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4 Enjoy Arlington Fall 2026 | Resident online registration begins at Noon | Gymnastics Aug. 4 | Aquatics Aug. 5 | Nature/History/General Classes Aug. 6New! Little Spins Big Wins: Family Wheel ThrowingThis beginner-friendly workshop provides a wonderful opportunity to get creative with your child! Sharing a wheel, each guardian + child pair will cheer each other on as they take turns making a pot on the wheel under the guidance of an instructor. No experience necessary. To ensure that everyone has an enjoyable hands-on experience, each child must be accompanied by one adult. Only need to register each child. All materials included. A non-refundable $45 supply fee is included in the cost of the class. Inst.: Marker.Thomas Jefferson CenterAges 12-Adult 8 Sessions $365120109A Sat., Sep. 12, 9:30am-12pmYOUTH & TEENYoung PottersA basic introduction to the potter%u2019s wheel with a focus on centering, throwing and decorating techniques. Lessons will include throwing bowl and cylinder forms along with finishing and glazing. A great class for beginners and for students who have some knowledge of throwing on a potter%u2019s wheel. Return students welcome. Wear a smock or clothes that can get messy and bring a towel. A non-refundable $45 supply fee is included in the cost of the class. Inst.: Leffler-Donnell.Thomas Jefferson CenterAges 12-17 8 Sessions $289120115A Thurs., Sep. 10, 3:30-5:30pmADULTBeginning WheelIf you have ever wanted to know how to make pottery using a potter%u2019s wheel, this beginners-only class is what you%u2019ve been looking for. In this class students will learn the fundamental skills needed to make functional pottery like mugs, bowls and vases. The instructor will demonstrate and teach wedging, centering and basic shaping methods. Students will be working in stoneware and learn how to use high-fire glazes to finish their pieces. This is a great opportunity to explore working with clay on the potter%u2019s wheel in a fun, relaxed and creative atmosphere. All beginners are welcome including repeat students who just need a little more time and guidance to build their confidence and skills before moving on to other wheel throwing classes. Students should bring a towel, notebook and $14 to purchase tools at the first session. There is a non-refundable supply fee of $45 included in the cost of this class. This supply fee includes 25lbs of clay, studio glazes and all firing of artwork. Additional clay may be purchased from the instructor.Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst.: MilanoAges Adults 9 Sessions $413140124A Tues., Sep. 8, 6-8:30pmThomas Jefferson Center. Inst.: MarkerAges Adults 9 Sessions $413140124B Fri., Sep. 11, 6-8:30pmContinuing WheelNow that you%u2019re comfortable with centering, creating bowls and cups, you are probably wanting to continue your practice. In this class you will be surrounded by other students who want to build on their skills and get better at making great pottery. Since everyone will have different experience levels, the instructor will give demonstrations that are relevant to those enrolled in the class. Demos will introduce new forms and techniques that expand throwing proficiency. You must have experience with throwing on the wheel to take this class. Repeat students welcome. Working with clay is a messy process, so, please come dressed appropriately. Students should bring a towel, notebook their tools to the first session. There is a non-refundable supply fee of $45 included in the cost of this class. This supply fee includes 25lbs of clay, studio glazes and all firing of artwork. Additional clay may be purchased from the instructor. Previous wheel experience required.Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst.: KerrAges Adults 8 Sessions $367140125A Mon., Sep. 14, 3-5:30pm140125B Mon., Sep. 14, 6-8:30pmThomas Jefferson Center. Inst.: Leffler-DonnellAges Adults 9 Sessions $413140125C Thurs., Sep. 10, 6-8:30pmFall Interim Wheel ThrowingKeep up with your wheel throwing practice in this short interim class! Participants should have experience with centering, creating cups, bowls and other vessels on the wheel. In this class you will be surrounded by other students who want to build on their skills and improve their pottery making ability. Since everyone will have different experience levels, the instructor will give demonstrations that are relevant to those enrolled in the class. Demos will introduce new forms and techniques that will expand your throwing proficiency. This class is not for beginners or those without wheel throwing experience. Working with clay is a messy process, so, please come dressed appropriately. Students should bring a towel, their tools and a notebook. If you need to purchase a basic tool kit, you may do so at the first class for $14. There is a non-refundable supply fee of $35 included in the cost of this class. This supply fee includes 25lbs of clay, studio glazes and all firing of artwork. Additional clay may be purchased from the instructor. Previous wheel experience required because this class only meets a few times.Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst.: Leffler-DonnellAges 16-Adult 4 Sessions $179140127A Thurs., Nov. 19, 6-8:30pmThomas Jefferson Center. Inst.: KerrAges Adults 4 Sessions $179140127B Mon., Nov. 30, 6-8:30pm140127C Tues., Dec. 1, 3-5:30pm140127D Tues., Dec. 1, 6-8:30pmJust Claying AroundThis is a fun handbuilding class for adults where students will work with the instructor to create weekly projects. The instructor will teach basic skills such as pinch pots and working with slabs to create things like functional bowls, dishes and pots as well as more sculptural and decorative pieces. This class is a perfect way to escape the craziness of day-to-day stress while letting your creativity take over for a few hours. Both returning students and new students with no clay experience are welcome. A $40 non-refundable supply fee is included in the cost of the class. Inst.: Leffler-Donnell.Walter Reed CenterAges Adults 8 Sessions $249140129A Wed., Sep. 9, 6-7:30pmDRAWING/PAINTINGYOUTHArt 101: Intro to ArtDoes your child love to draw or paint or is otherwise creative? In this studio class, children will work with a variety of materials and techniques: printmaking, charcoal drawing, painting, design, collage, watercolors, sculpture, and more. Budding artists start by becoming familiar with art fundamentals including form, tone, color, the importance of light, creating textures and basic color theory. The creative process is sometimes messy, so, please dress accordingly. There is a non-refundable $35 supply fee included in the cost of the class. Inst.: Staff.Fairlington CenterAges 10-13 6 Sessions $129120128A Sat., Nov. 7, 10-11amArt 101: DrawingIn this foundational class students will develop their drawing skills by working from life as well as their imagination. No experience required, just a love of making art and drawing. Students will use a range of materials like charcoal, pen and ink, pastel and graphite and variety of techniques to learn the basics of capturing what they see on paper. The fundamentals such as line, shape, texture, composition, balance, light and shadow will be explored. Children will be excited to expand their horizons with weekly projects that are as fun as they are educational. Making art is a messy process, so, please come dressed appropriately. A non-refundable $35 supply fee is included in the cost of this class. Inst.: Staff.Fairlington CenterAges 10-13 7 Sessions $151120129A Sat., Sep. 12, 10-11am