Nov 9, 2026 · 5 min read · Northern Virginia
Handcrafted Holidays at MoCA Arlington: Nov. 12 and 19
What can I make at MoCA Arlington's Handcrafted Holidays?
On Thursday, November 12, you can paint taper candles. On Thursday, November 19, you can make a mini-tote bag with seasonal stencils. Both are from 5 to 7 p.m. in National Landing, and you can drop in any time.
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Where and when is Handcrafted Holidays?
The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington (MoCA Arlington) hosts "MoCA on the Move: Handcrafted Holidays" at its Innovation Studio + Store, 525 14th St S, Arlington, VA 22202, in National Landing. The organizer says to find them inside the Innovation Studio + Store. It runs Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m., November 5 through December 17, with no program on Thanksgiving, November 26. The Eventbrite page calls it seasonal crafting fun, says you can drop in any time and take home what you create, and lists it as in person and for all ages. Details: MoCA Arlington's event page on Eventbrite.
What do you make on November 12?
You paint taper candles and their wooden candlestick holders. The organizer describes them as ornamental candles that add cheer to a table setting. Details: National Landing events.
What do you make on November 19?
You design a mini-tote bag of your own, and seasonal stencils help you with the design. Plan on one bag to carry home, since the page says you take home what you create.
What is left in the series after that?
- Dec. 3: drip paint a festive ornament, trying fluid painting to make sphere ornaments
- Dec. 10: printed holiday cards, using foam printmaking to make your own stationery
- Dec. 17: super-size snowflakes, turning a few simple pieces of paper into one large snowflake
What does it cost, and what about parking?
The page shows no ticket price, and its refund policy line says refunds are available up to 7 days before the event. The page also lists parking as paid, so plan for that when you choose how to get there. Event pages do not always show every change, so check the organizer's page the week you go.
What else is happening at the same studio?
MoCA Arlington's Innovation Studio + Store hosts more than one program each week. Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon, it holds Young Explorers, a drop-in program for young children and their caretakers to explore art materials and build motor skills. The activities rotate weekly, and National Landing says no registration is required. Details: Young Explorers.
On Saturday, November 14, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., the studio hosts a drop-in Fiber Arts Series meet-up with the Crochet Cart Project. The listing describes a beginner-friendly setting where you can learn to stitch or work on your own project, and says the group squares will be combined into a group blanket. The Crochet Cart Project describes itself as an initiative to spread the joy of knitting and crocheting to neighbors, and its cart at the studio holds introductory kits with step-by-step instructions and yarn. The listing also invites you to bring your own work in progress or knit your first stitch. Details: Fiber Arts Series.
What is coming to National Landing after that?
On Saturday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., National Landing's winter festival, The Lodge, takes over Metropolitan Park at 1330 S Fair St. The organizer lists holiday train rides, photos with Santa, a holiday vendor market with local makers, live musical and theatrical performances, and a Dog Holiday Sweater Contest. MoCA Arlington is listed with art activities there too. The event is listed as no charge, with an RSVP, goes on rain or shine under covered tents, and is described as easy to reach from the Pentagon City Metro, by bike, bus or car. The Lodge is produced by the National Landing BID with support from Amazon.
The organizer says registration is not required but is highly recommended, because registered attendees get event updates and help the organizers plan for crowd size. The vendor market is curated with Made In Arlington and lists local makers such as Besitos Chocolate, Chandra Designs Jewelry and The Wandering Shelf. For food and drink, the page names mulled wine, local beer, hard cider, a hot chocolate bar and a pop-up shop from Maman with cookies and treats. Leashed dogs are welcome, and the page asks you to think about your dog's comfort around live music and crowds. If extreme weather forces a postponement or cancellation, registered attendees are notified. Details: The Lodge, National Landing.
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Questions people ask
Do I need to sign up?
The page says to drop in any time. Check it before you go in case that changes.
Who runs it?
The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, MoCA Arlington.
Is the studio accessible?
MoCA Arlington's visit page says the museum and the Innovation Studio + Store are fully ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible. Details: MoCA Arlington, Visit.
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