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Events & Classes

Explore technology, youth, makerspace, entrepreneurship and community programs.

Intro to Crochet (1pm - 3pm)

October 8, 2026 at 1:00:00 PM

Intro to Crochet (6pm-8pm)

October 8, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Jewelry Making for Beginners

October 8, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Create with Video & Audio - (A 3-Part Class)

October 15, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

OATS Open House

September 24, 2026 at 10:00:00 AM

Join The Bean Path for an OATS Open House and discover technology resources designed to help older adults build digital skills and confidence. Stop by to learn more about upcoming programs, ask questions, and explore opportunities to stay connected in today’s digital world.

Join The Bean Path for an OATS Open House and discover technology resources designed to help older adults build digital skills and confidence. Stop by to learn more about upcoming programs, ask questions, and explore opportunities to stay connected in today’s digital world.

After-School Homework & Study Club

September 30, 2026 at 3:00:00 PM

Need a quiet place to get homework done, study, or work through a challenging assignment? Join us for the pilot of Bean Path Study Squad, a welcoming and supervised space designed to help students stay focused, build strong study habits, and get the support they need to keep moving forward.

Need a quiet place to get homework done, study, or work through a challenging assignment? Join us for the pilot of Bean Path Study Squad, a welcoming and supervised space designed to help students stay focused, build strong study habits, and get the support they need to keep moving forward.

Intro to Drone Flying & Recreational Drone Certification

October 3, 2026 at 10:00:00 AM

Take flight with Bean Path’s hands-on Drone Class! Learn the basics of safe flight, controls, and aerial photography using a range of beginner-friendly recreational drones.

Take flight with Bean Path’s hands-on Drone Class! Learn the basics of safe flight, controls, and aerial photography using a range of beginner-friendly recreational drones.

Intro to Advanced Manufacturing (3 - Part Series)

October 3, 2026 at 10:00:00 AM

Advanced Manufacturing Saturdays is a 3-week, hands-on series at The Bean Path where participants explore 2D and 3D design, start a 3D print, complete drone hobby certification, and finish by producing a laser-cut box with a lid. No experience needed—just show up ready to learn and make something

Advanced Manufacturing Saturdays is a 3-week, hands-on series at The Bean Path where participants explore 2D and 3D design, start a 3D print, complete drone hobby certification, and finish by producing a laser-cut box with a lid. No experience needed—just show up ready to learn and make something

Intro to Sewing: A 4-Week Beginner Series (1pm-3pm)

October 6, 2026 at 1:00:00 PM

New to sewing or need a refresher? Learn how to confidently use a sewing machine while practicing essential techniques and creating hands-on projects. This welcoming four-part series is designed for complete beginners—no previous sewing experience required.

New to sewing or need a refresher? Learn how to confidently use a sewing machine while practicing essential techniques and creating hands-on projects. This welcoming four-part series is designed for complete beginners—no previous sewing experience required.

Intro to Sewing: A 4-Week Beginner Series (6pm-8pm)

October 6, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

New to sewing or need a refresher? Learn how to confidently use a sewing machine while practicing essential techniques and creating hands-on projects. This welcoming four-part series is designed for complete beginners—no previous sewing experience required.

New to sewing or need a refresher? Learn how to confidently use a sewing machine while practicing essential techniques and creating hands-on projects. This welcoming four-part series is designed for complete beginners—no previous sewing experience required.

Intro to Crochet (1pm - 3pm)

October 8, 2026 at 1:00:00 PM

Learn the basics of crochet in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. You’ll practice essential stitches and techniques while creating your first handmade project using a hook and yarn. No previous experience required.

Learn the basics of crochet in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. You’ll practice essential stitches and techniques while creating your first handmade project using a hook and yarn. No previous experience required.

Intro to AI (Artificial Intelligence)

October 8, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Participants will learn how to write effective prompts, improve AI responses, explore real-world use cases, and create a custom AI chatbot as part of the experience. Each session is interactive, beginner-friendly, and designed to build confidence—not overwhelm.

Participants will learn how to write effective prompts, improve AI responses, explore real-world use cases, and create a custom AI chatbot as part of the experience. Each session is interactive, beginner-friendly, and designed to build confidence—not overwhelm.

Intro to Crochet (6pm-8pm)

October 8, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Learn the basics of crochet in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. You’ll practice essential stitches and techniques while creating your first handmade project using a hook and yarn. No previous experience required.

Learn the basics of crochet in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. You’ll practice essential stitches and techniques while creating your first handmade project using a hook and yarn. No previous experience required.

Jewelry Making for Beginners

October 8, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Learn foundational jewelry-making techniques while creating a custom piece to take home. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience.

Learn foundational jewelry-making techniques while creating a custom piece to take home. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience.

Intro to Ceramics: Four-Week Course

October 8, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Discover the art of ceramics in this four-session, beginner-friendly classes. Learn foundational hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing techniques as you transform clay into finished pieces of your own.

Discover the art of ceramics in this four-session, beginner-friendly classes. Learn foundational hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing techniques as you transform clay into finished pieces of your own.

Canva Basics for Beginners (Class) 1pm-3pm

October 15, 2026 at 1:00:00 PM

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

Intro to AI (Artificial Intelligence)

October 15, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Participants will learn how to write effective prompts, improve AI responses, explore real-world use cases, and create a custom AI chatbot as part of the experience. Each session is interactive, beginner-friendly, and designed to build confidence—not overwhelm.

Participants will learn how to write effective prompts, improve AI responses, explore real-world use cases, and create a custom AI chatbot as part of the experience. Each session is interactive, beginner-friendly, and designed to build confidence—not overwhelm.

Create with Video & Audio - (A 3-Part Class)

October 15, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Learn practical video and audio basics using just your smartphone in this free 3-part workshop. Participants will plan, film, and edit a short video while gaining a clear introduction to microphones, speakers, and simple AV setup used in real-world settings. Designed for beginners and career explore

Learn practical video and audio basics using just your smartphone in this free 3-part workshop. Participants will plan, film, and edit a short video while gaining a clear introduction to microphones, speakers, and simple AV setup used in real-world settings. Designed for beginners and career explore

Canva Basics for Beginners (Class) 6-8pm

October 15, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

Pathways to Tech Open House (Afternoon Session)

October 19, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM

Whether you’re a potential participant, employer, or community partner, come learn how Pathways to Tech is connecting people to training, credentials, and careers in technology and emerging industries.

Whether you’re a potential participant, employer, or community partner, come learn how Pathways to Tech is connecting people to training, credentials, and careers in technology and emerging industries.

Pathways to Tech Open House (Afternoon Session)

October 19, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM

Whether you’re a potential participant, employer, or community partner, come learn how Pathways to Tech is connecting people to training, credentials, and careers in technology and emerging industries.

Whether you’re a potential participant, employer, or community partner, come learn how Pathways to Tech is connecting people to training, credentials, and careers in technology and emerging industries.

Pathways to Tech Open House (Evening Session)

October 19, 2026 at 5:30:00 PM

Whether you’re a potential participant, employer, or community partner, come learn how Pathways to Tech is connecting people to training, credentials, and careers in technology and emerging industries.

Whether you’re a potential participant, employer, or community partner, come learn how Pathways to Tech is connecting people to training, credentials, and careers in technology and emerging industries.

Pathways to Tech Open House (Mid-Day Session)

October 19, 2026 at 5:30:00 PM

Whether you’re a potential participant, employer, or community partner, come learn how Pathways to Tech is connecting people to training, credentials, and careers in technology and emerging industries.

Whether you’re a potential participant, employer, or community partner, come learn how Pathways to Tech is connecting people to training, credentials, and careers in technology and emerging industries.

Family STEAM Night + Youth Robotics Scrimmage

October 20, 2026 at 5:30:00 PM

Bring the family for a night of hands-on STEAM activities where young people can build, create and explore through science and technology. Plus, cheer on Bean Path’s youth robotics teams as they put their skills to the test in a live robotics scrimmage.

Bring the family for a night of hands-on STEAM activities where young people can build, create and explore through science and technology. Plus, cheer on Bean Path’s youth robotics teams as they put their skills to the test in a live robotics scrimmage.

Python Study Hall

October 20, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Python is one of the most popular coding languages in the world — used in everything from automation to AI. If you've been curious about coding, this is your low-pressure entry point. Drop in, work at your own pace, and get help when you need it. Bring your laptop and your questions.

Python is one of the most popular coding languages in the world — used in everything from automation to AI. If you've been curious about coding, this is your low-pressure entry point. Drop in, work at your own pace, and get help when you need it. Bring your laptop and your questions.

AI Hackathon

October 21, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

You don’t have to be a coder to create with AI. Spend the evening teaming up to turn an idea into a project or tackle a real-world challenge using beginner-friendly AI tools.

You don’t have to be a coder to create with AI. Spend the evening teaming up to turn an idea into a project or tackle a real-world challenge using beginner-friendly AI tools.

OATS Open House

October 22, 2026 at 10:00:00 AM

Get more comfortable with the technology you use every day. Stop by for hands-on demonstrations, one-on-one tech help, practical tips for staying safe online and a look at Bean Path’s technology classes for adults 55+.

Get more comfortable with the technology you use every day. Stop by for hands-on demonstrations, one-on-one tech help, practical tips for staying safe online and a look at Bean Path’s technology classes for adults 55+.

Canva Basics for Beginners (Class) 1pm-3pm

October 22, 2026 at 1:00:00 PM

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

Canva Basics for Beginners (Class) 6-8pm

October 22, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

A Conversation with Dr. Nashlie Sephus (Hybrid Event)

October 23, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM

Join The Bean Path Founder & CEO Dr. Nashlie Sephus for a conversation about the future of technology, AI, and opportunity in Mississippi—and the next chapter of The Bean Path.

Join The Bean Path Founder & CEO Dr. Nashlie Sephus for a conversation about the future of technology, AI, and opportunity in Mississippi—and the next chapter of The Bean Path.

8th Anniversary Block Party

October 24, 2026 at 10:00:00 AM

Celebrate eight years of The Bean Path with a big community block party featuring free food, live music, family fun, hands-on activities and more. Bring the whole crew and join us for a Saturday filled with good food, good music and plenty to experience together.

Celebrate eight years of The Bean Path with a big community block party featuring free food, live music, family fun, hands-on activities and more. Bring the whole crew and join us for a Saturday filled with good food, good music and plenty to experience together.

Intro to Sewing: A 3-Week Beginner Series (1pm-3pm)

November 3, 2026 at 1:00:00 PM

New to sewing or need a refresher? Learn how to confidently use a sewing machine while practicing essential techniques and creating hands-on projects. This welcoming three-part series is designed for complete beginners—no previous sewing experience required.

New to sewing or need a refresher? Learn how to confidently use a sewing machine while practicing essential techniques and creating hands-on projects. This welcoming three-part series is designed for complete beginners—no previous sewing experience required.

Intro to Sewing: A 3-Week Beginner Series (6pm-8pm)

November 3, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

New to sewing or need a refresher? Learn how to confidently use a sewing machine while practicing essential techniques and creating hands-on projects. This welcoming three-part series is designed for complete beginners—no previous sewing experience required.

New to sewing or need a refresher? Learn how to confidently use a sewing machine while practicing essential techniques and creating hands-on projects. This welcoming three-part series is designed for complete beginners—no previous sewing experience required.

Intro to Crochet (1pm - 3pm)

November 5, 2026 at 1:00:00 PM

Learn the basics of crochet in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. You’ll practice essential stitches and techniques while creating your first handmade project using a hook and yarn. No previous experience required.

Learn the basics of crochet in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. You’ll practice essential stitches and techniques while creating your first handmade project using a hook and yarn. No previous experience required.

Jewelry Making for Beginners

November 5, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Learn foundational jewelry-making techniques while creating a custom piece to take home. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience.

Learn foundational jewelry-making techniques while creating a custom piece to take home. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience.

Intro to AI (Artificial Intelligence

November 5, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Participants will learn how to write effective prompts, improve AI responses, explore real-world use cases, and create a custom AI chatbot as part of the experience. Each session is interactive, beginner-friendly, and designed to build confidence—not overwhelm.

Participants will learn how to write effective prompts, improve AI responses, explore real-world use cases, and create a custom AI chatbot as part of the experience. Each session is interactive, beginner-friendly, and designed to build confidence—not overwhelm.

Intro to Crochet (6pm-8pm)

November 5, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Learn the basics of crochet in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. You’ll practice essential stitches and techniques while creating your first handmade project using a hook and yarn. No previous experience required.

Learn the basics of crochet in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. You’ll practice essential stitches and techniques while creating your first handmade project using a hook and yarn. No previous experience required.

Intro to Ceramics: 3-Week Course

November 5, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Discover the art of ceramics in this 3-session, beginner-friendly classes. Learn foundational hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing techniques as you transform clay into a finished masterpiece of your own.

Discover the art of ceramics in this 3-session, beginner-friendly classes. Learn foundational hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing techniques as you transform clay into a finished masterpiece of your own.

Intro to Drone Flying & Recreational Drone Certification

November 7, 2026 at 10:00:00 AM

Take flight with Bean Path’s hands-on Drone Class! Learn the basics of safe flight, controls, and aerial photography using a range of beginner-friendly recreational drones.

Take flight with Bean Path’s hands-on Drone Class! Learn the basics of safe flight, controls, and aerial photography using a range of beginner-friendly recreational drones.

Intro to Advanced Manufacturing (3 - Part Series)

November 7, 2026 at 10:00:00 AM

Advanced Manufacturing Saturdays is a 3-week, hands-on series at The Bean Path where participants explore 2D and 3D design, start a 3D print, complete drone hobby certification, and finish by producing a laser-cut box with a lid. No experience needed—just show up ready to learn and make something

Advanced Manufacturing Saturdays is a 3-week, hands-on series at The Bean Path where participants explore 2D and 3D design, start a 3D print, complete drone hobby certification, and finish by producing a laser-cut box with a lid. No experience needed—just show up ready to learn and make something

Canva Basics for Beginners (Class) 1pm-3pm

November 12, 2026 at 1:00:00 PM

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

Canva Basics for Beginners (Class) 6-8pm

November 12, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

Intro to AI (Artificial Intelligence

November 12, 2026 at 7:00:00 PM

Participants will learn how to write effective prompts, improve AI responses, explore real-world use cases, and create a custom AI chatbot as part of the experience. Each session is interactive, beginner-friendly, and designed to build confidence—not overwhelm.

Participants will learn how to write effective prompts, improve AI responses, explore real-world use cases, and create a custom AI chatbot as part of the experience. Each session is interactive, beginner-friendly, and designed to build confidence—not overwhelm.

Canva Basics for Beginners (Class) 1pm-3pm

November 19, 2026 at 1:00:00 PM

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

Canva Basics for Beginners (Class) 6-8pm

November 19, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

A hands-on class that shows you how to design simple, eye-catching graphics using Canva. Create a flyer or social post from scratch and work on a design you’re proud to share. No experience needed—computers provided, or bring your own laptop

Python Study Hall

November 19, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Python is one of the most popular coding languages in the world — used in everything from automation to AI. If you've been curious about coding, this is your low-pressure entry point. Drop in, work at your own pace, and get help when you need it. Bring your laptop and your questions.

Python is one of the most popular coding languages in the world — used in everything from automation to AI. If you've been curious about coding, this is your low-pressure entry point. Drop in, work at your own pace, and get help when you need it. Bring your laptop and your questions.

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