375.00 October 28-December 9, 2024 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Weekly Monday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
The Invention of the Darling: An Evening of Poetry with Li-Young Lee The Invention of the Darling: An Evening of Poetry with Li-Young Lee Oct-28-2024 $15.00 1 meeting, Class Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Lexington Community Education
French Café: Conversation & Culture French Café: Conversation & Culture Oct-28-2024 $179.00 Arlington Community Center, Mondays, Oct 28 - Dec 9, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
College Funding and Admission College Funding and Admission Oct-29-2024 $49.00 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM , Tu , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
Painting From Life: The Figure (Studio School) *In-Person* Painting From Life: The Figure (Studio School) *In-Person* Oct-29-2024 $440.00 5 Tuesdays, 1-5pm. Begins Oct. 29 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Yoga for Graceful Aging: Tapping Into Your Body's Inherent Wisdom *In-Person* Yoga for Graceful Aging: Tapping Into Your Body's Inherent Wisdom *In-Person* Oct-29-2024 $95.00 4 Tuesdays, 3:30-5pm. Begins Oct. 29 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Hammer Time! A Guide to Every Smith?s Favorite Tool Hammer Time! A Guide to Every Smith?s Favorite Tool Oct-29-2024 $115.00 October 29, 2024, Tuesday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm Metalwerx, Waltham
FALL ADULTS: Glass Flowers FALL ADULTS: Glass Flowers Oct-29-2024 $255.00 3 weeks, Tuesdays, October 29 - November 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
FALL ADULTS: Latin Rhythms (Session 2) FALL ADULTS: Latin Rhythms (Session 2) Oct-29-2024 $100.00 5 weeks, Tuesdays, October 29 - December 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm (no class 11/19, 12/3) The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
Cake Decorating: The Next Layer Cake Decorating: The Next Layer Oct-29-2024 $95.00 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM , Tu , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
Come Back to Dance Come Back to Dance Oct-29-2024 $120.00 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM , Tu , 5 weeks Newton Community Education
The Principal “Forms” of Tonal Classical Music The Principal “Forms” of Tonal Classical Music Oct-29-2024 $90.00 5 meetings, Class Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Lexington Community Education
Home Buying Fundamentals Home Buying Fundamentals Oct-29-2024 Free Arlington High School, Tuesday, Oct 29, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Dan's Dance Discovery: Kids Intro to Dance Dan's Dance Discovery: Kids Intro to Dance Oct-30-2024 $275.00 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , W , weeks Newton Community Education
An Introduction to Japanese Woodblock Printmaking- Starting with Printing *In-Person* *NEW* An Introduction to Japanese Woodblock Printmaking- Starting with Printing *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-30-2024 Free Wednesday, Oct. 30, 1-4pm Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Gluten-Free Baking Gluten-Free Baking Oct-30-2024 $75.00 Arlington High School, Wednesday, Oct 30, 6:00 - 8:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Parenting the Anxious Child Parenting the Anxious Child Oct-30-2024 $75.00 Arlington High School, Wednesdays, Oct 30 - Nov 20, 7:00 - 8:15 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Glass Class Glass Class Nov-01-2024 $255.00 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM , F , weeks Newton Community Education
ESL Advanced: Developing Stories for Interviews, Work and Business *In-Person* *NEW* ESL Advanced: Developing Stories for Interviews, Work and Business *In-Person* *NEW* Nov-01-2024 $140.00 4 Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Nov. 1 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
It?s Magnetic! The Seductive Pull of Steel and Gold Jewelry It?s Magnetic! The Seductive Pull of Steel and Gold Jewelry Nov-01-2024 $535.00 November 1 - 3, 2024, Daily from 10:00am - 5:00pm (3 days) Metalwerx, Waltham
Jewelry: Make a Bracelet Jewelry: Make a Bracelet Nov-02-2024 $100.00 Dates: 11/2/2024 - 11/2/2024, Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Days: Sa, Sessions: 1 Brookline Adult and Community Education
Bowl Turning Bowl Turning Nov-02-2024 $240.00 Saturday, 2:00 PM, Course meets twice Artisans Asylum, Allston
Lowell Art Studios Tour Lowell Art Studios Tour Nov-02-2024 $25.00 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , Sa , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
Stitch Your Pet! Custom Embroidered Ornaments *In-Person* *NEW* Stitch Your Pet! Custom Embroidered Ornaments *In-Person* *NEW* Nov-02-2024 $140.00 Saturday, 12 - 4pm. Nov. 2 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Parent and Child: Repurposed Halloween Sculptures *In-Person* *NEW* Parent and Child: Repurposed Halloween Sculptures *In-Person* *NEW* Nov-02-2024 $125.00 Saturday, 11:30am-2pm. Nov. 2 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
ESL: Accent Improvement Workshop *In-Person* ESL: Accent Improvement Workshop *In-Person* Nov-02-2024 $110.00 Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am-12:30pm. Nov. 2 & 3 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Financial Planning During Retirement *In-Person* Financial Planning During Retirement *In-Person* Nov-02-2024 $60.00 Saturday, 12:30-2:30pm. Nov. 2 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Cartooning Ages 6-8 2F24 Cartooning Ages 6-8 2F24 Nov-02-2024 $135.00 November 2-3, 2024 10:00 AM-1:00 PM The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Comic Zines Ages 9-12 3F24 Comic Zines Ages 9-12 3F24 Nov-02-2024 $135.00 November 2-3, 2024 2:00 PM-5:00 PM The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Introduction to Sharpening 1F24 Introduction to Sharpening 1F24 Nov-02-2024 $80.00 Saturday, November 2, 2024 6:00 PM-9:00 PM The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Bluegrass Music Through the Years with The Splinters Bluegrass Music Through the Years with The Splinters Nov-02-2024 $15.00 1 meeting, Class Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Lexington Community Education
Tracing Boston's Original Shoreline: Walking Tour Tracing Boston's Original Shoreline: Walking Tour Nov-03-2024 $30.00 Dates: 11/3/2024 - 11/3/2024, Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Days: Su, Sessions: 1 Brookline Adult and Community Education