So you’ve run a 5K—now what? You liked training for a three-mile race and are ready to take your running to the next level, but don’t know how? Whether you want to run a five-miler, a 10K, or a half-marathon and beyond, this course will teach you how to safely achieve your fitness goals by balancing strength, speed, hills, and endurance into your week. Coach Gaggi will give you a custom training program based on your running goals and check in with you weekly to keep you on track. Most classes meet at Spy Pond. Prerequisite: For the 3 months before the start of the class, you need to have consistently run 3 times a week with at least 2-3 non-stop miles per run, totalling at least 6-9 weekly miles. If you don’t have a solid base for this course, you may get injured. Start logging your miles today!

Transform a printed book into a one-of-a-kind work of art using cutting, painting, collage, stitching, and other creative techniques. See samples of altered books and learn a variety of methods to create your own. Use your book as a journal, a memory of a trip or person, or simply a space to explore your artistic ideas. Papers, markers, pencils, and other supplies will be provided. Bring a hardcover book and any personal items you’d like to include, such as photos, letters, maps, or keepsakes.

Color outside the lines as you turn bold shapes, vibrant colors, and playful patterns into expressive works of art. Experiment with brush techniques, textured layers, and unexpected color combinations while discovering how abstract art can communicate feelings and ideas without relying on realistic details. Use your imagination to develop a unique style and create one-of-a-kind pieces of art.

Learn to play this fun and fascinating game that combines a Chinese set of tiles with American rules and strategy. You will need your own official 2026 National Mah Jongg League card, which can be purchased when you register. Beginner: We will cover the fundamentals of the game, progressing through familiarity with the tiles, building the wall, understanding the Charleston series of tile exchanges, and learning the hands. No class May 12 Advanced Beginner: For players who already know the basics of how to play and want to develop skills and confidence, or just need a refresher. We will focus on choosing a hand, keeping your options open, and refining knowledge of the rules. Gain speed and mastery as you increase your knowledge of the game. No class May 12 Welcome to the New NMJL Card: April brings the new card of winning Mah Jongg hands, and with it the thrill of discovering the new patterns. We’ll focus on decoding confusing hands, finding backup options, and developing winning strategies. Continuing players will feel confident and ready for the Mah Jongg year ahead.

Jump into the game of American Mah Jongg with this focused daytime intensive for newcomers who want to find out what makes mah jongg so addictive. Get comfortable with the card, tiles, and rules as you practice building hands and playing with classmates. You will need to purchase your own official 2025 National Mah Jongg League card. Please note: Each class is 2.5 hours. Register for one session only. You must bring your own 2026 National Mah Jongg League official card, which can be purchased here (we highly recommend the large size).

Learn American Sign Language (ASL), a useful skill that can open up a new world of relationships and deeper understanding. These classes utilize a groundbreaking curriculum crafted by deaf ASL teachers. You’ll learn more than just signs—you’ll engage in real-world conversation. Level 1 (Beginner): In this in-person class for absolute beginners only, learn the ASL manual “alphabet” and hand shapes, basic grammar structure, and fingerspelling techniques. Explore the history of ASL while we cover pronouns, articles, numbers, yes/no questions, farewell rituals, introductions, and more. Level 2 (High Beginner): Further increase your vocabulary and get introduced to verb tenses in this in-person class for students who have completed Level 1. Learn how to engage in conversation about personal life events, family dynamics, friendships, and pets, as well as how to describe appearances and name North American cities, states, and provinces. Level 3 (Intermediate): This class is for students who have completed Level 2. Refine your skills as we cover more complex topics, including numeral incorporation, telling time, expressing frequency, daily routines, holidays and cultural observances, vacations, hobbies, and more. Note: For all levels students will be required to purchase this text book: Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language

Are you thinking about buying an electric car but concerned about charging, range, or anything else? We’ll talk through the ins and outs of EVs and PHEVs (and teach you the difference!) so that you can make an informed choice about which kind of car would work well with your driving habits. You’ll learn about the different manufacturers, charging options, and financial incentives too. All proceeds from this event go towards the ACE Scholarship fund.

Create expressive animal portraits using colored pencils and/or other colored media. Focusing on color layering, texture, and value, we’ll explore how to capture both physical details and personality. Practice rendering fur, feathers, and eyes while developing richer color and stronger visual impact in your work. Each session offers step-by-step demonstrations, group discussions, and individualized guidance. Some drawing experience is helpful, but all animal lovers are welcome. The class materials list can be found here. Please do not purchase materials until we confirm the class has met minimum enrollment.

Explore the intersection of science and art by using natural materials to see how living organisms can become both tools and inspiration for your creations. Experiment with different recipes to make anthotypes, eco-friendly photographs created with plant-based pigments and sunlight. Test your formulas, discover new pigments, and transform scientific investigation into works of art.

Discover how apps work on your phone or iPad and learn how to make your own. In this no-experience-required course, we will make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets using MIT App Inventor software. We will also explore wireless communication by building custom bluetooth hardware controllers and readouts for our apps.

Levantine Arabic is one of the major spoken varieties of Arabic used along the eastern Mediterranean coast. More informal than Modern Standard Arabic, this dialect is commonly spoken at home, among friends, and in popular television series. Level 1: For those with knowledge of the Arabic alphabet, we will cover basic conversations related to greetings, nationalities, colors, food, and more. Prerequisite for Level 1: Knowledge of the Arabic Alphabets Level 4: For those with prior experience in Levantine Arabic. Expand your vocabulary, improve fluency, and explore more complex sentence structures through discussions on a variety of everyday topics.

Level 1: Arabic, originating in the 6th century, is now one of the world’s most widely spoken and recognized languages. Modern Standard Arabic serves as the formal language of news, media, and literature. This beginner class introduces the 28 Arabic letters and builds foundational reading and writing skills through interactive, practical instruction. You’ll also learn everyday vocabulary and simple conversational phrases, including greetings and polite expressions.

This exciting fusion of art and mathematics will ignite your creativity and challenge your problem-solving skills. Activities will include making large-scale cartoon dilations, designing geometric tangrams, exploring repeated patterned tessellations inspired by M.C. Escher, and crafting intricate curves from segments through string art. Whether you choose to experiment with all the projects or focus on perfecting one detailed piece, you’ll discover how math and art can come together in surprising ways.

Pack your creativity and set off on a colorful world tour. Each day, “travel” to a new country and explore its art, culture, and traditions through hands-on projects. Collect stamps in your art passport as you experiment with new materials and techniques. Make creations like dragon puppets, origami, Maasai-style beaded bracelets, rangoli suncatchers, and more. As you cut, fold, paint, and decorate, you’ll discover how imagination connects people across the globe.

Expand your painting practice by discovering artistic potential in everyday and unconventional scenes. Use acrylics and gouache to explore bold composition, expressive color, and confident paint handling as you capture unexpected viewpoints and subject matter. Projects encourage experimentation, personal interpretation, and pushing creative boundaries through observation and advanced painting techniques. The class materials list can be found here. Please do not purchase materials until we confirm the class has met minimum enrollment.

FULL DAY: Create art inspired by the natural world as you draw, paint, and build in outdoor settings across northeastern Massachusetts. Learn techniques to create depth in your landscape drawings at a scenic summit, sketch animals in motion at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, explore tidal pools and create sculptures using granite remnants at Halibut Point in Rockport, and experiment with watercolor techniques inspired by the flowing water and dramatic rock formations at Purgatory Chasm. Each location becomes your open-air studio, encouraging you to observe your surroundings, connect with the natural world, and turn what you discover into expressive artwork using a variety of materials.

Use Matisse’s paper cut outs, Frida Kahlo’s portraits, and the techniques of other famous artists as inspiration for your own artwork. We’ll talk about artists we love, study examples of their work, and then experiment with the drawing, painting, and collaging techniques that make their work so extraordinary.

Strut the stuff you make! Paint tote bags, craft jewelry and keychains, bleach-dye shirts, and create other projects you can wear right away. Learn skills and techniques that are easy to replicate, so you can elevate the clothing and accessories in your closet into one-of-a-kind style statements.