Discover the centering art of dot mandala in this step-by-step class for absolute beginners. Begin by creating these beautiful, intricate, and symmetrical patterns on paper, then advance to embellishing natural stones. Learn structured techniques and take home supplies so you can continue your dot mandala journey on your own. Most materials provided. Please note: Your first rock will be provided. After that you must purchase or collect your own.

If you love to draw, join us for an art adventure. We will play drawing games, design imaginary creatures, and be inspired by our surroundings. We’ll use classic drawing materials as well as paint sticks, watercolor pencils, and sparkle markers to invent magical worlds made of pizza hills and ice cream clouds and endless other possibilities.

Coffee, tea, or... chocolate? Explore America’s once-popular tradition of drinking chocolate as an adult social beverage. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, we’ll look back at chocolate’s role in colonial and Revolutionary-era life, including chocolate houses and the specialized chocolate pots used to serve this rich drink. Sample small-batch craft chocolate with spice inclusions to explore flavor profiles, learn how historic drinking chocolate differed from today’s hot chocolate, and make your own custom drinking chocolate mix using cacao powder and spices inspired by colonial-era tastes.Tuition includes all food fees. Please bring a jar to take home your chocolate spice mix.

PLEASE NOTE: To register, please visit CS Driving School. Select Locations then click Register Now under Arlington High School. The Driver Education Program is required in Massachusetts for teens who would like to get a Driver’s License between 16.5 and 18 years old. This program gives you everything you need to earn your Driver Education Certificate and become eligible for your road test. Package valid for two years from start date. The $1,170 (as of 9/14/26) package includes: 30 Hours Classroom Instruction Held at AHS Students must be at least 15 years, 9 months to begin. 12 Hours Behind-The-Wheel Offered seven days a week with pickup and drop-off at AHS or another arlington location. Scheduled through the CS Driving portal after turning 16 and receiving Learner’s Permit. 6 Hours In-Car Observation of another student driver Package Add-Ons: (Can be purchased at time of registration or later through the Student Portal) 2-Hour Parent/Guardian Class—$40 Required before a student can schedule behind-the-wheel hours. Certificate of Completion—$30 Electronic Driver Education Completion Certificate issued by the RMV. Required before a student (under 18) can schedule a road test. Road Test Sponsorship—$215 Optional service for a weekend group road test scheduled at CS Driving School, 2 Winter Street, Waltham. Vehicle and Sponsor provided. Two-Week Classroom Sessions at Arlington High School: Monday–Friday, 3:30–6:30 pm (1:30–3:30 on early release days 10/21 and 12/9) Oct. 19–30 Nov. 30–Dec. 11 March 1–12 May 17–28 Parent Classes are via Zoom the second Thursday of each month. Register at www.CSDriving.com Vacation Intensives at AHS: Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00 am–3:30 pm February 16–20 April 20–24 Summer 2026 Intensives at AHS: Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–4:30 pm July 12–16 July 26–30 August 3-7, 2026 August 2–6, 2027 Parent Classes are via Zoom the second Thursday of each month. Register at www.CSDriving.com

Learn English and build your speaking and writing confidence. ACE is pleased to fully fund these classes for those who live or work in Arlington. The daytime Level 2 class is co-sponsored by the Robbins Library. Level 2 (High Beginner): For students who have basic understanding of the simple sentence structure in English, and the following concepts: the alphabet, numbers 0–100, subject pronouns, the be verbs (am, is, are), and everyday verbs and adjectives. Learn the simple present, past, and future tenses while building real conversational confidence. Level 3 (Low Intermediate): For students who have taken the Level 2 course or who are familiar with those grammar concepts. Build your confidence, improve your speaking skills, and learn more advanced grammar, including modals (e.g., must, should), adverbs of frequency, first and second conditionals, and comparative and superlative adjectives. Level 4 (High Intermediate): For students who have completed ACE Level 3 or are familiar with its grammar concepts. Practice communicating on a wider range of topics with greater accuracy and fluency while learning advanced grammar, including passive voice, third conditionals, and future forms. Please note: Priority goes to Arlington residents. Register for one session only. If you live outside of Arlington, please add yourself to our “non-resident waitlist” class and we will contact you if we have space. Attendance Policy: Limited to one class per person per term. Students are expected to attend regularly. If you have to miss a class, you must notify the instructor in advance. Students who do not show up for the first class without notifying the instructor will be removed from the roster and will not be allowed to register for the following term. Students who miss more than three classes in a term will not be allowed to register for the following term.

Early Morning P.E. Power is designed to get you physically active before school while having fun with friends. Research has shown that exercise improves brainpower and concentration. Get your blood pumping and start your day primed to learn.

Your novel draft is complete. Now what? Move from draft to focused revision through craft instruction, practical exercises, and guided workshop time. Explore genre, story structure, character arcs, pacing, and point of view while learning techniques to identify structural challenges, build on your narrative strengths, and refine your manuscript. You’ll create a personalized editing plan tailored to your goals and genre, giving you the tools to evaluate your revisions and take the next step toward publication—whether querying agents, self-publishing, or working with an editor.Prerequisite: a completed or near-complete novel or novella draft for whatever your target audience is.Please note: Due to circumstances our of our control, the instructor is no longer able to teach the class in person and it will now be held on Zoom.

Immortalize your furry (or feathered or scaly) friend with a one-of-a-kind embroidered pet portrait. Whether you’re brand new to embroidery or a seasoned stitcher, you’ll learn how to turn a favorite photo into a custom embroidered line portrait. Before the first session, you’ll work with the instructor to select the perfect image so she can prepare a personalized pattern just for you. Create a 6-inch piece in the October class, or make a 4-inch version perfect for hanging as a holiday ornament in December. All materials are provided.

Please note: the catalog had the classes switched. Severina will be teaching the Gentle Stretching class, and Cindy will be teaching the Full-Body class.Essentrics lengthens and strengthens every muscle in the body through a dynamic combination of movements. This completely original full-body workout draws on the flowing movements of tai chi and ballet to create a balanced, flexible, and pain-free body. Essentrics rebalances the body, prevents and treats injuries, unlocks tight joints, and develops lean, strong, and flexible muscles with immediate changes to your posture. Full-Body: A faster tempo with additional emphasis on toning. Gentle Stretching: For all ages and fitness levels and for those who are looking for a gentle, slow-tempo class that will help produce greater joint mobility. For all classes, please bring a yoga mat and small towel.

Step back into the Gilded Age at Eustis Estate, a largely intact late nineteenth-century country home set on more than eighty acres at the base of the Blue Hills. Built in 1878 and preserved by Historic New England, the estate offers a glimpse into the architecture, design, and daily life of a prominent family of the era. Explore the mansion and landscape, including gardens and historic features that supported life on the estate, while learning about the Eustis family, the staff who maintained the property, and the Aesthetic Movement style that shaped the home. The tour will also include time to view the current exhibition.

Unlock the stories hidden in your DNA and begin building a family tree with greater confidence. Learn how to interpret DNA test results, understand ancestry regions and DNA matches, and use those connections to discover more about your family history. We’ll explore how to build and expand a family tree, find and attach historical records such as census, marriage, and obituary documents, and use tools available through Ancestry.com to uncover new connections and strengthen your research. No prior genealogy experience is required—just curiosity about your roots.

Discover the fascinating realm of lucid dreaming—a magical state where you realize you’re dreaming while immersed in the dream itself. This extraordinary ability occurs during the approximately one-third of our lives that we spend sleeping. Explore personalized techniques to induce lucidity, master control over your dreams, and unlock a spectrum of possibilities—from joyful adventures to enhancing creativity, boosting self-confidence, and even resolving nightmares. Gain profound insights into interpreting the meaning of your dreams as you experience them, transforming sleep into a realm of boundless exploration and personal growth.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, design a lush, naturalistic centerpiece to decorate your holiday table. Learn simple techniques and design basics to ignite your creativity. Your fabulous, fall-inspired centerpiece will combine flowers in a rich autumn palette with botanical elements, textured foliage, and dried fruit.