Chocolate Art Workshop *In-Person*

Come flex your creative culinary muscle and learn all the basics about chocolate, from its cacao bean origins and ethical issues related to sourcing, to the science behind and various methods of tempering to casting, sculpting, carving, and coloring techniques to how to properly store chocolate and prevent blooming. Then, put your new skills to use, crafting your own decorative chocolate pieces during the workshop portion of the class. Whether you’re interested in improving your chocolate baking game, want to give chocolate art a whirl, or have more of an academic interest in the topic, this class will have you covered. Please bring a small box to class to transport your edible artworks. Instructor: Linda Khachadurian Thursday, 6-8:30pm. Oct. 10 The cost of tuition includes all food materials and fees. This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please <a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a> prior to enrolling.

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Couple's Cooking: Valencia Paella

Join Chef Luis and learn how to make the world’s most renowned rice dish, Paella Mixta. Luis' authentic version contains shrimp, mussels, chicken, saffron, pimentos, peas, tomatoes, scallops or squid (depending on the season), and more. Because it takes time to make an authentic paella, we will start our night off with some simple tapas and a classic green salad from Spain and real sangria while the paella is cooking. You'll learn about what distinguishes mediocre paella from exceptional paella, why to use the best type of rice from Spain and premium quality saffron from La Mancha, as well as other tools and ingredients to choose from. We will end our night with Chef Luis’ famous flan. Tuition is per pair. Instructor: Luis de Haro Friday, 6-9pm. Oct. 11 The cost of tuition includes all food materials and fees. This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please <a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a> prior to enrolling.

Beginning Jewelry: Bangle Bracelets *In-Person*

Beginning jewelry making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 3 textured bangle bracelets, one each in sterling silver, bronze, and copper. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, bronze, and copper (in different shaped wires), saw blades, solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class. Instructor: Laurie Savage This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes" target="_blank">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling. Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) offers online and in-person classes in subjects including: World Languages, Visual Arts, Food &amp; Wine, Humanities, Performing Arts, Life &amp; Wellness, &amp; Business &amp; Technology. All upcoming classes can be found at ccae.org.

Cloudscapes in Watercolor *In-Person*

In this one-day workshop students will learn to create spectacular, emotive, moody skies that will set the tone of your landscapes in watercolor. Six methods for incorporating clouds, including composition, techniques, how to make “soft” clouds, and more. Several demonstrations will be performed and will be chock-full of information to help you create the landscapes you desire. This is designed for a wide range of watercolor skill levels from beginners to advanced artists. Instructor Adam Adkison <a href="https://ccae.org/classes/supply-lists/clsc-painting-cloudscapes-adam-adkison" target="_blank">View Class Supply List</a> This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes" target="_blank">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling.

Full Body Massage Techniques with a Partner *In-Person*

Bring a friend or significant other to learn basic Esalen/Swedish massage strokes through lectures, discussion, demonstration, and supervised practice. The Saturday class takes more time to cover the worksheet on massage strokes for the back and uses an extended syllabus that includes legs and feet. Each participant can look forward to a 90-minute massage. Each pair should bring two pillows, two sheets or large towels, and a squeeze oil bottle. Wear loose, comfortable clothing to be able to massage the entire back. Women should wear a low–back bathing suit halter/bathing suit top that opens in the back. Instructor: Eric Bornstein Saturday, 10:00am-3:30pm. Oct. 12 $220 per pair This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes" target="_blank">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling. Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) offers online and in-person classes in subjects including: World Languages, Visual Arts, Food &amp; Wine, Humanities, Performing Arts, Life &amp; Wellness, &amp; Business &amp; Technology. All upcoming classes can be found at ccae.org.

Secret Belgian Binding

Have you wanted to explore the world of bookmaking, but aren’t able to commit to one full session. Come join us for this one day bookbinding workshop! We'll check out the history behind the Secret Belgian Binding, talk materials, and get hands-on with putting it all together. By the end, you'll walk away with your own Secret Belgian bound book and the skills to keep exploring the world of bookbinding on your own. Let's get down to business and create something awesome! Instructor: Liticia Avery Saturday, 10am-1pm. Oct. 12 This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes" target="_blank">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling.

Open Studio Metalsmithing and Jewelry *In-Person*

If you are or have been a metalsmithing or a jewelry student, join us to work independently on projects of your own design with direction from the instructor. Intermediate-level experience is required. Please bring the materials you intend to use. If you have any questions, please email info@ccae.org before the first class and we will have the instructor reply to you directly. Instructor: Laurie Savage This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes" target="_blank">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling. Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) offers online and in-person classes in subjects including: World Languages, Visual Arts, Food &amp; Wine, Humanities, Performing Arts, Life &amp; Wellness, &amp; Business &amp; Technology. All upcoming classes can be found at ccae.org.

Board Member Basics

This workshop explores board roles, responsibilities, and the advantages of diverse leadership, for individuals who are considering board membership for the first time. The workshop is a conversation rather than a didactic exercise, intended to provoke reflection on individual experience, skills and goals, and finding a good match. Instructor: Laurie Rothstein This workshop is part of a series: <a href="https://ccae.org/classes/offering/3849/find-your-mission-volunteer-fair-online">https://ccae.org/classes/offering/3849/find-your-mission-volunteer-fair-online</a> This class will meet online using Zoom. The Zoom link and information on how to join will be emailed to you. Please also check your spam folder.   Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) offers online and in-person classes in subjects including World Languages, Visual Arts, Food &amp; Wine, Humanities, Performing Arts, Life &amp; Wellness, &amp; Business &amp; Technology. All upcoming classes can be found at ccae.org.

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Cooking with New England's Local Bounty

Join us as we cook with the freshest and most local ingredients from small farms around Boston. We will make some classic fall dishes utilizing seasonal ingredients such as squash, pumpkin, apples, as well as whatever you may find in a farmers’ market at this time of year. We will create a soup, salad and dessert. Instructor: Sabrina Pashtan Wednesday, 6-9pm. Oct. 16 The cost of tuition includes food materials and fees. This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes" target="_blank">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling.

Tequila, Mezcal and Beyond *In-Person*

Agave spirits are classified as a distillate produced by the cooking, crushing, fermenting and distilling of agaves. Much like the grape varietals used in wine production, agave spirits can be classified by the species of plant, and where they are produced. In this class, we’ll be tasting and exploring an array of spirits from the agave plant. From barrel aged tequilas to small batch mezcals, we’ll learn the complex and rich history of one of the world's most popular spirits, dating back to the ancient Aztec culture. Instructor: Oliver McClung Thursday, 6-8pm. Oct. 17 The cost of tuition includes all beverage fees. This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes" target="_blank">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling.

French Pâtisserie: Petit Fours *In-Person* *NEW*

Petit fours are delicate little cakes that originated in France. Their name translates to “small oven” in English as petit fours were baked with the residual heat of brick ovens used for bread making in the past. The bakers would use the lower heat to make pastries, and thus their name was coined. Petit Fours have numerous characteristics, including they are light, delicate, crisp, and refreshing. The common defining characteristic of petits fours is that they can be eaten in one or two bites. In class you will be making two different types including, a mini decorated tart, and a frosted cake with different colors of frosting to decorate. Included in the class is a recipe packet (both printed and .pdf file sent after class) listing tools needed and recipes for items made in class. Instructor: Evelyn Schichner Thursday, 6-9pm. Oct. 17 The cost of tuition includes all food materials and fees. This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes" target="_blank">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling.

Introduction to Bookbinding *In-Person*

The 4-week course will provide students an introduction to various types of bookbinding techniques and terminology. We will begin with simple folded structures and simple stitch books, building skills to assemble more complicated stitched structures. This course is a great way to familiarize yourself with bookbinding and is perfect for those who are curious about the craft. Instructor: Liticia Avery 4 Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 <a href="https://ccae.org/classes/supply-lists/bkmk" target="_blank">View Class Supply List</a> This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes" target="_blank">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling.

Beginning Jewelry: Sterling Silver Band Ring *In-Person*

Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), saw blades, solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class. Instructor: Laurie Savage This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes" target="_blank">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling. Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) offers online and in-person classes in subjects including: World Languages, Visual Arts, Food &amp; Wine, Humanities, Performing Arts, Life &amp; Wellness, &amp; Business &amp; Technology. All upcoming classes can be found at ccae.org.

Volcanic Wines with Sausage

Volcanos are a hot topic. Terroir differs globally and winemakers don’t back down in the face of danger. Actually, the land surrounding volcanos provides a unique environment for grapes and imparts earthy flavors in a completely unique way. Depending on the grape, flavors can range from saline to wet earth and pleasantly change the natural fruitiness of grapes we know and love, depending on where they’re from and what the unique land properties impart. Because these wines are essentially a true representation of volcanic terroir, they pair well with flavorful meat. In this class, we’ll taste volcanic wines from all over the world alongside regionally-specific styles and preparations of sausage. Instructor: Hannah Morrow Tuesday, 6-8pm. Oct. 18. The cost of tuition includes all food materials and fees. This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes" target="_blank">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling. Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) offers online and in-person classes in subjects including: World Languages, Visual Arts, Food &amp; Wine, Humanities, Performing Arts, Life &amp; Wellness, &amp; Business &amp; Technology. All upcoming classes can be found at ccae.org.

Basic Sewing: Open Studio

Do you have sewing questions? Whether your project is ambitious or simple, come learn at your own pace in a relaxed atmosphere. Learning more about your machine, getting help with a sewing technique, understanding the language of commercial patterns, and delving into alterations are all possibilities for you to start or finish a project. Come with all the supplies you need, and be ready to work. Instructor: Rachael Linker This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes" target="_blank">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling. Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) offers online and in-person classes in subjects including: World Languages, Visual Arts, Food &amp; Wine, Humanities, Performing Arts, Life &amp; Wellness, &amp; Business &amp; Technology. All upcoming classes can be found at ccae.org.

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Best of 💫

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Discover kid-friendly fun in Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas! Enjoy hands-on exhibits at the Boston Children’s Museum, explore the New England Aquarium, and visit the Franklin Park Zoo. Find parks, playgrounds, and seasonal events perfect for families across Massachusetts.

Top 20 kid-friendly things to do in Boston, MA

Kid-friendly things to do in Boston

Kid-friendly events

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Where

Chocolate Art Workshop In-Person

Couple's Cooking: Valencia Paella

Beginning Jewelry: Bangle Bracelets In-Person

Cloudscapes in Watercolor In-Person

Full Body Massage Techniques with a Partner In-Person

Secret Belgian Binding

Open Studio Metalsmithing and Jewelry In-Person

Board Member Basics

Cooking with New England's Local Bounty

Tequila, Mezcal and Beyond In-Person

French Pâtisserie: Petit Fours In-Person NEW

Introduction to Bookbinding In-Person

Beginning Jewelry: Sterling Silver Band Ring In-Person

Volcanic Wines with Sausage

Basic Sewing: Open Studio