Learn About Sugar Skull Design with local artist, Teresa Marcias! Marcias, born in Mexico and travels between the two countries for exhibits will be explaining the importance of celebrating Dia de los Muertas in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. We will learn about the history and symbolism of sugar skulls, then paint your own colorful ceramic planter inspired by this vibrant tradition. This is a bilingual program and for ages 14+.
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Live model drawing session with mixed gesture and long poses at McLean Project for the Arts; drop‑in $20, series $105 (MCC residents $95).
One-on-one device help offered in the Dolley Madison Conference Room, Dolley Madison Library, McLean, for ages 18 and up.
Live reptiles demonstrate inherited colors and patterns as participants explore phenotypes, genotypes, and Punnett squares in a Scientist Lab at Dolley Madison Library — for ages 5–10, 13+.
Old Firehouse Center hosts a haunted masquerade with a live DJ, open dance floor, and light refreshments, ages 12–14, $35/$25 MCC residents, $15 OFC ASP members.
Crochet Club (Dolley Madison Library, Dolley Madison Conference Room) — Learn new techniques, work on projects, exchange ideas, enjoy yarn crafting with skill levels; ages 13 and up.
Virtual Chocolate Tasting (McLean Community Center) — Workshop exploring cacao bean transformation into chocolate, tasting kits from Latin America, West Africa, Vietnam, led by Barometer Chocolate, $52 ($48 MCC residents).
One-on-one English conversation with a library volunteer at Centreville Regional Library; basic English required, registration required, students limited to one session weekly, ages 18+.
In-person English class for beginners and intermediate learners at Reston Regional Library’s ELL and Citizenship Center improves basic English skills, ages 18 and up.
Pumpkin Flower Decorating class at McLean Community Center offers guidance and supplies to arrange fall flowers inside a pumpkin for a take‑home centerpiece.
Art About Our Earth workshop at McLean Project for the Arts offers art making with photographs, collage, fabric, and watercolor, by Sharon Fishel, 18+, $35/session or $125 series.
Jeannie leads a relaxed hour of advanced English conversation in a small online group; registration required, link emailed to registrants, for ages 18 and up.
Beginner English conversation group with native speaker, small‑group activities for new or shy speakers, Oakton Library conference room, walk‑in only, ages 18 and up.
