Learn. Connect. Grow.
Community classes and workshops for people who love to learn — open to everyone.
What We Offer
The Grove offers engaging, instructor-led classes in digital skills, civic education, creative arts, and more. Our classes are open to everyone in the community — whether you're building new skills, exploring an interest, or working toward a personal goal, there's a seat for you.
Expert-Led Instruction
Classes taught by credentialed instructors with real-world expertise.
Small Group Learning
Personalized attention in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Flexible Scheduling
Weekly and bi-weekly options that fit your life.
Open to Everyone
All classes are open to the public.
Our Values
Everything we do is shaped by what we believe about people and learning
Community
Learning is better together. The Grove exists because people grow when they're in the company of others who are curious too.
Curiosity
Every class starts with a question worth exploring. We believe the desire to learn something new is its own qualification.
Dignity
Every person who joins us brings their own strengths, experiences, and perspective. That's what makes growing together so meaningful.
Expertise
Our classes are taught by instructors with genuine passion for their subjects and a desire to make learning engaging and meaningful.
Belonging
The Grove is a place where people feel welcome, seen, and valued — a community, not just a classroom.
Featured Classes
A sample of what's available. Browse our full catalog for all nine classes.
How America Works
A Civic Education Class
Learn how government works — and how you can be a part of it.
90 minThe Design Studio
Visual Design & Canva
Make things that look great — cards, flyers, photos, and more.
120 minHistory at Large
A Living History Class
Explore history where it happened — through museums, sites, and stories.
90 minDigital Life
Everyday Technology Skills
Feel more comfortable and confident with the technology you use every day.
90 minWhy The Grove?
The Grove is a community learning program by Big Apple Coaching LLC. We believe that meaningful learning happens when people come together around shared curiosity — in a setting that's welcoming, engaging, and grounded in real expertise.
The name says it all: a grove is a place where things grow — together, in community, rooted in the same soil. That's what we're building.
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