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Beginner ASL for Families

As a family, discover the graceful and expressive language of sign language and learn to communicate just by using your hands. Learn basic, practical communication skills such as salutations, opinions, introductions, and giving descriptions of people and things. As classes progress, you will learn to talk about yourself, your feelings, interests, and more. These skills will be reinforced through in-class activities that will make learning fun. Grades 3+ PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child.  Please register under adult’s name only.

Tue, Oct 15 - Dec 10

5:45 - 6:45 PM

Arlington High School

Min Age

18 yr.

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Boston Fire Museum Tour (Family)

The second oldest existing firehouse in Boston, built in 1892, is now the Boston Fire Museum. The firehouse has recently undergone a complete renovation of its museum floor and exhibits, and houses a vast collection of artifacts, equipment, documents, and apparatus. Led by a retired firefighter, learn the history of the building and the story of the development of firefighting technology within the Greater Boston area. Put on your jacket and helmet, slide down the pole, and grab your fire hose! All ages welcome. Please register both parent and child separately. Proceeds from this class go toward the ACE Scholarship Fund to help make our classes accessible to all Arlington residents.

Sat, Oct 26

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Boston Fire Museum

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Chess Together (Family)

Considered one of the greatest games ever invented, chess teaches many important life concepts such as concentration, strategy, how to win graciously, and how to accept defeat with dignity. Learn chess rules, positional tactics, and fundamentals to more advanced moves with the guidance of an experienced chess master. We will divide into groups according to experience and end the program with a mini chess tournament. All levels are welcome. Ages 6+ Fee covers one adult/child pair. Please register under adult’s name only.

Chocolate Explosion! (Family)

Satisfy your sweet tooth while ditching the unpronounceable ingredients and endless plastic waste of commercial confections. Make your own chocolate candy, just in time for Halloween! Learn how to make your very own peppermint patties, Mounds, Almond Joy, and peanut butter cups from scratch using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Bring containers to take home your delicious, hand-dipped creations. Ages 8+ PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child.  Please register under adult’s name only. Please note: this class has nuts, dairy, coconut and accommodations cannot be made.

Tue, Oct 15

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Arlington High School

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Fall Cookie Decorating (Family)

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 (either baked ahead of time or store-bought) to decorate with fall and Halloween designs and patterns using simple tools. Ages 8+ PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child.  Please register under adult’s name only. Please note: Bring 8-12 sugar cookies per participant. The cookies should be baked ahead of time (recipe will be supplied) or store bought.

Tue, Oct 22

6:30 - 8:00 PM

Arlington High School

Min Age

18 yr.

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Family Karate: Better Together

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+ PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child.  Please register under adult’s name only.

Wed, Oct 9 - Dec 4

5:45 - 6:45 PM

Arlington High School

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Fused Glass Ornaments (Family)

PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child.  Please register under adult’s name only. Have fun making beautiful glass ornaments while learning the basics of glass fusing. First, through a series of fun exercises, you will learn how to use glass powders, frits, stringers, and copper inclusions. Then, each participant will design and create up to three ornaments for your Christmas tree or window. Ages 8+ Your instructor will fire your creations in his own kiln and they will be available for pickup at AHS within two weeks. Safety note: Students must wear closed toes shoes. Safety glasses will be provided.

Gingerbread House Workshop (Family)

Kick off your holidays by creating a beautiful gingerbread house. You and your child will assemble and decorate your own pre-baked gingerbread house. We’ll provide the gingerbread, icing, and candies for personalizing. Return home with a unique creation you can display for the entire season. Ages 6+ PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child.  Please register under adult’s name only.

Incredible Card Tricks (Family)

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.

Wed, Oct 16

6:30 - 8:00 PM

Arlington High School

Japanese Indigo Shibori (Family)

Explore the basics of Japanese indigo shibori, a traditional Japanese resist dye technique that uses a variety of textile manipulation methods to produce different patterns when the fabric is immersed in indigo dye. Experiment with tying, folding, stitching, compressing, and twisting fabric to create your own unique shibori masterpiece. Each pair will design up to 12 t-shirts. All materials are included. Ages 8+ PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child.  Please register under adult’s name only.

Tue, Dec 10

5:30 - 8:30 PM

Arlington High School

Juggling (Family Class)

Fight the force of gravity while learning a new skill that will surely impress your family and friends. Basic juggling is easy to learn and it’s also good for your brain. Sharpen your concentration, increase your coordination, and reduce your stress as you learn how to juggle a three-ball pattern, along with some other beginner tricks. Ages 10+ Fee covers one adult/child pair. Please register under adult’s name only.

Mandala Rocks (Family)

Enjoy a relaxing evening together while learning to paint mesmerizing mandala patterns on rocks. Mandala painting is a beautiful art form as well as a proven way to relax the body and mind. We’ll combine this calming art process with mindfulness games and guided meditation to make a tranquil evening for the entire family. Ages 6+ Please note: Fee is for one adult and one child. Please register under adult’s name.

Tue, Nov 12

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Arlington High School

Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Buns (Family)

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+ Fee covers one adult/child pair. Please register under adult’s name only. 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.

Tue, Nov 19

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Arlington High School

The Art & Science of Sugar Sculptures (Family)

Watch a sugar piece come to life as you learn about the basic science of isomalt, a sweetener derived from sugar beets. Explore casting and coloring techniques used to make sugar sculptures, then craft your own decorative pieces to take home. Please bring a small box to transport your edible artwork. Ages 7+ PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child.  Please register under adult’s name only.

Wed, Nov 6

6:00 - 8:30 PM

Arlington High School

Min Age

18 yr.

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