Community Calendar

Embrace the journey of aging with confidence and vitality! Join Vicky Willis, a certified Yoga instructor and OLLI’s Yoga Guru, in this transformative program designed specifically for those looking to enhance their
well-being as they age. Through slow, precise movements rooted in Yoga, participants will systematically stretch and condition their muscles, providing essential support to aging joints. This
program focuses on four key areas: strength, flexibility, agility, and balance; fundamental elements for healthy living that can help eliminate morning stiffness and improve overall mobility.
Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket, blocks, a yoga strap, and a yoga mat, and to wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement. Join us to foster a healthier, more active lifestyle as you embrace the changes that come with age! Activity Level: 1

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.

This six-week class taught by illustrator and comic zine maker Chad Maupin focuses on linear drawing and observational illustration using pen and ink as a primary tool. Students will explore how line quality, weight, and mark‑making can describe objects with clarity, structure, and energy.

Through guided exercises, participants will build confidence rendering contours, mass, texture, and simple perspective, learning how to translate what they see into clean, expressive drawings.

As skills develop, students will experiment with a range of materials, including inking markers and scratchboard, to deepen their control, contrast, and visual clarity. Emphasis is placed on observation, practice, and gaining confidence with pen and ink through repeated looking and drawing.

Tickets are $213 ($177.50 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.

Combining craft, community and creativity, this six-week introductory course investigates the techniques, materials, and themes common in wheel-thrown ceramics. Through hands-on guidance, 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 six‑week class is ideal for anyone eager to learn the basics of wheel throwing or to grow their confidence alongside a supportive group 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 are included. Enrolled students will also have access to Sunday open‑studio hours for independent practice. Class runs August 8 – September 12.

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

Class & Workshop Scholarship
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for all teen & adult classes and workshops, covering 100% of registration costs.

Learn more about class and workshop scholarships.

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.

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!

Embrace the journey of aging with confidence and vitality! Join Vicky Willis, a certified Yoga instructor and OLLI’s Yoga Guru, in this transformative program designed specifically for those looking to enhance their
well-being as they age. Through slow, precise movements rooted in Yoga, participants will systematically stretch and condition their muscles, providing essential support to aging joints. This
program focuses on four key areas: strength, flexibility, agility, and balance; fundamental elements for healthy living that can help eliminate morning stiffness and improve overall mobility.
Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket, blocks, a yoga strap, and a yoga mat, and to wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement. Join us to foster a healthier, more active lifestyle as you embrace the changes that come with age! Activity Level: 1

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.

This six-week class taught by illustrator and comic zine maker Chad Maupin focuses on linear drawing and observational illustration using pen and ink as a primary tool. Students will explore how line quality, weight, and mark‑making can describe objects with clarity, structure, and energy.

Through guided exercises, participants will build confidence rendering contours, mass, texture, and simple perspective, learning how to translate what they see into clean, expressive drawings.

As skills develop, students will experiment with a range of materials, including inking markers and scratchboard, to deepen their control, contrast, and visual clarity. Emphasis is placed on observation, practice, and gaining confidence with pen and ink through repeated looking and drawing.

Tickets are $213 ($177.50 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.