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
Relief Printmaking *In-Person* Relief Printmaking *In-Person* Jan-11-2024 $335.00 8 Thursdays, 6-8:30pm Begins Jan. 11 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Jewelry 1 Jewelry 1 Jan-11-2024 $490.00 January 11, 2024 - March 14, 2024, Weekly on Thursday from 10:00am - 1:00pm (9 days) Metalwerx, Waltham
Jewelry 3 Jewelry 3 Jan-11-2024 $490.00 January 11, 2024 - March 14, 2024, Weekly on Thursday from 1:30pm - 4:30pm (9 days) Metalwerx, Waltham
Jewelry 2 Jewelry 2 Jan-11-2024 $490.00 January 11, 2024 - March 14, 2024, Weekly on Thursday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm (9 days) Metalwerx, Waltham
WINTER ADULTS: Wheel Fundamentals (Thursday evenings) WINTER ADULTS: Wheel Fundamentals (Thursday evenings) Jan-11-2024 $575.00 9 weeks, Thursdays, January 11 - March 14, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (no class 2/22) The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
WINTER ADULTS: Wheel Fundamentals (Thursday mornings) WINTER ADULTS: Wheel Fundamentals (Thursday mornings) Jan-11-2024 $575.00 9 weeks, Thursdays, January 11 - March 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 2/22) The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
Teen Sewing Ages 13-17 1W24 Teen Sewing Ages 13-17 1W24 Jan-11-2024 $395.00 January 11-March 21, 2024 3:45 PM-5:15 PM Weekly Thursday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Indian Folk Art Indian Folk Art Jan-11-2024 $215.00 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM , Th , 10 weeks Newton Community Education
Klezmer Music Ensemble Klezmer Music Ensemble Jan-11-2024 $300.00 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM , Th , 10 weeks Newton Community Education
Italian: Intermediate II Italian: Intermediate II Jan-11-2024 $275.00 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM , Th , 10 weeks Newton Community Education
Come Back to Dance Come Back to Dance Jan-11-2024 $180.00 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM , Th , 9 weeks Newton Community Education
Everything You Need to Know about Auto Repair Everything You Need to Know about Auto Repair Jan-11-2024 $89.00 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , Th , 3 weeks Newton Community Education
Beginner II/ Intermediate French – Thursday Evenings Beginner II/ Intermediate French – Thursday Evenings Jan-11-2024 $250.00 10 meetings, Class Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Lexington Community Education
French Conversation Through Literature French Conversation Through Literature Jan-11-2024 $250.00 10 meetings, Class Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Lexington Community Education
Beginner Oil Painting *In-Person* Beginner Oil Painting *In-Person* Jan-12-2024 $505.00 9 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Jan.8 No class Jan. 15 an Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Studio School Drawing *In-Person* Studio School Drawing *In-Person* Jan-12-2024 $620.00 9 Tuesday, 9:30am - 12:30pm. Begins Jan. 9 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Mending Circle: Sew Together 1W24 Mending Circle: Sew Together 1W24 Jan-12-2024 $25.00 January 12-February 2, 2024 6:15 PM-9:15 PM Weekly Friday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Still Life in Watercolor *In-Person* *NEW* Still Life in Watercolor *In-Person* *NEW* Jan-12-2024 $240.00 6 Fridays, 1-3pm. Begins Jan. 12 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Picture Worth a Thousand Words: Visual Communication Foundation *In-person* *NEW* Picture Worth a Thousand Words: Visual Communication Foundation *In-person* *NEW* Jan-12-2024 $540.00 9 Fridays, 2-5pm. Begins Jan. 22 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Painting the Seascape with watercolors *In-Person* Painting the Seascape with watercolors *In-Person* Jan-12-2024 $225.00 6 Fridays, 10am - 12pm Begins Jan. 12 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Introductory 3D Printing, Coding, & Design Introductory 3D Printing, Coding, & Design Jan-12-2024 $235.00 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM , F , 8 weeks Newton Community Education
East Coast Swing Dance *In-Person* *NEW* East Coast Swing Dance *In-Person* *NEW* Jan-12-2024 $185.00 8 Fridays, 7:15-8:15pm Begins Jan. 12 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Dances For a Romantic Occasion *In-Person* Dances For a Romantic Occasion *In-Person* Jan-12-2024 $185.00 8 Fridays, 6-7pm Begins Jan. 12 $185 per pair Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Woodworking Open Shop *In-Person* Woodworking Open Shop *In-Person* Jan-12-2024 $405.00 8 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Jan. 12 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Masters of Modern American Art *Online* *NEW* Masters of Modern American Art *Online* *NEW* Jan-12-2024 $150.00 6 Fridays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Jan. 12 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Beginning Jewelry: Sterling Silver Band Ring *In-Person* Beginning Jewelry: Sterling Silver Band Ring *In-Person* Jan-12-2024 $100.00 Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Dec. 15 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Weaving in Wire: Hand Woven Hollow Forms Weaving in Wire: Hand Woven Hollow Forms Jan-12-2024 $155.00 January 12, 2024, Friday from 10:00am - 5:00pm Metalwerx, Waltham
WINTER ADULTS: Oil and Acrylic Technique WINTER ADULTS: Oil and Acrylic Technique Jan-12-2024 $485.00 9 weeks, Fridays, January 12 - March 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm (no class 2/23) The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
WINTER ADULTS: Friday Wheel WINTER ADULTS: Friday Wheel Jan-12-2024 $575.00 9 weeks, Fridays, January 12 - March 15, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (no class 2/23) The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
WINTER ADULTS: Watercolor Technique WINTER ADULTS: Watercolor Technique Jan-12-2024 $485.00 9 weeks, Fridays, January 12 - March 15, 9:30am - 12:30pm (no class 2/23) The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
Beginner French I Beginner French I Jan-12-2024 $250.00 10 meetings, Class Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Lexington Community Education
Joyful Yoga Joyful Yoga Jan-12-2024 $185.00 10 meetings, Class Time: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Lexington Community Education
Korean: Beginner Level 1 *In-Person* Korean: Beginner Level 1 *In-Person* Jan-13-2024 $290.00 9 Mondays, 4:15-5:45pm. Begins Jan. 8 No class Jan Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Classical Yoga *in-Person* *NEW* Classical Yoga *in-Person* *NEW* Jan-13-2024 $125.00 8 Saturdays, 10-11am Begins Jan.13 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Kids' Woodworking Ages 10-14 2W24 Kids' Woodworking Ages 10-14 2W24 Jan-13-2024 $425.00 January 13-March 23, 2024 1:45 PM-3:45 PM Weekly Saturday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Alabaster Carving 1W24 Alabaster Carving 1W24 Jan-13-2024 $480.00 January 13-15, 2024 10:00 AM-4:00 PM The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Character design for children’s books Character design for children’s books Jan-13-2024 $250.00 Saturday and Sunday, 10am–2:30pm Massart, Boston
Design 101: intro to graphic design elements and principles Design 101: intro to graphic design elements and principles Jan-13-2024 $175.00 Saturday, 9am–4pm Massart, Boston
Intro to Oil Painting Two-Day Workshop Intro to Oil Painting Two-Day Workshop Jan-13-2024 $176.00 Saturday, January 13-Sunday, January 14, 2024, 12:30 pm?4:30 pm Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Sterling Silver Handmade Chain Workshop *In-Person* *NEW* Sterling Silver Handmade Chain Workshop *In-Person* *NEW* Jan-14-2024 $150.00 2 Sundays, 10am-2pm Jan. 14 & 21 Cambridge Center for Adult Education