Alexandria Living Sept

Cake Decorating
Looking to up your game when it comes
to birthday parties and other celebrations?
Learn to decorate cakes like a
pro at Fran’s Cake & Candy Supplies in
Fairfax, which features cake-decorating
classes from Cake Decorating 101 to an
Open Sugar Peony Class. 10927 Main St.,
Fairfax; 703-352-1471; franscakeandcandy.com.
Cooking
Sur la Table offers in-store classes at its
Pentagon Row store. Each class is 2 to
2.5 hours and you’ll work in groups of
four. Beginning in September, here’s a
small “taste” of classes that are coming
up: Flavors of the Greek Isles, Savoring
Vietnamese, Homestyle Fried Chicken
and Parisian Steakhouse. Sign up fast,
classes fill up quickly. 1101 S. Joyce St., B-20;
703-414-3580; surlatable.com/cooking-classes/
in-store-cooking-classes.
Looking for something a little more
intimate? You can book private classes
or small group classes with your friends
through Judy Harris Cooking School
in the Fort Hunt neighborhood. judy@
judyharris.com; judyharris.com.
BY MARY ANN BARTON
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Kids aren’t the only ones
who are going back to
school this fall. There
are countless classes out
there just waiting for
you. Always wanted to
ride a Harley? How about
knit a sweater? Or fly
on a trapeze? If you’ve
thought about it, chances
are, there’s someone out
there who will teach you
the ropes. We recently
went in search of classes
that anyone can try this
fall. School’s in session!
Archery
You may have taken up the bow and arrow as
a kid at summer camp, but have you touched it
since? The NOVA Fencing and Archery Club in
Falls Church is the closest option for Alexandria
residents offering introductory classes, private
lessons and competitions. 3501 Carlin Springs Road,
Falls Church; 703-999-8077; novafencingclub.com.
Fairfax County Parks & Rec also is also offering
an archery class at Burke Lake Park this fall.
Beekeeping
The movement to save our pollinators, from
bees to butterflies, is strong in Northern Virginia.
If you love honey and gardening and you have a
little bit of space (or know someone who does),
beekeeping may be right for you. It’s a real commitment,
but the beekeepers behind Alexandria
Honey Co. tell us it’s worth it. The Northern
Virginia Beekeepers Association offers low-cost
classes about everything from hive health to
equipment. nvba@novabees.org; novabees.org
Creating Art
Unleash your inner artist with a class
at Alexandria’s Art League. They have
a class (both virtual and in-person)
for every genre – from sculpture and
painting to jewelry-making, drawing
and photography. 305 Madison St.;
703-683-2323; theartleague.org.
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