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Family D&D Made SimpleFamily ClassesPLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child. Please register under adult’s name only. Dates and price incorrect in print catalog, online information is correct. Sharpen your swords and your minds, strap on your adventuring boots, and journey through a fantasy realm full of elves, dwarves, magic, goblins, and (of course) dragons and dungeons. Learn the fundamentals of the classic tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, using a customized, streamlined version that focuses on fun over rules. Discover how to create and role-play characters, work as a team, and respond to challenges created by the Dungeon Master. Will you complete your quest? Everything needed to play is provided. Adults and children will each play their own characters. New and returning students are welcome. Ages 8+Spring 2026 -
Fused Glass Sun Catchers (Family)Family ClassesPLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child age 9+. Please register under adult’s name only. Create stunning glass suncatchers while learning the basics of glass fusing. Explore color, texture, and light as you experiment with powders, frits, stringers, and copper inclusions. Make up to four colorful suncatchers per person to brighten your window. Ages 8+Spring 2026 -
Incredible Card Tricks (Family)Family ClassesWow your friends and family with amazing card tricks! Join a professional magician for an evening of step-by-step instruction for beginner-level card tricks that you can master with only a modest amount of practice. All you’ll need is a deck of cards to become a hit at any party and amaze even the most cynical of skeptics. No experience is necessary, just the ability to hold a deck of cards. Ages 10+ Fee is for one adult and one child. Please register under adult’s name.Spring 2026 -
WaitlistOoey Gooey Cinnamon Buns (Family)Family ClassesPLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child. Please register under adult’s name only. Indulge your senses with the sweet aroma of freshly baked cinnamon buns, whether you’re a baking enthusiast or a beginner. Create these delectable treats from scratch, guided by an experienced chef. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn the secrets behind the perfect dough, the art of rolling and shaping, and the tantalizing spice blend for the signature cinnamon filling. Discover the tricks to achieving that irresistible gooey texture and golden-brown crust. Ages 7+ Please note: Please bring a 9x13" baking pan. We will bake our cinnamon buns if time permits, but this may be a take-home-to-bake class.Spring 2026 -
Paper-Palooza (Family)Family ClassesPlease note: Tuition is for one adult and one child. Please register under the adult's name. Create a variety of projects using beautifully designed and textured papers, including paper bowls, origami decorative chains, mini books, embroidered papers, and more. Along the way, you’ll learn mixed-media techniques and creative problem-solving skills that carry over to many other art projects. The emphasis is on experimentation, collaboration, and joyful making—no prior art experience needed. Ages 9+Spring 2026 -
WaitlistPuff The Magic Pastry (Family)Family ClassesPLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child. Please register under adult’s name only. Shape flakey puff pastry into four delicious baked treats: fruity apple turnovers, sweet cinnamon pinwheels, melty mini chocolate croissants, and savory cheesy twists. Prepare the fillings from scratch and watch your creations puff up to golden perfection. These recipes are perfect to recreate as a fun activity or to serve as appetizers at your next family gathering. Ages 8+Spring 2026 -
Starting SoonSpring Floral Arranging (Family)Family ClassesPlease note: Tuition is for one adult and one child. Please register under the adult's name. Celebrate the beauty of spring with a hands-on floral design experience. Create a seasonal arrangement using locally foraged blossoms and greens while learning the essential elements of a well-balanced, eye-catching composition. These timeless skills can be applied to floral design in any season. Ages 8+Spring 2026 -
WaitlistStitching Blossoms: Embroidery Workshop (Family)Family ClassesPlease note: Tuition is for one adult and one child. Please register under the adult's name. Create a charming flower-themed wall hanging while learning a handful of simple hand-embroidery stitches. Designed for beginners, this relaxed class introduces you to basic techniques, pattern transfer, and stitch practice at a comfortable pace. You’ll leave with a finished—or nearly finished—floral embroidery piece and the confidence to continue stitching on your own. Ages 8+Spring 2026 -
Starting SoonTour the State House (Family)Family ClassesPlease register each person individually Visit the Massachusetts State House for a tour with Arlington’s own State Representative, Sean Garballey. This guided tour is a walk through history, not just of the building but of the Commonwealth itself. Established by an act of the legislature in 1969, the State House Tours Division now guides approximately 90,000 visitors annually through the halls of the state’s capitol building. Experience democracy in action at this landmark full of significance to both our state and our country. Ages 8+ Proceeds from this class go toward the ACE Scholarship Fund to help make our classes accessible to all Arlington residents.Spring 2026 -
WaitlistWire-Wrapped Gemstones (Family)Family ClassesCreate your own unique wire-wrapped jewelry or mini sculpture. Learn about the properties of a variety of beautiful semi-precious stones and crystals. Then pick your favorite to make a wearable pendant or ring, a pendulum to connect with the energy of the earth and cosmos (or to hypnotize your friends!), or a decorative mini sculpture of your own design. Ages 8+ You are also welcomed to bring small found objects to wrap; depending on the item not all items may be suitable to wrap. We will try our best. PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child. Please register under adult’s name only.Spring 2026