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.

  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.

 

Upcoming Classes in the Boston Area

Image Class Class Date Price Specifics Location
Home Brewing Coffee Workshop *Offsite* Home Brewing Coffee Workshop *Offsite* Oct-14-2023 $60.00 Saturday, 10am-12pm. Oct. 14 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
The Unique Print: Monoprinting Two-Day Workshop The Unique Print: Monoprinting Two-Day Workshop Oct-14-2023 $176.00 Saturday, October 14-Sunday, October 15, 2023, 12:30 pm?4:30 pm Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Fashion Drawing Online, Ages 12–17 Fashion Drawing Online, Ages 12–17 Oct-14-2023 $200.00 Saturday, October 14-Saturday, December 16, 2023, 2:30 pm?4:30 pm Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
The Art of Fashion Illustration Online The Art of Fashion Illustration Online Oct-14-2023 $248.00 Saturday, October 14-Friday, December 15, 2023, 11:00 am?1:30 pm Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Portraits, Pets, and Pictures on Enamel! Portraits, Pets, and Pictures on Enamel! Oct-14-2023 $400.00 October 14 - 15, 2023, Daily from 10:00am - 5:00pm (2 days) Metalwerx, Waltham
WORKSHOP - Pen Turning: Lathe (October 14 - Session 2) WORKSHOP - Pen Turning: Lathe (October 14 - Session 2) Oct-14-2023 $120.00 1 day, Saturday, October 14, 4:00pm - 7:00pm The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
WORKSHOP - Pen Turning: Lathe (October 14 - Session 1) WORKSHOP - Pen Turning: Lathe (October 14 - Session 1) Oct-14-2023 $120.00 1 day, Saturday, October 14, 12:00pm - 3:00pm The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
Design 101: intro to graphic design elements and principles Design 101: intro to graphic design elements and principles Oct-14-2023 $175.00 Saturday, 9:30am–3:30pm Massart, Boston
Design Your Personal Yoga Practice Design Your Personal Yoga Practice Oct-14-2023 $55.00 3 meetings, Class Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Lexington Community Education
Wood Turning: Bowls & Beyond 1F23 Wood Turning: Bowls & Beyond 1F23 Oct-15-2023 $250.00 October 15-22, 2023 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Weekly Sunday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
More to Love Yoga: Learn to Love Your Body *In-Person* More to Love Yoga: Learn to Love Your Body *In-Person* Oct-15-2023 $130.00 6 Sundays, 10-11am Begins Oct. 15 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Sterling Silver Handmade Chain Workshop *In-Person* *NEW* Sterling Silver Handmade Chain Workshop *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-15-2023 $200.00 2 Sundays, 10am-2pm Oct. 15 & 21 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Intensive Drawing Boot Camp *In-Person* Intensive Drawing Boot Camp *In-Person* Oct-15-2023 $190.00 Sunday, 10am-4pm. Oct. 15 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
A Flash of Light: Haiku for An Autumn Afternoon *In-Person* *NEW* A Flash of Light: Haiku for An Autumn Afternoon *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-15-2023 $75.00 Sunday, 1-4pm Oct. 15 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Tracing the Shawmut Peninsula: Walking Tour   Tracing the Shawmut Peninsula: Walking Tour Oct-15-2023 $30.00 Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Day of the Week: Su, Number of Sessions: 1 Brookline Adult and Community Education
Brookline's Hidden History of Slavery and Freedom: A Walking Tour    NEW! Brookline's Hidden History of Slavery and Freedom: A Walking Tour NEW! Oct-15-2023 $30.00 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Day of the Week: Su, Number of Sessions: 1 Brookline Adult and Community Education
Portrait Drawing Online Portrait Drawing Online Oct-15-2023 $248.00 Sunday, October 15-Sunday, December 17, 2023, 11:00 am?1:30 pm Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Portrait Drawing Online, Ages 12–17 Portrait Drawing Online, Ages 12–17 Oct-15-2023 $200.00 Sunday, October 15-Sunday, December 17, 2023, 2:30 pm?4:30 pm Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Introduction to Wicker Weaving 1F23 Introduction to Wicker Weaving 1F23 Oct-15-2023 $115.00 October 15-22, 2023 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Weekly Sunday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Spanish Language & Culture Spanish Language & Culture Oct-16-2023 $235.00 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM , M , 8 weeks Newton Community Education
Calling Young Artists: Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media Arts! Calling Young Artists: Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media Arts! Oct-16-2023 $315.00 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , M , 6 weeks Newton Community Education
Weird Science Television: anything is possible! Weird Science Television: anything is possible! Oct-16-2023 $345.00 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , M , 8 weeks Newton Community Education
Play the Ukulele Play the Ukulele Oct-16-2023 $125.00 2:35 PM - 3:05 PM Eastern Standard Time , M , 8 weeks Newton Community Education
Everything You Need to Know about Auto Repair Everything You Need to Know about Auto Repair Oct-16-2023 $89.00 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , M , 3 weeks Newton Community Education
Introductory 3D Printing, Coding, & Design Introductory 3D Printing, Coding, & Design Oct-16-2023 $235.00 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM , M , 8 weeks Newton Community Education
2D Video Game Design with Flowlab 2D Video Game Design with Flowlab Oct-16-2023 $385.00 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , M , 8 weeks Newton Community Education
Name That Tree Name That Tree Oct-16-2023 $49.00 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM , M , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
Basic Sewing 1F23 Basic Sewing 1F23 Oct-16-2023 $245.00 October 16-November 20, 2023 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Weekly Monday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Out Of This World! (Gr. 1-2) Out Of This World! (Gr. 1-2) Oct-16-2023 $280.00 Youth, (Gr 1-2), Monday 04:30 Pm - 06:00 Pm Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown
Healing & the Art of Touch: Self Massage, Acupressure & Foot Reflexology Healing & the Art of Touch: Self Massage, Acupressure & Foot Reflexology Oct-16-2023 $125.00 Online, Mondays, Oct 16 - Nov 20, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Hebrew Hebrew Oct-16-2023 $149.00 Online, Mondays, Oct 16 - Dec 4, 12:30 - 1:45 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
The Garden Party: Katherine Mansfield?s Short Stories *Online & In-Person* *NEW* The Garden Party: Katherine Mansfield?s Short Stories *Online & In-Person* *NEW* Oct-16-2023 $170.00 5 Mondays, 2-3:30pm Begins Oct. 16 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
The American Lesbian Scene in the 1950s: Image and Investigation *In-Person* *NEW* The American Lesbian Scene in the 1950s: Image and Investigation *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-16-2023 $165.00 6 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 16 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
World History Through the Lives of Women of Power and Change *Online* *NEW* World History Through the Lives of Women of Power and Change *Online* *NEW* Oct-16-2023 $220.00 6 Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Oct. 16 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
ARGENTIUM 3: Creation of a Pendant ARGENTIUM 3: Creation of a Pendant Oct-16-2023 $230.00 October 16 - 30, 2023, Weekly on Monday from 1:00pm - 3:00pm (3 days) Metalwerx, Waltham
WORKSHOP - Intermediate Self-Guided Laser Cutting (October 16 & 23) WORKSHOP - Intermediate Self-Guided Laser Cutting (October 16 & 23) Oct-16-2023 $145.00 2 weeks, Thursdays, October 16 & 23, 5:30pm - 9:30pm The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
Kids' Sewing Ages 9-12 1F23 Kids' Sewing Ages 9-12 1F23 Oct-16-2023 $350.00 October 16-December 18, 2023 4:45 PM-6:00 PM Weekly Monday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Kids' Beginning Sewing Ages 6-8 1F23 Kids' Beginning Sewing Ages 6-8 1F23 Oct-16-2023 $350.00 October 16-December 18, 2023 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Weekly Monday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Kids' Woodworking Ages 9-12 1F23 Kids' Woodworking Ages 9-12 1F23 Oct-16-2023 $390.00 October 16-December 18, 2023 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Weekly Monday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Comics I Ages 9-12 1F23 Comics I Ages 9-12 1F23 Oct-16-2023 $390.00 October 16-December 18, 2023 5:00 PM-6:30 PM Weekly Monday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain