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NCE Middle School Programs
Needham Community Education’s NCE Elementary program offers a wide array of after school classes at each elementary school at the end of the school day.
Summer Explorations 2026
Health and Wellness
Exercise and recreation classes
Fine arts and crafts
DYI, home, garden and skills classes
Humanities and science programs
Investment and financial planning classes
Parenting programs
Learn to play a game or improve your game skills
SSAT, SAT prep, PSAT prep, and prep school, college and grad school application related programs for students and parents.
Special events
NCE Elementary After School Classes for Broadmeadow Students
NCE Elementary After School Classes for Eliot Students
NCE Elementary After School Classes for Mitchell Students
NCE Elementary After School Classes for Newman Students
NCE Elementary After School Classes at Sunita WIlliams
NCE Kids' Late Afternoon and Evening Classes
NCE Kids Virtual Classes
Private Music Lessons
Explore a more contemporary and interpretive method of watercolor painting. We will be studying the many characteristics of color as well as the addition of various patterns to your work. Demos and handouts will be provided by the instructor. A supply list can be found here. Limited to 10.
Nan Rumpf has a BA from the University of Iowa. She has studied watercolor painting with several instructors, including Susan Swinand, Lois Smiley and Cheng Khee Chee. She currently teaches art classes at the Danforth Museum School in Framingham, and at the Concord Art Association. Her paintings have been exhibited at the DeCordova Museum School Gallery, the Danforth Museum, The Art Complex in Duxbury, The Clinton Art Show (Best in Show), and many other venues. You can view her work at www.nanrumpf.com.
Nan Rumpf