PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child. 
Please register under adult’s name only. Roll up your sleeves and make pasta from scratch together, shaping it into gnocchetti, fettuccine, and farfalle. Explore the traditions behind each shape and the Italian regions where they were born. End the evening by enjoying a farm-to-table pasta meal, and leave ready to bring the fun of fresh pasta-making into your own kitchen. Ages 8+ Please note: This class is not a good fit for those who cannot consume gluten.

PLEASE 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+

PLEASE 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+

Wow 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.

Please 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+

PLEASE 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+

Fee covers one adult/child pair. Please register under adult’s name only. Learn how to create professional-looking cookies with expert tips from a certified baker and Level III Wilton-certified decorator. Explore decorating techniques like flooding and wet-on-wet designs as you decorate sugar cookies with spring-themed designs, geometric patterns, and flowers. Ages 8+ Please note: Please bring 8-12 sugar cookies per participant. The cookies should be baked ahead of time (recipe will be supplied) or store bought.

Please 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+

Please 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+

Please 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.