Community Education Workshops

Workshops

Explore new interests, build practical skills and connect with your community through BCC’s Community Education Workshops. Browse the current offerings below, and check back often as more workshops will be added.

Contact Us

If you need special assistance to attend a workshop, contact communityed@berkshirecc.edu or 413-236-2115.

Culinary and Hospitality

Bartending and Mixology

  • Instructor: Lori Blake
  • Sept. 21 – Nov. 2, 2026, Mondays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Polish Falcons
    32 Bel Air Ave
    Pittsfield, MA
  • $189

The Magical World of Sourdough

  • Instructor: Leah Guadagnoli
  • Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  • BCC Culinary Lab
  • $150

Health and Safety

CPR, First Aid, AED, Stop the Bleed and Narcan Training

  • Instructor: Christine Isca
  • Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, 9 – 11 a.m.
  • BCC Room K210
  • $180

Professional Development

Speak with Impact: Public Speaking for Real Life and Leadership

  • Instructor: Hari Kumar
  • Sept. 17 – Oct. 22, 2026, Thursdays, 6 – 8 p.m.
  • BCC Room G12
  • $200

  • Testimonials

    "Getting to practice every week is GREAT! The set up/structure of the class is fantastic. Hari you are organised, detailed, enthusiastic, personable. It is clear that you have put lots of passion into this class, it's wonderful! I feel like its almost 'funny' when I go to share with others that I'm taking a public speaking class because the overall general response to public speaking is 'ughhhhh.' Then, I love being able to say 'No, it's fun!' Thank you Hari, for putting so much enthusiasm into the class. Much appreciated!"

    "I like that we've had a variety of different kinds of assignments, from some low stakes, quick opportunities to get up and speak, to more intensive (and intense) completed work with the eulogies."

    "I'm SO glad I signed up for this class. Worth every minute!"

    "I was so nervous when I started this class, but in just a couple of weeks, Hari, you have created an environment here where we all feel warm and comfortable and safe with one another, and it's really helped me become more confident in my speaking. That's not easy!"

Learn More

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

  • Recommend a Workshop

    Previous Community Education Workshops include:

    • Culinary
    • Cupcake Decorating
    • Introduction to Golf
    • ServeSafe Training Certification
    • Introduction to Voice Over
    • Learn to Draw

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