Beginning Jewelry: Bangle Bracelets *In-Person*

Beginner jewelry making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of three 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 $50 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class. Instructor: Laurie Savage

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Gay and Allies Tea Dance Party *In-Person* *NEW*

Hustle down to Holiday Disco dance night! Bring your best moves and learn some new ones with Jim Spellman in this fun and invigorating throwback party. No partner or previous experience is needed. Just be ready to "Shake Your Groove Thang".  Instructor: Jim Spellman

Effortless Entertaining: A Wine Bar at Home *In-Person*

Bring the fun to your living room with an at home wine party! In this hands-on class, students will split up into small groups to transform the CCAE Kitchen into a wine bar featuring several small plates. We will learn to make no-recipe-recipes like marinated olives and a fragrant spicy labne dip to more involved dishes like cacio e pepe potatoes, sausage with chimichurri, and roasted carrots with hot honey, all paired with a juicy red and a mineral-forward white wine to wash it all down. Part cooking class, part hosting masterclass, we'll go over the nitty gritty of having people over, planning, and throwing a party where YOU will get to enjoy yourself, too. Instructor: Lala Thaddeus The cost of tuition includes all food materials and fees.

Mindful Japanese Paper Arts: Autumn Foliage & Decor *In-Person*

Celebrate the changing season by unplugging and capturing the rich, vibrant colors of autumn foliage. In this relaxing workshop, you will use traditional Japanese paper arts-focusing on Chigiri-e (the art of "painting" with hand-torn paper) alongside other paper crafts-to fashion small, beautiful decorations that add a warm, handmade touch to your home just in time for friends and family gatherings. Join us to slow down, inspire and get inspired by fellow participants, and enjoy a screen-free space. Come layer rich foliage colors, fold beautiful paper remnants, and leave with unique accents for your holiday table. Instructor: Chihiro Sato

ESL Accent Improvement Workshop *In-Person*

Improve your accent and acquire a communication edge in business that enhances professional relationships. Learn to hear and correct accented speech sounds that contribute to misunderstood speech. After reviewing why certain sounds are so troublesome, we will practice universally difficult sounds, using a technique that builds new habits of speech. Please bring a recording device to class, $40 for class materials, and a willingness to practice! Instructor: Elaine Crowder Saturday &amp; Sunday, 9:30am-12:30pm.&nbsp;Nov. 14 &amp; 15

Open Figure Drawing: Alternative Model

Come and work from a unique live model amongst friends and fellow artists on a weekend morning. Each session, a model from either drag community, burlesque, circus or some other alternative, performance or artistic space will be present to act as inspiration for your creative practice. Bring whatever medium you wish to use and a love of creative community. Poses will range from short form up to twenty mins in length. There is no instructor for his course but there will be a studio monitor present. This session will feature the marvelous Siren of the Circle Burlesque (@sirenofthecircle)!&nbsp; Known as "The Inked Minx", Siren of the Circle is a North Shore performer &amp; producer, and Madam of The Poetry Brothel Boston.&nbsp;Siren produces &amp; performs both classic &amp; nerdlesque, tattoo convention burlesque shows, and co-produces the Nauti Burlesque Festival.&nbsp;She is a member of the Bombshell Betties of RI, a group of pinups dedicated to helping Veterans and pets in need.&nbsp;Crowned Miss Boston Ink and Miss Inked NY, Siren's extensive tattoo collection spans from head to toe, and almost everything in between.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Basics of French Culinary Techniques: Eggs *In-Person* *NEW*

The egg is the foundation of French cooking — and mastering it reveals everything about heat, timing, and technique. In this hands-on class, you'll work through four essential preparations: soft heat, emulsion, the folded egg, and soufflé. You'll soft-boil and poach eggs with precision, learning the narrow temperature window that separates a silky yolk from a rubbery one. You'll make mayonnaise from scratch. You'll roll a classic omelette française and slow-cook scrambled eggs in the French style. And you'll finish by folding a chocolate soufflé — the egg's greatest party trick — which comes out of the oven just as you sit down to eat what you've made. Instructor: Victor Sheen The cost of tuition includes all food materials and fees.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Open Studio for Life Drawing *In-Person*

The open studio provides time and space for artists to draw from a live model. Each week, the model will hold a series of short poses ranging from 1 to 20 minutes. This is a great opportunity to draw from live models in the medium of your choice. There is no instructor present, but there will be a studio monitor.

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

Perfect Fit: Learn to Hem Your Pants *In-Person* *NEW*

Do you have pants in your closet that you never wear because the length isn't quite right? Learning how to hem your own pants by hand is a practical, money-saving skill that can instantly improve the fit of your wardrobe. Join us for this in-person, two-hour weekend workshop focused on hemming pants using hand-sewing techniques. You'll learn how to measure and mark the correct length, pin and prepare the fabric, and create a clean, professional-looking hem using essential hand stitches. We will also cover the basic tools and techniques needed specifically for hemming pants, along with tips for working with common pant fabrics such as denim, cotton, and lightweight materials. Please bring one pair of pants you would like to hem. Instructor: Nancy Ishihara

Introduction to Sourdough Bread Baking *In-Person* *NEW*

Discover the magic of turning flour, water, and salt into a crusty, flavorful loaf - no commercial yeast required! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the fundamentals of sourdough baking: how to care for a starter, mix and knead dough, master fermentation timing, and bake a loaf with that perfect open crumb and golden crust. We'll cover common pitfalls, tips for success in a home kitchen, and the science that makes sourdough both delicious and digestible. During class, you'll sample slices of freshly baked sourdough still warm from the oven, so you can taste exactly what you're working toward. You'll leave with your own active starter, a step-by-step recipe, and the confidence to start baking at home. Instructor: Victor Sheen The cost of tuition includes all food materials and fees.&nbsp;

Festive Flavors: A Vegetarian Holiday Spread *In-Person* *NEW*

Celebrate the flavors of late fall with a festive, hands-on culinary experience! You'll sip on hot mulled cider as you craft a vibrant holiday spread featuring seasonal hors d'oeuvres, roasted vegetables over green tahini, and an array of colorful dips and toasts. Enjoy a live demo on how to create a stunning vegetarian charcuterie board that's as eye-catching as it is delicious. Come hungry and ready to get into the holiday spirit. Instructors: Denise Blumenthal &amp; Jennifer Pearce The cost of tuition includes all food materials and fees.

An Exploration of Scotch Whisky *In-Person*

It's been said that if whisky was invented in Ireland, it was perfected by the Scots. “Uisge beatha” is the Scottish Gaelic term for “water of life”, which has been shortened to whisky. With its first iteration made around 1000 years ago, the Scottish have taken the craft of whisky production to its highest level, leaving Scotch whisky in a class of its own. It remains the shining example of spirit production throughout the world, and in this class we'll be exploring, learning and tasting these fine whiskies. From the Scottish Highlands and Speyside, down to ocean battered shores of Islay and Campbelltown, we'll learn how climate, flora and tradition affect the flavor profiles of some of the best whisky on the planet. Instructor: Oliver McClung

Observing Coastal Shorebirds: Common Species and How to Identify Them *In-Person*

In this workshop, students will learn about the shorebirds commonly found throughout the coast of Massachusetts in late spring to early fall. Students will dive into the habitats, behaviors, and external anatomy of shorebirds before learning about specific species. This workshop will cover identification tools available to bird-watchers, including the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Merlin, and include activities to prepare for observation and identification while out in nature. Instructor: Erica Judd

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Beginning Jewelry: Earrings *In-Person* *NEW*

Beginning jewelrymaking students will learn different techniques for designing and fabricating six pairs of earrings. Students will learn how to form, file, solder, texturize and shape both freeform and geometric designs. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $50 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class. Instructor: Laurie Savage

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

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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

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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

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything to do around Boston.

Things to do in Boston and beyond

Things to do in Boston

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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

Roundups ⭐️

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S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

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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

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 🚨

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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

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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

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S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

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.

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Experiences

Beginning Jewelry: Bangle Bracelets In-Person

Gay and Allies Tea Dance Party In-Person NEW

Effortless Entertaining: A Wine Bar at Home In-Person

Mindful Japanese Paper Arts: Autumn Foliage & Decor In-Person

ESL Accent Improvement Workshop In-Person

Open Figure Drawing: Alternative Model

Basics of French Culinary Techniques: Eggs In-Person NEW

Open Studio for Life Drawing In-Person

Open Studio Metalsmithing and Jewelry In-Person

Perfect Fit: Learn to Hem Your Pants In-Person NEW

Introduction to Sourdough Bread Baking In-Person NEW

Festive Flavors: A Vegetarian Holiday Spread In-Person NEW

An Exploration of Scotch Whisky In-Person

Observing Coastal Shorebirds: Common Species and How to Identify Them In-Person

Beginning Jewelry: Earrings In-Person NEW