Learn, make, move, play, improve, explore, taste and more...NCE has a class for you!
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
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
Impress your guests without spending all night in the kitchen! In this class, you’ll learn smart strategies, time-saving techniques, and reliable recipes for effortless entertaining. We’ll prepare a complete make-ahead menu—including appetizers, a main dish, and dessert—so you can enjoy your company instead of rushing to cook. Along the way, you’ll build confidence in planning, prepping, and presenting a stress-free, delicious gathering from start to finish. There will be the opportunity to taste each recipe during class and to bring leftovers home. Limited to 8.
Kathleen Mortimer is a retired epidemiologist-turned-chef who recently moved to Needham. She graduated from the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts in 2025 and has been an assistant Chef Instructor at the culinary school. In addition to being a Chef Instructor at Third Space Kitchen in Newton, she holds private classes in her home. Kathleen loves making cooking accessible and fun–with a mixture of healthy eating and some special treats
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