Patch Picks: Adult Education Courses

Arsenal Center for the Arts – The ArsenalARTS program at 321 Arsenal St. in Watertown covers the visual and performing arts in their programming. Adult courses include painting, pottery, and mosaics. Mosaics is the art of designing on a variety of re-purposed materials (e.g. glass, boxes, etc.).  

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – This program, offered through the Rabb School of Continuing Studies at Brandeis University (Old South St., Waltham) offers a variety of courses of older adults. The current program includes offerings in literature study, socialization, and economics.

Turtle Studios – This nonprofit artist cooperative at 268 Arlington St. in Watertown seeks to provide art education to all regardless of background. Workshops include book binding, collage making, and sculpturing. The sculpture lesson involves clay, wire, and cardboard.

Waltham Public Schools – Their adult continuing education program (617 Lexington St., Waltham) covers a wide range of topics including cake decorating, woodworking, and math. A citizenship course is also available in preparation for the U.S. naturalization exam.

Bentley University – The Executive Education program at Bentley (165 Forest St., Waltham) offers career development courses. These include women’s leadership, information technology, and basic finance.

Watertown Community Education – Offered through the Watertown Public Schools, located at 30 Common St. in Watertown, a variety of adult education courses are available. Offerings include cooking, beading, and various dance classes such as Latin.