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.
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Painting Adventures Jr! | Jul-14-2025 | $335.00 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , MTuWThF , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Minecraft Mania 2025 | Jul-14-2025 | $635.00 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , MTuWThF , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Nick's Chess Club (Advanced) | Jul-14-2025 | $335.00 | 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , MTuWThF , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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SPFC Woodworking Ages 9-12 3M25 | Jul-14-2025 | $325.00 | July 14-18, 2025 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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SPFC Art Zone Ages 6-8 3M25 | Jul-14-2025 | $325.00 | July 14-18, 2025 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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SPFC Mixed Media Ages 9-12 3M25 | Jul-14-2025 | $325.00 | July 14-18, 2025 1:00 PM-3:30 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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SPFC Fiber Arts Ages 6-8 3M25 | Jul-14-2025 | $325.00 | July 14-18, 2025 1:00 PM-3:30 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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SPFC Woodworking Ages 6-8 3M25 | Jul-14-2025 | $325.00 | July 14-18, 2025 1:00 PM-3:30 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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SPFC Art Zone Ages 9-12 3M25 | Jul-14-2025 | $325.00 | July 14-18, 2025 1:00 PM-3:30 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Softball | Jul-14-2025 | $525.00 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM , MTuWThF , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Soccer | Jul-14-2025 | $525.00 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM , MTuWThF , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Swimming Lessons - Advanced | Jul-14-2025 | $150.00 | 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM Eastern Standard Time , MTuWThF , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Swimming Lessons - Independent Beginner | Jul-14-2025 | $150.00 | 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM Eastern Standard Time , MTuWThF , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Swimming Lessons - Intermediate | Jul-14-2025 | $150.00 | 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM Eastern Standard Time , MTuWThF , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Reading & Writing SAT Prep – July | Jul-14-2025 | $200.00 | 5 meetings, Class Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lexington Community Education |
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Handbag design | Jul-14-2025 | $1,460.00 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30pm–10pm | Massart, Boston |
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Digital photography: post-production | Jul-14-2025 | $600.00 | Mondays, 6:30pm–9:30pm | Massart, Boston |
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Tab studio: embracing the power of process | Jul-14-2025 | $1,075.00 | Monday through Friday, 9am–4pm | Massart, Boston |
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Strategy for creative business | Jul-14-2025 | $1,460.00 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30pm–9:30pm | Massart, Boston |
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Professional practice for interior designers | Jul-15-2025 | $600.00 | Tuesdays, 6:30pm–9:30pm | Massart, Boston |
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Fashion illustration | Jul-15-2025 | $1,460.00 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30pm–10pm | Massart, Boston |
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Fabulous Zumba | Jul-15-2025 | $85.00 | Calvary United Methodist Church, Tuesdays, Jul 15 - Aug 12, 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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The personal landscape | Jul-16-2025 | $600.00 | Wednesdays, 6pm–9pm | Massart, Boston |
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Interior design studio three | Jul-16-2025 | $600.00 | Wednesdays, 6:30pm–9:30pm | Massart, Boston |
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Hebrew | Jul-16-2025 | $149.00 | Online, Wednesdays, Jul 16 - Aug 20, 1:00 - 2:15 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Lyman Estate: Mansion & Landscape Tour | Jul-16-2025 | $45.00 | Lyman Estate, Wednesday, Jul 16, 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Wines of Summer | Jul-16-2025 | $75.00 | Mill Cafe, Wednesday, Jul 16, 7:30 - 9:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Torch Fire Techniques for Basse Taille Enameling | Jul-16-2025 | $135.00 | July 16, 2025, Wednesday from 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Raising and Chasing a Vessel Form | Jul-16-2025 | $995.00 | July 16 - 20, 2025, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00am - 5:00pm (5 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Beyond the Basics in Acrylic Painting – Summer | Jul-17-2025 | $140.00 | 7 meetings, Class Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Lexington Community Education |
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Sunset & City Lights Kayak Tour | Jul-18-2025 | $75.00 | Paddle Boston, Friday, Jul 18, 8:00 - 9:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Wooden plant stand workshop | Jul-19-2025 | $300.00 | Saturdays, 9am–1:30pm | Massart, Boston |
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Stories of Harvard Square Food Tour | Jul-19-2025 | $85.00 | TBD, Saturday, Jul 19, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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The plein air challenge | Jul-20-2025 | $1,025.00 | Sunday through Saturday, Sun 7-9pm; Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 9am-noon– | Massart, Boston |
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Sculpting with paper clay over wire | Jul-20-2025 | $1,130.00 | Sunday through Saturday, Sun 7-9pm; Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 9am-noon– | Massart, Boston |
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Walk Among the Wildflowers & Other Fascinating Flora | Jul-20-2025 | $35.00 | Arlington's Great Meadows, Sunday, Jul 20, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Walking Tour: Brookline’s Hidden River | Jul-20-2025 | $39.00 | Brookline, Sunday, Jul 20, 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Say Cheese!, Ages 8-10 | Jul-21-2025 | $653.00 | Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25, 2025, 9:00 am?4:00 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Say Cheese!, Ages 9-11 | Jul-21-2025 | $653.00 | Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25, 2025, 9:00 am?4:00 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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It's a Wild World, Ages 12-14 | Jul-21-2025 | $630.00 | Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:15 am?3:45 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |