Community Calendar

From August 1992 to April 1995, three tragic and high-profile events—Ruby Ridge, Waco, and the Oklahoma City bombing— captured the attention of the nation, as federal forces clashed with U.S. civilians. These incidents, often tied together in media coverage, are marked by themes of freedom, religion, and guns. John Powers, a Lifelong Learning program educator, will delve deeper into the individuals involved and the decision-making processes that escalated these confrontations, leading to devastating loss and destruction in the heart of America. With the benefit of 30 years of perspective, we’ll move beyond the headlines and explore the complexities of these events, uncovering the broader social and political forces at play. Join us for a thought-provoking examination of a pivotal period in U.S. history, where we seek to understand the true causes and consequences of these tragic moments.

Perfect for kids aged 11 to 13, Fun with Felting is a weeklong day camp led by local fiber artist Dani Ives. Campers heading into the 6th through 8th grade will dive into the art of felting, exploring everything from 3D sculptures to wool “paintings” using needle felting and wet felting techniques.

With colorful fibers, unique textures, and imaginative designs, your budding artist will create their own characters and build environments for them to interact in.

This week of colorful play will inspire campers to tell stories through fiber, making unforgettable creations with animal and plant fibers, fabrics, and endless imagination!

Tickets are $200 ($160 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Perfect for kids aged 5 to 7, ARTimals is a weeklong day camp led by 37 North Expeditions. Campers heading into kindergarten through 2nd grade will explore the diverse creatures found in the forests and on the trails of Crystal Bridges.

Your explorer will discover fascinating animals, explore their habitats, and learn about their unique characteristics, all while creating art!

Tickets are $200 ($160 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Perfect for kids aged 8 to 10, our Ceramics Camp is a weeklong day camp led by experts from Fifth Street Studio. Campers heading into the 3rd through 5th grade will learn the art of molding clay into stunning masterpieces: colorful mugs, imaginative sculptures, functional pottery, and more!

Your budding artist will sculpt, shape, and glaze their way through an unforgettable journey of artistic discovery. Join us and let them mold amazing memories together!

Tickets are $200 ($160 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Perfect for kids aged 8 to 10, Painting Camp is a weeklong day camp led by Eileen Guillory (Painting with Mrs. Guillory). Campers heading into third through fifth grade 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.

Your growing artists will have a blast creating, making friends, and trying new things, and you’ll love that they’re learning about art and culture every step of the way.

Tickets are $200 ($160 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Invitational show featuring local artists. The theme is Gotahold Brewing's mascot, The Raven.

Many individuals contribute to history but never get their due. Women and other marginalized groups traditionally received less ink in history books than the “great men” of history who were mainly white males. This course looks at nine women--three each session--whose achievements are not commonly known. Among the nine women are a scientist, a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, a pioneering pilot, a suffragist, a candidate for the U. S. presidency, an activist for women’s and African-American’s rights, a British anthropologist, and a pioneering politician from the Western U.S

In honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in 2025, we will explore her life, works, and legacy from a fresh perspective. Both seasoned readers and those new to Austen will appreciate experiencing the story of her authorship through images of original documents and artifacts. Austen began writing fiction in her teenage years, warmly supported by her family, especially her clergyman father. Yet she had to wait until she was in her thirties to see her first book in print. In this course, we will discover what happened in between, as well as how a household of creative women made it possible for her to focus on her writing and achieve publication. We will consider how and why her literary reputation grew after her death, and we will take a tour of the contemporary adaptations and retellings that continue to broaden her readership.

Irish Slow Session is for those who would like to learn Irish tunes and songs. The hour before each Irish Session we’ll learn a few new tunes and tips on how to jam in the Irish Sessions.
Every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Check the Folk School calendar for more information.

BYOP ~ Bring Your Own Poem
Hosted By ~ Derelicts Digest
Free
All Ages
Your Words
Your People
Your Place