Other Personal Enrichment
Interior Design 101
Learn how to design like a pro! Learn how to choose paint color and redesign a space
with existing furniture. Discover how to incorporate charming and heirloom items into
a new room design without being dated. Many topics will be covered such as; repurposing
furniture, learning how to measure a room for proper furniture size as well as sizing
area rugs to use in a space. Elements we will address are: Lighting size and placement,
measuring for window treatments, fabrics, scale and custom vs. ready- made. Design
theory, furniture placement and how to design a room from scratch. Not eligible for
waivers. (6 hours) $399
1/21-2/25 6:00pm–7:00pm Tuesday
Online with class meeting times
Course Number: PER 999 75 CRN: 20017
Professor: DALEY
A Homeowner's Guide to Selecting Interior Paint Color
This fun and interactive class provides an introduction to selecting interior paint
colors for your home. You’ll learn how to read the undertones of paint colors, address
challenges in selecting the right shades and get ideas for incorporating color to
enhance the overall design, look and feel of your home. Bring your questions, as well
as photos of your interior designs, and you’ll leave with confidence in how to approach
the selection of paint colors for your next project. Price includes materials. Instructor
Sue O’Connell, a Boston-based Architectural Color Consultant, has worked on numerous
residential projects, selecting color schemes for a variety of architecture. (1.5
hours) $65
2/26 7:00pm-8:30pm Wednesday
Online with class meeting times
Course Number: PER 583 30 CRN: 20317
Professor: O’CONNELL
Intro to Expressive Watercolor
Embark on a journey with Bethany Peck's beginner watercolor class, the perfect opportunity
to dive into the whimsical world of watercolor painting. Designed to help you grasp
the basics of watercolor and build a strong foundation for your artistic pursuits.
Learn essential skills such as understanding values and color mixing. Learn the ins
and outs of watercolor equipment while obtaining a solid understanding of the tools
necessary to bring your artistic visions to life. Explore mixing various colors allowing
you to create vibrant hues that truly stand out! We will take you on a journey to
paint enchanting watercolor landscapes and still life. Bring the following: 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.
(10 hours) $155
4/23-5/21 6:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday
Bedford Campus North Academic, room G-17
Course Number: PER 581 30 CRN: 20308
Professor: KALABOKIS
Intro 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
1/23-2/20 6:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday
Bedford Campus: Building: North Academic, room: G-11
Course Number: PER 946 30 CRN: 19859
Professor: WEISMAN
New! Popsicle Stick Art for Adults
Use your creativity and explore the numerous possibilities of crafting with popsicle
sticks in this fun and interactive course. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced
crafter, in this class, students will bring their imagination and create fun projects
while developing skills in design, painting, and decorating. Students will craft mini
houses, boats, name easels, and other small creative projects of their choice. An
additional materials fee of $20 is payable to the instructor on the first class.
(15 hours) $139
02/27 - 05/01 6:30pm - 8:00pm Thursday
Bedford Campus Building: North Academic Room: G17
Course Number: PER 608 31 CRN: 20405
Professor: KHALIFIA