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Register online or by phone | arlingtonva.us/55Plus | 703-228-4747 25CATEGORYCathedral Window Craft Create a stained-glass window using colorful cellophane and decorate with various dark embellishments. Volunteer Carolyn Bainer is your teacher. Sponsored by the Walter Reed 55+ Advisory Committee and the Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs. All supplies will be provided.%u2022 Sept. 24 Thursday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Walter Reed #911310-08 1 sessionSew from the HeartCome make pillows for the Mended Hearts Pillow Program, which provides pillows to patients recovering from heart surgery. We will provide materials and sewing machines (or bring your own) and instructions will be given by volunteers from the Lubber Run 55+ Advisory Committee. Donations of cotton or cotton/poly fabric would be appreciated. This will be a fun, beginnerfriendly chance to craft and chat while doing a good deed!%u2022 Sept. 29 Tuesday 2-4 p.m.Lubber Run #911310-09 1 sessionMini Decoupage PumpkinsElegantly decorate pumpkins for the fall using the decoupage technique of layering glue with paper (or in this case, napkins). 55+ Volunteer Carolyn Bainer will instruct. Supplies provided. Sponsored by the Walter Reed 55+ Advisory Committee and the Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs.%u2022 Oct. 15 Thursday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Walter Reed #911310-10 1 sessionPumpkin Carving and PaintingHelp us decorate the center for Halloween! Pumpkins will be provided for 55+ friends to carve and paint together. This event is sponsored by the Aurora Hills 55+ Advisory Committee.%u2022 Oct. 26 Monday 1-2:30 p.m.Aurora Hills #911310-11 1 sessionBlackwork%u00a0Embroidery Class Blackwork is a type of embroidery popular in Tudor England. In this class series, you will learn to embroider a single letter monogram in blackwork and highlight it with goldwork. If you can count to two, you can do blackwork! Supplies are provided. Sponsored by the Langston-Brown 55+ Advisory Committee and the Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs.%u2022 Nov. 5 %u2013 19 Thursdays 1:30-3:30 p.m.Langston-Brown #911310-12 3 sessionsFabric Ornaments WorkshopCreate a variety of fabric stars for decoration during the upcoming holiday seasons. All materials will be supplied and Anya Gan with the Aurora Hills 55+ Advisory Committee will provide instructions.%u2022 Nov. 9 Monday 1-2:30 p.m.Aurora Hills #911310-13 1 sessionFlourishing Your WorkJoin art instructor Sandra Philips for a fun and inspiring class where you%u2019ll learn how to create ornate flourishes and scrollwork on your cards, envelopes and art projects. Whether you%u2019re a beginner or looking to refine your style, this session will help you turn simple designs into eye catching works of art! Bring a mechanical pencil with an eraser, a black 01 or 05 Micron pen, and a white gel pen.%u2022 Nov. 30 Monday 1-2:30 p.m.Arlington Mill #911310-14 1 sessionYarn CraftersThe Yarn Crafters of Aurora Hills invite you for conversation and companionship while making hand-knit and crocheted items for Arlington charity organizations. This group will teach you how to knit or crochet if needed and will provide patterns, hooks, needles and yarn. No program 9/7.%u2022 Mondays 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Aurora Hills Drop-inYarn CreationsDo you like to crochet or knit? Are you looking to enjoy the company of others? Join our casual group of crafty individuals to share ideas and fellowship. Bring your own supplies, but some yarn is available.%u2022 Tuesdays 1-3 p.m.Langston-Brown Drop-in