Explore a world of color, characters, and creativity inspired by pop trends and collectibles. Build, paint, sculpt, and draw your way through mischievous Labubus, adorable Squishmallows, and vibrant K-Pop vibes, turning your favorite trends into your own unique creations. Each week brings a new project full of imagination, 3D art, and playful design that will help you craft a creative style that truly pops! Please note: There was a pricing typo in the catalog for the Dallin class. It is $225

Discover Port Norfolk, one of Boston’s southernmost neighborhoods, located just across the Neponset River from Milton and Quincy. Once a hub of manufacturing in the late 1800s, the area supplied nails, lumber, and other materials for the city’s building boom. It was also home to the George P. Lawley shipyard, where subchasers were built during WWI and yachts were crafted during Boston’s late-19th-century yachting craze. Many historic buildings remain, and we’ll explore their past and present uses. The walk follows the Neponset Trail, ending at Joseph Finnegan Park and the mouth of the Neponset River.

Brazilian Portuguese is a vibrant language shaped by African, Indigenous, and European influences. One of the largest Brazilian communities outside of Brazil is located right here in the Greater Boston area. Level 1: Learn simple phrases, greetings, and the basic structure of the language while also exploring Brazil’s fascinating history, traditions, and culture. This course will provide the foundation to engage in everyday conversations and connect with the local community. Level 2: Strengthen your pronunciation, expand your vocabulary, and deepen your grasp of grammar. Practice forming more complex sentences, conjugating regular and irregular verbs, and using possessives with confidence. Gain the skills to communicate more naturally in everyday interactions. Até logo! Level 3/4: In this combined class, continue advancing your skills as you explore more nuanced grammar and expand your conversational range. Build on verbal phrases, comparatives and superlatives, additional pronouns, and irregular verb forms with expanded vocabulary and -ar, -er, and -ir conjugations. We’ll cover practical topics, conversational tenses, and enjoy group activities to reinforce pronunciation and conversational skills.

Engaging hands-on chemistry projects will encourage you to be junior scientists. Unlock the secrets of the laboratory to create customized soaps, lotions, and potions. Explore how chemists create formulas and make your own cool products to take home. Learn about chemical properties and reactions while making fizzing potions and secret solutions.

Vacation homes often hold a family’s most cherished memories, but transferring them to the next generation can be tricky and may lead to conflict. Adding children as co-owners during your lifetime can result in unexpected tax consequences and expose the property to their creditors. This class will cover planning strategies for a smooth transition, including selecting owners, dividing usage time, making decisions about repairs and upkeep, and exploring options to fund future costs. Bring your toughest questions to get expert guidance on preserving your vacation home for generations to come.

Explore the musical journeys and cultural impacts of some of today’s most influential pop princesses, from Taylor Swift’s storytelling prowess to Beyoncé’s powerhouse performances, Olivia Rodrigo’s raw emotional depth, and Sabrina Carpenter’s catchy relatable lyrics. We will also highlight rising stars like Tate McRae and Gracie Abrams. Through engaging discussions, multimedia presentations, plenty of singing and dancing, and creative projects like designing album covers and creating fan art, we’ll shine like pop stars while celebrating the queens of contemporary music.

Discover various printmaking techniques in this creative, hands-on class. Try monoprinting, gelli printing, styrofoam prints, block prints using linoleum or rubber that you carve yourself, and use a real printmaking press. Finish off the week by creating a book to show off all your newly-made prints.

Whether you’re giving a work presentation, leading a meeting, or speaking at a community event, this practical course helps you communicate your ideas with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to structure an effective talk, engage your audience, and manage nerves so your authentic voice shines through. With plenty of hands-on practice and supportive feedback, you’ll leave with the skills—and confidence—to deliver presentations you feel proud of and that make an impact.

PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child. 
Please register under adult’s name only. Shape flakey puff pastry into four delicious baked treats: fruity apple turnovers, sweet cinnamon pinwheels, melty mini chocolate croissants, and savory cheesy twists. Prepare the fillings from scratch and watch your creations puff up to golden perfection. These recipes are perfect to recreate as a fun activity or to serve as appetizers at your next family gathering. Ages 8+

With roots in traditional Chinese medicine, qigong’s goal is to cultivate and balance our life energy, or “qi.” Qigong practice typically involves meditative, slow-flowing movement coordinated with deep rhythmic breathing to produce a calm state of mind. Part of traditional Chinese medicine, the practice is similar to tai chi but simpler, and benefits can include improved immunity, better balance, and lower blood pressure. We will learn about the three dantiens (flow centers) and practice exercises specifically related to the primary organs of the body. Flex and stretch gently, and learn simple routines you can practice at home. No class 4/23 and 5/14

Explore the flavors of India with light, vibrant dishes that are quick and easy to prepare. Make pohey, a pressed rice dish seasoned with aromatic spices, and seviya upma, an Indian-style vermicelli finished with a flavorful tempering of peanuts and lemon. We’ll also prepare the ever-popular mango lassi. The focus is on practical, everyday home-style cooking and mini meal ideas that are perfect for warmer weather. This class combines hands-on cooking with demonstrations to guide you every step of the way.

Transform simple foam balls into stunning fabric-wrapped ornaments—no sewing required. We’ll use about 150 silver pins to hold everything in place. It’s a clever way to turn scrap fabric into unique, personalized gifts. Get an early start on your holiday crafting or make year-round décor. Materials to make two ornaments are included, along with step-by-step instructions to keep you crafting long after class. A colorful variety of cotton fabrics will be available, not limited to holiday themes.

Step into the kitchen and explore the delicious world of stuffed pastas. Learn how to fold and shape tortelloni and ravioli with a variety of pre-made fillings. You’ll make Ravioli Cacio e Pepe, Mezze Lune Ricotta e Spinaci, and Tortelloni alla Mantovana. Discover the traditions behind each shape and learn about the Italian regions where they originate. End the evening savoring a farm-to-table pasta dish made with locally sourced ingredients, and leave inspired and confident to make handmade stuffed pasta at home. Please note that this class is not a good fit for those who cannot consume gluten.

Get a deeper understanding and appreciation of what you read with our examination of Memento Mori, a darkly comic masterpiece by Muriel Spark. The New Yorker called it “a complex, beautiful, and terrifyingly insightful novel about old age.” We’ll look at Spark’s use of character, dialogue, point of view, narrative style, detail, and gestures, increasing our reading pleasure as our awareness of these elements grows. Please read up to page 39 in the New Directions paperback and bring it to the first class.

Learn Reiki for self-healing; to support friends, family, and pets in their healing process; and/or to become a Reiki professional. Level 1: Receive the attunements believed to allow Reiki healing energy to flow through your hands. Each participant will get a complete Reiki treatment and then practice giving one to another student. We will cover health effects, how to best utilize this gentle healing modality for the benefit of yourself and others, and how to open a Reiki practice. Note: Receive a Reiki Level 1 certificate at the successful completion of the training. Level 2: Add power and versatility and enhance your Reiki with three specific practical techniques. Learn to intensify Reiki energy, combine the practice of Reiki with psychological and emotional issues, and discover how to heal from a distance. Note: A Reiki Level 2 Certificate will be issued at the successful completion of the training. Reiki Level 1 Certificate is a prerequisite for taking this class.

Retirement is more than a financial decision—it’s a major life transition. Learn how to shape a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter by exploring the psychology behind this shift. Whether you’re approaching retirement or already navigating its early stages, you’ll gain tools to clarify your goals, manage change, and thrive in this new phase of life. We’ll examine core retirement needs, common personality types, and transition stages, and discuss ways to avoid the emotional pitfalls that can derail a satisfying retirement. Expect thought-provoking discussions, self-assessments, and practical strategies you can tailor to your own journey. "The instructor was knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. The framework he set out was very helpful in understanding my own "journey" into retirement, and the class gave me a dedicated time, space and support group to allow me to focus on this transition." —Fall 2025 student

Explore the hidden stories of Boston and Charlestown, from the indigenous tribes and early Puritan settlers to the sparks of the American Revolution and the city’s ongoing journey of social progress. Starting at the historic Old State House and ending in the shadow of Breed’s Hill, discover how Boston evolved from a loyal British colony into a revolutionary epicenter—and how it continues to shape culture, education, and civic life. This under-two-mile walk led by a Duck Tours guide combines history, storytelling, and local color.

Tour the house and grounds of Medford’s Royall House and Slave Quarters, part of the 600-acre Ten Hills Farm and home to the largest slaveholders in Massachusetts history, as well as the enslaved Africans who made their lavish way of life possible. The house is among the finest local examples of colonial-era buildings still standing, and the slave quarters are the only remaining slave quarters in New England. Today, this museum’s architecture, household items, and archaeological artifacts bear witness to intertwined stories of wealth and bondage and explore the meanings of freedom and independence before, during, and since the American Revolution Children ages 10+ are welcome to register if accompanied by a registered adult. Please note: The museum is only wheelchair accessible on the first floor of the Royall House and the Slave Quarters. The only way to get up to the second floor of the Royall House is by using the stairs.

Prepare for the math section of the SAT in these courses timed for the May exam (held at AHS). Become familiar with the types of questions and effective methods to handle them through practice tests. Individual analysis of these test results will reveal where improvement is needed for each student, and a post-test will be completed to measure progress. Please note: To each class, please bring a College Board ID and password, a calculator, and a fully charged laptop.

Please note: The evening session has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Prepare for the Language section of the SAT in this course timed for the May exam (held at AHS). Become familiar with the types of questions and effective methods to handle them through practice tests. Individual analysis of these test results will reveal where improvement is needed for each student, and a post-test will be completed to measure progress. IMPORTANT! To each class bring a College Board ID and password, a fully charged Laptop with the Blue Book App downloaded, plus the Official College Board Study Guide.