Lay the foundation to become a confident French speaker. Learn pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and verbs with a focus on describing the world around you. Level 1: Learn basic vocabulary, present-tense verbs, and useful everyday words and phrases. Part of each class will be spent practicing oral dialogue to gain comfort in speaking. Level 2: Focus on improving conversational precision by developing vocabulary and learning present and immediate future tenses. Practice oral dialogue and learn common and irregular verbs, possessive and demonstrative adjectives, comparatives and superlatives, and imperatives. Level 3: Upon completion of this course, you can expect to converse on a broad range of topics with greater confidence and precision. Building upon the skills already acquired, you will learn direct and indirect object pronouns and start the imperfect verb tense. Level 4: Refine your use of passé composé and the imperfect tense, and incorporate object pronouns and adverbs in both simple and compound forms. Continue to develop listening, speaking, and reading skills while exploring aspects of French culture and history.

Bonjour! Join this welcoming and lively French conversation class led by an enthusiastic near-native speaker. This is your chance to learn, practice, and improve your conversational French in a relaxed, fun, yet structured setting. For those who have taken French: Levels 1–3 and/or have strong skills in speaking and listening. We will review advanced grammar topics, including object pronouns, compound tenses, and subjunctive, with assignments to practice your skills throughout the week.

PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child. 
Please register under adult’s name only. Have fun making beautiful glass ornaments while learning the basics of glass fusing. First, through a series of fun exercises, you will learn how to use glass powders, frits, stringers, and copper inclusions. Then, each participant will design and create up to four ornaments for your Christmas tree or window. Ages 8+ Your instructor will fire your creations in his own kiln and they will be available for pickup at AHS within two weeks. Safety note: Students must wear closed toes shoes. Safety glasses will be provided.

Learn the basics of glass fusing while designing and creating a menorah for Hanukkah using glass sheets, frits, powders, and stringers. See different ways to position the candle cups and get help cutting the glass according to your design. In addition, craft a mezuzah and find creative ways to add to your design. Those not of the Jewish faith can create a non-religious candelabra or kinara for Kwanzaa and an ornament instead of a mezuzah. Please note: Your instructor will fire your creations in his own kiln and they will be available for pickup at Arlington High School within two weeks. Students must wear closed toe shoes, eyeglasses or safety glasses (glasses can be provided to those who do not have them).

Gift certificates can be applied to any Arlington Community Education program. We will email you a PDF within 24 hours (Mon.-Fri.) of your gift certificate order. Holiday gift certificates must be purchased by noon on December 23. Important: Please select your own name as the "attendee" when placing your order. We will ask the recipients name and gift message later in the checkout process.

Google Drive is Google’s free alternative to Microsoft Office. There is no software to install, and you can access the Drive apps and your files from any Internet-connected computer or mobile device. We’ll explore Drive as a file storage option and learn how to create, edit, and upload Office and other files. The focus will be on word processing (Docs), spreadsheets (Sheets), and presentation (Slides) apps. You’ll see how easy it is to share files with others and use it seamlessly on both computers and mobile devices. Note: To use Google Drive you must have a Google account. (Gmail users already have a one.)

Create your own hand-painted chiffon scarf using fabric-friendly liquid paints that can be easily heat-set with an iron. Learn how to paint in a loose, flowing, watercolor style that celebrates transparency, light, and natural beauty. In October, we’ll paint large yellow sunflowers on a white background. The December class will feature a poinsettia design. Take one class or both. No prior experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.

Decorate your door with a gorgeous wreath that you will create using bright and fragrant evergreen boughs. The experts at Derby Farm Flowers will demonstrate a simple technique for making the wreath before giving you the opportunity to dive in and create your own, decorating it with a variety of natural materials. Please note: A 12” wreath frame and materials will be provided. Bring a pair of garden pruners, garden scissors, or shears. Gardening gloves and an apron are also recommended.

Learn local history and all about chocolate. Throughout this walking tour, we’ll make four stops, including a lesson in how to taste chocolate. We’ll sample delicious local ice cream from an independent store and try unique chocolate desserts such as baked goods and specialty hot chocolate. Sip cacao juice directly from the chocolate fruit and sample roasted cacao beans. All ages are welcome.

“Donut” miss out on this mouthwatering adventure through Cambridge’s iconic Harvard Square. Sample an irresistible array of artisanal donuts crafted with passion and precision by four local bakeries as your friendly guide shares stories about donuts and the historic sights you’ll see. Try uniquely flavored donuts such as Greek donuts, mochi donuts, and churros. All ages welcome. Please Note: Unfortunately allergies cannot be accommodated.