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
Your Biodiverse Native Garden Your Biodiverse Native Garden Oct-21-2025 $35.00 Arlington High School, Tuesday, Oct 21, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Let's Sing! Let's Sing! Oct-21-2025 $35.00 Arlington High School, Tuesday, Oct 21, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Mindfulness Meditation Mindfulness Meditation Oct-21-2025 $95.00 Arlington High School, Tuesdays, Oct 21 - Nov 18, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Beginner Sock Knitting on Circular Needles Beginner Sock Knitting on Circular Needles Oct-21-2025 $135.00 Arlington High School, Tuesdays, Oct 21 - Dec 2, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Beginner Green Wood Carving Beginner Green Wood Carving Oct-21-2025 $105.00 Arlington High School, Tuesday, Oct 21, 6:00 - 8:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
AI Made Easy: A Practical Hands-on Workshop for Everyday Life and Work – Extended Session AI Made Easy: A Practical Hands-on Workshop for Everyday Life and Work – Extended Session Oct-21-2025 $195.00 3 meetings, Class Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Lexington Community Education
Wood Carving with Small Tools *In-Person* Wood Carving with Small Tools *In-Person* Oct-21-2025 $360.00 5 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Oct. 21 *No class Nov. 1 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Brazilian And Portuguese Cinema in Black and White *In-Person* *NEW* Brazilian And Portuguese Cinema in Black and White *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-21-2025 $165.00 5 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 21 No class Nov. Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Open Studio for Life Drawing *In-Person* Open Studio for Life Drawing *In-Person* Oct-21-2025 $25.00 Tuesday,7:45-9:45pm. Oct. 21 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Spanish Advanced Reading and Conversation: Leamos a Samanta Schweblin este oto?o *In-Person* *NEW* Spanish Advanced Reading and Conversation: Leamos a Samanta Schweblin este oto?o *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-21-2025 $200.00 6 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 21 No class Nov. Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Investing in Uncertain Times *In-Person* *NEW* Investing in Uncertain Times *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-21-2025 $95.00 2 Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Oct. 21 & Oct. 28 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Never Forget a Name *In-Person* *NEW* Never Forget a Name *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-21-2025 $50.00 Tuesday, 6-8pm. Oct. 21 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Coyote Maille Coyote Maille Oct-21-2025 $180.00 October 21 - 23, 2025, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am - 12:00pm (2 days) Metalwerx, Waltham
Count Your Chickens: Raising a Small Flock in your Own Backyard Count Your Chickens: Raising a Small Flock in your Own Backyard Oct-22-2025 $75.00 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM , WTh , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
Hand-Poured Candle Making Hand-Poured Candle Making Oct-22-2025 $55.00 Arlington High School, Wednesday, Oct 22, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Wet Felted Wool & Silk Scarf Wet Felted Wool & Silk Scarf Oct-22-2025 $75.00 Arlington High School, Wednesday, Oct 22, 5:45 - 8:45 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Travel Planning with ChatGPT & Google Apps Travel Planning with ChatGPT & Google Apps Oct-22-2025 $35.00 Gibbs School, Wednesday, Oct 22, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Empowered Divorce: Taking the Path That’s Best for You and Your Family – October 22 Empowered Divorce: Taking the Path That’s Best for You and Your Family – October 22 Oct-22-2025 $35.00 1 meeting, Class Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lexington Community Education
Japanese Woodblock Printmaking *In-Person* Japanese Woodblock Printmaking *In-Person* Oct-22-2025 $300.00 5 Wednesdays 2-5pm. Begins Oct. 22 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
All About Chocolate Art *In-Person* All About Chocolate Art *In-Person* Oct-22-2025 $90.00 Wednesday, 6-9pm. Oct. 22 The cost of tuition incl Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Opera For People Who Hate Opera *Online* *NEW* Opera For People Who Hate Opera *Online* *NEW* Oct-22-2025 $240.00 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00pm Begins Oct. 22 No class Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Punk Ball: Major League Baseball in 1980s America *In-Person* *NEW* Punk Ball: Major League Baseball in 1980s America *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-22-2025 $185.00 5 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Oct. 22 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Transitioning into Retirement Transitioning into Retirement Oct-22-2025 $65.00 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM , W , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
The personal landscape The personal landscape Oct-22-2025 $600.00 Wednesdays, 6pm–9pm Massart, Boston
Cartooning and narrative illustration 1 Cartooning and narrative illustration 1 Oct-22-2025 $600.00 Wednesdays, 6:30pm–9:30pm Massart, Boston
Digital video: post-production + editing Digital video: post-production + editing Oct-22-2025 $600.00 Wednesdays, 6:30pm–9:30pm Massart, Boston
Introduction to figure drawing Introduction to figure drawing Oct-22-2025 $600.00 Wednesdays, 7:00pm–10:00pm Massart, Boston
Clothing Design: Alter a Pattern 1F25 Clothing Design: Alter a Pattern 1F25 Oct-22-2025 $395.00 October 22-December 10, 2025 6:00 PM-8:30 PM Weekly Wednesday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Epoxy Surface Treatments: Beautifully Slimy, Crusty, or Even Dusty! Epoxy Surface Treatments: Beautifully Slimy, Crusty, or Even Dusty! Oct-22-2025 $180.00 October 22, 2025, Wednesday from 10:00am - 12:00pm October 24, 2025, Friday from 10:00am - 12:00pm Metalwerx, Waltham
Shell Game: Simple Synclastic Forming with DIY Tools Shell Game: Simple Synclastic Forming with DIY Tools Oct-22-2025 $180.00 October 22 - 29, 2025, Weekly on Wednesday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (2 days) Metalwerx, Waltham
Great Gins & Tasty Tonics Great Gins & Tasty Tonics Oct-23-2025 $65.00 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM , Th , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
Civil Rights Single Supplement Civil Rights Single Supplement Oct-23-2025 $350.00 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM , ThFSaSu , weeks Newton Community Education
The Civil Rights Journey The Civil Rights Journey Oct-23-2025 $2.00 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM , ThFSaSu , weeks Newton Community Education
Take Control of Your End-of-Life Planning (It's never too early to start!) Take Control of Your End-of-Life Planning (It's never too early to start!) Oct-23-2025 $45.00 Gibbs School, Thursday, Oct 23, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Control Invasive Woody Plants Control Invasive Woody Plants Oct-23-2025 $35.00 Gibbs School, Thursday, Oct 23, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Financial Planning for Young Families Financial Planning for Young Families Oct-23-2025 Free Gibbs School, Thursday, Oct 23, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
The Wyeths: An American Artistic Dynasty The Wyeths: An American Artistic Dynasty Oct-23-2025 $30.00 1 meeting, Class Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Lexington Community Education
Becoming Self-Empowered Becoming Self-Empowered Oct-23-2025 $105.00 4 meetings, Class Time: 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM Lexington Community Education
Sip or Treat: Halloween Candy & Wine Pairing *In-Person* *NEW* Sip or Treat: Halloween Candy & Wine Pairing *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-23-2025 $105.00 Thursday, 6-8pm. Oct. 23. The cost of tuition incl Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Functional Movement and Yoga for Healthy Aging: A Path to Longevity and Vitality *In-Person* *NEW* Functional Movement and Yoga for Healthy Aging: A Path to Longevity and Vitality *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-23-2025 $100.00 4 Thursdays, 3:45-5:15pm Begins Oct.23 No class No Cambridge Center for Adult Education