Other Personal Enrichment
New What is Your Story?
You don’t have to be a writer to be a storyteller. By learning a number of foundational
techniques, you too can share compelling content that will inspire, motivate, captivate,
and delight your audience! We’ll take you on a journey through the many places in
your everyday life where you’ll need to communicate your story well. From the toast
at a wedding to putting your family history in a journal for your grandkids, or from
training others confidently to conveying your skills story to land your dream job
or volunteer role. Storytelling ensures you connect where it matters most. Come ready
to share your stories! Notebooks, handouts, will be provided. $149. Not eligible
for waivers.
Next session TBA
Cooking with Cannabis
This class is a beginner’s guide to making cannabis infused foods or beverages using
different carrier oils such as vegetable base glycerin, coconut oil, butter and more!
We will focus on milligram dosage, creating infused products that are not alluring
to children along with the importance of labeling and storage. Pre-req: Must be
21+ to attend. Demonstration only via Zoom. Taught by a Responsible Vendor Trainer,
Green Path Training. Cannabis recipes include: Hard Candy Demo, Brownie Demo and
Gummies. Not eligible for waivers. $90
June 20 5:00pm - 8:00pm Ellen Brown
Online via Zoom
Course Number: PER 580 75 CRN: 14474
Interior Design 101
Learn how to design like a pro. This course will teach you how to choose paint color
for the home. Redesign a space with existing furniture and using pieces you already
own. How to incorporate charming and heirloom items into a new room design without
the space looking dated. Repurposing furniture and learning how to measure a room
for proper furniture size including the topic of proper size area rugs to use in a
space. Lighting is another design element that will be addressed, size, placement.
How to measure for window treatments, fabrics, scale and custom vs. ready- made.
Design theory, furniture placement and how to design a room from scratch. $379. Taught
by Debbe Daley of Daley Designs.
Next Session TBA
Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping
This introductory course will give an overview and will prepare you for the excitement
and challenges of backyard beekeeping in New England. We will cover bee culture and
society, tools and equipment, establishing your first hives, hive management, the
harvesting process and potential cash flow streams from bees. (10 hours) $109
Tuesday October 22 - November 26 from 6p - 8p
Bedford, MA campus. Room TBA
Professor: WEISMAN
Course Number: PER 946 30
Intro to Expressive Watercolor
Embark on a creative journey with Bethany Peck's beginner watercolor class, the perfect
opportunity to dive into the whimsical world of watercolor painting. Class is designed
to help students grasp the basics of watercolor and build a strong foundation for
their artistic pursuits. You will learn essential skills such as understanding values
and color mixing, enabling you to create striking and harmonious compositions. Bethany
will guide you through the ins and outs of watercolor painting equipment, ensuring
you have a solid understanding of the tools necessary to bring your artistic visions
to life. Discover the captivating world of watercolor pigments as you explore various
colors and learn how to mix them effectively, allowing you to create stunning, vibrant
hues that truly stand out on the paper. As you delve into the art of watercolor washes,
you will unlock the secrets of achieving beautiful, flowing transitions and captivating
textures in your paintings. In addition, this class will take you on a journey to
paint enchanting watercolor landscapes and still life, capturing the beauty of nature
and everyday objects through your own unique perspective. By the end of the course,
you will have gained the knowledge and skills necessary to create breathtaking finished
watercolor paintings that evoke emotion and inspire. Immerse yourself in this wonderful
artistic adventure and enroll today in Bethany Peck's beginner watercolor class.
This class is suitable for High School students to Adult. Bring the following Materials
to class: Basic watercolor set, watercolor brushes in an assortment of widths, pad
of watercolor paper, paper towels, masking tape, pencil, cup for water. Instructor
will have some materials students may borrow or purchase if needed. $155
Wednesday, October 16 - November 13 from 6p - 8p
Bedford, MA campus. Room TBA
Course Number PER 581-30