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
Open Studio Metalsmithing and Jewelry *In-Person* Open Studio Metalsmithing and Jewelry *In-Person* Jan-14-2024 $105.00 Saturday, 10am-4pm. Dec. 2 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Basic Sewing: Level 1 *In-Person* Basic Sewing: Level 1 *In-Person* Jan-14-2024 $290.00 8 Sundays, 2-4 pm. Begins Jan. 14 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Glass Fusing: Sushi Set *In-Person* Glass Fusing: Sushi Set *In-Person* Jan-14-2024 $235.00 Sunday, 1-4 pm. Jan. 14 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Stained Glass Design *In-Person* Stained Glass Design *In-Person* Jan-14-2024 $520.00 4 Sundays, Jan. 14, 10am-12pm and Jan. 21- Feb.4 1 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Figure painting in oils Figure painting in oils Jan-14-2024 $200.00 Sunday, 10am–4pm Massart, Boston
ESL Intermediate: Early Bird English Practice: Vocabulary, Idioms, Conversation *In-Person* *NEW* ESL Intermediate: Early Bird English Practice: Vocabulary, Idioms, Conversation *In-Person* *NEW* Jan-16-2024 $325.00 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begin Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Yummy & Healthy - Kids Cooking Class Yummy & Healthy - Kids Cooking Class Jan-16-2024 $265.00 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , Tu , 8 weeks Newton Community Education
Yoga for Relaxation   Yoga for Relaxation Jan-16-2024 $88.00 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Day of the Week: Tu, Number of Sessions: 8 Brookline Adult and Community Education
Ethical Jewelry and Responsible Jewelry Practices: Part 2 Ethical Jewelry and Responsible Jewelry Practices: Part 2 Jan-16-2024 $155.00 January 16 - 23, 2024, Weekly on Tuesday from 10:00am - 12:00pm (2 days) Metalwerx, Waltham
WINTER ADULT: Latin Rhythms WINTER ADULT: Latin Rhythms Jan-16-2024 $160.00 8 weeks, Tuesdays, January 16 - March 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm (no class 2/20) The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
Play the Stock Market Game Play the Stock Market Game Jan-16-2024 Free 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM , Tu , 8 weeks Newton Community Education
Public speaking: The Complete Crash Course Public speaking: The Complete Crash Course Jan-16-2024 $140.00 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , Tu , 5 weeks Newton Community Education
Watercolor for Beginners Watercolor for Beginners Jan-16-2024 $255.00 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM , Tu , 8 weeks Newton Community Education
Zumba Gold Zumba Gold Jan-16-2024 $119.00 Gibbs School, Tuesdays, Jan 16 - Mar 26, 6:00 - 6:45 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Drawing Foundations Drawing Foundations Jan-16-2024 $225.00 Arlington Community Center (Formerly Arlington Senior Center), Tuesdays, Jan 16 - Mar 26, 9:15 - 10:45 AM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Light & Shadow: The Mysteries of Tonal Drawing Light & Shadow: The Mysteries of Tonal Drawing Jan-16-2024 $235.00 Online, Tuesdays, Jan 16 - Mar 26, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
West African Hand Drumming West African Hand Drumming Jan-16-2024 $175.00 Gibbs School, Tuesdays, Jan 16 - Mar 26, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Ukulele Ukulele Jan-16-2024 $175.00 Gibbs School, Tuesdays, Jan 16 - Mar 26, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Acupressure & Self Massage Acupressure & Self Massage Jan-16-2024 $79.00 Online, Tuesdays, Jan 16 - Feb 6, 7:15 - 8:15 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga Jan-16-2024 $139.00 Online, Tuesdays, Jan 16 - Mar 26, 9:00 - 10:00 AM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Tai Chi: Yang Style Tai Chi: Yang Style Jan-16-2024 $149.00 Calvary United Methodist Church, Tuesdays, Jan 16 - Mar 26, 9:00 - 9:50 AM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Photo Editing with Photoshop: An Introduction Photo Editing with Photoshop: An Introduction Jan-16-2024 $239.00 Arlington High School, Tuesdays, Jan 16 - Mar 12, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Intermediate Drawing Intermediate Drawing Jan-16-2024 $225.00 Arlington Community Center (Formerly Arlington Senior Center), Tuesdays, Jan 16 - Mar 26, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Israeli Folk Dance Israeli Folk Dance Jan-16-2024 $169.00 Gibbs School, Tuesdays, Jan 16 - Mar 26, 8:00 - 9:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Fabulous Zumba Fabulous Zumba Jan-16-2024 $159.00 Gibbs School, Tuesdays, Jan 16 - Mar 26, 7:00 - 7:55 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
ESL High Intermediate/Advanced: Speaking and Vocabulary Training *Online* ESL High Intermediate/Advanced: Speaking and Vocabulary Training *Online* Jan-17-2024 $220.00 8 Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Jan. 17 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
French: Pronunciation and Listening Practice *In-Person* French: Pronunciation and Listening Practice *In-Person* Jan-17-2024 $290.00 9 Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Jan. 17 No class Fe Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Brazilian Portuguese High Beginner Conversation: Vamos conversar desde o Rio de Janeiro *Online* *NEW* Brazilian Portuguese High Beginner Conversation: Vamos conversar desde o Rio de Janeiro *Online* *NEW* Jan-17-2024 $160.00 5 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jan. 17 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
French Refresher: High Beginner *In-Person* * NEW* French Refresher: High Beginner *In-Person* * NEW* Jan-17-2024 $290.00 9 Wednesdays, 11:15am-12:45pm. Begins Jan. 17 No c Cambridge Center for Adult Education
French: Beginner Level 2 *In-Person* French: Beginner Level 2 *In-Person* Jan-17-2024 $290.00 9 Wednesadys, 9:30-11am. Begins Jan. 17 No class F Cambridge Center for Adult Education
American Sign Language (ASL) American Sign Language (ASL) Jan-17-2024 $165.00 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , W , 8 weeks Newton Community Education
French: Low Intermediate *Online* French: Low Intermediate *Online* Jan-17-2024 $290.00 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jan. 17 No class Fe Cambridge Center for Adult Education
German Low Intermediate Refresher and Conversation: 8 Mittwoche mit Dialogen und Situationen *In-Person* *NEW* German Low Intermediate Refresher and Conversation: 8 Mittwoche mit Dialogen und Situationen *In-Person* *NEW* Jan-17-2024 $260.00 8 Wednesdays, 10:30am-12pm. Begins Jan. 17 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
French Through Games *In-Person* *NEW* French Through Games *In-Person* *NEW* Jan-17-2024 $160.00 5 Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Jan. 17 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Italian Intermediate: Invito alla lettura *In-Person* *NEW* Italian Intermediate: Invito alla lettura *In-Person* *NEW* Jan-17-2024 $100.00 3 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jan. 17 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Yummy & Healthy - Kids Cooking Class Yummy & Healthy - Kids Cooking Class Jan-17-2024 $265.00 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , W , 8 weeks Newton Community Education
Writing for Healing *In-Person* *NEW* Writing for Healing *In-Person* *NEW* Jan-17-2024 $250.00 8 Wednesdays 7-8:30pm Begins Jan. 17 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Invitation to Memoir *Online* Invitation to Memoir *Online* Jan-17-2024 $300.00 8 Wednesdays, 9-11am Begins Jan. 17 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
An Ideal Family: Katherine Mansfield?s Short Stories *Online* *NEW* An Ideal Family: Katherine Mansfield?s Short Stories *Online* *NEW* Jan-17-2024 $170.00 4 Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm Begins Jan. 17 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Conversing with Classics: Sarah Winman?s Still Life *In-Person* *NEW* Conversing with Classics: Sarah Winman?s Still Life *In-Person* *NEW* Jan-17-2024 $250.00 8 Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm Begins Jan. 17 Cambridge Center for Adult Education