The Lakes Personal Enrichment series offers evening, non-credit classes designed for fun, creativity, and personal growth. Sharpen your skills in a 3-hour Excel refresher, attend wine 101, explore the art of wire sculpture, or learn more about photography or grant writing. Whether you’re looking to try something new, brush up on a skill, or just have a great time—LRCC has a class for that.
No pressure. No grades. Just hands-on learning and fun.
Stay tuned for our fall 2026 schedule!
Have ideas for a class you’d like to see offered or want to receive updates on this program? Reach out to: [email protected].
Make a Ceramic Charcuterie Platter
Instructor: Aaron Witham
In the first part of this ceramic workshop, clay is shaped into a wide charcuterie platter and left to dry before its first firing. In the second session, glaze is applied to add color and a smooth, durable finish. The piece is fired again, completing a functional platter ready for serving. Pick up will be on Tuesday.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $159
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Beginner Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
Instructor: Aaron Witham
In a weekly clay throwing class, students learn to shape clay on the wheel, practicing techniques to center and form balanced pieces. Guided by an instructor, they refine their skills over time while exploring different forms and styles. Finished pieces are glazed and fired, resulting in functional ceramics they can use or take home. Students will finish the class with a variety of thrown and glazed forms.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $299
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Ceramics Workshop: Make a Chip and Dip Platter
Instructor: Aaron Witham
In the first part of this ceramic workshop, clay is shaped into a chip and dip bowl with a central well and surrounding rim, then left to dry before its first firing. In the second session, glaze is applied to add color and a smooth, durable finish. The piece is fired again, completing a functional bowl ready for serving.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $159
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Using AI with Excel
Instructor: Cat Fuster
Work smarter in Excel by learning how to use AI to automate tasks, clean data, and generate insights—without any coding required. In this hands‑on workshop, you’ll explore tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude to build formulas in plain English, fix messy spreadsheets, and create reports in minutes instead of hours. Perfect for professionals who use Excel regularly, this session will help you reduce errors, save time, and focus on higher‑value work.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $179
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AI for Productivity
Participants will learn how to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness in various aspects of their work and life. Topics like prompt engineering; using AI for automation, data analysis, and creative tasks; and helping students integrate AI tools into their daily routines.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $179
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The Financial Playbook Nobody Handed You
Instructor: Joel Arsenault
Most people start their financial lives somewhere in the middle — investing before they’re protected, saving before they have a plan. This session lays out the full picture of what financial planning actually covers, exposes the myths that cost people real money, and gives you a practical framework for understanding which professionals do what — and how to hire them without getting sold.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $69 per class (Or take all three at the discounted rate of $159.)
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Instructor: Joel Arsenault
Three experts cover the defensive essentials: property and casualty insurance, life and disability coverage, health insurance, and Medicare — in plain language, with no products to sell. Bring your questions; this session ends with an open, interactive discussion.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $69 per class (Or take all three at the discounted rate of $159.)
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Instructor: Joel Arsenault
A CPA and an estate attorney walk you through how to grow what you have, how to keep more of it from the IRS, and how to make sure it ends up exactly where you intend.
Date(s): Class 3 (of 3): June 25
Times: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $69 per class (Or take all three at the discounted rate of $159.)
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Intro to Digital Photography
Instructor: Ian Bryson
Step beyond “Auto” mode and unlock the full creative potential of your camera in this hands-on, 4‑hour photography workshop. Designed for beginners using mirrorless, DSLR, bridge, or even phone cameras, the session covers camera settings, basic composition, and practical techniques through a mix of instruction and guided practice. Bring your camera and leave with the confidence to shoot in Manual mode, plus resources to support your continued photography journey.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $129
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Grant Writing Bootcamp Series
Instructor: Melissa Goyait
Participants are introduced to the grant development process, including how to identify and evaluate appropriate funding opportunities. The session focuses on understanding funder priorities and developing clear needs statements, goals, and objectives.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: Virtual
Cost: $69 per class (Or take all three parts at the discounted rate of $159.)
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Instructor: Melissa Goyait
This day dives into core proposal components, including program narratives, measurable outcomes, logic models, and realistic budgets. Participants actively draft sections of their own proposals with guidance and practical examples.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: Virtual
Cost: $69 per class (Or take all three parts at the discounted rate of $159.)
Instructor: Melissa Goyait
Participants continue refining their proposals and prepare them for submission. The series concludes with a capstone group feedback session where participants share their work and receive targeted input to strengthen clarity, competitiveness, and alignment with funder expectations.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: Virtual
Cost: $69 per class (Or take all three parts at the discounted rate of $159.)
Building Your Foundation of Stress
Instructor: Naomi Hall
Discover practical tools to better manage stress in this engaging workshop. Participants will take an in‑depth look at the five foundations of stress management—movement, nutrition, hydration, rest, and mindset—and explore how each impacts overall well-being. You’ll leave with a personalized, realistic action plan to help reduce stress and build healthier habits in everyday life. You can take this class alone or both Part 1 and 2.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $69 per class (Or take both at the discounted rate of $109.)
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Instructor: Naomi Hall
You’ll take a deeper dive into the five pillars of stress management: movement, nutrition, hydration, rest, and mindset. This session focuses on refining strategies, overcoming obstacles, and exploring how these elements work together in real life. Participants will leave with an updated, more personalized action plan to support sustainable stress reduction and long‑term well‑being. You can take this class alone or both Part 1 and 2.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $69 per class (Or take both at the discounted rate of $109.)
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Sustainable Success: Align Your Mind to Reduce Stress and Create Real Change
Instructor: Naomi Hall
Discover how brain science can help you build lasting habits, manage your mindset, and feel more balanced in daily life. This engaging workshop explores how your brain works—and how to use that knowledge to reduce stress, boost motivation, and increase resilience. You’ll learn practical strategies to find more joy and intention in the “white spaces” of life, where rest, creativity, and renewal happen.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $69
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Regulated and Respected: The Stress-Smart Approach to Boundaries, Communication, and Confidence
Instructor: Naomi Hall
Strengthen your professional presence by learning how to set healthy boundaries, communicate with clarity, and build lasting confidence at work. This practical workshop explores strategies for navigating workplace challenges, advocating for yourself, and responding effectively in difficult situations. Participants will leave with tools they can apply immediately to create healthier, more confident interactions on the job.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $69
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Pasta and Pomodoro Sauce Class
Instructor: Kayla Harper
Join us for a hands-on, 3-hour cooking workshop where you’ll learn to craft fresh semolina pasta dough from scratch and prepare a classic pomodoro sauce—one of Italy’s most beloved dishes. Perfect for beginners and food lovers alike, this class offers expert guidance, delicious tastings, and plenty of tips you can take home and use in your own kitchen. Each student will receive recipes to recreate the dishes at home, as well as fresh pasta and sauce to take with them. Please notify us of any allergies or dietary restrictions before registration.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $129
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Potato Gnocchi and Bolognese Sauce Class
Instructor: Kayla Harper
Join us for a hands-on, 3-hour cooking workshop where you’ll learn to make soft, pillowy potato gnocchi from scratch and prepare a rich, traditional Bolognese sauce—one of Italy’s most comforting classic dishes.Perfect for beginners and food lovers alike, this class offers expert guidance, delicious tastings, and plenty of tips you can take home and use in your own kitchen. Each student will receive recipes to recreate the dishes at home, as well as fresh pasta and sauce to take with them. Students are responsible for cleaning up their workstations at the end of class. Please notify us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when signing up for this course.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $129
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Wine 101 and Hors d’Oeuvres Pairing
Instructor: Kayla Harper
Join us for a hands-on, 3-hour workshop exploring the fundamentals of wine, from selecting bottles to identifying key flavor profiles. Taste a curated selection of sparkling, white, and red wines while learning to pair each with complimentary hors d’oeuvres guided by a professional chef. You’ll enjoy three wines (2 oz pours) and gain practical skills, recipes, and pairing notes to use at home. Please notify us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when registering.
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $139
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Screen Printing
Instructor: Nick Paradis
This beginner four-hour course held at Lakes Region Community College will walk you through the steps of screen-printing from start to finish with adjunct professor Nick Paradis as your teacher. Youíll learn the technical magic behind this artform and trade where enrolled individuals will be printing their own T-shirt to take home! No experience required!
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $69
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The Maker’s Launchpad: 3D Printing Essentials
Instructor: Joe Smith
Learn the “magic” of turning a digital file into a physical object. Topics include: The Anatomy of the Machine, The Software Pipeline, Post-Processing, and Troubleshooting. Create your first 3D printed object that you will get to take home with you!
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $99
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Drawing in Space: Wire Sculpture Exploration
Instructor: Gail Williams
Explore wire as a dynamic sculptural medium in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Students will learn how to bend, twist, and join wire to create expressive figures, animals, or abstract forms while developing skills in structure, movement, and three-dimensional problem-solving. After a guided introduction, participants will create their own sculpture and may enhance it with simple mixed media elements—no prior experience required
Date(s): TBD
Times: TBD
Location / Mode: LRCC, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
Cost: $69
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