Adorn your cupcakes with realistic-looking succulents made out of buttercream. Learn to make a variety of cactus plants and desert roses to turn cupcakes into colorful edible terrariums. Icing and decorating tools are included, which you will use in class for decorating your cupcakes and take home to recreate your designs. Please note: You will need to bring 10-12 unfrosted cupcakes and a carrier or box to transport them. Bring an apron, if you like. This is not a family class, it is for students ages 18+.

Thinking about cutting the cable? With so many ways to watch TV today—traditional cable, over-the-air, streaming services, and live internet TV—how do you choose? Explore the pros and cons of each option and find out whether your TV is smart enough or if you’ll need additional hardware to make the switch.

Keep safe in a changing digital world. Learn how hackers exploit computers and what you can do to protect yourself. Topics include securing your email, recognizing phishing attempts, and adjusting social media privacy settings. We’ll also cover data backup strategies (including cloud storage), antivirus tools, smartphone security, and the risks of public Wi-Fi. Leave with practical, easy-to-apply tips for staying secure online.

Love dolls and stuffies? Learn how to make your own! We’ll use yarn, paper towel rolls, felt, paper, wooden pegs, and fabric swatches to make a wide variety of dolls and stuffed animals. Use your imagination to craft a different friend each day and take home your creations at the end of the week.

Shimmy, shake, and stretch as we explore various dance styles. Learn basic steps, catch the beat, and groove to the music. Increase your artistic individuality and confidence as you show off your best moves, and enjoy being part of an energetic and supportive group. Please note the late class start time: The Hardy onsite coordinator will stay with Hardy School students until class begins.

Fill your morning with music, movement, crafting, and fun. Learn simple choreography to some of our favorite songs and create song-related crafts and activities. We will also learn about basic musical terms such as tempo, speed, and genre. Come dance—and craft—with us.

Sparkle, shine, and create with diamond art. Turn colorful resin gems into dazzling designs on bookmarks, coasters, magnets, canvases, and more. Explore patterns and colors to craft glittery masterpieces to take home and show off.

Unleash your creativity by learning how to create your very own digital music composition. From start to finish, you will learn all of the ins-and-outs of what it takes to produce a song from scratch with the easy to use digital audio workstation Soundtrap. Discover how to compose a song in the style of your favorite music genre—everything from pop, techno, rap, and more. No prior musical experience is required, just a love and passion for music.

Design and create custom clothing for your Barbie or fashion dolls using a variety of fabrics, embellishments, and sewing techniques. Learn both hand and machine stitching to craft everything from trendy tops to chic accessories. Take home a runway-worthy collection of stylish, one-of-a-kind outfits and the confidence to continue designing your own fabulous fashion creations.

Arlington Community Education provides thousands of dollars each year in financial assistance to qualifying Arlington adult and youth residents to participate in ACE's broad range of enrichment programs. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to help community members in need, select the denomination of your choice in the drop-down menu to the right. You will receive an email confirmation upon completion of the donation. For more information or if you have questions please contact the ACE office at CommunityEd@arlington.k12.ma.us or 781-316-3568. Thank you. Tax ID # 046-001-070

Connect with your inner animal—on the mat and on the page! Stretch like a cat, hop like a frog, and flutter like a butterfly while building balance, strength, and focus. Then get inspired to draw, paint, collage, and craft “paw-some” artwork of the animals we meet and the places they call home.

Dive into the history of comic-making and explore many different ways to create, design, and plan a comic book/strip sequence. Practice character development, story building, facial expression, and figure drawing to make your characters come alive. Look at samples of graphic novels, traditional comics, manga, and anime, then make your own comic that reflects your

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 $1,165 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 March 2–6 and March 9–13 May 26–29, June 1–5 and June 8 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 17–21 April 21–25 Summer 2026 Intensives at AHS: Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–4:30 pm July 6-10 July 20-24 August 3-7 Parent Classes are via Zoom the second Thursday of each month. Register at www.CSDriving.com

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.

Join our EarthCORE team as we explore local parks and waterways and learn how people in Arlington are working to protect and improve our natural resources. Take action by removing litter and invasive plants, harvesting from a local orchard to make a tasty snack, and discovering how climate impacts are showing up close to home. Make your voice heard by educating the community through media, public art, and collaboration with local officials. Bring your curiosity and ideas for change.

DO NOT ENROLL HERE. Visit Ed2Go to select your classes. Arlington Community Education partners with Ed2Go to offer hundreds of online courses that meet the varied needs of our students. Enrichment and educational courses--from Art to Web Design and everything in between at Ed2Go.

Bring your imagination to the table and turn your meals into masterpieces. Follow step-by-step instructions to create scenes—underwater worlds, outer space, palaces, and lighthouses—using a variety of foods. When you’re finished, you can eat your artwork, making creativity extra delicious.