BCAE March/April 2014 Catalog

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boston center for adult education

Beef Up: Don’t miss our 3rd Annual Fundraiser!

Lunch Break: Midday Meals You Can Eat Anytime

Friday Night Fever: Single Session Dance Classes

Celebrating 80 years!Celebrating 80 years!

NeVeRSTOPLeaRNING

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ADvANCED StUDio-FREE JEwELRY MAkiNg MAR 03 – MAR 24 Mon, 7:45pm-9:45pm 4 sessions

amanda Poggenburg $120 / members $102 materials $35

StAFF PiCk PRiCE $96 / members $82 materials $35

FLASh FiCtioN: wRitiNg thE ShoRt-ShoRt StoRY MAR 03 – APR 14 Mon, 5:30pm-7:30pm 7 sessions

Liza cochran $210 / members $178

StAFF PiCk PRiCE $168 / members $142

SwiNg DANCiNg FoR CoUPLES MAR 04 – APR 01 tue, 6:00pm-7:00pm 5 sessions

Gail Gardner $150 / members $127


MUSiC hiStoRY & APPRECiAtioN: SEx, vioLENCE, & A whoLE Lot oF NoiSE MAR 17 – APR 14 Mon, 7:00pm-8:30pm 5 sessions

Kimberly States $150 / members $127


FiLMiNg REALitY: how to PitCh A REALitY Show iDEA MAR 11 – APR 15 tue, 5:30pm-7:30pm 6 sessions

Jenn Dlugos $180 / members $153


BiSCotti AND itALiAN CookiES APR 12 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session

Diane Manteca $36 / members $24 materials $18


BASiC kitChEN AND kNiFE SkiLLS APR 08 – APR 15 tue, 6:00pm-9:00pm 2 sessions

Lars Liebisch $90 / members $75 materials $40


LAMB-tAStiC! APR 12 oNLY Sat, 2:30pm-5:30pm 1 session

Dustin Rennells $60 / members $51 materials $25


SPRiNgtiME iN PARiS: FiNE FRENCh wiNE APR 17 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-8:00pm 1 session

Jo-ann Ross $40 / members $34 materials $15


REiki hEALiNg: AN iNtRoDUCtioN MAR 30 oNLY Sun, 11:00am-3:00pm 1 session

Kelly Fey $61 / members $52


ADvANCED MiCRoSoFt ACCESS APR 01 – APR 08 tue, 5:30pm-7:30pm 2 sessions

Robert Volante $100 / members $85


FUNDAMENtALS oF iNvEStiNg APR 08 – APR 15 tue, 6:00pm-8:00pm 2 sessions

Rod Laurenz $80 / members $68


AMERiCAN SigN LANgUAgE: LEvEL 1 MAR 20 – APR 24 thu, 6:00pm-7:30pm 6 sessions

bob abaid $135 / members $115


Save with BCAE Staff Picks! We’ve lowered prices on some of our favorite classes this term only! Take advantage of this savings by registering now! all Staff Pick classes are marked with a .

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Mar-apr 2014 course Guide

aRTS early bird Discount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 creative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Theater & Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

FOOD & WINebaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13celebrity chef classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Pairings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Wine & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

FITNeSS & RecReaTIONFitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

GROWTHcomputers & Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Self & Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

LaNGUaGeSLanguages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31eSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

DaYTIMe & WeeKeNDSDaytime & Weekend classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

cover: after learning the priciples of floral arranging, students in Laurie Marino’s basic Floral Design class work on their own arrangements to bring home! Photo credit: amber Wachtl

SPRING AHEAD!as the days get longer and the air gets warmer, the time has come to change up your routine. Stop by the bcae and learn a new skill or perfect a burgeoning talent. We make it easy to impress your friends and enliven your mind.

MOVE ITSpring has sprung and it’s time for you to be on the move! Get up and out with the bcae’s brand-new outdoor fitness class led by expert instructors from Beantown Bootcamp. Taught on the nearby Boston Common, this class’s blend of squats, jumps and drills will have you looking good and feeling great fast!

SHAKE ITToo old for the club but too cool for the couch? bring a little life into your Friday nights at the bcae! From swing to samba and everything in between, our single-session, Friday evening dance classes are just the thing to put a little spring in your step!

BREAK ITWait in a fifteen minute line at the local salad joint, and you’ll eat for a meal. Learn to cook something delicious at the bcae, and you’ll eat for life! Led by expert chefs Diane Manteca and Lars Liebisch, The Lunch break Series will leave you a gourmet meal and the recipes to recreate it at home!

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CREAtivEDAYtiME DRAwiNg MAR 05 – APR 23 wed, 3:00pm-5:00pm 7 sessions

Rosetta Del Giudice $238 / members $202

BEgiNNiNg DRAwiNg MAR 04 – APR 22 tue, 5:30pm-7:30pm 8 sessions

Glenn Davis $272 / members $231

wEEkEND DRAwiNg FoR ALL LEvELS MAR 22 – MAR 29 Sat, 12:00pm-2:00pm 2 sessions


DAYtiME wAtERCoLoR MAR 05 – APR 23 wed, 10:30am-1:00pm 7 sessions


BEgiNNiNg wAtERCoLoR MAR 04 – APR 22 tue, 7:45pm-9:15pm 8 sessions

Glenn Davis $272 / members $231

DAYtiME oiL PAiNtiNg MAR 03 – APR 14 Mon, 3:00pm-5:00pm 7 sessions


BEgiNNiNg oiL PAiNtiNg MAR 03 – APR 14 Mon, 5:15pm-7:15pm 7 sessions


BEgiNNiNg ACRYLiC PAiNtiNg MAR 05 – APR 23 wed, 5:30pm-7:30pm 7 sessions

Tanya Harsch $238 / members $202

iNtERMEDiAtE ACRYLiC PAiNtiNg MAR 05 – APR 23 wed, 7:45pm-9:45pm 7 sessions



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wEEkEND PAiNtiNg FoR ALL LEvELS MAR 08 – MAR 15 Sat, 10:00am-12:00pm 2 sessions


tAkE BEttER PiCtURES: SMARtPhoNE PhotogRAPhY APR 16 oNLY wed, 5:30pm-7:30pm 1 session

Kristen Schueler $58 / members $49

DigitAL PhotogRAPhY FoR BEgiNNERS MAR 06 – APR 24 thu, 7:45pm-9:45pm 7 sessions

christopher Padgett $280 / members $238

BEgiNNER DigitAL PhotogRAPhY: wEEkEND woRkShoP MAR 22 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-4:00pm 1 session


iNtERMEDiAtE DigitAL PhotogRAPhY: wEEkEND woRkShoP MAR 29 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-4:00pm 1 session


ADvANCED DigitAL PhotogRAPhY: wEEkEND woRkShoP APR 05 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-4:00pm 1 session


MoNotYPES: PRiNtMAkiNg with UNUSUAL MEDiUMS APR 05 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-2:00pm 1 session

Loni butera $94 / members $80 materials $25

gLASSBLowiNg: St. PAtRiCk’S DAY PiNt gLASSES MAR 07 oNLY Fri, 2:00pm-6:00pm 1 session

Diablo Glass School $145 / members $145 meets at: Diablo Glass and Metal, Roxbury

FUSED gLASS: PASSovER SEDER PLAtES APR 06 oNLY Sun, 10:00am-2:00pm 1 session


gLASSBLowiNg: gLASS EAStER EggS APR 13 oNLY Sun, 2:00pm-6:00pm 1 session


StUDio-FREE JEwELRY MAkiNg MAR 03 – MAR 24 Mon, 5:30pm-7:30pm 4 sessions


ADvANCED StUDio-FREE JEwELRY MAkiNg MAR 03 – MAR 24 Mon, 7:45pm-9:45pm 4 sessions


SCREEN PRiNtiNg t-ShiRtS MAR 30 – APR 06 Sun, 11:00am-2:00pm 2 sessions

Krista Siana $75 / members $64 materials $25

LEARN to kNit MAR 03 – APR 14 Mon, 5:30pm-7:30pm 7 sessions

Stephanie Griego $217 / members $184

kNittiNg: BEYoND thE BASiCS MAR 03 – APR 14 Mon, 7:45pm-9:45pm 7 sessions

Stephanie Griego $217 / members $184

SEwiNg FoR BEgiNNERS MAR 06 – APR 24 thu, 5:30pm-7:30pm 7 sessions MAR 06 – APR 24 thu, 7:45pm-9:45pm 7 sessions

Julia Yampolsky $252 / members $214

Henna has been used to adorn the body for thousands of years at occasions of celebration and by people across all ages, genders, and walks of life. explore the history and origins of this ancient form of body art. Learn how henna dye is made through demonstrations of traditional recipes and techniques. and take part in hands-on practice by decorating yourself or a friend.

ExPERiENCE thE ARt oF hENNA MAR 07 oNLY Fri, 6:30pm-9:00pm 1 session

Nic Tharpa cartier $35 / members $30 materials $10

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CoNtAiNER gARDENiNg FoR thE URBAN DwELLER APR 06 oNLY Sun, 11:00am-1:00pm 1 session

Iris Weaver $41 / members $35 materials $10

FRESh iDEAS FoR CoNtAiNER gARDENERS: CREAtivE NExt StEPS APR 06 oNLY Sun, 1:30pm-3:30pm 1 session


iNtERMEDiAtE SEwiNg: hoME DECoR MAR 04 – APR 22 tue, 5:30pm-7:30pm 8 sessions


ADvANCED SEwiNg: A PRoJECt oF YoUR ChoiCE MAR 04 – APR 22 tue, 7:45pm-9:45pm 8 sessions


SEwiNg MAChiNES FoR thE ABSoLUtE BEgiNNER MAR 29 oNLY Sat, 12:00pm-3:00pm 1 session

Julia Yampolsky $58 / members $49 materials $3

EASY ALtERAtioNS to SAvE YoU MoNEY APR 12 oNLY Sat, 12:00pm-3:30pm 1 session


iN thE BAg: SEw YoUR owN CLUtCh PURSE APR 26 oNLY Sat, 12:00pm-3:00pm 1 session


FENg ShUi: CREAtiNg CoMFoRtABLE LiviNg SPACES MAR 22 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session

Linda Varone $58 / members $49

ChooSE CoLoR with CoNFiDENCE: RE-DESigN YoUR hoME with PAiNt MAR 29 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session


DECoUPAgE AND FAUx PAiNtiNg APR 05 – APR 12 Sat, 1:00pm-4:00pm 2 sessions

Jenn Sherr $84 / members $71 materials $15

LUSCioUS LotioNS, SiMPLE SALvES MAR 22 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-4:00pm 1 session


BAthiNg BEAUtY: D.i.Y. BAth BLENDS MAR 08 oNLY Sat, 12:00pm-3:00pm 1 session

cher Kore $58 / members $49 materials $9

thE ARt oF NAtURAL PERFUMERY MAR 15 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-3:00pm 1 session


thE MoDERN FACE: MAkEUP FoR toDAY MAR 18 – APR 08 tue, 6:00pm-8:00pm 4 sessions

Daniel Hernandez $140 / members $119 materials $12

meets at: DH Studios, Boston

wRitiNgCREAtivE wRitiNg woRkShoP MAR 20 – APR 24 thu, 6:00pm-8:00pm 6 sessions

andy Powell $180 / members $153

FLASh FiCtioN: wRitiNg thE ShoRt-ShoRt StoRY MAR 03 – APR 14 Mon, 5:30pm-7:30pm 7 sessions

Liza cochran $168 / members $142

PoEtRY wRitiNg woRkShoP MAR 04 – APR 22 tue, 6:30pm-8:30pm 8 sessions

Tom Daley $251 / members $213


WRITING | DaNce ARtS

BCAE Staff Picks

wRitiNg CoMiCS & gRAPhiC NovELS MAR 03 – APR 14 Mon, 7:30pm-9:30pm 7 sessions

alexander Danner $210 / members $178

thE PLAYwRight iN YoU MAR 19 – APR 23 wed, 5:30pm-7:30pm 6 sessions

John Shea $180 / members $153

FRoM YoUR hEAD to thE SCREEN: wRitiNg A wiNNiNg SCREENPLAY MAR 11 – APR 15 tue, 7:45pm-9:45pm 6 sessions




tRAvEL wRitiNg APR 07 oNLY Mon, 7:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

David abel $60 / members $51 materials $6

FREELANCE wRitiNg FoR FUN & PRoFit MAR 18 – MAR 25 tue, 6:00pm-8:00pm 2 sessions

Susan Johnston $96 / members $82

StARtiNg A BLog: whAt YoU ShoULD kNow APR 03 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-8:30pm 1 session

Susan anderson $66 / members $56

PRoMotiNg YoUR BLog APR 17 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-8:30pm 1 session

Susan anderson $66 / members $56

BEttER BUSiNESS wRitiNg MAR 19 – MAR 26 wed, 6:00pm-8:00pm 2 sessions

communication coaches / $60 / members $51

RESUME REvAMP APR 09 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


CovER LEttER CRASh CoURSE APR 16 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-8:00pm 1 session


RESUME REvAMP & CovER LEttER CRASh CoURSE APR 09 – APR 16 wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 2 sessions


gRAMMAR, PUNCtUAtioN & SPELLiNg tUNE-UP APR 12 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session

Jesse Mack $90 / members $76

tiMELY tiPS FoR BEttER wRitiNg APR 26 oNLY Sat, 11:00am-1:00pm 1 session


PUBLiShiNg & PRoMotiNg YoUR Book: how to gEt oN & oFF thE ShELF APR 17 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-8:00pm 1 session

Janet Spurr $66 / members $56

DANCEFoR PARtNERS

SwiNg DANCiNg FoR CoUPLES MAR 04 – APR 01 tue, 6:00pm-7:00pm 5 sessions


READiNg gRAPhiC NovELS: tRUE (AND MoStLY tRUE) StoRiES MAR 03 – APR 14 Mon, 6:00pm-7:30pm 7 sessions

alexander Danner $161 / members $137

hEARiNg voiCES: FiCtioN FoR CREAtivE wRitERS MAR 19 – APR 23 wed, 6:00pm-7:30pm 6 sessions

andy Powell $138 / members $117

READiNg PLAYS oUt LoUD MAR 18 – APR 15 tue, 6:30pm-8:00pm 5 sessions

Walt McGough $115 / members $98

READ TO WRITE calling all writers in search of inspiration and

readers who appreciate great writing.


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FiRSt StEPS: wEDDiNg DANCE woRkShoP MAR 18 – MAR 25 tue, 8:30pm-10:00pm 2 sessions


SALSA FoR CoUPLES APR 02 – APR 23 wed, 6:45pm-7:45pm 4 sessions

Moves & Vibes Dance co $120 / members $102

toNight wE DANCE: BASiC BALLRooM FoR CoUPLES MAR 04 oNLY tue, 7:15pm-8:15pm 1 session


toNight wE DANCE: wALtz FoR CoUPLES MAR 11 oNLY tue, 7:15pm-8:15pm 1 session


toNight wE DANCE: FoxtRot FoR CoUPLES MAR 18 oNLY tue, 7:15pm-8:15pm 1 session


toNight wE DANCE: AMERiCAN-StYLE tANgo FoR CoUPLES MAR 25 oNLY tue, 7:15pm-8:15pm 1 session


toNight wE DANCE: BAChAtA FoR CoUPLES APR 02 oNLY wed, 8:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


toNight wE DANCE: BRAziLiAN FoRRo FoR CoUPLES APR 09 oNLY wed, 8:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


toNight wE DANCE: SALSA FoR CoUPLES APR 16 oNLY wed, 8:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


toNight wE DANCE: SAMBA FoR CoUPLES APR 23 oNLY wed, 8:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Moves & Vibes Dance co / $35 / members $30

FoR iNDiviDUALS It’s FrIday NIght. Let’s daNce. iRiSh DANCE Night MAR 07 oNLY Fri, 6:30pm-8:00pm 1 session

Kyra Shekitka $36 / members $31

BELLY DANCE Night MAR 28 oNLY Fri, 7:00pm-8:30pm 1 session

Loni butera $36 / members $31

BoLLYwooD DANCE Night APR 04 oNLY Fri, 6:30pm-8:00pm 1 session

Param Roychoudhury $36 / members $31

SALSA DANCE Night APR 18 oNLY Fri, 6:30pm-8:00pm 1 session

Moves & Vibes Dance co / $36 / members $31

CARDio DANCE PARtY MAR 03 – APR 14 Mon, 6:30pm-7:30pm 7 sessions

Liz Swenton $120 / members $102

zUMBA DANCE FitNESS MAR 19 - APR 23 wed, 5:30pm-6:30pm 6 sessions

Param Roychoudhury $84 / members $71 MAR 19 oNLY wed, 5:30pm-6:30pm 1 session MAR 26 oNLY wed, 5:30pm-6:30pm 1 session APR 02 oNLY wed, 5:30pm-6:30pm 1 session APR 09 oNLY wed, 5:30pm-6:30pm 1 session APR 16 oNLY wed, 5:30pm-6:30pm 1 session APR 23 oNLY wed, 5:30pm-6:30pm 1 session

Param Roychoudhury $15 / members $13

MUSiCvoiCE woRkShoP MAR 04 – APR 22 tue, 6:30pm-8:00pm 8 sessions

Maria Kurfirtova and Jane eichkern / $240 / members $204

PiANo FoR BEgiNNERS MAR 03 – APR 14 Mon, 6:30pm-8:00pm 7 sessions

David Schockett $210 / members $178

PiANo LEvEL ii MAR 19 – APR 23 wed, 6:30pm-8:00pm 6 sessions



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gUitAR FoR BEgiNNERS MAR 19 – APR 23 wed, 6:00pm-7:30pm 6 sessions

Derrick campbell $180 / members $153 materials $6

BEYoND BEgiNNER gUitAR: FiNgERPiCkiNg MAR 19 – APR 23 wed, 7:45pm-9:15pm 6 sessions

Derrick campbell $180 / members $153 materials $6

SoNgwRitiNg woRkShoP MAR 08 – APR 12 Sat, 1:00pm-3:00pm 6 sessions

erin Quinlan $240 / members $204

MUSiC thEoRY MAR 03 – APR 14 Mon, 8:15pm-9:45pm 7 sessions


ADvANCED MUSiC thEoRY MAR 19 – APR 23 wed, 8:15pm-9:45pm 6 sessions


MUSiC hiStoRY & APPRECiAtioN: SEx, vioLENCE, & A whoLE Lot oF NoiSE MAR 17 – APR 14 Mon, 7:00pm-8:30pm 5 sessions

Kimberly States $120 / members $102

thEAtER & FiLMBREAk A LEg: AN iNtRo to ACtiNg APR 26 oNLY Sat, 11:00am-1:00pm 1 session


ACtiNg FoR BEgiNNERS MAR 18 – APR 22 tue, 6:00pm-8:00pm 6 sessions


thE ARt oF StoRYtELLiNg MAR 27 – APR 17 thu, 7:30pm-9:30pm 4 sessions

Herbert britton $133 / members $113

iMPRov BASiCS with CoMEDYSPoRtz BoStoN APR 02 – APR 23 wed, 7:30pm-9:30pm 4 sessions

comedySportz boston $133 / members $113

StAND-UP CoMEDY MAR 20 – APR 24 thu, 7:00pm-9:00pm 6 sessions

Dana bein $199 / members $169

thE PLAYwRight iN YoU MAR 19 – APR 23 wed, 5:30pm-7:30pm 6 sessions

John Shea $180 / members $153

READiNg PLAYS oUt LoUD MAR 18 – APR 15 tue, 6:30pm-8:00pm 5 sessions

Walt McGough $115 / members $98

FRoM YoUR hEAD to thE SCREEN: wRitiNg A wiNNiNg SCREENPLAY MAR 11 – APR 15 tue, 7:45pm-9:45pm 6 sessions


Disonant. atonal. Repetitious. contemporary classical music often challenges our ears and our minds. So, how do we become better listeners? What do we need to understand the work of today’s most adventurous music makers? The folks at collage New Music -- ac-claimed as one of the finest presenters of contempo-rary music in the boston area – explain it all for you. explore the intricacies, virtuosity, and emotional depth of new music through an examination of the compo-sition process and analysis of specific works to be performed at their spring concert which will feature a world premiere. The class fee includes a ticket to the performance on Sunday, april 13 at Longy School of Music in cambridge.

whAt’S UP with NEw MUSiC? APR 03 – APR 10 thu, 6:00pm-7:30pm 2 sessions

Maria Finkelmeier and collage New Music

$75 / members $64




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CAkE DECoRAtiNg woRkShoP MAR 29 – APR 26 Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 3 sessions

Suzi Parks $150 / members $127 materials $50

CAkE DECoRAtiNg BASiCS MAR 29 – APR 05 Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 2 sessions


ADvANCED CAkE DECoRAtiNg APR 26 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-3:00pm 1 session


BAkiNg BASiCS MAR 16 – MAR 30 Sun, 10:00am-1:00pm 3 sessions


CLASSiC FRENCh PAStRY MAR 08 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session

erin Ross $60 / members $51 materials $18



CookiE woRkShoP APR 12 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session


CUPCAkES AND CoCktAiLS MAR 28 oNLY Fri, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


MoRE CUPCAkES AND CoCktAiLS APR 18 oNLY Fri, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


BREAD BootCAMP MAR 15 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session

Mary Greenfield $60 / members $51 materials $15

ARtiSAN BREADS APR 06 oNLY Sun, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session


toP o’ thE MoRNiN’ tREAtS MAR 09 oNLY Sun, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session


gRANoLA: BitES, BARS & BEYoND with 88 ACRES MAR 22 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session

Nicole Ledoux $45 / members $42 materials $15

CookiNgBASiC CookiNg: PARt 1 MAR 04 – MAR 18 tue, 6:00pm-9:00pm 3 sessions


iRiSh DiNNER MAR 09 oNLY Sun, 2:30pm-5:30pm 1 session


Fix, FREEzE, FEASt: 4 DiNNERS to go APR 16 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


RiSottoS APR 02 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 100% sessions


RAiSiNg DoUgh: SPRiNg PizzAS MAR 20 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


Linzer Tart cookies made by Instructors Dustin Rennells and Leah Dickerson in baking basics.

BCAE Staff Picks

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Food & Wine


BCAE Staff Picks

ClassesCelebrity Chef


FooD & wiNE cOOKING

Think you don’t have time to make a home cooked meal? Think again! Join Fine cook-ing contributing editor and b.good chef Tony Rosenfeld and learn some quick tips and tricks that will have you cooking up real food --fast! Whether you enroll in the three part series or choose to drop in for a class or two, you’ll learn how to make home cooking a reality every night, no matter your time constraints!

hoMECookiNg BASiCS: thE SERiES APR 01 – APR 15 tue, 6:00pm-9:00pm 3 sessions

Tony Rosenfeld $150 / members $128 materials $60

wEEkNight SLiCiNg & DiCiNg APR 01 oNLY tue, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


high-hEAt BASiCS APR 08 oNLY tue, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


SPRiNg hoLiDAY RoAStS APR 15 oNLY tue, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


with Rebecca NewellBehind the Line

Join Rebecca Newell behind the line! The bcae is transforming into a working kitchen for the night and you’ll be Rebecca’s sous chef! chefs in training will be tasked with prepping, cooking, and presenting 10-12 dinner guests with a sampling of your dishes.

If cooking isn’t your thing, sign up to be a “behind the Line” Dinner Guest! Guests enjoy wine and three dishes prepared by Rebecca and her team for only $35.

Monday, March 31 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 1session

goURMEt SoUPS with BoStoN oRgANiCS APR 03 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


vEgEtARiAN itALiAN CUiSiNE MAR 27 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


BRiNg hoME thE BACoN! APR 04 oNLY Fri, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


DiM SUM AND thEN SoME: ChiNESE CookiNg MAR 06 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session APR 10 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Kevin chang $60 / members $51 materials $20

FRESh FiSh MADE FABULoUS APR 24 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


FRENCh BiStRo CookiNg MAR 26 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Katie barszcz $60 / members $51 materials $25


cOOKING FooD & wiNE

BCAE Staff Picks

toAStY BUNS: BURgERS to BLow YoUR MiND APR 02 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


MEAt MARkEt: UNDERAPPRECiAtED CUtS MAR 15 oNLY Sat, 2:30pm-5:30pm 1 session


AN iNDiAN DiNNER APR 17 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Shruti Mehta $65 / members $55 materials $20

BASiC kitChEN AND kNiFE SkiLLS APR 08 – APR 15 tue, 6:00pm-9:00pm 2 sessions


tAPAS: UNA NoChE EN ESPANA MAR 21 oNLY Fri, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session APR 25 oNLY Fri, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Luis de Haro $60 / members $51 materials $18

vEgEtARiAN iNDiAN DiNNER MAR 06 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


tUSCANY viA BoStoN APR 04 oNLY Fri, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


Join Lexi’s clean Kitchen and 88 acres for a crash course in making food that’s both good and good for you! We’ll be sharing tips and tricks for delicious, clean eating foods that will fuel your life!

CLEAN EAtiNg PALEo DiNNER PARtY: APPEtizER, MAiN DiSh AND DESSERt MAR 29 oNLY Sat, 2:30pm-5:30pm 1 session

alexis Kornblum $50 / members $43 materials $15

gRANoLA: BitES, BARS & BEYoND with 88 ACRES MAR 22 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session


celebrate “the art of eating well” with local chef Grace brinton! The founder and owner of Salt & Spoon, Grace is passionate about French food culture. In this class, students will explore the different regions of France by preparing simple, classic dishes that exemplify regional ingredients.

FRENCh DiNNER PARtY with SALt & SPooNAPR 22 oNLY tues, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Grace brinton $50 / members $42 materials $18


MAgNiFiCENt MExiCAN: MExiCAN CUiSiNE & MARgARitAS with cHeF eRWIN RaMOSJoin Olé and olecito chef-Owner erwin Ramos for a monthly Mexican cooking series that brings you to the sizzling streets south of the border. each hands-on cooking class will feature a different menu consisting of 3 street inspired Mexican dishes, as well as signature margaritas. Olé!

Monday, april 14 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM $70 / $60 members $15 materials

FooD & wiNE cOOKING


cOOKING FooD & wiNE

BCAE Staff Picks

how to thRow A kiLLER DiNNER PARtY APR 06 oNLY Sun, 2:30pm-5:30pm 1 session


5 iNgREDiENt DiShES MAR 16 oNLY Sun, 2:30pm-5:30pm 1 session


A tAStE oF SoUthERN SPAiN MAR 27 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


ChEESE MAkiNg woRkShoP MAR 19 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session APR 23 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Luca Mignogna $65 / members $55 materials $16

thAi’D UP: thAi CUiSiNE BASiCS MAR 28 oNLY Fri, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Panu Deewongse $60 / members $51 materials $25

thAi NooDLES APR 18 oNLY Fri, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


thE LUNCh BREAk: FANtAStiC FiSh MAR 06 oNLY thu, 11:00am-1:00pm 1 session

Lars Liebisch $45 / members $45

thE LUNCh BREAk: BiSCotti woRkShoP MAR 20 oNLY thu, 11:00am-1:00pm 1 session

Diane Manteca $45 / members $45

thE LUNCh BREAk: MAkE AhEAD MEALS APR 03 oNLY thu, 11:00am-1:00pm 1 session


thE LUNCh BREAk: SPRiNg FARE APR 17 oNLY thu, 11:00am-1:00pm 1 session


brown bags are boring! Take a long lunch and head over to the bcae to discover how easy it is to whip up a gourmet meal.

RoLL YoUR owN SUShi MAR 20 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session APR 24 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Kevin chang $60 / members $51 materials $25

BASiC vEgEtARiAN CookiNg: MEAtLESS MEALS FoR EvERYoNE MAR 25 oNLY tue, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


BoN APPétit: FoLLowiNg iN JULiA’S FootStEPS MAR 23 oNLY Sun, 2:30pm-5:30pm 1 session


thE ARt oF PAStA MAkiNg APR 10 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session



FooD & wiNE cOOKING

thAi CURRY MAR 14 oNLY Fri, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


PERFECt PiERogi & PLENtY MoRE! APR 16 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


RightEoUS RAMEN APR 09 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Mark O’Leary $70 / members $60 materials $17

hEALthY SiDES & SNACkS APR 09 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Leah Dickerson and Loni Zelfon

$60 / members $51 / materials $18

SoUthERN iNDiAN CookiNg APR 03 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


NAtURALLY NUtRitioUS APR 23 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Dickerson & Zelfon $60 / members $51 / materials $20







Fix, FREEzE, FEASt: 4 DiNNERS to go APR 16 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


BASiC vEgEtARiAN CookiNg: MEAtLESS MEALS FoR EvERYoNE MAR 25 oNLY tue, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


Discover the local love with this roster of classes taught by tremendously talented cuisine en Lo-cale chefs! From basic breads and classic French tarts to vegetarian and gluten-free basics, JJ Gon-son’s cracker-jack staff is here to help you solve your culinary conundrums!

SEA FARE: FiSh & ShELLFiSh with MAStER ChEF kARoUSoS APR 22 oNLY tue, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Master chef Karousos $60 / members $51 materials $15

FiSh thREE wAYS with ChEF LARS LiEBiSCh MAR 25 oNLY tue, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


A MoRoCCAN DiNNER APR 17 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session



cOOKING | PaIRINGS FooD & wiNE

BCAE Staff Picks

SPRiNg’S BESt DiShES MAR 26 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Dickerson & Zelfon $55 / members $47 / materials $18



CLEAN EAtiNg PALEo DiNNER PARtY: APPEtizER, MAiN DiSh AND DESSERt MAR 29 oNLY Sat, 2:30pm-5:30pm 1 session


JAPANESE StREEt FooD MAR 19 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Mark O’Leary $70 / members $60 materials $15

PAiRiNgSSPANiSh PAELLA AND SANgRiA MAR 07 oNLY Fri, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session APR 11 oNLY Fri, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


SPRiNg ChEESE AND wiNE APR 11 oNLY Fri, 6:30pm-8:30pm 1 session

adam centamore $50 / members $43 materials $19

FRiDAY Night wiNE AND ChEESE tAStiNg MAR 07 oNLY Fri, 6:30pm-8:30pm 1 session


BoozY BRUNCh APR 06 oNLY Sun, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session



FooD & wiNE PaIRINGS | WINe & SPIRITS

toUR oF itALY: SPRiNg EDitioN! MAR 14 oNLY Fri, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Diane Manteca and adam centamore


BAttLE RoYALE: itALiAN vS. FRENCh ChEESE & wiNE APR 25 oNLY Fri, 6:30pm-8:30pm 1 session


wiNE & SPiRitSARt oF thE CoCktAiL APR 07 oNLY Mon, 6:00pm-8:00pm 1 session

Noon Inthasuwan-Summers


ALL Shook UP: thE EvoLUtioN oF thE CoCktAiL MAR 10 oNLY Mon, 6:00pm-8:00pm 1 session

Noon Inthasuwan-Summers


SCotCh tAStiNg APR 24 oNLY thu, 7:30pm-9:00pm 1 session

Randall bird $50 / members $43 materials $18

how tAxES & LAwS CREAtED whiSkEY FLAvoRS APR 10 oNLY thu, 7:00pm-8:30pm 1 session


SPiRitS oF thE SEASoN: SPRiNg MAR 05 oNLY wed, 6:30pm-8:00pm 1 session

erika Frey $40 / members $34 materials $18

tRAPPiSt BEER MAR 15 oNLY Sat, 3:30pm-5:30pm 1 session

adam Mackie and Tony Porreca

$30 / members $25 /materials $15

whAt’S A CRAFt BEER? APR 17 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-8:00pm 1 session

ben bouton $45 / members $38 materials $15

Recognized internationally in competitions and publications, Japanese whisky has taken center stage in the spirits world. In order to understand Japanese whisky, one has to understand Japan. Lucky for you, outstanding bartender and Japanese whisky enthusiast Nick Korn is teaming up with advanced sake professional and o ya restaurant manager alyssa DiPasquale to bring you a lesson in the history and cultural significance of Japanese whisky and how it fits into today’s globalized world. You’ll leave wanting to board the next flight to Japan. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

JAPANESE whiSkY tAStiNg MAR 03 oNLY Mon, 6:30pm-8:30pm 1 session

Nick Korn $40 / members $34 materials $18


WINe & SPIRITS FooD & wiNE

BCAE Staff Picks

BELgiAN BEER APR 24 oNLY thu, 6:30pm-8:30pm 1 session


$30 / members $25 /materials $15

iRiSh whiSkEY tAStiNg MAR 14 oNLY Fri, 7:30pm-9:00pm 1 session


FRiDAY FiNE wiNES FoR UNDER $15 MAR 21 oNLY Fri, 6:30pm-8:30pm 1 session


Who doesn’t love bubbly? Learn how to raise a glass the right way with Petit Robert central GM Ricardo Soto. Ricardo’s expertly crafted cham-pagne and Fizz Seminar sets the foundation for a lifetime of sparkling wine enjoyment. Stu-dents will study the major grape varietals and their regions, and learn to taste and fully enjoy the wines. cheers!

PoP, CLiNk, Fizz: ChAMPAgNE & SPARkLiNg wiNE tAStiNg APR 05 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-3:00pm 1 session

Ricardo Soto $35 / members $30 materials $20

Fizz SEMiNAR MAR 04 – MAR 18 tue, 6:00pm-8:00pm 3 sessions


vivA LA (AFFoRDABLE) FRANCE! APR 03 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-8:00pm 1 session


hiDDEN gEMS: CALiFoRNiA’S othER wiNES MAR 06 oNLY thu, 6:30pm-8:30pm 1 session


SPRiNgtiME iN PARiS: FiNE FRENCh wiNE APR 17 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-8:00pm 1 session


thRoUgh thE gRAPE viNE: wiNE tAStiNg CRASh CoURSE APR 16 – APR 23 wed, 6:00pm-8:00pm 2 sessions

John Fiola $80 / members $68 materials $25

wiNES oF tUSCANY APR 23 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-8:00pm 1 session

Fred Mullins $35 / members $30 materials $15

FiNE wiNE oN thE ChEAP APR 02 oNLY wed, 6:30pm-8:30pm 1 session

John Fiola $50 / members $43 materials $15

thE kiLLER B’S: BARoLo & BARBARESCo MAR 06 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-8:00pm 1 session

Fred Mullins $35 / members $30 materials $15




Fitness & RecFitNESS

hAthA YogA MAR 05 – APR 23 wed, 6:35pm-7:50pm 7 sessions

celeste LeMieux $116 / members $99

BoxiNg FitNESS FoR woMEN MAR 03 – APR 26 Mon, 7:00pm-8:30pm; wed, 6:30pm-8:00pm; Sat, 10:30am-12:00pm 10 sessions

ed LaVache $120 / members $120 meets at: Boston Boxing & Fitness, Brighton

gRoUP RoCk CLiMBiNg APR 09 – APR 23 wed, 6:00pm-8:00pm 3 sessions

Rock Spot climbing $100 / members $100 meets at: Rock Spot Climbing, Boston

ADULt BEgiNNER SwiM MAR 03 – APR 23 Mon, wed, 6:00pm-6:30pm 15 sessions

Kelly Wright $300 / members $300 meets at: The Clubs at Charles River Park, Boston

ADULt iNtERMEDiAtE SwiM MAR 04 – APR 24 tue, thu, 6:00pm-6:30pm 16 sessions

Kelly Wright $300 / members $300 meets at: The Clubs at Charles River Park, Boston

MMA tRAiNiNg At CoMBAt SPoRtS BoStoN MAR 08 – MAR 29 Sat, 12:30pm-1:30pm 4 sessions

combat Sports boston / $50 / members $50 meets at: Combat Sports Boston, Boston

SPiNNiNg CLASS At BhAC MAR 08 – MAR 29 Sat, 11:00pm-12:00pm 4 sessions

beacon Hill atheltic club / $60 / members $60 meets at: Beacon Hill Athletic Club, Boston

CAPoEiRA: SAMPLiNg SoMEthiNg NEw APR 10 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Sinha capoeira $20 / members $20


RECREAtioNREiki hEALiNg: AN iNtRoDUCtioN

MAR 30 oNLY Sun, 11:00am-3:00pm 1 session


BEgiNNER BRiDgE MAR 19 – APR 23 wed, 6:00pm-7:30pm 6 sessions

Sam Seicol $144 / members $122 materials $6

ADvANCED BEgiNNiNg BRiDgE MAR 11 – APR 22 tue, 6:00pm-7:30pm 7 sessions

Sam Seicol $123 / members $105

URBAN BEEkEEPiNg MAR 27 oNLY thu, 5:30pm-8:30pm 1 session

best bees $60 / members $51 materials $10meets at: Boston’s Best Bees, Boston

SECREtS oF thE PRoS: BECoMiNg A PRoFitABLE PokER PLAYER APR 01 – APR 22 tue, 6:30pm-8:30pm 4 sessions

Robert corcione $70 / members $62

We know, we know; you’re busy and the gym is the only way to accomodate that unpredictable sched-ule of yours. Not so fast. In a special partnership with the bcae, John Way-man, owner of beantown bootcamp, is curing the monotony of the gym. Sign up for a 5-session trial period during the month of april. Whatever your schedule is you’ll be able to find time to sample a unique way to get in the best shape you’ve ever been in. Whether you’re a beginner looking to tone up or a competitive athlete looking for an edge, there’s a class for you six days a week in an invit-ing group setting. Run up and down beacon Hill, cross train in the common, or take a strength class at the beantown bootcamp studio on canal St. Keep your body guessing and leave that treadmill behind.

ShAPiNg UP FoR SPRiNg with BEANtowN BootCAMP MAR 08 – MAR 29 Sat, 11:00pm-12:00pm 4 sessions

beantown bootcamp / $80 / members $80 Locations vary, please see online for details.

being a professional man in boston is a complex undertaking. Managing career and social life has become convoluted as the two terms—once mutu-ally exclusive—have seemingly blended together. being on an ascendant path in work while ensur-ing you’re a well-rounded man is difficult, but it is attainable.

come talk it out and brainstorm how to handle being a 21st century Man with our panel of local leaders from Food, Fashion, Technology, and Jour-nalism, as they discuss their careers, the current state of their industries in boston, networking, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and the often circuitous path towards success. Ideal for young professionals looking for guidance and net-working, the event will end with a beer and wine reception. *class will be led by Jeff Lahens, Joselin Mane, and Sam Monsour. and others!

MEN oF BoStoN 2014: thRiviNg iN thE iNFoRMAtioN AgE APR 10 oNLY thu, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

$20 / members $20

FITNeSS | RecReaTION FitNESS & REC

BCAE Staff Picks


GROWTHCoMPUtERS & tEChNoLogYCoMPUtiNg BASiCS: oNE-wEEk iNtENSivE MAR 31 – APR 03 Mon-thu, 10:00am-12:30pm 4 sessions

Marlene archer $234 / members $199

BASiC iNtERNEt SkiLLS APR 25 oNLY Fri, 10:00am-12:00pm 1 session

Michael Toon $56 / members $48

woRkPLACE CoMPUtER SkiLLS APR 07 – APR 10 Mon-thu, 10:00am-12:30pm 4 sessions


Whether you’re interested in changing careers or just learning fun new skills, join us for our beginner level adobe cS 6 classes. If you’ve got an artistic eye but an aversion to technology, instructor chris cuddy will guide you through the basics and ensure that you’re steered onto the path you choose to go down in a relaxed, humorous environment. Let’s get started, it’s time to finally embrace that computer.

ADoBE iNDESigN iNtENSivE APR 12 oNLY Sat, 1:30pm-5:30pm 1 session

chris cuddy $96 / members $81

ADoBE iNDESigN FoR DESktoP PUBLiShiNg MAR 10 – MAR 31 Mon, 5:30pm-7:30pm 4 sessions


PhotoShoP FoR BEgiNNERS MAR 10 – MAR 31 Mon, 7:45pm-9:45pm 4 sessions


ADoBE iLLUStRAtoR MAR 05 – MAR 26 wed, 5:30pm-7:30pm 3 sessions


ADoBE DREAMwEAvER: DESigN YoUR wEBSitE MAR 04 – APR 15 tue, 7:45pm-9:45pm 7 sessions

Glen Silva $280 / members $238 materials $6

PowERPoiNt MAR 20 – MAR 27 thu, 6:30pm-8:30pm 2 sessions

Phyllis Mays $66 / members $56

MiCRoSoFt oFFiCE: ExCEL, PowERPoiNt & woRD APR 10 – APR 24 thu, 6:45pm-8:45pm 3 sessions


MiCRoSoFt oFFiCE CRASh CoURSE: ExCEL, PowERPoiNt & woRD MAR 08 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-6:00pm 1 session


MiCRoSoFt ExCEL APR 02 – APR 23 wed, 5:30pm-7:30pm 4 sessions

Peter chronis $193 / members $164 materials $4


cOMPUTeRS & TecHNOLOGY | SeLF & WORK gRowth

BCAE Staff Picks

MiCRoSoFt ExCEL: iNtERMEDiAtE APR 02 – APR 16 wed, 7:45pm-9:45pm 3 sessions


ExCEL REFREShER: Pivot tABLES & MACRoS APR 26 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-12:30pm 1 session


iNtRoDUCtioN to QUiCkBookS MAR 04 – MAR 18 tue, 5:30pm-7:30pm 3 sessions


MiCRoSoFt ACCESS APR 10 – APR 24 thu, 4:30pm-6:30pm 3 sessions


ADvANCED MiCRoSoFt ACCESS APR 01 – APR 08 tue, 5:30pm-7:30pm 2 sessions


FACEBook BASiCS MAR 28 – APR 04 Fri, 10:00am-12:30pm 2 sessions


zooMED iN: A PhotoShoP iNtENSivE APR 05 oNLY Sat, 1:30pm-5:30pm 1 session


twittER 101: twittER BASiCS MAR 19 oNLY wed, 7:45pm-9:45pm 1 session

Joselin Mane $50 / members $43

twittER 201: thE ANAtoMY oF A twEEt MAR 26 oNLY wed, 7:45pm-9:45pm 1 session

Joselin Mane $50 / members $42

BEhiND-thE-SCENES: SECREtS oF thE BoStoN REAL EStAtE MARkEt MAR 25 oNLY tue, 6:30pm-8:30pm 1 session

andrew Friedland $50 / members $42

FUNDAMENtALS oF iNvEStiNg APR 08 – APR 15 tue, 6:00pm-8:00pm 2 sessions

Rod Laurenz $65 / members $55

DR. SwACk’S “DYNAMiC DUo” RELAtioNShiP PACkAgE MAR 21 – MAR 28 Fri, 7:00pm-9:00pm 2 sessions

Judith Swack $96 / members $81

FLiRtiNg: thE PSYChoLogY oF iNStANt SExUAL AttRACtioN MAR 21 oNLY Fri, 7:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


thE SoUL MAtE FANtASY AND othER RELAtioNShiP MYthS MAR 28 oNLY Fri, 7:00pm-9:00pm 1 session


PREDiCtiNg YoUR LovE & MARRiAgE: A woRkShoP with PSYChiC JEANNE MAYELL MAR 28 oNLY Fri, 6:15pm-9:15pm 1 session

Jeanne Mayell $64 / members $54

MiNDFULNESS & PoSitivE PSYChoLogY APR 16 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-9:00pm 1 session

Jeanne Mayell $50 / members $42

CoNNECt & CoMMUNiCAtE: SPEAkiNg with CoNFiDENCE MAR 15 oNLY Sat, 9:00am-5:00pm 1 session

Lau Lapides $179 / members $152

gRowth


gRowth SeLF & WORK

REFiNiNg YoUR PUBLiC SPEAkiNg & PRESENtAtioN SkiLLS MAR 22 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-3:00pm 1 session


BECoME YoUR owN BoSS: wRitiNg AN EFFECtivE BUSiNESS PLAN APR 02 – APR 16 wed, 5:30pm-7:30pm 3 sessions

Kim clark $120 / members $102

tiME MANAgEMENt & ovERCoMiNg PRoCRAStiNAtioN APR 06 oNLY Sun, 3:00pm-6:00pm 1 session

Mel epstein $60 / members $51

REtiREMENt oPtioNS FoR BooMERS APR 07 oNLY Mon, 5:30pm-8:30pm 1 session

Richard Johnson $60 / members $51

CAREER CRoSSRoADS: how to NAvigAtE whAt’S NExt MAR 19 oNLY wed, 5:45pm-8:45pm 1 session

Nancy chisholm $66 / members $56 materials $38

MoNEY tALkS: voiCE-ovERS MAR 31 oNLY Mon, 6:30pm-8:30pm 1 session

Nancy Halpin $75 / members $64

Ideas are a dime a dozen. Time, however is far more precious. Many people have incred-ible ideas but feel like work and life respon-sibilities are holding them back from having that creative seed germinate. Join Joe Nigro, entrepreneur and Found of Unsully mobile car wash services, as he shows you how to nurture that great idea and turn it into a business. an experience entrepreneur, Joe will present actionable objectives to take in your free time. Partici-pants will be aided by other industry experts who will assist in the process of developing your product and business plan. The second class we’ll measure your progress and during the final class you’ll present your idea to the group. You’ll be surprised what you can accomplish on the weekend.

CoNStRUCt YoUR owN CoMPANY: tURNiNg iDEAS iNto SoMEthiNg MoRE MAR 20 – APR 17 wed, 5:30pm-7:30pm 3 sessions

Joe Nigro $100 / members $100

hAPPY AND hEALthY At ANY SizE APR 16 oNLY wed, 6:00pm-8:00pm 1 session

Rachel estapa $60 / members $51

thE ARt oF iNtERPERSoNAL iNtELLigENCE APR 05 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-11:30am 1 session

Lauren Mackler $60 / members $51

thE ARt oF CoNSCioUS PARtNERShiP APR 12 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-11:30am 1 session


CREAtiNg A PERSoNAL MiSSioN StAtEMENt APR 17 oNLY thu, 5:30pm-8:00pm 1 session

erin Madore $50 / members $42


LaNGUaGeSBCAE Staff PicksBCAE Staff Picks

FRENCh: LEvEL 1 MAR 18 – APR 22 tue, 6:00pm-7:30pm 6 sessions

Nancy Winston $161 / members $137

Get a taste of european culture as we cover the basics of French grammer, vocabulary, and pronunciation. emphasis will be on useful, everyday language skills with a dash of culture. This class is constructed for students who have no knowledge of French, but it’s also suitable for those who have some experience with the language and wish to review the fundamentals.

LANgUAgESAMERiCAN SigN LANgUAgE: LEvEL 1

MAR 20 – APR 24 thu, 6:00pm-7:30pm 6 sessions


AMERiCAN SigN LANgUAgE: LEvEL 2 MAR 19 – APR 23 wed, 6:00pm-7:30pm 6 sessions


FRENCh: LEvEL 2 MAR 18 – APR 22 tue, 7:45pm-9:15pm 6 sessions

Nancy Winston $161 / members $137

FRENCh: LEvEL 3 MAR 20 – APR 24 thu, 7:00pm-8:30pm 6 sessions

Naima Sait $135 / members $115

FRENCh FoR tRAvELERS MAR 22 – APR 12 Sat, 12:00pm-2:00pm 4 sessions


itALiAN: LEvEL 1 MAR 19 – APR 23 wed, 6:00pm-7:30pm 6 sessions

Maria conte $156 / members $133

itALiAN: LEvEL 2 MAR 19 – APR 23 wed, 7:30pm-9:00pm 6 sessions

Maria conte $156 / members $133

PoRtUgUESE: LEvEL 1 MAR 19 – APR 16 wed, 6:00pm-7:30pm 5 sessions

amanda Maciel antunes /$120 / members $102

SPANiSh: LEvEL 1 MAR 20 – MAY 01 thu, 6:15pm-7:45pm 7 sessions

carlos cruz $162 / members $138

SPANiSh: LEvEL 2 MAR 20 – APR 24 thu, 7:45pm-9:15pm 6 sessions

carlos cruz $162 / members $138


LANgUAgES eNGLISH cLaSSeS (eSL)

Students pose in front of the boston Pulic Library.

ENgLiSh MORNINGSAll BCAE ESL morning classes include a cultural excursion or cooking class!

ENgLiSh FoR BEgiNNERS MAR 03 – MAR 28 Mon-Fri, 9:30am-12:30pm 18 sessions MAR 31 – APR 25 Mon-Fri, 9:30am-12:30pm 19 sessions

TbD Instructor $490

iNtERMEDiAtE ENgLiSh MAR 03 – MAR 28 Mon-Fri, 9:30am-12:30pm 18 sessions MAR 31 – APR 25 Mon-Fri, 9:30am-12:30pm 19 sessions

TbD Instructor $490

ADvANCED ENgLiSh MAR 03 – MAR 28 Mon-Fri, 9:30am-12:30pm 18 sessions MAR 31 – APR 25 Mon-Fri, 9:30am-12:30pm 19 sessions

TbD Instructor $490

ENgLiSh aFTeRNOONStoEFL PREPARAtioN MAR 03 – MAR 07 Mon-Fri, 1:00pm-4:00pm 5 sessions MAR 17 – MAR 21 Mon-Fri, 1:00pm-4:00pm 5 sessions MAR 24 – MAR 28 Mon-Fri, 1:00pm-4:00pm 5 sessions MAR 31 – APR 04 Mon-Fri, 1:00pm-4:00pm 5 sessions APR 07 – APR 11 Mon-Fri, 1:00pm-4:00pm 5 sessions APR 14 – APR 18 Mon-Fri, 1:00pm-4:00pm 5 sessions

Teodora Dimova $250

ENgLiSh eVeNINGSENgLiSh FoR BEgiNNERS MAR 03 – MAR 27 Mon, tue, thu 6:00pm-8:00pm 11 ses-sions MAR 31 – APR 24 Mon, tue, thu 6:00pm-8:00pm 11 ses-sions

TbD Instructor $250

iNtERMEDiAtE ENgLiSh MAR 03 – MAR 27 Mon, wed, thu 6:00pm-8:00pm 10 sessions MAR 31 – APR 24 Mon, wed, thu 6:00pm-8:00pm 11 sessions

TbD Instructor $250

ADvANCED ENgLiSh CoNvERSAtioN MAR 04 – MAR 27 tue, thu, 7:00pm-9:00pm 7 sessions APR 01 – APR 24 tue, thu, 7:00pm-9:00pm 8 sessions

Kevin Shea $200

AMERiCAN ENgLiSh PRoNUNCiAtioN i MAR 03 – MAR 26 Mon, wed, 6:00pm-8:00pm 7 sessions MAR 31 – APR 23 Mon, wed, 6:00pm-8:00pm 7 sessions

Teodora Dimova $200

AMERiCAN ENgLiSh PRoNUNCiAtioN ii MAR 04 – MAR 27 tue, thu, 6:00pm-8:00pm 7 sessions APR 01 – APR 24 tue, thu, 6:00pm-8:00pm 8 sessions

alisha Neblett $200

wRitE BEttER, Right Now! MAR 03 – MAR 26 Mon, wed, 6:00pm-8:00pm 7 sessions MAR 31 – APR 23 Mon, wed, 6:00pm-8:00pm 7 sessions

ashley Valentini $200


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DAYtiME aRTSDAYtiME DRAwiNg MAR 05 – APR 23 wed, 3:00pm-5:00pm 7 sessions


DAYtiME wAtERCoLoR MAR 05 – APR 23 wed, 10:30am-1:00pm 7 sessions


DAYtiME oiL PAiNtiNg MAR 03 – APR 14 Mon, 3:00pm-5:00pm 7 sessions


gLASSBLowiNg: St. PAtRiCk’S DAY PiNt gLASSES MAR 07 oNLY Fri, 2:00pm-6:00pm 1 session


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GROWTHCoMPUtiNg BASiCS: oNE-wEEk iNtENSivE MAR 31 – APR 03 Mon-thu, 10:00am-12:30pm 4 sessions

Marlene archer $234 / members $199

woRkPLACE CoMPUtER SkiLLS APR 07 – APR 10 Mon-thu, 10:00am-12:30pm 4 sessions


FACEBook BASiCS MAR 28 – APR 04 Fri, 10:00am-12:30pm 2 sessions


BASiC iNtERNEt SkiLLS APR 25 oNLY Fri, 10:00am-12:00pm 1 session


wEEkENDS aRTSwEEkEND DRAwiNg FoR ALL LEvELS MAR 22 – MAR 29 Sat, 12:00pm-2:00pm 2 sessions


wEEkEND PAiNtiNg FoR ALL LEvELS MAR 08 – MAR 15 Sat, 10:00am-12:00pm 2 sessions


BEgiNNER DigitAL PhotogRAPhY: wEEkEND woRkShoP MAR 22 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-4:00pm 1 session


iNtERMEDiAtE DigitAL PhotogRAPhY: wEEkEND woRkShoP MAR 29 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-4:00pm 1 session


ADvANCED DigitAL PhotogRAPhY: wEEkEND woRkShoP APR 05 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-4:00pm 1 session


MoNotYPES: PRiNtMAkiNg with UNUSUAL MEDiUMS APR 05 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-2:00pm 1 session

Loni butera $94 / members $80 materials $25

thE LUNCh BREAk: FANtAStiC FiSh MAR 06 oNLY thu, 11:00am-1:00pm 1 session


thE LUNCh BREAk: BiSCotti woRkShoP MAR 20 oNLY thu, 11:00am-1:00pm 1 session


thE LUNCh BREAk: MAkE AhEAD MEALS APR 03 oNLY thu, 11:00am-1:00pm 1 session


thE LUNCh BREAk: SPRiNg FARE APR 03 oNLY thu, 11:00am-1:00pm 1 session


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WeeKeNDSFUSED gLASS: PASSovER SEDER PLAtES APR 06 oNLY Sun, 10:00am-2:00pm 1 session


gLASSBLowiNg: gLASS EAStER EggS APR 13 oNLY Sun, 2:00pm-6:00pm 1 session


SCREEN PRiNtiNg t-ShiRtS MAR 30 – APR 06 Sun, 11:00am-2:00pm 2 sessions

Krista Siana $75 / members $64 materials $25

SEwiNg MAChiNES FoR thE ABSoLUtE BEgiNNER MAR 29 oNLY Sat, 12:00pm-3:00pm 1 session


DECoUPAgE AND FAUx PAiNtiNg APR 05 – APR 12 Sat, 1:00pm-4:00pm 2 sessions

Jenn Sherr $84 / members $71 materials $15

CoNtAiNER gARDENiNg FoR thE URBAN DwELLER APR 06 oNLY Sun, 11:00am-1:00pm 1 session


FRESh iDEAS FoR CoNtAiNER gARDENERS: CREAtivE NExt StEPS APR 06 oNLY Sun, 1:30pm-3:30pm 1 session


BAthiNg BEAUtY: D.i.Y. BAth BLENDS MAR 08 oNLY Sat, 12:00pm-3:00pm 1 session


thE ARt oF NAtURAL PERFUMERY MAR 15 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-3:00pm 1 session


LUSCioUS LotioNS, SiMPLE SALvES MAR 22 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-4:00pm 1 session


gRAMMAR, PUNCtUAtioN & SPELLiNg tUNE-UP APR 12 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session


tiMELY tiPS FoR BEttER wRitiNg APR 26 oNLY Sat, 11:00am-1:00pm 1 session


SoNgwRitiNg woRkShoP MAR 08 – APR 12 Sat, 1:00pm-3:00pm 6 sessions

erin Quinlan $240 / members $204

BREAk A LEg: AN iNtRo to ACtiNg APR 26 oNLY Sat, 11:00am-1:00pm 1 sessionKelly Fey $36 / members $31

FOOD & WINePoP, CLiNk, Fizz: ChAMPAgNE & SPARkLiNg wiNE tAStiNg APR 05 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-3:00pm 1 session




EASY ALtERAtioNS to SAvE YoU MoNEY APR 12 oNLY Sat, 12:00pm-3:30pm 1 session


iN thE BAg: SEw YoUR owN CLUtCh PURSE APR 26 oNLY Sat, 12:00pm-3:00pm 1 session


FENg ShUi: CREAtiNg CoMFoRtABLE LiviNg SPACES MAR 22 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session


ChooSE CoLoR with CoNFiDENCE: RE-DESigN YoUR hoME with PAiNt MAR 29 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session



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CookiE woRkShoP APR 12 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session


CAkE DECoRAtiNg BASiCS MAR 29 – APR 05 Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 2 sessions




MEAt MARkEt: UNDERAPPRECiAtED CUtS MAR 15 oNLY Sat, 2:30pm-5:30pm 1 session




A CLEAN EAtiNg PALEo DiNNER PARtY: APPEtizER, MAiN DiSh AND DESSERt MAR 29 oNLY Sat, 2:30pm-5:30pm 1 session


tRAPPiSt BEER MAR 15 oNLY Sat, 3:30pm-5:30pm 1 session



BAkiNg BASiCS MAR 16 – MAR 30 Sun, 10:00am-1:00pm 3 sessions




toP o’ thE MoRNiN’ tREAtS MAR 09 oNLY Sun, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session


BoozY BRUNCh APR 06 oNLY Sun, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session


iRiSh DiNNER MAR 09 oNLY Sun, 2:30pm-5:30pm 1 session


how to thRow A kiLLER DiNNER PARtY APR 06 oNLY Sun, 2:30pm-5:30pm 1 session


5 iNgREDiENt DiShES MAR 16 oNLY Sun, 2:30pm-5:30pm 1 session


BoN APPétit: FoLLowiNg iN JULiA’S FootStEPS MAR 23 oNLY Sun, 2:30pm-5:30pm 1 session


gRANoLA: BitES, BARS AND BEYoND with 88 ACRES MAR 22 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 1 session


CAkE DECoRAtiNg woRkShoP MAR 29 – APR 26 Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm 2 sessions


ADvANCED CAkE DECoRAtiNg APR 26 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-5:30pm 1 session

Suzi Parks $90 / members $77


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FITNeSS & RecMMA tRAiNiNg At CoMBAt SPoRtS BoStoN MAR 08 – MAR 29 Sat, 12:30pm-1:30pm 4 sessions

combat Sports boston / $50 / members $50 meets at: Combat Sports Boston, Boston

tiME MANAgEMENt & ovERCoMiNg PRoCRAStiNAtioN APR 06 oNLY Sun, 3:00pm-6:00pm 1 session

Mel epstein $60 / members $51

REFiNiNg YoUR PUBLiC SPEAkiNg & PRESENtAtioN SkiLLS MAR 22 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-3:00pm 1 session


thE ARt oF iNtERPERSoNAL iNtELLigENCE APR 05 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-11:30am 1 session


thE ARt oF CoNSCioUS PARtNERShiP APR 12 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-11:30am 1 session


LaNGUaGeSFRENCh FoR tRAvELERS MAR 22 – APR 12 Sat, 12:00pm-2:00pm 4 sessions


SPiNNiNg CLASS At BhAC MAR 08 – MAR 29 Sat, 11:00pm-12:00pm 4 sessions

combat Sports boston / $60 / members $60 meets at: Beacon Hill Athletic Club, Boston

REiki hEALiNg: AN iNtRoDUCtioN MAR 30 oNLY Sun, 11:00am-3:00pm 1 session


GROWTHExCEL REFREShER: Pivot tABLES & MACRoS APR 26 oNLY Sat, 10:00am-12:30pm 1 session


zooMED iN: A PhotoShoP iNtENSivE APR 05 oNLY Sat, 1:30pm-5:30pm 1 session


ADoBE iNDESigN iNtENSivE APR 12 oNLY Sat, 1:30pm-5:30pm 1 session


MiCRoSoFt oFFiCE CRASh CoURSE: ExCEL, PowERPoiNt & woRD MAR 08 oNLY Sat, 1:00pm-6:00pm 1 session


CoNNECt & CoMMUNiCAtE: SPEAkiNg with CoNFiDENCE MAR 15 oNLY Sat, 9:00am-5:00pm 1 session



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iMPoRtANt iNFoRMAtioN & PoLiCiES

CoURSE CANCELLAtioNSWe occasionally have to cancel classes due to low en-rollment. In the event we cancel your class, you may either request a credit or a refund in full for that class or transfer into another class, space permitting. If you transfer into a class that’s more expensive than the cancelled one, you’ll be responsible for any difference in tuition or fees. If your new class is less expensive, you may request a credit or a refund of the difference.

tRANSFERSWe permit transfers from one class to another, but only if there is still space available in the new class, if both classes occur during the same term, and if you request the transfer at least five (5) business days before the first session of the class for which you’ve already registered. Transfer requests must be sub-mitted in person or by phone to our Student Services office during normal business hours (see below). You will be responsible for any difference in tuition or ma-terials fees if the new class is more expensive than the one from which you’re transferring; if your new class is less expensive, we’ll apply the difference as a credit towards your future registrations. Transfers are non-refundable, and no transfers are allowed for off-site classes.

withDRAwALSIf you withdraw from a class at least five (5) business days before the first session, you may be eligible for a full credit or refund for the tuition and materials fee you have paid for the class. Withdrawal requests must be submitted in person or by phone to our Student Services office during normal business hours (see below). Withdrawal requests that are received less than five (5) business days prior to the first ses-sion may qualify for a partial credit or refund, subject to additional requirements. For details, please refer to the full withdrawal and refund policy that appears on our website: www.bcae.org. Off-site classes are non-refundable, as are classes for which our cata-log says, “no discounts, transfers, or credits apply.” Please note that our $7 per person per term registra-tion fee is not refundable.

StUDENt SERviCESall transfer, credit, and withdrawal requests must be made in person or by phone (617-267-4430) through our Student Services office during its normal business hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. Requests made outside these hours, including weekends and holidays, will not be accepted or processed.

CREDitS & REFUNDSall credit and refund requests must be made in person or by phone to our Student Services office during normal business hours (see above). credits are valid for only one year from the date of issue. Refunds will be issued by check unless you request a refund to your credit card within two (2) days of your class’s cancellation. Please allow 4-6 weeks for check refunds to be pro-cessed. bcae memberships are non-refundable.

giFt CERtiFiCAtES & CoUPoNSGift certificates and coupons are non-refundable, even if lost or stolen, and cannot be redeemed for cash.

The bcae reserves the right to cancel classes, change times or locations, and change instructors when necessary. Prices are subject to change. In the event of a discrepancy between the printed and online versions of our catalog, information shown online will be considered correct.

122 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116

Phone: 617-267-4430

web: www.bcae.org

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Register for courses in real-time and receive immediate confirmation. check class availability, or place yourself on a waiting list. You can also buy gift certificates, make donations, or start or renew your mem-bership online!

By Phone @ 617-267-4430 We accept american express, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover. Please have your credit card or gift certificate and course information ready.

Come see us @ 122 Arlington StreetStudent Services is open Mon-Thu, 9am-7pm and Friday, 9am-5pm

NotES: bcae policies and procedures applicable to all students, as well as general information about enrollment and fees, can be found online at bcae.org. We encourage you to visit the site and review this important information.

There is a once-per-term registration fee of $7 to help cover registration processing fees.

Find more information at bcae.org or call 617-267-4430.

PLeaSe NOTe: In the case of a discrepancy, the descriptions and course information found on our website are the most accurate and up to date.

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Basic Membership / $85annual benefits for one person

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Members save on course tuition, parking, area retailers, and more! To join, call 617-267-4430 or log on to bcae.org. as a nonprofit, we depend on your support to continue our excellent programming. Membership is not required to take classes. Memberships are non-refundable and are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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ABoUt thE BCAEFounded in 1933, the boston center for adult education is the oldest nonprofit adult education center in New england. Our mission is to provide educational opportunities for adults that foster personal and professional development, enhance a sense of community, and encourage social responsibility.

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Students in Laurie Marino’s basic Floral Design work on building their own arrangements to bring home. [photo credit: amber Wachtl].

a slice of Napolean cake made in Dustin Rennells’ baking basics II class. You can join Dustin in the first level of baking basics this term startin on March 16th.

Documents

BCAE March/April 2014 Catalog