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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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 |
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Playing With Structure in Writing | Oct-11-2023 | $125.00 | Arlington High School, Wednesdays, Oct 11 - Nov 15, 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Practical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals | Oct-11-2023 | $209.00 | Online, Wednesdays, Oct 11 - Nov 15, 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Acrylic Painting 1F23 | Oct-12-2023 | $420.00 | October 12-December 7, 2023 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Weekly Thursday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Spanish Language & Culture | Oct-12-2023 | $235.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM , Th , 8 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Belly Dancing for Beginners | Oct-12-2023 | $129.00 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM , Th , 5 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Advanced 3D Printing, Coding, & Design | Oct-12-2023 | $235.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM , Th , 8 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Continuing Ukulele *In-Person* *NEW* | Oct-12-2023 | $185.00 | 8 Thursdays, 7:15-8:15pm Begins Oct. 12 No class N | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Introduction to Ukulele *In-Person* | Oct-12-2023 | $185.00 | 8 Thursdays, 6-7pm Begins Oct. 12 No class Nov. 23 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Ethics in International Affairs *In-Person* *NEW* | Oct-12-2023 | $165.00 | 6 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 12 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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How to Use Your Apple Device *In-Person* | Oct-12-2023 | $120.00 | 3 Thursdays, 2-4pm. Begins Oct. 12. Please note: C | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Wordpress: Websites Made Easy | Oct-12-2023 | $150.00 | Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Day of the Week: Th, Number of Sessions: 4 | Brookline Adult and Community Education |
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Hand-fabricated Deep-threaded Catch with Swivel | Oct-12-2023 | $155.00 | October 12 - 19, 2023, Weekly on Thursday from 10:00am - 12:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Beginning with the Basics: Stone Setting Techniques | Oct-12-2023 | $230.00 | October 12 - 26, 2023, Weekly on Thursday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (3 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Business Sharks: Step into the Shark Tank! | Oct-12-2023 | $275.00 | 2:35 PM - 4:00 PM , Th , 8 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Animation 101 | Oct-12-2023 | $120.00 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , Th , 4 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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The Anxious Achiever: Turning Fears into Leadership Superpowers WITH Morra Aarons-Mele | Oct-12-2023 | $15.00 | 1 meeting, Class Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Lexington Community Education |
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Bicycle Maintenance & Repair: Fix-A-Flat | Oct-12-2023 | $35.00 | 1 meeting, Class Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Lexington Community Education |
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Write Your College Essays with Less Stress & More Success! – October | Oct-12-2023 | $525.00 | 6 meetings, Class Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Lexington Community Education |
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Getting Started Writing/Getting Writing Started | Oct-12-2023 | $30.00 | 1 meeting, Class Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Lexington Community Education |
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Gardening for Biodiversity | Oct-12-2023 | $10.00 | Arlington High School, Thursday, Oct 12, 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Performing Life Stories | Oct-12-2023 | $135.00 | Gibbs School, Thursdays, Oct 12 - Nov 16, 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Japanese Whisky Tasting *In-Person* | Oct-13-2023 | $90.00 | Friday, 6-8pm. Oct. 13. The cost of tuition covers | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Introductory 3D Printing, Coding, & Design | Oct-13-2023 | $235.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM , F , 8 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Beginning Jewelry: Bangle Bracelets *In-Person* | Oct-13-2023 | $100.00 | Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Oct. 13 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Cuff Bracelets in a Day | Oct-13-2023 | $155.00 | October 13, 2023, Friday from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Intro to Creative Metal Forming | Oct-13-2023 | $445.00 | October 13 - 27, 2023, Weekly from 10:00am - 4:30pm (3 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Daytime Memoir Workshop | Oct-13-2023 | $170.00 | 7 meetings, Class Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Lexington Community Education |
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Jewelry: Make a Ring | Oct-14-2023 | $100.00 | Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Day of the Week: Sa, Number of Sessions: 1 | Brookline Adult and Community Education |
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Aqua Effigies: The Portrait in Watercolor *In-Person* | Oct-14-2023 | $125.00 | Saturday 10am-2pm. Oct. 14 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Home Brewing Coffee Workshop *Offsite* | Oct-14-2023 | $60.00 | Saturday, 10am-12pm. Oct. 14 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Auto Repair But Were Too Afraid to Ask NEW! | Oct-14-2023 | $65.00 | Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Day of the Week: Sa, Number of Sessions: 3 | Brookline Adult and Community Education |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Design 101: intro to graphic design elements and principles | Oct-14-2023 | $175.00 | Saturday, 9:30am–3:30pm | Massart, Boston |