Focus on illustration as a form of visual storytelling, using the flexible and expressive medium of watercolor pencils. Taking inspiration from book illustration and narrative art, explore how to design images that convey story, character, and setting while combining clear drawing with soft watercolor effects. The emphasis is on intentional image-making, visual flow, and developing a personal illustrative voice rather than achieving technical realism. All levels are welcome. The class materials list can be found here. Please do not purchase materials until we confirm the class has met minimum enrollment.

Discover the joy of improv in this welcoming beginner class where there are no mistakes—only unexpected gifts. Through playful exercises and supportive group work, learn to feel as relaxed and natural on stage as you do in everyday conversation. Build confidence, creativity, and connection while laughing your way through the most fun forms of group storytelling.

Expand your toolkit for creating memorable characters through point of view, status, physical choices, and emotional commitment. We’ll also introduce techniques for playing in dynamic multi-person scenes, editing with confidence, and connecting scenes together so your improv can flow in both short form and long form with ease. Designed for students who have completed a beginning improv comedy class at ACE or elsewhere.

Get ready to play, imagine, and perform. Try fun acting games, make up your own short scenes, and explore silly or serious ideas in a safe, happy place. You’ll work with friends, practice thinking fast, and have tons of chances to grow your creativity and confidence while laughing a lot along the way.

Please note the dates and location are different from print catalog. Step into a space where creativity meets courage. Each session will blend personal storytelling with playful improv—from song and movement to theater and writing—inviting you to experiment, connect, and discover new sides of yourself. All experience levels are welcome in this warm, supportive atmosphere where you can take risks, express yourself freely, and savor the thrill of spontaneous creation.

Step into the world of improv and see what you can create. Jump into high-energy games and collaborative scenes that challenge you to think on your feet, listen closely, and react in the moment. Take risks, make bold choices, and work with your group to build teamwork, creativity, and lots of laughs in a fun, supportive space.

Register at In-Control Crash Prevention In-Control Crash Prevention is a non-profit training program committed to helping reduce automobile crashes through hands-on training. Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of teens nationwide and the main causes are speed and inexperience. Students and their families can learn safety skills that can only be taught at In-Control’s unique closed course environment. Learn how to handle skidding, panic stops, tailgating, and emergency lane changes. This 4.5 hour course has been highly recommended to us by CS Driving School as a way to better learn how to handle unexpected driving situations. Visit this link for a special arlington Community Ed discount, class details, as well as insurance discounts for graduates of the class: In-Control Crash Prevention.

Journey through art history as you meet different artists and make projects inspired by their work. Build dreamlike clay sculptures like Salvador Dalí, create bold paper collages in the style of Eric Carle, explore pop art with Andy Warhol, layer color and shapes like Kandinsky, and paint your own flowers inspired by Van Gogh and Georgia O’Keeffe. Try out paint, paper, and clay while discovering your own way to express ideas through art.

Take your drawing skills to the next level. Strengthen observation, proportion, value, and line quality while tackling more complex subjects and compositions. Through structured exercises and guided projects, you’ll practice with purpose, solve creative challenges, and develop a more confident, personal approach to drawing. The class materials list can be found here. Please do not purchase materials until we confirm the class has met minimum enrollment.

Give your wardrobe a fresh twist by transforming clothes you already own into unique, personalized pieces. Explore refashioning techniques like visible mending and creative alterations, drawing inspiration from art, photography, film, or social media. Experiment with fabrics, textures, and styles, and maybe even hunt for hidden gems at a local thrift store. Bring your vision to life and create fashion that’s truly one-of-a-kind. You must have experience using a sewing machine.

Explore the guitar fretboard like never before by focusing on musical intervals—the building blocks of chords, scales, and arpeggios. Learn to navigate the neck fluently, create any chord in any key, and begin playing solos with intention and purpose. Using intervallic maps and practical music theory, you’ll gain a deeper, genre-independent understanding of the guitar and expand your creative possibilities. Ideal for guitarists comfortable with open and barre chords who want to elevate their skills and start playing confidently.

Challenge yourself on the climbing wall in the AHS gym in this class for beginners. Get the skills needed to safely belay on a ropes course, including how to fasten your climbing harness, tie a figure 8 knot, and participate in a team belay. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to solo belay using the PBUS (pull, brake, under, slide) method.

Cut and assemble a marquetry pattern using the double-bevel technique. You’ll carefully cut thin wood veneers, angling the edges so that, when fitted together, the shapes have subtle outlines and depth. Choose a lotus flower inspired by a 16th-century Chinese carving or create your own design. By the end, you’ll have a finished panel glued to a backer veneer, ready to display or inlay.

Curious about flying or buying a drone (also called a UAS, or Unmanned Aircraft System)? This beginner-friendly, two-session course will get you started. Drones can be fun to fly, whether as a hobby or for commercial purposes like photography or surveying, but they come with responsibilities. The first online session introduces drone types, safety rules, regulations, and tips for choosing your first drone. Please join this session on a laptop or computer, as we’ll take the online test together to obtain your hobbyist license, which will allow you to pilot a drone during the outdoor in-person session. Get ready to see the world from a whole new angle!

Discover the relaxing art of brush pen calligraphy and ignite your creativity through hand lettering. Learn the fundamentals, from essential lettering terms to proper grip, posture, and arm movements. Practice basic strokes, lowercase letters, and smooth letter connections, and get practical tips to develop your style. Two brush pens and a workbook are included, giving you everything you need to keep practicing at home. No experience required.

Learn to cut and fit traditional dovetail joints using hand tools. Work with pre-milled stock to create a small key tray, gaining hands-on experience in layout, sawing, and chiseling techniques. These skills can be applied to a wide range of future woodworking projects.

Learn the basics of using Excel, a powerful spreadsheet software developed by Microsoft that is used to perform calculations, data analysis, and data visualization. This introductory course will cover entering data, using formulas, formatting, modifying, and editing worksheets. Engage in hands-on projects such as creating budgeting spreadsheets to track income and expenses for both work and home.

Self-defense, like swimming, is best learned by doing. While physical self-defense is always a last resort, this workshop puts you in simulated scenarios of threat, intimidation, and violence, teaching both verbal de-escalation and practical protective skills to help you stay calm and respond effectively. You’ll develop a trauma-informed, social-justice-focused approach that challenges victim-blaming. Instructors wear full-body armor, allowing you to safely practice the techniques you learn.

Learn the basics of tarot and give and receive readings with instructor guidance in this interactive workshop. Practice tapping into your intuition by learning the meaning of the cards and the significance of numerology as it relates to the tarot. We will practice some simple readings and learn some basic layouts using the Crowley-Thoth Tarot deck. This is a great way for beginners to learn and practice the basics and for intermediate readers to improve their abilities.