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  • Wednesdays, January 20 – March 2, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Winter Botanicals with Pen and Ink

    Create beautiful illustrations in pen and ink in this Boston Center for Adult Education class beginning Wednesday, January 20, from 7:30 – 9:30 and continuing weekly through March 2. Students will learn the techniques of ink application, including line work, stippling, cross-hatching and inkwash. Each week will focus on a different botanical subject. Knowledge of tone and shading in graphite (either through Botanical Illustration in Graphite or previous experience) is recommended for success in this class. You will leave the six-week course with the skills to create your own “masterpieces.” The instructor is Nancy Bentivegna, and the series price is $238 (BCAE members $202), with a materials cost of $15. A complete materials list may be found at www.bcae.org. The class will be held at 122 Arlington Street in Boston, and you may register online or by calling 617-267-4430.  Image from www.artfire.com.

  • Tuesday, January 5, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Wicked Tales of the Sea and Other Fishy Business

    The Boston Center for Adult Education has assembled a spectacularly seaworthy crew to steer the course for a lively down-to-earth conversation on Tuesday, January 5, from 6 – 8, about the state of the fishing industry in New England and beyond. Dave Marciano, Captain of the FV Hard Merchandise, was just another salty fisherman from Gloucester trying to feed the world until the National Geographic Channel show Wicked Tuna made a him a reality television star. Jim Turner, of Turner’s Seafood, has spent a lifetime dedicated to the business of fish. Join Billy Costa, co-host of NESN’s Dining Playbook as he leads a deep dive into the passions that drive these men and the work that they were born to do. It’s going to be wicked awesome! A reception will follow, hosted by Turner’s Seafood, and featuring delicious bites of the freshest, best-tasting, locally sourced seafood in New England. Please read: BCAE promotional discounts do not apply. Registrations for this event are final: no refunds or transfers allowed, and no credit will be issued for withdrawals. $25.  This event will be held at 122 Arlington Street in Boston.  More information, and to register, visit www.bcae.org or call 617-267-4430.

  • Wednesday, August 5, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Seasonal Farmers Market

    Become a master of the farm to table experience – in this Boston Center for Adult Education class on Wednesday, August 5 from 6 – 9, students will work with seasonal ingredients carefully chosen by the instructor. Simple techniques will be shown to highlight the beautiful early summer flavors. There will be no menu in advance because the class will be based on the ingredients that look best that day! $55 (BCAE members $47) with a $15 materials charge. Register online at www.bcae.org.  The class will take place at 122 Arlington Street, Boston, in the Front Gaggenau kitchen. Image from Yankee Magazine.

  • Thursday, July 30, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Fresh Summer Sauces

    A great sauce is the key to a great dish – and while these days you can learn to cook online, perfecting an incredible sauce takes much more than YouTube! Partner with Diane Manteca at the Boston Center for Adult Education at 122 Arlington Street on Thursday, July 30 from 6 – 9 to master wonderful summer sauces. Students will team up with chicken, red meat, pasta, or fish to create Heirloom Tomato and Garlic Ramps, Wild Mushroom & Marscapone, Kale & Pistachio Pesto, and Sicilian Eggplant with Grilled Peppers. $52 (BCAE members $45) with an $18 materials cost. Register online at www.bcae.org.  Image from www.voraciousvander.com.

  • Wednesday, June 10, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Seasonal Farmers Market

    Become a master of the farm to table experience – in this Boston Center for Adult Education class on Wednesday, June 10, from 6 – 9, students will work with seasonal ingredients carefully chosen by the instructor, Diane Manteca. Simple techniques will be shown to highlight the beautiful early summer flavors. There will be no menu in advance because the class will be based on the ingredients that look best that day! Tuition is $55 (BCAE member cost $47) and an additional materials cost of $15.00. Register online at http://bostoncae.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=12720&int_category_id=2&int_sub_category_id=5. The class will be held at the BCAE, 122 Arlington Street in Boston. Image from www.sustainablepath.org.

  • Saturday, March 21, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging

    Learn about the art of Japanese flower arrangement and its rich cultural history in this Boston Center for Adult Education class on Saturday, March 21, from 10 – 1 at their headquarters at 122 Arlington Street in Boston. Applying tools and techniques developed over hundreds of years, you will create your own Ikebana in class and leave with a unique arrangement sure to brighten and beautify your home. The instructor is Russell Bowers. Russell Bowers holds an Instructor Certification from the Ohara School of Ikebana in Japan. He started practicing Ikebana in 2008. He is a Board Member of (N.A.O.T.A.) North American Ohara Teachers Association and a member of Ikebana International Boston Chapter. He has traveled to Japan several times to study Ikebana and has participated in numerous demonstrations and conferences to promote Ikebana. He has a sincere appreciation for Japanese culture and arts, practices Aikido and Zen meditation.

    The fee is $51 ($43 for BCAE members) with an additional materials cost of $40. Register by calling 617-267-4430, or online at http://www.bcae.org/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=12420&int_category_id=1&int_sub_category_id=1&int_catalog_id=0

  • Mondays, March 9 – April 13, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Botanical Illustration with Graphite

    Botanical illustration has been a practiced art for hundreds of years. This Boston Center for Adult Education course will give you a brief overview of the history of this art form and will show you the basics of how to draw flowers and plants with shading, perspective and form in graphite. We will begin with basic graphite techniques and move on to simple flower and plant structure. Students will learn about composition, light and methods to make your artwork “alive.” Each week will focus on a different flower provided by the instructor. Medium used will be graphite pencils.

    Materials List:
    11×14 pad Strathmore drawing paper – 400 series (brown or green cover; NOT yellow 300 series)
    11×14 pad tracing paper (Canson preferred)
    Set of graphite pencils (at least 2B, HB and 2H; you do not need more than that) – Faber- Castill or Prismacolor best brands
    Kneaded grey erasers (2)
    Battery operated pencil sharpener (Panasonic KP-4A is BEST; available online but lesser models should be okay)

    The instructor is Nancy Bentivegna. Nancy Bentivegna was born and raised in Ithaca, NY. Art was always her favorite subject in school and she pursued this passion in the art program at Penn State University where she earned her B.A. After college, she worked in marketing and advertising with several large firms in New York. In 1999, she started her own design firm, Kester House, and began creating custom home décor for clients throughout the New York metropolitan area. Her works include furniture, murals, decorative accent pieces and soft goods (pillows, linens, etc.). In 2008 she began the Botanical Art and Illustration Program at the New York Botanical Garden. Ms. Bentivegna completed all course work in June 2011 and then relocated to Boston. She primarily works in watercolor combined with colored pencil for depth and detail. Her works have been displayed in specialty shops in Connecticut and her original botanical artwork is part of private collections from New York to Florida.

    Classes will meet Mondays, March 9 – April 13, from 7:30 – 9:30 at the BCAE, 122 Arlington Street in Boston. The fee is $204 ($173 for BCAE members) with a materials cost of $15. Register online at http://www.bcae.org/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=12403&int_category_id=1&int_sub_category_id=1&int_catalog_id=0, or call 617-267-4430.

  • Wednesday, February 18, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Eat Healthy: Kale and Beyond

    It’s 2015, which means it’s time to get healthy.  Getting healthy does not mean skipping out on the foods you love. It simply means eating more of the things that have the most nutritional value.  The Boston Center for Adult Education believes the best diet is a well balanced one.  Learn how to make your meals more balanced with tricks and tips from Diane Manteca on Wednesday, February 18, from 6 – 9 at the BCAE headquarters at 122 Arlington Street in the Back Bay.  Tuition is $50 (BCAE member cost $43) with an additional materials cost of $18.  Register at www.bcae.org. Image from www.itsnoteasyeatinggreen.com.

  • Monday, October 20, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – God of the Gourds: Cooking with Pumpkin

    Pumpkin patches provide the base for this Boston Center for Adult Education class offering dedicated to the gorgeous gourds known for their sweet, autumnal aromatics. We’ll bypass the traditional pumpkin custard pie and head into unchartered pumpkin territory as we explore breads, delicate pastries, and cupcakes based on this bright orange seasonal vegetable-masked-as-fruit. Sweetening it up with cinnamon and making it more savory with salts, you’ll have a cornucopia of pumpkin feasting in this hands-on class. This course, taught by Dustin Rennells on Monday, October 20, from 6 – 9 at the BCAE building, 122 Arlington Street in Boston, will include alcohol and nuts in various recipes, please plan accordingly. Tuition is $40 for general public, $34 for BCAE members. Image from www.pinchmysalt.com. Register online at http://www.bcae.org/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=11601&int_category_id=2&int_sub_category_id=5&int_catalog_id=0.

  • Friday, August 22, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Infuse Your Booze!

    The Boston Center for Adult Education at 122 Arlington Street in Boston will present Andrew LeFleur’s Infuse Your Booze this Friday, August 22, from 6:30 – 8:30.  The hot novelty of infused liquor can be found on cocktail menus at the trendiest bars.  Stay up to speed and infuse your favorite spirits with fruits, vegetables, and herbs.  Learn tips on the art of infusion, taste test Andrew’s homemade infusions, and create your own.  Tuition is $30 (BCAE members $26) and there is a materials cost of $18.  Register now at http://www.bcae.org/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=11440&int_category_id=2&int_sub_category_id=7&int_catalog_id=0.  Image from www.self.com.