15 Minute Crash Courses

Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) is teaming up with the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID) for a series of outdoor crash courses. Every Tuesday for eight weeks, beginning August 18th, 2015, the BCAE will pitch a tent to create a pop-up classroom at One Summer Street in Downtown Crossing for an afternoon of fun and interactive 15 minute classes.

Conveniently held from 11:30AM to 1:00PM, the BCAE, whose mission is to encourage people to “never stop learning,” and the Downtown Boston BID are redefining what it means to power lunch. Each week they’ll feature a different themed class taught by one of the BCAE’s expert instructors ranging from line dancing and stand-up comedy to iPhone photography and bracelet making. Attendees will have a chance to stretch their legs and break from the norm in these 15 minute crash courses all while still leaving time for lunch!

Each week there are four chances to participate, with a class starting at 11:30AM, 12:00PM, 12:30PM and 1:00PM. Classes are $5-$10 (including materials) and pre-registration can be done on the BCAE’s website, www.bcae.org, or on site the day of the class. All classes will be held under a tent and are weather permitting.


CLASS SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Stand-Up Comedy with Dana Jay Bein, $5
Your stand-up comedy career starts here!

Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Line Dancing with Gail Gardner, $5
Turn up the music and let’s get dancing. You don’t need a partner -- just an impulse to shake things up and have some fun!

Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Make It & Take It: Bracelets with Amanda Poggenburg
$10 (materials included)
You don’t need an art studio or fancy equipment to make a stylish bracelet that will look great on any wrist -- man or woman. Come learn how to make a toggle clasp bracelet with a variety of materials, including wood, metal, crystal, glass, and gemstone beads.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Writing Flash Fiction with Anthony Gangi, $5
Become a bona fide creative writer in a flash with tips on how to make the most of your short story -- perfect for tweeting!

Tuesday September 15, 2015
Learn To Do Magic with Evan Northrup
$10 (materials included)
Abracadabra! Amaze your friends and colleagues with some simple magic tricks you can learn in the time it takes to eat a salad.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015
How To Draw a Square with Gary Tucker
$10 (materials included)
There’s inspiration to be taken from the symmetry of Downtown Crossing. Learn how to draw a basic square, and then change the angles to make it work in perspective.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Improv Workshop with Kelly Fey, $5
Join us for a fun and lively series of theatre games designed to help you think on your feet and turn on a dime – handy skills to have for real life in the fast lane.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015
iPhone Photography with Christopher Padgett, $5
Kick-up your creativity with a quick crash course on how to take amazing photos with your iPhone.