Arlington Community Education

PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child. 
Please register under adult’s name only. Explore the magic of chocolate! We’ll cover its cacao bean origins and the ethical issues related to sourcing, the science behind tempering, and techniques for casting, carving, and coloring. You'll also learn how to store chocolate properly and prevent that weird white blooming. Then, together, you will craft your own delicious seasonal sweets using chocolate made from responsibly sourced cacao. You'll bring home a box filled with fancy flowers, luscious leaves, and bouncing bunnies that will almost be too cute to eat. Please bring a small box to transport your edible artwork.

PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child. 
Please register under adult’s name only. There are many benefits of martial arts for kids—better physical fitness, confidence, self-control, discipline, etc. It’s even better when kids and parents train together! Not only does it help keep the kids motivated, but it gives everyone something to work on together between classes. You’ll learn karate strikes, kicks, and even your first form. By the end, you’ll both have the opportunity to test for a yellow belt, the first rank. This is a fun class that balances keeping kids engaged with giving adults lots of new things to learn. Ages 7+

Fee covers one adult/child pair. 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.

PLEASE NOTE: Fees are for one adult and one child (age 8+). 
Please register under adult’s name only. Learn how to create professional-looking cookies with tips and tricks from a certified baker and Level III Wilton-certified decorator. Explore several decorating techniques, including flooding and wet-on-wet designs. Bring a dozen sugar cookies per person (either baked ahead of time or store-bought) to decorate with puffed hearts, geometric patterns, and flowers using simple tools. Ages 8+ PLEASE NOTE: Bring 8-12 sugar cookies per participant plus a baking sheet to transport your finished cookies. The cookies should be baked ahead of time or store bought. If you bake your own, here is a recipe.

Please note: Fee is for one adult and one child. Please register under adult’s name. Share your love and creativity by learning how to craft unique pop-up Valentine’s cards. Cut and layer fancy papers, stencil a greeting, and embellish with collage materials, ribbons, puffy paint, gel pens, and more. You’ll make four or five cards to give to friends and family that will truly pop with love! Ages 6+

Fee covers one adult/child pair. Please register under adult’s name only. Create your very own unique wire-wrapped jewelry or mini sculpture. Learn about the properties of a wide variety of beautiful semi-precious stones and crystals. Then pick your favorite and create a wearable pendant or ring; a pendulum to tap into the energetic connection between you, the earth, and the 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. Please note depending on the item not all items may be suitable to wrap. We will try our best.