Personal Enrichment Workshops 2025
Community Education Workshop Refund Policy: If you withdraw at least one week before the first meeting, you will receive a 100%
refund less a $15 processing fee. No refund is given for withdrawals made less than
one week before the course starts. If BCC cancels a workshop, you will receive a 100%
refund of all fees. Please allow at least three weeks for processing refunds.
Art Hospitality Kids Outdoors Professional Self Care
Art
Glass Fused Garden Stakes
Create two custom garden stakes, each approximately 8 inches tall, designed entirely
by you! Let your imagination run wild as you craft unique patterns, shapes, or images
to add a personal touch to your garden or plant pots. Once designed, your stakes will
be carefully fused in a kiln overnight—a process that strengthens and seals your artwork.
These one-of-a-kind garden stakes make a perfect addition to your outdoor space or
a thoughtful gift for any plant lover. No discounts or waivers.
Glass Fused Garden Stakes
Mixed Media Seascape on Slate
Join us in crafting a memento using slate’s natural texture as a canvas, blending
ocean-inspired treasured elements like sand, shells, pearls and sea glass with vibrant
acrylic paints to create a unique mixed media art piece. Beginners and up.
Mixed Media Seascape on Slate
Stained Glass with Resin Lantern
Unleash your creativity by creating beautiful designs on all four glass panels of
this elegant lantern. Whether you choose bold patterns, delicate illustrations, or
vibrant colors, each design will be carefully preserved and securely bonded with high-quality
resin. This not only enhances the beauty of your creations but also adds durability,
ensuring your lantern becomes a unique, long-lasting piece of art — perfect for adding
a personal touch to your home décor or gifting to someone special. No discounts or
waivers.
Stained Glass with Resin Lantern
Culinary and Hospitality
Baking with Alternative Grains
Grains offer a fantastic way to introduce unique flavors, adding depth and interest
to familiar baked goods. Beyond their taste, they bring nutritional benefits and support
sustainable agriculture. We're fortunate to be surrounded by dedicated grain growers,
making it easier to access these ingredients and celebrate local farming through baking.
In this session, we’ll explore both popular and lesser-known alternative grains —
such as Rye, Spelt, Einkorn, Kamut, and Buckwheat — many of which can be found in
local stores.
Baking with Alternative Grains
Bartending and Mixology
Discover the art of mixology by mastering its fundamental principles, understanding
bar organization, and familiarizing yourself with essential equipment. Learn the precise
techniques to prepare and serve an array of mixed drinks, cocktails, and wines with
finesse and flair. In this workshop, we'll delve into the legal aspects of serving
laws, ensuring you're well-versed in regulations and responsibilities. Please note
that participants must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Massachusetts
ID to enroll.
Bartending and Mixology
Choke Saver Training Certification
Local businesses, such as restaurants that are required to have Choke Safe certified
individuals on site, are encouraged to participate. Attend for free!
Choke Saver Training Certification
ServSafe Manager Certification
This certification is a food safety credential that verifies a person's knowledge
and skills to manage food safety in a foodservice operation. The certification is
offered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and
is accredited by the American National Accreditation Board (ANAB). The certification
is intended for restaurant owners, managers, and employees who are responsible for
food safety in the workplace.
ServSafe Manager Certification
Vegan Baking
This introduction to vegan baking explores ingredient substitutions, how to choose
the right alternatives, and key factors to consider when adapting recipes to be vegan.
Mastering the techniques of vegan baking not only makes your creations more inclusive
for family and friends with diverse dietary needs but also strengthens your overall
baking skills by deepening your understanding of baking mechanics.
Vegan Baking
Kids and Teens
Introduction to Golf - Junior Class
In collaboration with Miraval Resorts, The junior golf class is designed for children
ages 6 – 15 to learn and understand the game of golf. This class offers exposure to
the game, active learning, and skill development toward the game of golf. The class
will touch on the areas of full swing, short game and the rules of golf. The instruction
will be conducted in a fun and supportive environment, while allowing students to
learn and interact with their peers. No discounts or waivers.
Introduction to Golf - Junior Class
Outdoor Fitness and Recreation
Introduction to Golf
In collaboration with Miraval Resorts, this program is designed to improve all aspects
of your golf game, from a beginner to an experienced player. Over the course of this
program you will learn everything from putting to taking your game to the golf course!
In a group setting students will learn from each other while having fun and a few
laughs. You can expect to walk away from this clinic series with the acquired knowledge
of all aspects of the game of golf. No waivers or discounts.
Introduction to Golf
Pickleball
Join our Pickleball Beginner Clinic for a fun and easy introduction to the game! This
session is perfect for those who have never played or are just getting started. After
the first clinic, the focus will be learning beyond the basics. We will focus on refining
technique, improving footwork, shot selection, and strategic movement. No discounts
or waivers.
Pickleball Summer Clinic
Train to Run: Beginner – Intermediate Program
Training sessions will address the fundamentals of run training so you progress safely
and remain uninjured and motivated. We will help you structure a program that is appropriate
for you and where you currently are in your fitness journey. Learn more!
Train to Run: Beginner – Intermediate Program
Professional Development
Getting Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Professional Voice Over
From audio books to advertisements and beyond, we encounter recorded voices everywhere!
In this one-night class, your instructor will take you behind-the-scenes in the voice
over field for a fun and realistic look at how the voice over field really works.
Getting Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Professional Voice Over
Introduction to Film Production Assisting
In partnership with Berkshire Media and Film Collaborative, this comprehensive workforce
development workshop is designed to introduce you to the fundamental skills of being
a production assistant (PA) on a film or television set. The curriculum emphasizes
real-world scenarios and industry-standard practices. From assisting with set preparation
to coordinating talent and managing equipment, you will explore the essential tasks
that PAs undertake to ensure smooth and efficient production operations.
Introduction to Film Production Assisting
Self Care
