Classes, Workshops & Lessons

For adults: classes in music, art, crafts, photography, writing, literature, languages and more. For children and teens: TeenZone for middle-school students; vacation and summer programs; SummerFun has 100+ programs for grades 1-9. Classes are offered both at Arlington High School and at other locations.

869 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02476

Paint-your-own pottery for children and adults; all materials provided. Finished pieces fired on site.

183 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02474

Maxima Hive is a dedicated space where our community comes together to learn, create, taste, and celebrate. From engaging classes and hands-on workshops for all ages, to book discussions, live performances, themed games, and puzzle nights—there’s something for everyone.

212 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02474

Mind's Eye Yarn offers a range of supplies for knitting and crocheting, as well as private lessons. Twice a week, we host social craft time where anyone with a portable craft is welcome to come and spend time in company.

459 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington MA 02476

Classes for beginners to experienced mosaic artists including mosaic art design, collage, jewelry, and gazing balls. Specialized workshops by visiting artists. Studio time is also available.

1189B Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02476

Mystic Open Studio is a creative community space featuring art, dance, music and wellness events and classes as well as studio space. Formed through a collaboration of three women who came together with a vision of creating an artist collective in a shared studio space, it welcomes additional artists and crafters, both as core members and on an hourly basis for workshops and open studio time.

785 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02476

Mystic Open Studio is a creative community space featuring art, dance, music and wellness events and classes as well as studio space. Formed through a collaboration of three women who came together with a vision of creating an artist collective in a shared studio space, it welcomes additional artists and crafters, both as core members and on an hourly basis for workshops and open studio time.

785 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02476

Learn this beautiful dance form, inspired by traditional dances of the Middle East and North Africa. Belly dancing is a terrific workout that promotes good posture, strengthens core muscles, and helps you develop coordination and control over your movements. Great for people of any size, shape and gender. Every part of your body will participate, from your toes to your fingertips, your head and also your heart. Schedule and registration on our website. Follow on Instagram or YouTube: @seyyidesultan; on Facebook or TikTok as @seyyidebellydance.

400 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Dance Place offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and lyrical for girls and boys ages 2 through 18. Programs include Young Dancers, Combo Dance, and Classic Dance. It also offers summer and school vacation dance camps.

182 Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474

Noli Rosen is a contemporary dancer, teacher, choreographer, and authentic midwife based in Boston. Her passion for functional movement and dance is matched only by her passion for physiologic childbirth and women's work. Noli also has a strong background in amateur bodywork and somatics, and believes in building a dynamic, movement filled life.

The Folk Arts Center of New England hosts Thursday Night Folk Dance twice monthly, year-round, from 8 pm to 10:30 at the Park Avenue Congregational Church.

50 Paul Revere Road (Park Ave Congregational Church) Arlington, MA 02476

Dance classes for children and adults. Children's programs are structured based on ages and interests: creative movement, ballet, Irish step, tap, hip-hop, jazz, and more. Plus a Competition class for dedicated dancers looking for performance experience. Adult classes inlcude jazz, modern, and tap, as well as cardio-intensive fitness classes.

90 Warren Street, Arlington, MA 02474

Irish dance for children and adults. Traditional, non-competitive Irish step dance, sean-nós (old style) dance, and social dance.

74 Pleasant St (St. John's Church) & 348 Massachusetts Ave. (Alton Street Dance) Arlington, MA

The Center offers a variety of movement and music classes and workshops. Check the schedule for details. Dance classes include NIA, which weaves together elements of modern dance, yoga, and mind/body integration, and Movement, Rhythm and Voice, propelled by live drumming. Music includes Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Bath, as well as Kirtan, music with call-and-response singing.

369 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02474

Classical ballet training for ages 4 to adult. All students learn the fundamentals of ballet; extensive training available for those aspiring to be a professional dancer. Plus classes designed especially for adults.

300 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02476

Jess West offers a student-centric approach to music lessons that is ideal not only for young beginners but also for students of any age. Students choose songs they enjoy with Jess’s guidance, explore musical notation, build a working musical vocabulary, and write and create music of our own.

85 Warren Street, Arlington, MA 02474

Take lessons, workshops, or masterclasses, then join fellow musicians in one of the prgoram's 20 music ensembles. Lessons for all ages and levels in voice, piano, guitar, bass, drums, trombone, trumpet, sax, clarinet, flute, and more.

13A Medford Street #6 (Regent Theatre Building), Arlington, MA 02474

A music rehearsal facility with sixteen sound-isolated music rehearsal studios that can be rented by the month.

339 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02474

The Center offers a variety of movement and music classes and workshops. Check the schedule for details. Dance classes include NIA, which weaves together elements of modern dance, yoga, and mind/body integration, and Movement, Rhythm and Voice, propelled by live drumming. Music includes Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Bath, as well as Kirtan, music with call-and-response singing.

369 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02474

Torch Light Music School specializes in voice lessons, recordings and stage performance coaching for ages 8 to adult. Our music lessons provide students an advanced level of music education tailored to their level while building confidence and self-esteem.

11-A Medford Street, Arlington, MA 02474

Will McMillan is a singer (Great American Songbook, jazz, pop, folk) and songwriter who also leads "Music Together" classes in Arlington Heights.

Arlington, MA

Wood and Strings is a music shop for premium music instruments and best of class repair services, as well as music lessons. They specialize in violin, guitar, and band instrument sales, rentals and repairs. Their repair department specializes in guitars, mandolins, bouzoukis, electric guitars, tube-amplifiers, woodwinds including clarinets, saxophones, flutes, and string changes and bow repairs. Beginning through advanced students may take individual lessons in band and orchestral instruments, voice, piano, and guitar.

493 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02474