Join 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.
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Make fabric stars for holiday décor with all supplies provided, guided by Anya Gan and the Aurora Hills 55+ Advisory Committee at Aurora Hills Center.
Interactive drawing class at Lubber Run teaches techniques with pencils, pens, and ink, providing all materials for beginners.
Papercrafts, journaling, and snacks in the Drew Room let teens create collages, junk journals, zines, or color while hanging out, for ages 11–17.
Sew a breathable cotton bread bag for transporting loaves, using a sewing machine and straight stitch techniques, at the Central Library’s The Shop, for ages 18 and up.
Build your own rain barrel at a hands‑on workshop in Arlington County, preparing for rain and capturing roof runoff; pre‑registration required.
Visible mending circle (Cherrydale Library Loft) — bring clothing or textiles to repair, guided by Alison Davis-Holland with Art on the Mend team, for ages 18 and up.
A short walk along the stream restoration project showcases local watershed conservation efforts at Gulf Branch Nature Center.
Weekend Hours: Registration Help (Lubber Run Community Center) — DPR staff provide assistance with class and camp registration.
Invasive plant removal at Fort Scott Park improves habitat, provides exercise, and teaches native plants and wildlife, ages 8 and up.
Nail art, coloring, and snacks offered in the Quincy Room at the Central Library, with all materials provided for teens ages 11–17.
Decorate a fall table runner for the holidays at Arlington Mill Community Center.
Courtney LeBlanc leads a short walk through Lubber Run Park, pausing for nature‑themed poetry readings and personal poem writing.
