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