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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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Knitting for Beginners *In-Person* | Jan-17-2024 | $290.00 | 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Jan. 17 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Knitting for Advanced Beginners *In-Person* *NEW* | Jan-17-2024 | $290.00 | 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 17 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Introduction to Bookbinding *In-Person* *NEW* | Jan-17-2024 | $225.00 | 4 Wednesdays 5:30-8:30pm Begins Jan. 17 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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WINTER ADULTS: Writing & Illustrating a Picture Book | Jan-17-2024 | $500.00 | 8 weeks, Wednesdays, January 17 - March 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 2/21) | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord |
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Improve Your Writing | Jan-17-2024 | $121.00 | 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM , W , 3 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Improv: The Art of Thinking on Your Feet | Jan-17-2024 | $175.00 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , W , 5 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Morning Yoga | Jan-17-2024 | $165.00 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM , W , 9 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Landscape Painting | Jan-17-2024 | $280.00 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM , W , 9 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Gentle Yoga | Jan-17-2024 | $171.00 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , W , 9 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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American Sign Language (ASL) | Jan-17-2024 | $195.00 | Arlington High School, Wednesdays, Jan 17 - Mar 27, 6:00 - 7:15 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Country Western Line Dancing | Jan-17-2024 | $169.00 | Gibbs School, Wednesdays, Jan 17 - Mar 27, 6:00 - 6:50 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Memoir Writing Workshop | Jan-17-2024 | $285.00 | TBD, Wednesdays, Jan 17 - Mar 13, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Tai Chi: Meditation in Motion-Advanced | Jan-17-2024 | $149.00 | Arlington High School, Wednesdays, Jan 17 - Mar 27, 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Tai Chi: Meditation in Motion | Jan-17-2024 | $149.00 | Arlington High School, Wednesdays, Jan 17 - Mar 27, 7:30 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Spanish Cafe: Conversation & Culture | Jan-17-2024 | $185.00 | Arlington High School, Wednesdays, Jan 17 - Mar 27, 7:30 - 8:45 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Read & Discuss: Best American Short Stories 2023 | Jan-17-2024 | $175.00 | Arlington High School, Wednesdays, Jan 17 - Mar 13, 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Nature Sketching in Color | Jan-17-2024 | $235.00 | Online, Wednesdays, Jan 17 - Mar 27, 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Winter Birdwatching 101: What to Know Before You Go | Jan-17-2024 | $29.00 | Online, Wednesday, Jan 17, 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Introduction to Mindfulness | Jan-17-2024 | $95.00 | Arlington High School, Wednesdays, Jan 17 - Feb 7, 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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How to Create a Digital Marketing Plan | Jan-17-2024 | $165.00 | Online, Wednesdays, Jan 17 - Mar 6, 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Furniture 1 | Jan-17-2024 | $1,480.00 | Wednesdays, 6:30pm–10pm | Massart, Boston |
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Typography | Jan-17-2024 | $1,627.00 | Wednesdays, 6:30pm–10pm | Massart, Boston |
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Textile study and design | Jan-17-2024 | $1,375.00 | Wednesdays, 6:30pm–10pm | Massart, Boston |
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Silkscreen printing | Jan-17-2024 | $1,480.00 | Wednesdays, 6pm–10pm | Massart, Boston |
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Drawing Online | Jan-17-2024 | $248.00 | Wednesday, January 17-Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 10:30 am?1:00 pm | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Craft Cocktails 101 *In-Person* | Jan-18-2024 | $90.00 | Thursday, 6-8pm. Jan. 18. The cost of tuition incl | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Poems That Inspire: Celebrating Nature | Jan-18-2024 | $55.00 | 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM Eastern Standard Time , Th , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Yummy & Healthy - Kids Cooking Class | Jan-18-2024 | $265.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , Th , 8 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Italian: Beginner Level 2 *Online* | Jan-18-2024 | $195.00 | 3 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Ja | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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Overview of Investment Concepts *In-Person* | Jan-18-2024 | $95.00 | 2 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm.Jan. 18 & 25 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education |
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WINTER ADULTS: Stained Glass | Jan-18-2024 | $395.00 | 5 weeks, Thursdays, January 18 - February 15, 9:30am - 1:00pm | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord |
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WINTER ADULTS: Drawing for Beginners | Jan-18-2024 | $280.00 | 8 weeks, Thursdays, January 18 - March 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm (no class 2/22) | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord |
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WINTER ADULTS: Picture Book Illustration | Jan-18-2024 | $350.00 | 8 weeks, Thursdays, January 18 - March 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 2/22) | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord |
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Very Beginning Woodworking Ages 4-5 1W24 | Jan-18-2024 | $300.00 | January 18-March 14, 2024 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Weekly Thursday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Chair Yoga | Jan-18-2024 | $165.00 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM , Th , 9 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Chess: Advanced | Jan-18-2024 | $275.00 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM , Th , 10 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Beyond the Basics in Acrylic Painting | Jan-18-2024 | $140.00 | 7 meetings, Class Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Lexington Community Education |
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Planning Ahead for College Applications – In Person | Jan-18-2024 | $35.00 | 1 meeting, Class Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Lexington Community Education |
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Ballroom Dance | Jan-18-2024 | $169.00 | Gibbs School, Thursdays, Jan 18 - Mar 28, 8:00 - 9:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Writing Fiction from Real Life | Jan-18-2024 | $239.00 | Gibbs School, Thursdays, Jan 18 - Mar 14, 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |