Community Calendar

Get your hands in the clay and let creativity take shape!
Join us for a weeklong day camp led by experts from Fifth Street Studio. Campers will learn the art of hand building as they mold clay into stunning masterpieces, imaginative sculptures, functional pottery, and more! Your budding artist will sculpt, shape, and glaze their way through an unforgettable journey of artistic discovery.

Camp is designed for kids aged 5 – 7. Tickets are $225 ($180 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Calling all adventurers!
Join 37 North Expeditions for a weeklong camp where young explorers uncover the wonders of both the artistic and natural worlds along the Crystal Bridges’ art trails. Guided by skilled naturalists and outdoor educators, campers will learn about the plants and animals of the Natural State and build essential outdoor skills. Along the trails and creeks, students will experiment with nature-based materials and create art inspired by the beauty of the outdoors.

Camp is designed for kids aged 8 – 10. Tickets are $200 ($160 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Join us for a week of culinary creativity where food meets art!
In this hands-on camp, young chefs led by Lunch Bunch will explore flavors, techniques, and artistic inspiration drawn from art in our collection. Each day features a delicious dish paired with an art connection, blending taste and imagination.

Camp is designed for kids aged 8 – 10. Tickets are $225 ($180 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Get your smocks and brushes ready; we’re painting up a storm!
In this weeklong painting camp led by Eileen Guillory, campers will learn how to look at the world with an artist’s eye through discovery and lots of messy, creative fun. We’ll explore paintings in Crystal Bridges’ collection, then head back to the studio to turn acrylics and watercolor paints into portraits, landscapes, and abstract art. Young artists will have a blast creating, making friends, and putting paint on canvas!

Camp is designed for kids aged 11 – 13. Tickets are $200 ($160 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Piece together the traditional art of quilting in this beginner-friendly six-week mini quilting course. Inspired by the America 250: Common Threads exhibition, students will explore classic quilting patterns while creating their own mini quilt top.

You’ll begin by learning accurate measuring and cutting techniques, then progress to piecing fabric squares together using a sewing machine. This course emphasizes foundational skills, craftsmanship, and design—no prior experience necessary.

Tickets are $225 ($187.50/members and adults 25 and under). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

All materials included. Class runs Sundays, June 14 – July 26 (see dates below). Classes are 14+.

Designed for both beginner and intermediate painters, this six-week watercolor course offers a supportive environment for artists at all levels. Beginners will build a strong foundation by learning essential techniques such as color washes, dry brush, masking, and layering. Intermediate students will have the flexibility to pursue individual or specialized projects, receiving expert guidance and thoughtful feedback from the instructor and peers. Whether you’re looking to explore new ideas, strengthen your skills, or learn watercolor for the first time, this course provides something for everyone.

Tickets are $219 ($182.50/members and adults 25 and under). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

All materials are included. Class runs June 14 – July 26 (no class the week of July 4).

Greet the day with intention on the Momentary Green with a guided Tai Chi experience led by Ozark Integrative Medicine. Set outdoors on the lawn as the sun rises, this morning practice invites you to move, breathe, and awaken your body in harmony with nature.

Often described as “meditation in motion,” Tai Chi is a centuries-old Chinese martial art that blends slow, intentional movement with breath and focused awareness. This gentle, accessible practice is known to improve balance, reduce stress, and support overall well-being, making it suitable for participants of all ages and fitness levels.

This one-hour session is thoughtfully structured to support beginners and returning practitioners alike. The first 30 minutes focus on Tai Chi warm-ups and foundational movements, followed by 30 minutes of demonstration and guided practice introducing beginner forms and techniques. Participants are invited to move at their own pace in a calm, supportive environment.

Tickets are $20 ($16/members), reserve your spot online or with Box Office at (479) 657-2335 today.

Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow for ease of movement.

Combining craft, community and creativity, this introductory six-week course investigates the techniques, materials, and themes common in wheel-thrown ceramics. Through hands-on instruction, students will be encouraged to develop the foundational skills surrounding wheel thrown forms such as making handles, trimming pots, decorating the surfaces, and applying glaze. Students will leave class with a foundational knowledge of clay and various ceramic processes. This section is perfect for students who want to discover the basics of throwing with a cohort of fellow artists.

Tickets are $225 ($187.50/members and adults 25 and under). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

All materials provided. Enrolled students will have access to Sunday open studio hours for independent practice. Class runs June 13 – July 24 (no class the week of July 4th).

Learn the basics of painting through a four-week modern take on the classic barn quilt. After a visit to America 250: Common Threads for inspiration, you’ll sketch ideas and explore simple color theory to mix vibrant hues to create quilt block patterns.

In the studio, a teaching artist will guide you as you plan your composition on paper, then measure, mask, and paint crisp geometric shapes on a large wooden panel.

Everyone will leave with a finished contemporary barn quilt that blends tradition, creativity, and their personal artistic style.

Take your throwing skills to the next step in this intermediate six-week class focuses on designing and creating functional lidded forms on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn how to throw matching components, fit lids with precision, and refine forms for both function and aesthetic balance.

Through guided demonstrations and plenty of hands‑on practice, we will explore different lid styles, learn trimming and finishing techniques, and experiment with proportion and design. This class is ideal for students who have tried the wheel and are comfortable centering, pulling walls, and throwing basic cylinders or bowls, and are ready to expand their skills with more complex forms.

Tickets are $231 ($192.50/members and adults 25 and under). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

All materials provided. Enrolled students will also have access to Sunday open‑studio hours for independent practice. Class runs Saturdays, June 13- July 24 (no class the week of July 4).

Class & Workshop Discount
Sign up before June 1st and get $10 off !