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 ½ûÂþÌìÌà cancels a workshop, you will receive a 100% refund of all fees. Please allow at least three weeks for processing refunds.

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Email lmorelli@berkshirecc.edu with your name, workshop and brief description.

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Art

Glass Fused Garden Stakes

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.

Wave on the shore

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.

Stained glass sunrise design

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.

Culinary and Hospitality

Bread ingredients

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.

Bartender

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.

Person kneading dough

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.

Kids and Teens

Golf instructor with a student

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.

Outdoor Fitness and Recreation

Golf ball

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.