Make this summer one to remember with LRCC’s Summer Enrichment Series! With over 25 non-credit classes designed for fun, creativity, and personal growth, there’s something for everyone. Sharpen your skills in a 3-hour Excel refresher, roll into a sushi-making workshop, learn the art of cocktail mixology, or finally explore photography or container gardening. We even offer cooking camps for kids and inspiring sessions like Empowering Educators through Connection and Wellness. 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 summer fun. Browse the full list and register below!
Social Media Marketing
Instructor: Peter Riendeau
Join our hands-on “Social Media Marketing 101” workshop designed specifically for small business owners ready to harness the power of social media. Over 3-4 hours, you’ll learn to choose the right platforms, create engaging content, and build a strategic online presence that drives real business results. This interactive session includes live demos, practical exercises, and personalized Q&A time to help you set up and optimize your social media accounts. Leave with actionable takeaways including a 30-day content calendar, setup checklists, and a comprehensive resource guide.
Date(s): Monday, August 18
Times: 5pm-9pm (4 hours)
Number of Meetings: 1
Location / Mode: LRCC CAT 216
Max Enrollment: 20
Registration: $179.00
Excel - Beginner
Instructor: Cat Fuster
This training is an introduction to Microsoft Excel. Participants will learn how to create, modify, and use a standard Excel spreadsheet. Training topics include navigation, cells, table and sheet creation, naming, formatting, basic formulas, formatting cells, data charts from bulk data.
Date(s): Thursday, June 26
Times: 5pm-8pm (3 hours)
Number of Meetings: 1
Location / Mode: LRCC CAT 202
Max Enrollment: 20
Registration: $199.00
Excel - Intermediate
Instructor: Cat Fuster
Participants in the Intermediate Excel training will focus on more advanced data functions such as locate, calculate, summarize, formatting, and validation.
Date(s): Thursday, July 17
Times: 5pm-8pm (3 hours)
Number of Meetings: 1
Location / Mode: LRCC CAT 202
Max Enrollment: 20
Registration: $199.00
AI for Productivity
Instructor: Cat Fuster
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): Thursday, August 7
Times: 5pm-8pm (3 hours)
Number of Meetings: 1
Location / Mode: LRCC CAT 202
Max Enrollment: 20
Registration: $199.00
Intro to Digital Photography
Instructor: Hannah Cheney
Join our hands-on digital photography workshop in the scenic outdoor setting of Downtown Laconia, where you’ll master the fundamentals of creative and technical camera control over four engaging hours. Learn essential skills including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO settings while exploring your camera’s features and discovering how to photograph in various lighting environments and focal lengths. This beginner-friendly workshop combines outdoor practice with expert instruction, requiring only your camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or advanced point-and-shoot), user manual, and basic supplies. Leave with confidence in manual mode photography and practical techniques you can apply immediately to capture stunning images in any setting.
Date(s): Wednesday, July 16
Times: 4pm-8pm
Number of Meetings: 1
Location / Mode: Downtown Laconia
Max Enrollment: 8
Registration: $129.00
Photograpy Composition
Instructor: Hannah Cheney
Take your photography to the next level with our advanced composition workshop at the inspiring Sculpture Park on Meredith’s main street. Over four hands-on hours, you’ll work side-by-side with an experienced instructor to master the art of composition while practicing outdoor photography techniques in various lighting situations. Learn essential composition rules and techniques, discover how to seek images like a professional photographer, and apply advanced manual mode skills including shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings. This field-based workshop builds on fundamental photography knowledge and requires your camera with manual settings, full battery, and empty memory card for an intensive learning experience.
Date(s): Wednesday July, 23
Times: 4pm-8pm
Number of Meetings: 1
Location / Mode: Downtown Laconia
Max Enrollment: 8
Registration: $129.00
Meditative Photography
Instructor: Hannah Cheney
Escape the everyday and discover the peaceful art of meditative photography at the stunning Tarbin Gardens in Franklin, NH. This unique 4-hour workshop requires no technical skills or fancy equipment as you learn to use photography as a method for grounding and being fully present in the moment. Take a mindful stroll through the beautiful gardens while practicing contemplative image-making techniques that focus on awareness rather than technical perfection. All you need is any camera (DSLR, point-and-shoot, or even your phone) to join this transformative experience that combines nature, mindfulness, and creative expression.
Date(s): Wednesday, July 30
Times: 4pm-8pm
Number of Meetings: 1
Location / Mode: Tabin Gardens in Franklin
Max Enrollment: 8
Registration: $129.00
Empowering Educators through Connection and Wellness: A Neuroscience-Aligned Approach
Instructor: Katie Pagnotta
In this course, participants will learn about the interplay of the brain and nervous system and how they react to stress vs. ease. Participants will learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences, Positive Childhood Experiences, Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma-Responsive Care. Participants will leave the course empowered to see student misbehavior as communication of nervous system dysregulation and utilize collaborative and strength-based interventions to support students.
Date(s): Class 1: August 13 & 20 (both on Tuesdays)
Times: 3:30pm-5:30PM (2 hours for 2 classes)
Number of Meetings: 2
Location / Mode: LRCC CAT 216
Max Enrollment: 20
Registration: $159
Instructor: Katie Pagnotta
In this course, participants will deepen their understanding of how to build self-awareness and self-management skills with their students and for themselves. Participants will learn about the eight dimensions of wellness, fractionated self-management tools, integrated self-management tools, and healthy mindsets. Participants will leave the course empowered to set up daily routines that integrate regulation practices in a way that improves academic learning as well as understand how to utilize coregulation and self-regulation in response to nervous system dysregulation.
Date(s): Class 2: September 23 & 30 (both on Tuesdays)
Times: 3:30pm-5:30PM (2 hours for 2 classes)
Number of Meetings: 2
Location / Mode: LRCC CAT 217
Max Enrollment: 20
Registration: $159
Instructor: Katie Pagnotta
In this course, participants will explore various types of stress and how to mitigate stress in real time while simultaneously contributing to the creation and/or maintenance of a healthy work environment. Participants will learn the difference between positive stress, tolerable stress, and toxic stress as well as develop an understanding of what a healthy work environment looks and feels like. Participants will leave the course empowered to ìflip the scriptî on unhealthy mindsets and engage in social-emotional learning and mental health literacy skills that contribute to healthy work environments.
Date(s): Class 3: October 7 & 14 (both on Tuesdays)
Times: 3:30pm-5:30PM (2 hours for 2 classes)
Number of Meetings: 2
Location / Mode: LRCC CAT 218
Max Enrollment: 20
Registration: $159
Instructor: Katie Pagnotta
In this course, participants will learn about the interplay of the brain and nervous system and how they react to stress vs. ease. Participants will learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences, Positive Childhood Experiences, Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma-Responsive Care. Participants will leave the course empowered to see student misbehavior as communication of nervous system dysregulation and utilize collaborative and strength-based interventions to support students.
Date(s): Class 1 (of 3): September 10 & 17 (both Wednesdays)
Times: 3:30pm-5:30PM (2 hours for 2 classes)
Number of Meetings: 2
Location / Mode: Virtual
Max Enrollment: 20
Registration: $159
Instructor: Katie Pagnotta
In this course, participants will deepen their understanding of how to build self-awareness and self- management skills with their students and for themselves. Participants will learn about the eight dimensions of wellness, fractionated self-management tools, integrated self-management tools, and healthy mindsets. Participants will leave the course empowered to set up daily routines that
integrate regulation practices in a way that improves academic learning as well as understand how to utilize coregulation and self-regulation in response to nervous system dysregulation.
Date(s): Class 2 (of 3): September 24 & October 1 (both Wednesdays)
Times: 3:30pm-5:30PM (2 hours for 2 classes)
Number of Meetings: 2
Location / Mode: Virtual
Max Enrollment: 20
Registration: $159
Instructor: Katie Pagnotta
In this course, participants will explore various types of stress and how to mitigate stress in real time while simultaneously contributing to the creation and/or maintenance of a healthy work environment. Participants will learn the difference between positive stress, tolerable stress, and toxic stress as well as develop an understanding of what a healthy work environment looks and feels like. Participants will leave the course empowered to flip the script on unhealthy mindsets and engage in social-emotional learning and mental health literacy skills that contribute to healthy work environments.
Date(s): Class 3 (of 3): October 8 & 15 (both Wednesdays)
Times: 3:30pm-5:30PM (2 hours for 2 classes)
Number of Meetings: 2
Location / Mode: Virtual
Max Enrollment: 20
Registration: $159
Fresh Pasta from Scratch: A Hands-On Culinary Workshop
Instructor: Kayla Harper
Join us for a hands-on 3-hour pasta and gnocchi making class where youíll learn to craft fresh dough from scratch and shape it into classic Italian favorites. Perfect for beginners and food lovers alike, this workshop offers expert guidance, delicious tastings, and plenty of take-home tips.
Date(s): Thursday, July 3
Times: 4pm-7pm (3 hours)
Number of Meetings: 1
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 260
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $129
Sushi Rolling 101: Master the Art of Sushi at Home
Instructor: Kayla Harper
Experience the fundamentals of sushi-making in this interactive 3-hour workshop. Under the guidance of a seasoned sushi chef, you’ll learn to prepare sushi rice, slice fresh ingredients, and roll three classic varieties: California Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, and a Sweet Potato Vegetable Roll with Eel Sauce. The class emphasizes hands-on practice, ensuring you leave with the skills and knowledge to craft beautiful and delicious sushi at home
Date(s): Thursday, July 10
Times: 4pm-7pm (3 hours)
Number of Meetings: 1
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 260
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $129
Bartending - Cocktails & Mocktail Enhancement
Instructor: Kayla Harper
Elevate your home bartending skills in our immersive 3-hour mixology workshop, where you’ll learn to craft classic cocktails and innovative mocktails. Under the guidance of a professional bartender, you’ll prepare essential components like shrubs, tinctures, infused syrups, and smoked salts or sugars. While full alcoholic beverages won’t be served, you’ll engage in guided tastings to refine your palate and understanding of flavor balance. By the end of the session, you’ll take home your handcrafted ingredients and a comprehensive recipe booklet, empowering you to impress at your next gathering
Date(s): Thursday, July 24
Times: 4pm-7pm (3 hours)
Number of Meetings: 1
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 260
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $129
Container Gardens
Instructor: Laurianne Bennett
Join our hands-on, seasonal container garden workshop designed for small groups of 6-12 participants who want to learn the art of growing food in limited spaces. Over 2 hours, you’ll discover how to create productive container gardens using various pot sizes and proper techniques for maximizing your harvest. This practical workshop covers everything from selecting the right containers and soil to planting and maintaining crops that thrive in pots, including herbs, vegetables, other edibles, and flowers. Leave with the knowledge and confidence to start your own container garden, whether you have a small balcony, patio, or just a sunny windowsill.
Date(s): Tuesday, July 22
Times: 5pm-7pm (2 hours)
Number of Meetings: 1
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 168
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $159
Canning Basics
Instructor: Laurianne Bennett
Join our comprehensive homesteading canning class designed for small groups of 6-12 participants eager to learn traditional food preservation techniques. Over this hands-on workshop, you’ll master the fundamentals of safe canning practices while creating delicious homemade products like salsa, apple marmalade, hot pepper jelly, and pesto. Using professional canning equipment including water bath canners, proper jars, and beginner-friendly tools, you’ll learn essential skills for preserving seasonal harvests and extending the life of your garden produce. Leave with confidence in canning safety protocols, multiple jars of your own creations, and the knowledge to continue preserving food at home throughout the year.
Date(s): Tuesday, August 12 & Wednesday, August 13
Times: 5pm-8pm (3 hours per class for 2 classes)
Number of Meetings: 2
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 260
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $169
Buttercream Basics Cake Baking and Decorating (Part 1)
Instructor: LaShunda Allen
Learn the fundamentals of cake baking and buttercream decoration in this beginner-friendly class. Students will bake, stack, and decorate a 6î cake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream, developing key skills for future decorating projects.
Date(s): Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26
Times: 5pm-8pm (3 hours per class for 2 classes)
Number of Meetings: 2
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 261
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $199
Techniques of Baking I (4 Class Series)
Instructor: LaShunda Allen
Take the intimidation out of baking with this hands-on, confidence-building series! Over four immersive 4-hour sessions, youíll master foundational techniques and create stunning, crowd-pleasing desserts and breads from scratch. From golden focaccia and flaky pie crusts to elegant cream puffs and beautifully decorated cakes, this class equips you with the skills (and recipes) to bake like a pro at home. Come curiousóleave with warm bread, sweet treats, and a passion for baking!
Date(s): June 23, July 7, 14 & 21 (4 Mondays)
Times: 5pm-8pm (3 hours per class for 4 classes)
Number of Meetings: 4
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 261
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $349
Teen Techniques of Baking Camp 4-Day Baking (Series I)
Instructor: LaShunda Allen
Designed for teens ages 12-17, this fun and educational series teaches fundamental baking techniques from scratch. Students learn to make cookies, pies, quick breads, yeast breads, and cupcakes while exploring creativity and gaining confidence.
Date(s): Tuesday, July 8 – Friday, July 11
Times: 8:30am-12:30pm (4 hours per day for 4 days)
Number of Meetings: 4
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 261
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $299
Intermediate Teen Techniques of Baking Camp 4-Day (Series II)
Instructor: LaShunda Allen
This follow-up series for teens dives into more advanced pastry techniques including tarts, meringues, chocolate work, and cake decorating. Recommended for students whoíve completed the first teen series and want to elevate their skills.
Date(s): Monday, July 14 – Thursday, July 17
Times: 8:30am-12:30pm (4 hours per day for 4 days)
Number of Meetings: 4
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 261
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $299
Teen Cookie and Cupcake Baking Camp
Instructor: LaShunda Allen
A playful, creative baking camp for teens (ages 12-17) focused on cupcakes and cookies. From sweet to savory, participants explore new recipes and decorating techniques while having fun and making delicious take-home treats.
Date(s): Tuesday, July 29 – Friday, August, 1
Times: 8:30am-12:30pm (4 hours per day for 4 days)
Number of Meetings: 4
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 261
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $299
Techniques of Baking II (4 Class Series)
Instructor: LaShunda Allen
Take your baking to the next level by mastering meringues, chocolate tempering, puff pastry, and delicate sponge cakes. This advanced series builds on foundational skills for those eager to refine and expand their pastry repertoire.
Date(s): July 28, August 4,11 & 18 (4 Mondays)
Times: 5pm-8pm (3 hours per class for 4 classes)
Number of Meetings: 4
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 261
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $349
Advanced Cake Decorating Geode Design Decorating Only (Part 2)
Instructor: LaShunda Allen
Elevate your cake artistry with advanced techniques in fondant design. Learn to bake, carve, and decorate a show-stopping cake with marble fondant, edible painting, and crystal geode effects. Ideal for decorators ready to push their creative limits.
Date(s): Thursday, August 21 & Friday, August 22
Times: 5pm-8pm (3 hours per class for 2 classes)
Number of Meetings: 2
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 261
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $199
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): Thursday, June 26
Times: 5pm-9pm (4 hours)
Number of Meetings: 1
Location / Mode: LRCC CAT 119
Max Enrollment: 8
Registration: $99
