Lifelong Learning
Join us for opportunities that will enrich your personal life by expanding your knowledge and skills. Classes are offered for all ages and skill levels throughout the year at a variety of sites, with new classes beginning every day.
Featured Classes Coming Up in Butler County
First-hand Experiences
Advance from all thumbs to thumbs-up!
Introduction to Reflexology
Oct. 7 | $29
Pottery Wheel Workshop
Starts Oct. 13 | $179*
Beginning Fly Tying
Starts Oct. 30 | $119*
Featured Classes Coming Up at BC3 @ Armstrong
Herds and Scenes
Brush up on the state's largest wild animals -- or on your painting skills!
Discovering Pennsylvania's Elk
Sept. 10 | $25
Canvas: Ho Ho Highland Cattle
Oct. 15 | $49*
Bob Ross: Northern Lights
Oct. 29 | $74*
Featured Classes Coming Up in Lawrence County
Make it a Date!
Commit to a love language with five hot courses this fall.
American Apple Pie
Oct. 28 | $64*
Make it a Meal: Chicken Dumplings
Nov. 4 | $59*
*Includes materials
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Lifelong Learning Schedule | Fall 2025
Butler, Cranberry & Online
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Lawrence & Online
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Registration
Online
View, register and pay for courses online.
Telephone
Call our staff to register and pay for courses using a Mastercard, Visa, Discover
or American Express credit card.
- Butler - 724-284-8504
- Cranberry - 724-772-5520
- Lawrence - 724-658-1938
- Mercer - 724-346-2073
Mail
Download and print a registration form. Checks should be made payable to Butler County Community College. Completed forms can be mailed to BC3 Lifelong Learning, P.O. Box 1203, Butler, PA 16003-1203.
Ed2Go Online Classes
Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners. Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. You can complete any course entirely from your home or office, any time of the day or night.
- Expert Instructor
- 24-Hour Access
- Online Discussion Areas
- 6 Weeks of Instruction
- Course Sessions Begin Monthly
Call us or visit Ed2Go to register.
Create Your Own Class
Have an idea for a Lifelong Learning course? Want to learn about a subject with your
friends? Tell us! We will work to find an instructor and provide the course at a reasonable
cost. Contact Paul Lucas, Director of Lifelong Learning.
Call For Instructors
Are you passionate about a certain subject and enjoy teaching others? Share your knowledge through a new Lifelong Learning class at BC3. We are always looking for new ideas and enthusiastic instructors! Send your course proposal and resume to Paul Lucas, Director of Lifelong Learning.
Have questions? Contact us!
Paul Lucas
Director of Lifelong Learning
724.287.8711, ext. 8504
paul.lucas@bc3.edu
Kristen Schooley
Lifelong Learning Secretary
724.287.8711, ext. 8419
kristen.schooley@bc3.edu
