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BollyX LIT (Low Impact)
Fitness & Dance
This class is the low-impact version–but still high energy–of the Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program. At the very core of a BollyX workout is the inspiration it draws from the infectious energy, expression, and movement of the music and dance of Bollywood, the film industry of India. Follow along, learn the dance moves as you go, and get a great cardio workout to get you moving, sweating, and smiling. No previous dance experience is required!
Summer 2024
Chair Yoga
Fitness & Dance
One great thing about yoga is that it can be adapted to suit anyone’s needs. Chair yoga is especially beneficial for beginners, senior citizens, people with injuries, or those looking to learn how to apply yoga techniques at the office. As we practice chair yoga, our bodies relax and our minds quiet. During our time together, we will increase our self-awareness and revitalize our lives. Yoga has been proven to improve strength and flexibility as well as reduce stress and manage pain. The chair yoga postures taught in this class can be integrated throughout your day.
Summer 2024
Ed2Go (Online Classes)
Self-Paced Online Learning
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.
Ongoing Programs 22-26
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Essentrics
Fitness & Dance
Essentrics is a full-body workout that stretches and strengthens your muscles through a dynamic combination of movements inspired by ballet and tai chi. This completely original program improves posture, rebalances the body, unlocks tight joints, and develops lean, strong, and flexible muscles. For all classes please bring a yoga mat, water, and a small towel. This class is done barefoot.
Summer 2024
Jewelry Making: It’s a Wrap!
Fine Arts & Crafts
Create a contemporary bracelet you’ll get all wrapped up in! If you’ve seen the high fashion “Chan Luu” bracelets selling for $190 or more, you’ll be excited to learn that you can make your own—with your own designer touch. Learn basic laddering techniques to combine leather cording, glass beads, crystals, or semi-precious stones. Add a button closure to make a stunning statement piece. We will discuss bead selection, material sizing, and thread extension methods. No experience required.
Summer 2024
Linocut: Spirit Animal
Fine Arts & Crafts
Make the bold and striking art of linocut your new expressive tool. Let the power of intuition connect you to your spirit animal. Then learn how to sketch or transfer your vision onto linoleum, use a tool to cut out the pattern, mix ink for printing, and print on fine paper and wood. You will gain the confidence to continue experimenting with linocut to create original works of art inspired by your imagination in this intense yet meditative class. New and returning students are welcome. Includes all materials. Please note the early class start time.
Summer 2024
Make a Fabric Cuff Bracelet
Fine Arts & Crafts
Transform upcycled fabric scraps and cuffs from old shirts into a one-of-a-kind fabric bracelet. Embellish with pretty ribbons, add an embroidered design, and finish your creation with a button or other closure. You can design your cuff bracelet to be casual, sporty, boho chic, elegant, understated, or to match a special outfit. Using hand stitching and basic embroidery stitches, show off a favorite fabric print, and elevate your summer look with a lightweight, flexible piece of custom jewelry that you made yourself. Beginners and more experienced stitchers are welcome.
Summer 2024
MindEdge Learning (Online Learning)
Self-Paced Online Learning
DO NOT ENROLL HERE. Visit MindEdge to select your classes. Arlington Community Education partners with MindEdge to offer hundreds of online courses that meet the varied needs of our students. MindEdge has self-paced, comprehensive professional development classes for those who want to get ahead in business MindEdge.
Ongoing Programs 22-26
One-on-One Technology Tutoring
Technology & Finance
Get one-on-one help with your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows computer. Focus on a specific software application (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email, Facebook, etc.) or receive more general assistance, such as how to organize and find your files, delete unneeded items, and more. Please call, 781-316-3568, or email the ACE office, communityed@arlington.k12.ma.us, to learn more and register for a two-hour in-person or online
Summer 2024
Self-Portrait Painting: Being Frida
Fine Arts & Crafts
Use the art of Frida Kahlo and her spirit of fiercely-authentic self-reflection to invoke your own inner strength and resilience. She transformed her trauma into powerful portraits of healing, beauty, and creativity. We will take a selfie within a female circle, convert it into a black-and-white image, and learn to transfer it in ink onto canvas, then paint the headpiece and background in vivid colors. Embellish the face with empowering attributes as we dive into the unconscious and explore our roots in this collective meditative process. Includes all materials.
Summer 2024
Sunset & City Lights Kayak Tour
Out & About
After a quick introduction to kayak strokes, we’ll launch our double kayaks and begin our sightseeing. We’ll paddle past the Great Dome of MIT, cross the Charles to the Esplanade, and take in the skyline, including the Hancock and Prudential buildings, Citgo sign, State House dome, and the financial district. After viewing a beautiful sunset and illuminated skyline, the guide will talk about the history and architecture of the city, then the group will enjoy a serene and quiet paddle back to the dock. Children ages 12+ are welcome to register if accompanied by a registered adult.
Summer 2024
Walking Tour: 400 Years of West End History
Out & About
This walking tour of the West End traces a circle around the neighborhood while discussing the people and places of the area over the past 4 centuries. The history of the West End is one of continual change, American firsts, Boston innovations, and modern icons. The West End Museum, and this walking tour, celebrate the story of the neighborhood that led the way in Boston’s immigrant era, supporting thousands of the world’s “huddled masses” as they found their way from North End slums to the American Dream. By then, the West End had already produced America’s first native-born architect, provided a home for free Black citizens after the Revolution, and led the way in the construction of railroads, electric street cars, and so much more. The neighborhood changed dramatically after 1950. Two decades of Urban Renewal led to the clearing of more than half the neighborhood, and reinvention in its modern form.
Summer 2024
Watercolor Pencils
Fine Arts & Crafts
Watercolor paintings, among the most beautiful and subtly colorful works of art, are both satisfying and challenging to create. Watercolor pencils provide a unique and versatile way to generate more vivid, saturated color alongside the medium’s traditional luminosity. We’ll work with these water-soluble pencils to create beautiful paintings, combining the best features of water media with the texture of colored pencils. All levels welcome. The class materials list can be found here.
Summer 2024