Aug 29 Saturday
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.
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Aug 31 Monday
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.
Sep 01 Tuesday
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.
Sep 03 Thursday
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.
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