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Our Classes

Our classes are designed for people who want to learn something new, build practical skills, or explore a subject they've always been interested in. Everyone is welcome. Just bring your curiosity.

Register for 4 or more sessions and save 10%. Register for 8 or more and save 20%.

The Grove offers sixteen community classes in four categories: Digital & Creative, Civic & Cultural, Language & Communication, and Life Skills. Classes meet weekly in Midtown Manhattan and are open to everyone. Per-session rates range from $75 to $125.

Browse our classes by category

How America Works

A Civic Education Class

Learn how government works, and how you can be a part of it.

Taught by Joseph Amodeo

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No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.

The Design Studio

Visual Design & Canva

Make things that look great: cards, flyers, photos, and more.

Taught by Joseph Amodeo, Sarah Tancer

Coming Soon

No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.

Digital Life

Everyday Technology Skills

Feel more comfortable and confident with the technology you use every day.

Taught by Sarah Tancer

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No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.

The Planning Lab

Getting Organized & Getting Things Done

Learn simple tools and habits that help you stay organized and get more done.

Taught by Nicolette-Marie Tsialas

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No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.

Making Sense of Money

A Personal Finance Class

Learn the money basics that help you feel more confident and in control.

Taught by Joseph Amodeo

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No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.

Everyday Independence

Practical Skills for Adult Life

Build the skills and confidence to handle more of adult life on your own terms.

Taught by Sarah Tancer

Coming Soon

No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.

History at Large

A Living History Class

Explore history where it happened, through museums, sites, and stories that bring the past to life.

Taught by Joseph Amodeo

Coming Soon

No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.

Language Arts

The Art of Communication

Find your voice, sharpen your thinking, and connect with the world through language.

Coming Soon

No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.

Forging Relationships

The Art and Practice of Human Connection

Understand how relationships work, and build the skills to cultivate meaningful ones.

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No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.

Branching Out

Podcasting from Idea to Episode

Plan, record, and produce your own podcast. You have something worth saying.

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No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.

Center Stage

Acting and Theater Arts

Step into the spotlight. Theater is for everyone.

Taught by Tate McElhaney

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No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.

The Business of Ideas

Understanding How Ideas Become Reality

Explore how businesses work, how ideas take shape, and how the economic world around you operates.

Coming Soon

No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.

Digital Presence

Building Your Personal Online Identity

Learn to shape how you show up online, from social media to your own personal website.

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No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.

The Playwriting Process

Writing for the Stage

Learn the ingredients of a play and build your own along the way.

Taught by Amanda Berkson

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No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.

Music Production

Digital Music Making Tools

Get familiar with digital music making software and build your own songs.

Taught by Amanda Berkson

Coming Soon

No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.

Life through the Lens

Understanding Visual Storytelling Through Photography

Explore photography's technical and creative ability to express ideas and tell stories through images.

Taught by Yaakov Gottlieb

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No upcoming sessions scheduled yet.