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24 Arlington County 55+ Guide | Fall 2026 | arlingtonva.us/55PlusCATEGORYDrawing AdventuresDo you want to brush up your drawing skills? This class is for you! Join a community arts programmer for this interactive session and learn various techniques using traditional drawing materials like pencils, pens and ink! No prior art experience is needed and materials will be provided.Instructor: Jim Halloran%u2022 Oct. 19 Monday 10-11:30 a.m.Lubber Run #911303-141 session: $11 Arlington County1 session: $13 Out-of-County%u2022 Nov. 9 Monday 10-11:30 a.m.Lubber Run #911303-151 session: $11 Arlington County1 session: $13 Out-of-CountyHoliday Cards in Colored PencilJoin 55+ volunteer artist Sandra Phillips as she shows you how to create a beautiful silver bell with a festive red ribbon using Prismacolor colored pencils. Learn shading, blending and highlighting techniques. All skill levels are welcome! Materials are not provided: see your registration receipt for a complete supply list.%u2022 Nov. 9 Monday 1-2:30 p.m.Arlington Mill #911303-16 1 sessionColored Pencil Hannukah Cards55+ volunteer artist Sandra Phillips will show you how to create a card featuring a colorful dreidel using Prismacolor pencils. All skill levels are welcome! Materials are not provided: see your registration receipt for a complete supply list.%u2022 Nov. 16 Monday 1-2:30 p.m.Arlington Mill #911303-17 1 sessionOpen Art StudioOpen Art Studio accommodates artists who work at their own pace in a collaborative space to share thoughts and ideas. Please note: artists must bring their own materials. No instruction provided. No program 11/11 and 11/27.%u2022 Wednesday & Fridays 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Arlington Mill Drop-in%u2022 Fridays 1:30-3:30 p.m.Langston-Brown Drop-inHAND CRAFTSPaper QuillingLearn to create beautiful, delicate, raised images from one-eighth inch wide paper strips. You%u2019ll use a few basic tools to wind the paper strips into coils, and then create shapes such as flowers, butterflies, animals and abstract shapes to embellish note cards. Beginners and experienced quillers are welcome. Supplies will be provided.Instructor: Joni Leonardo%u2022 Sept. 10 Thursday 1:30-3 p.m.Lubber Run #911310-011 session: $21 Arlington County1 session: $25 Out-of-County%u2022 Oct. 8 Thursday 1:30-3 p.m.Lubber Run #911310-021 session: $21 Arlington County1 session: $25 Out-of-County%u2022 Nov. 12 Thursday 1:30-3 p.m.Lubber Run #911310-031 session: $21 Arlington County1 session: $25 Out-of-CountyBuild-a-FortGet your hands on history at the place where it happened! During this engaging and interactive program with Park Historian Blake Lindsey, build a miniature fort of your own using Civil War techniques. Put it to the test with a series of games!%u2022 Sept. 16 Wednesday 10:30-11:30 a.m.Fort C.F. Smith #911310-04 1 sessionIntergenerational Rock PaintingParticipants of all ages are invited to paint rocks for the new Lubber Run Rock Garden. Whether adding a positive message, a fun pattern, or a vibrant splash of color, each rock will contribute to a shared community space. No artistic experience needed%u2014just imagination! Supplies will be provided. Open to all ages: no 55+ Pass required.%u2022 Sept. 21 Monday 2-3 p.m.Lubber Run #911310-05 1 session%u2022 Oct. 5 Monday 2-3 p.m.Lubber Run #911310-06 1 session%u2022 Nov. 30 Monday 2-3 p.m.Lubber Run #911310-07 1 session