Art Studios
The TJ Art Studio at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center provides a creative space for artists to attend classes, workshops, independent studies and artful events.
Art Studio questions can be directed to Homer Ailstock at 703-228-5925 or hailstock@arlingtonva.us.
Register today and start learning and practicing crafts in three unique disciplines: ceramics, jewelry, and woodworking.

Wheel Time
Wheel time is for participants with previous experience to work at their own pace with no instruction provided.
- Registration is required for all sessions. No drop-ins.
- Space is limited to 8 people per session.
- Clay must be purchased at the TJ Art Studio; outside clay is not allowed.
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Fees |
Residents |
$20 per time block |
Non-County Residents |
$25 per time block |
County Senior Residents – Pottery |
$14 per time block |
25lb Bag of Clay |
$16 per bag |
Recycled Clay (when available) |
80¢ per pound |
How to register for a session
- Visit https://registration.arlingtonva.us
- Click on ACTIVITIES in the blue banner > scroll right to TJ Art Studios > select Wheel Time > scroll down until you see the calendar.
- Select your session from available timeslots and add to your cart.
Wheel Time Schedule |
Wednesday |
10:30am - 1:30pm |
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5:30pm - 8:30pm |
Saturday |
1:30pm -4:30pm |
*dates and times subject to change
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Independent Study: Woodworking
Our well-equipped studio is a perfect resource for those with previous Woodworking experience. These sessions are not instructional, but a qualified studio tech is available to answer questions and ensure safety.
- Registration is required for all sessions. No drop-ins.
- A minimum of 5 registered participants are needed for a session to go.
- Space is limited to 6 people per session.
- Minimum age 16.
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Fee |
County Residents |
$26 per time block |
Non-County Residents |
$31 per time block |
County Senior Residents - Woodshop |
$18 per time block |
How to register for a session
- Visit https://registration.arlingtonva.us
- Click on ACTIVITIES in the blue banner > scroll right to TJ Art Studios > select Woodshop > scroll down until you see the calendar.
- Select your session from available timeslots and add to your cart.
Independent Study: Woodshop Schedule |
Wednesday |
5:30pm - 8:30pm |
Thursday |
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Saturday |
1:30pm - 4:30pm |
*dates and times subject to change |
For information and any questions, please contact Homer Ailstock at 703-228-5925 or hailstock@arlingtonva.us.
Accommodation and Accessibility
Arlington County can provide reasonable accommodations upon request for participants with disabilities. An advance of two weeks notice is preferred. For information about access and inclusion, please call 703-228-5918
The County believes no participant should miss any desired class, camp, or program due to fee barriers. For information about qualifying fee reductions, please call 703-228-5920
For general information, please contact Homer Ailstock at 703-228-5925 or hailstock@arlingtonva.us.
Please note that the TJ Art Studio is closed from August to Labor Day.