Classes in Boston
Boston offers a wide variety of adult classes for every interest and stage of life. Whether you want to explore painting and drawing, try cooking and food-related skills, focus on self-improvement, or build career abilities, local programs make it easy to learn something new.
These accessible classes help adults grow personally and professionally in a supportive setting. From creative arts and practical life skills to career development, you can find welcoming options that fit your schedule and goals.
Classes in Boston
Art Classes
Explore painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed-media classes for adults across Boston. From beginner workshops to ongoing studio courses, find hands-on ways to learn, practice, and create.
Cooking and Baking
Discover adult cooking and baking classes across Boston, from everyday meals to breads, pastries, and desserts. Hands-on courses help you build kitchen confidence and bring better results home.
Career Classes
Build practical career skills with adult classes in business, IT, computers, design, and professional communication. Boston courses help you strengthen workplace abilities and move forward with more confidence.
Self Improvement
Strengthen everyday life skills with adult classes in fitness, personal finance, parenting, writing, and self-improvement. Boston courses offer practical guidance you can use right away at home, at work, and in daily life.
Jewelry
Explore jewelry and metalworking classes for adults, from beginner bench skills to more advanced fabrication techniques. Boston studios offer hands-on training in making durable, well-crafted pieces with real tools and guidance.
Languages
Improve English or learn another language with adult ESL and language classes across Boston. From beginner conversation to more advanced practice, these courses help you build confidence for work, travel, and everyday life.
Woodworking
Learn woodworking in adult classes that cover tools, safety, joinery, and finishing step by step. Boston workshops help beginners and hobbyists build confidence at the bench and take home solid, handmade projects.
Photography
Learn photography in adult classes that cover camera skills, composition, lighting, and post-processing. Boston courses help beginners and enthusiasts take stronger images and develop a more confident creative eye.
Parenting
Find practical parenting classes for adults navigating different stages of family life. Boston courses offer guidance, support, and real-world strategies for everyday challenges at home.
List of Classes in Boston
| Class | Date | Details | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ceramics: Intermediate Wheel Throwing PM // Monday | Nov 9, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Mondays, November 9 - December 7, 2026 (5 sessions) - 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM - Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | $310 | Go> |
 | Painting Studio and Techniques for Teens GR 7-10 // Monday | Nov 9, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Mondays, November 9 - December 7, 2026 (5 sessions) - 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 12 year-16 year | $200 | Go> |
| Ceramics: Intermediate Wheel Throwing AM // Monday | Nov 9, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Mondays, November 9 - December 7, 2026 (5 sessions) - 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM - Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | $310 | Go> |
 | Drawing Foundations 2F26 | Nov 9, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain November 9-30, 2026 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Weekly Monday | $225 | Go> |
 | Basic Sewing 2F26 | Nov 10, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain November 10-December 15, 2026 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Weekly Tuesday | $450 | Go> |
 | Wet Felted Wool & Silk Scarf | Nov 10, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 5:45 - 8:45 PM, 2026-11-10 | $75 | Go> |
 | WORKSHOP: Painting Oil and Acrylic // All Levels // Tuesday | Nov 10, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton November 10 - December 1, 2026 - 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM - All Levels, Ages 16 year through adult | $324 | Go> |
 | Glass Fusing Menorah & Mezuzah | Nov 10, 2026 | Newton Community Education 11/10 – 11/10, 06:00 PM – 09:00 PM, Tu | $79 | Go> |
 | Figure Drawing with Preferred Media - The Figure and Beyond // Intermediate // Tuesday | Nov 10, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Tuesdays, November 10 - December 8, 2026 (5 sessions) - 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM - Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | $455 | Go> |
 | Fused Glass Workshop: Menorah & Mezuzah | Nov 12, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 6:00 - 8:45 PM, 2026-11-12 | $245 | Go> |
 | Stitching the Modern Day Sampler | Nov 12, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 7:00 - 9:00 PM, 2026-11-12 | $75 | Go> |
 | Nights Out @ New Art: Friday Figure Draw 11/13 | Nov 13, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Friday, November 13, 2026 - 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM - All Levels, Ages 21 year+ | $30 | Go> |
 | Cabs in a Day | Nov 13, 2026 | Metalwerx, Waltham November 13, 2026, Friday from 10:00am - 5:00pm | $225 | Go> |
 | Nights Out @ New Art: Try it! Ceramics Wheel Throwing Workshop 11/13 | Nov 13, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Friday, November 13, 2026 - 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Introductory Class, Ages 18 year+ | $80 | Go> |
 | Family Clay Workshop 1F26 | Nov 14, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain November 14-21, 2026 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Weekly Saturday | $115 | Go> |
 | Bookbinding 101 | Nov 14, 2026 | North Bennet Street School, Boston November 14, 2026, Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | $300 | Go> |
 | Cornucopia of Beading Wire and Polymer Possibilities | Nov 14, 2026 | Metalwerx, Waltham November 14 - 15, 2026, Daily from 10:00am - 5:00pm (2 days) | $420 | Go> |
 | Japanese Puncture/Stab Books 1F26 | Nov 15, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain Sunday, November 15, 2026 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | $165 | Go> |
 | Wicker Weaving 1F26 | Nov 15, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain Sunday, November 15, 2026 1:00 PM-7:00 PM | $155 | Go> |
 | Fundamentals of Machine Woodworking | Nov 16, 2026 | North Bennet Street School, Boston November 16, 2026, Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | $1,150 | Go> |
 | Conversational French for Fluent Speakers (Evening) | Nov 16, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 8:00 - 9:00 PM, 2026-11-16 | $89 | Go> |
 | The Thanksgiving Table: Classic and Contemporary *In-Person* | Nov 16, 2026 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education Monday, 6-9pm. Nov. 16. The cost of tuition includes all food materials and fees.
This class will meet in-person at CCAE. | $115 | Go> |
 | Digital Photo Editing with Lightroom | Nov 17, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 7:00 - 8:30 PM, 2026-11-17 | $75 | Go> |
 | Meditation for Beginners | Nov 17, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 2026-11-17 | $35 | Go> |
 | Instructed Life Drawing Workshop 11/18 | Nov 18, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 21 year+ | $60 | Go> |
 | Explorations in Metal Clay: All Levels | Nov 18, 2026 | Metalwerx, Waltham November 18, 2026 - December 16, 2026, Weekly on Wednesday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm (4 days) | $285 | Go> |
| The Art of Riso Printing | Nov 18, 2026 | Newton Community Education 11/18 – 11/18, 10:00 AM – 03:00 PM, We | $225 | Go> |
 | Krokbragd Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom 1F26 | Nov 19, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain Thursday, November 19, 2026 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | $250 | Go> |
 | Traditional Straw Ornaments | Nov 19, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 6:00 - 8:30 PM, 2026-11-19 | $65 | Go> |
 | Measuring Spoons! | Nov 20, 2026 | Metalwerx, Waltham November 20, 2026, Friday from 10:00am - 5:00pm | $225 | Go> |
 | FALL ADULTS WORKSHOP: Molding Glass | Nov 21, 2026 | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord 1 day, Saturday, November 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm | $210 | Go> |
 | Metal Merriment: Simple Repouss?d Holiday Gifts | Nov 21, 2026 | Metalwerx, Waltham November 21 - 22, 2026, Daily from 10:00am - 5:00pm (2 days) | $420 | Go> |
 | Intro to Photo Editing 1F26 | Nov 21, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain November 21-22, 2026 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | $175 | Go> |
 | Spoon Carving – Green Wood | Nov 21, 2026 | North Bennet Street School, Boston November 21, 2026, Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | $345 | Go> |
 | Monotype Printmaking Workshop // All Levels // Monday | Nov 23, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Mondays, November 23 - December 7, 2026 (3 sessions) - 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 18 year+ | $230 | Go> |
 | Monotype Printmaking // Intermediate // Monday | Nov 23, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Mondays, November 23 - December 7, 2026 (3 sessions) - 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | $230 | Go> |
 | Shaker Tripod Table | Nov 30, 2026 | North Bennet Street School, Boston November 30, 2026, Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | $1,100 | Go> |
 | Drawing Faces | Dec 1, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 7:00 - 9:00 PM, 2026-12-01 | $45 | Go> |
 | Holiday Painting and Card Workshop // All Levels // Tuesday | Dec 1, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Tuesday, December 1, 2026 - 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 16 year through adult | $75 | Go> |
 | Personalized Color Analysis Workshop | Dec 1, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 6:00 - 8:00 PM, 2026-12-01 | $85 | Go> |
 | Stained Glass Ornaments or Wreath | Dec 1, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 5:45 - 8:45 PM, 2026-12-01 | $175 | Go> |
 | Soldering Tips and Tricks | Dec 2, 2026 | Metalwerx, Waltham December 2 - 9, 2026, Weekly on Wednesday from 10:00am - 1:00pm (2 days) | $210 | Go> |
 | Cyanotype Workshop | Dec 2, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 5:30 - 8:30 PM, 2026-12-02 | $85 | Go> |
 | Quilted Fabric Ornaments | Dec 2, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2026-12-02 | $75 | Go> |
 | Embroidered Pet Portraits | Dec 3, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 7:00 - 9:00 PM, 2026-12-03 | $125 | Go> |
 | The Art of the Cocktail | Dec 3, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 7:00 - 9:00 PM, 2026-12-03 | $95 | Go> |
 | Gelli Printing Holiday Card Making Workshop // All Levels // Thursday | Dec 3, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Thursday, December 3, 2026 - 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM - All Levels, Ages 18 year+ | $80 | Go> |
 | Weave an Infinity Scarf | Dec 3, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2026-12-03 | $125 | Go> |
 | Gel Plate Printmaking 1F26 | Dec 3, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain Thursday, December 3, 2026 10:00 AM-1:00 PM | $150 | Go> |
 | Handcrafted Evergreen Wreath | Dec 4, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 7:00 - 8:00 PM, 2026-12-04 | $89 | Go> |
 | Weave a Striated Chenille Scarf 1F26 | Dec 5, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain December 5-6, 2026 10:00 AM-2:00 PM | $425 | Go> |
 | Matchbox Art Workshop 1F26 | Dec 5, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain Saturday, December 5, 2026 2:00 PM-6:00 PM | $115 | Go> |
 | Introduction to Sharpening 2F26 | Dec 5, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain Saturday, December 5, 2026 11:00 AM-2:00 PM | $135 | Go> |
 | Japanese Indigo Shibori Tote Bag Workshop 1F26 | Dec 6, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain Sunday, December 6, 2026 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | $200 | Go> |
 | Italian Paper Bindings | Dec 6, 2026 | North Bennet Street School, Boston December 06, 2026, Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm | $245 | Go> |
 | Wood Turning: Boxes, Bowls & Beyond 3F26 | Dec 6, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain December 6-13, 2026 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Weekly Sunday | $335 | Go> |
| Holiday Painting and Card Workshop // All Levels // Tuesday | Dec 8, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Tuesday, December 8, 2026 - 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM - All Levels, Ages 16 year through adult | $75 | Go> |
| NCE Artist Showcase | Dec 9, 2026 | Newton Community Education 12/9 – 12/9, 07:00 PM – 08:30 PM, We | $0 | Go> |
 | 3D Paper Art: Maps & Memories | Dec 9, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 6:15 - 8:45 PM, 2026-12-09 | $95 | Go> |
| Italian Cuisine: Ricotta, Risotto & Arancini | Dec 9, 2026 | Newton Community Education 12/9 – 12/9, 06:00 PM – 08:30 PM, We | $105 | Go> |
| Nights Out @ New Art: Try it! Ceramics Wheel Throwing Workshop 12/11 | Dec 11, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Friday, December 11, 2026 - 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Introductory Class, Ages 18 year+ | $80 | Go> |
| Nights Out @ New Art: Friday Figure Draw 12/11 | Dec 11, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Friday, December 11, 2026 - 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM - All Levels, Ages 21 year+ | $30 | Go> |
 | GSG (Great Southern Gathering) Chain Maille Weave | Dec 11, 2026 | Metalwerx, Waltham December 11, 2026, Friday from 10:00am - 1:00pm | $105 | Go> |
 | AGSG (Alternating Great Southern Gathering) Chain Maille Weave | Dec 11, 2026 | Metalwerx, Waltham December 11, 2026, Friday from 2:00pm - 5:00pm | $105 | Go> |
 | Turning Holiday Ornaments | Dec 12, 2026 | North Bennet Street School, Boston December 12, 2026, Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | $375 | Go> |
| Bookbinding 101 | Dec 12, 2026 | North Bennet Street School, Boston December 12, 2026, Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | $300 | Go> |
 | Forming 101: Jingle Bells for Jewelry and Decor! | Dec 12, 2026 | Metalwerx, Waltham December 12, 2026, Saturday from 10:00am - 5:00pm | $225 | Go> |
 | Box Making: Clamshell Box | Dec 19, 2026 | North Bennet Street School, Boston December 19, 2026, Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | $365 | Go> |
 | Woodworking 101 | Dec 19, 2026 | North Bennet Street School, Boston December 19, 2026, Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | $300 | Go> |
 | Pulse Arc Welding w/ Wendy Jo New - Private Lesson | Dec 31, 2026 | Metalwerx, Waltham December 31, 2026, Thursday from 10:00am - 4:00pm | $425 | Go> |
 | Pulse Arc Welding w/ David Baird - Private Lesson | Dec 31, 2026 | Metalwerx, Waltham December 31, 2026, Thursday from 11:00am - 5:00pm | $425 | Go> |
Ceramics: Intermediate Wheel Throwing PM // Monday
Painting Studio and Techniques for Teens GR 7-10 // Monday
Ceramics: Intermediate Wheel Throwing AM // Monday
Drawing Foundations 2F26
Basic Sewing 2F26
WORKSHOP: Painting Oil and Acrylic // All Levels // Tuesday
Figure Drawing with Preferred Media - The Figure and Beyond // Intermediate // Tuesday
Fused Glass Workshop: Menorah & Mezuzah
Stitching the Modern Day Sampler
Nights Out @ New Art: Friday Figure Draw 11/13
Nights Out @ New Art: Try it! Ceramics Wheel Throwing Workshop 11/13
Family Clay Workshop 1F26
Cornucopia of Beading Wire and Polymer Possibilities
Japanese Puncture/Stab Books 1F26
Wicker Weaving 1F26
Fundamentals of Machine Woodworking
Conversational French for Fluent Speakers (Evening)
The Thanksgiving Table: Classic and Contemporary *In-Person*
Digital Photo Editing with Lightroom
Instructed Life Drawing Workshop 11/18
Explorations in Metal Clay: All Levels
Krokbragd Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom 1F26
FALL ADULTS WORKSHOP: Molding Glass
Metal Merriment: Simple Repouss?d Holiday Gifts
Intro to Photo Editing 1F26
Spoon Carving – Green Wood
Monotype Printmaking Workshop // All Levels // Monday
Monotype Printmaking // Intermediate // Monday
Holiday Painting and Card Workshop // All Levels // Tuesday
Personalized Color Analysis Workshop
Stained Glass Ornaments or Wreath
Soldering Tips and Tricks
Gelli Printing Holiday Card Making Workshop // All Levels // Thursday
Gel Plate Printmaking 1F26
Weave a Striated Chenille Scarf 1F26
Matchbox Art Workshop 1F26
Introduction to Sharpening 2F26
Japanese Indigo Shibori Tote Bag Workshop 1F26
Italian Paper Bindings
Wood Turning: Boxes, Bowls & Beyond 3F26
Holiday Painting and Card Workshop // All Levels // Tuesday
Italian Cuisine: Ricotta, Risotto & Arancini
Nights Out @ New Art: Try it! Ceramics Wheel Throwing Workshop 12/11
Nights Out @ New Art: Friday Figure Draw 12/11
GSG (Great Southern Gathering) Chain Maille Weave
AGSG (Alternating Great Southern Gathering) Chain Maille Weave
Turning Holiday Ornaments
Forming 101: Jingle Bells for Jewelry and Decor!
Box Making: Clamshell Box
Pulse Arc Welding w/ Wendy Jo New - Private Lesson
Pulse Arc Welding w/ David Baird - Private Lesson
Classes in Boston
Art Classes
Explore painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed-media classes for adults across Boston. From beginner workshops to ongoing studio courses, find hands-on ways to learn, practice, and create.
Cooking and Baking
Discover adult cooking and baking classes across Boston, from everyday meals to breads, pastries, and desserts. Hands-on courses help you build kitchen confidence and bring better results home.
Career Classes
Build practical career skills with adult classes in business, IT, computers, design, and professional communication. Boston courses help you strengthen workplace abilities and move forward with more confidence.
Self Improvement
Strengthen everyday life skills with adult classes in fitness, personal finance, parenting, writing, and self-improvement. Boston courses offer practical guidance you can use right away at home, at work, and in daily life.
Jewelry
Explore jewelry and metalworking classes for adults, from beginner bench skills to more advanced fabrication techniques. Boston studios offer hands-on training in making durable, well-crafted pieces with real tools and guidance.
Languages
Improve English or learn another language with adult ESL and language classes across Boston. From beginner conversation to more advanced practice, these courses help you build confidence for work, travel, and everyday life.
Woodworking
Learn woodworking in adult classes that cover tools, safety, joinery, and finishing step by step. Boston workshops help beginners and hobbyists build confidence at the bench and take home solid, handmade projects.
Photography
Learn photography in adult classes that cover camera skills, composition, lighting, and post-processing. Boston courses help beginners and enthusiasts take stronger images and develop a more confident creative eye.
Parenting
Find practical parenting classes for adults navigating different stages of family life. Boston courses offer guidance, support, and real-world strategies for everyday challenges at home.
Visit Boston
Visiting Boston means discovering a city full of history, culture, and everyday charm. Top attractions and easy exploring routes help you see the highlights, while shopping and great food add plenty of local flavor. World-class museums offer deeper insights, and a wide choice of hotels makes it simple to find the right place to stay. Together, these experiences create a memorable visit that mixes the classic and the contemporary.
Attractions
Walk the Freedom Trail, explore the Waterfront, and then cross over to the Common - Boston’s neighborhoods and attractions are easy to reach.
Exploring
Walk Boston’s Revolutionary landmarks, then wander over to Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and the North End - enjoy shopping, history, and neighborhood life all within easy reach.
Shopping
From the upscale boutiques of Newbury Street to the designer stores at Copley Place, shoppers can find everything from global luxury brands to local boutiques.
Food
From lobster and chowder to the North End’s Italian favorites, Boston’s food scene is an easy highlight—great meals close to the main attractions.
Museums
From the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner to the Science Museum and ICA on the waterfront, Boston museums are not to be missed!
Hotels
From waterfront stays to classic Back Bay hotels, find a base that fits your plans and puts Boston’s main attractions within easy reach.