Community Calendar

Frank Lloyd Wright designed nearly 1,000 buildings and helped define modern architecture. This course explores
highlights of his practice, from Prairie houses
to Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum,
alongside lesser-known projects like affordable
housing and city planning. We’ll examine how
Wright’s work reflected cultural shifts in technology, science, and politics, offering a deeper
understanding of his lasting influence on architecture and modern design.

Discover the fun and challenge of Mah Jongg, a centuries-old Chinese
tile game that’s gaining popularity across the
U.S.! This beginner-friendly course introduces
the game’s fascinating history and teaches official rules and strategies based on the National
Mah Jongg League standards.
Participants will learn through a mix of lecture,
discussion, and guided game play, all led by
experienced instructors from the Springdale
Senior Center. They will cover everything from
tile recognition and rules to strategy and scoring, with step-by-step guidance designed for
newcomers. Enjoy a supportive, social setting
where you can ask questions, get hands-on
help, and build your skills with fellow learners.
It’s fun, social, and great for brain health. Come
join us and start your Mah Jongg journey -- no
experience needed!

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.

Explore acrylic painting through a bold, pop‑art style inspired by the colors, lines, and energy of Keith Haring. The six-week class begins with a visit to Keith Haring in 3D to spark ideas around movement, rhythm, and simplified figures.

In the studio, beginners follow step‑by‑step guidance to build animal and human figures, starting with simple stick forms and growing them into a strong composition. Students will learn key painting skills like color mixing, complementary color schemes, layering, brush control, and basic composition, while also experimenting with paint markers to add graphic lines and details. More experienced painters are welcome to develop their own ideas with individual support from the teaching artist.

Everyone will leave with a finished canvas painting that reflects the joyful spirit of Haring’s work and their own creative voice.

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 are included. Class runs August 8 - September 12.

RD holds secular, science-based addiction recovery support groups every Monday. We are LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent led/friendly. Harm reduction approaches welcomed. Sober curious folks are welcomed. Anyone questioning their relationship to substances is welcomed. No student observers, please.

Using principles learned from the Fundamentals, Figure/Head, and Painting classes, we’ll apply our knowledge and skills to Great Master artworks. We’ll learn watercolor basics (wet on wet,wet on dry, color mixing). Each week we’ll look at various artists such as Rubens, Rembrandt, Winslow Homer and more. From each, we’ll cover the human figure, landscapes, and abstracts.

All levels welcome!

Course Outline

Week 1: Overview/Review, Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry/Damp, Water Control, Brushes

Week 2: Simple Volumes, Visualizing simple masses, Value

Week 3: Monochrome, Using Black and Earth-tones

Week 4: Warm and Cools

Week 5: Color, Working with Primaries, Color Mixing

Week 6: Long-Form Master Study, Applying our skills to a single study

Frank Lloyd Wright designed nearly 1,000 buildings and helped define modern architecture. This course explores
highlights of his practice, from Prairie houses
to Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum,
alongside lesser-known projects like affordable
housing and city planning. We’ll examine how
Wright’s work reflected cultural shifts in technology, science, and politics, offering a deeper
understanding of his lasting influence on architecture and modern design.

The NWA Juggling Club is ready to turn your circus dreams into reality! 👾🤡🤹🏻‍♂️

Thanks to the generous support of the @fayettevilleparksandrec Community Arts Program we are hosting a ✨fun✨,🎈 FREE🎈 and 🤯4-week🥳 long Spring In2 Circus workshop series!!

From hula hooping, juggling, to acrobatics, and more - this all ages, all levels, all fun community workshop series is guaranteed to teach you something new and (while not guaranteed BUT VERY LIKELY) make you giggle while doing it
💖😋🤟🏻

Classes will take place
🗓️every Thursday May 14th-June 4th
⏰from 5pm-6pm
🗺️ at Walker Park, between the skate park & the splash pad

Instruction, light drinks & snacks, and best part - ALL PROPS PROVIDED 🥎♠️⭕🤸🏻‍♂️

Come for the class, stay for the jam!!!

🫣If you can't find us 🤔
look for the falling objects and listen for the laughter 🎶

Veterans and their families are invited to a free informational night on Wednesday, August 6th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Fayetteville Public Library - Walker Community Room. The VA accredited attorney, Fritzie Vammen will cover VA disability benefits, how to file a claim, appeals options, and Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability — including how veterans rated below 100% may still qualify for full compensation. No appointment needed. Just show up. Look at the Fayetteville Public Library calendar at faylib.com/events for more information and free registration.

Add a pop of color to metalsmithing in this introductory six-week enameling course. Inspired by the bold, energetic art of Keith Haring, you’ll create vibrant jewelry by fusing powdered glass onto copper.

Students will learn foundational enamel application techniques including sgraffito, stenciling, and cloisonné.

The course emphasizes experimentation and personal expression, and you’ll leave with finished wearable pieces and a solid introduction to enameling tools, materials, and safety.

Tickets are $237 ($197.50/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 August 6 – September 10.