In this 3 day course with Forged in Fire Champion, Shawn Ellis, Students will learn to hand-forge a hunting knife with a 4" blade. Students will learn safety information, basic forging skills like heat treating, putting handles on, etc. Students will leave this workshop with the knife they've forged, a wealth of knife knowledge, and will shave years off of their learning curve if they want to pursue this craft further.
In this 3 day course with Forged in Fire Champion, Shawn Ellis, Students will learn to hand-forge a hunting knife with a 4" blade. Students will learn safety information, basic forging skills like heat treating, putting handles on, etc. Students will leave this workshop with the knife they've forged, a wealth of knife knowledge, and will shave years off of their learning curve if they want to pursue this craft further.
In this 3 day course with Forged in Fire Champion, Shawn Ellis, Students will learn to hand-forge a hunting knife with a 4" blade. Students will learn safety information, basic forging skills like heat treating, putting handles on, etc. Students will leave this workshop with the knife they've forged, a wealth of knife knowledge, and will shave years off of their learning curve if they want to pursue this craft further.
Have you ever looked at a really creative wall hanging and wondered, “How did they do that?” Well, the answer just might be on a piece of cardboard!
If you want to get creative without spending a lot of money or time procuring supplies, this class will teach you how to weave beautiful creations using just a piece of cardboard and yarn!
Have you ever looked at a really creative wall hanging and wondered, “How did they do that?” Well, the answer just might be on a piece of cardboard!
If you want to get creative without spending a lot of money or time procuring supplies, this class will teach you how to weave beautiful creations using just a piece of cardboard and yarn!
Have you ever looked at a really creative wall hanging and wondered, “How did they do that?” Well, the answer just might be on a piece of cardboard!
If you want to get creative without spending a lot of money or time procuring supplies, this class will teach you how to weave beautiful creations using just a piece of cardboard and yarn!
In this two day thread picture workshop, students will choose a photograph to bring to class and will learn how to turn it into a threaded work of art! Pictures of pets are a popular choice. Chosen photos will be printed onto computer printer fabric and threads will be added to create your design. The instructor will have an image of the buffalo river available as a template for students if desired.
Though this project requires patience, it can be very relaxing and students will end up with an incredible work of art.
In this two day thread picture workshop, students will choose a photograph to bring to class and will learn how to turn it into a threaded work of art! Pictures of pets are a popular choice. Chosen photos will be printed onto computer printer fabric and threads will be added to create your design. The instructor will have an image of the buffalo river available as a template for students if desired.
Though this project requires patience, it can be very relaxing and students will end up with an incredible work of art.
In this two day thread picture workshop, students will choose a photograph to bring to class and will learn how to turn it into a threaded work of art! Pictures of pets are a popular choice. Chosen photos will be printed onto computer printer fabric and threads will be added to create your design. The instructor will have an image of the buffalo river available as a template for students if desired.
Though this project requires patience, it can be very relaxing and students will end up with an incredible work of art.
In this 1/2 day beginner’s glass course, glass artist/instructor Mike Engle teaches the students the basic techniques and safety required to begin or refine their practice of creating beautiful glass beads and pendants. Students will leave this course with several new creations and a passion for this ancient art form!
In this 1/2 day beginner’s glass course, glass artist/instructor Mike Engle teaches the students the basic techniques and safety required to begin or refine their practice of creating beautiful glass beads and pendants. Students will leave this course with several new creations and a passion for this ancient art form!
In this 1/2 day beginner’s glass course, glass artist/instructor Mike Engle teaches the students the basic techniques and safety required to begin or refine their practice of creating beautiful glass beads and pendants. Students will leave this course with several new creations and a passion for this ancient art form!
Appropriate for beginner or intermediate students. Taught by renowned master casting instructor, Keith Richards of The Camp Fly Fishing School you will be sure to improve your expertise!
Fly Casting Styles was designed to build upon Introduction to Fly Fishing. Both classes provide a 2 hour presentation and 2 hour lesson to practice and hone your fly fishing skills.
Appropriate for beginner or intermediate students. Taught by renowned master casting instructor, Keith Richards of The Camp Fly Fishing School you will be sure to improve your expertise!
Fly Casting Styles was designed to build upon Introduction to Fly Fishing. Both classes provide a 2 hour presentation and 2 hour lesson to practice and hone your fly fishing skills.
Appropriate for beginner or intermediate students. Taught by renowned master casting instructor, Keith Richards of The Camp Fly Fishing School you will be sure to improve your expertise!
Fly Casting Styles was designed to build upon Introduction to Fly Fishing. Both classes provide a 2 hour presentation and 2 hour lesson to practice and hone your fly fishing skills.
This two-day workshop will present different approaches to working abstractly, from altered realism to total abstraction, whether the artist’s intent is to challenge the viewers’ assumptions or to move them emotionally. The expressive use of the art elements will be explored. Participants will use a variety of media to engage with several ideas, then move into acrylic paint to create a work according to each person’s preferred approach to abstraction.
This two-day workshop will present different approaches to working abstractly, from altered realism to total abstraction, whether the artist’s intent is to challenge the viewers’ assumptions or to move them emotionally. The expressive use of the art elements will be explored. Participants will use a variety of media to engage with several ideas, then move into acrylic paint to create a work according to each person’s preferred approach to abstraction.
This two-day workshop will present different approaches to working abstractly, from altered realism to total abstraction, whether the artist’s intent is to challenge the viewers’ assumptions or to move them emotionally. The expressive use of the art elements will be explored. Participants will use a variety of media to engage with several ideas, then move into acrylic paint to create a work according to each person’s preferred approach to abstraction.
In this two day beginner stained glass course, students will create a stained glass window using one of four patterns that are provided by the instructor, glass artist Barbara Cornett. Students will learn how to cut out glass pieces for their window, how to use a glass grinder to finish the glass edges, as well as how to fit the pieces together.
In this two day beginner stained glass course, students will create a stained glass window using one of four patterns that are provided by the instructor, glass artist Barbara Cornett. Students will learn how to cut out glass pieces for their window, how to use a glass grinder to finish the glass edges, as well as how to fit the pieces together.
In this two day beginner stained glass course, students will create a stained glass window using one of four patterns that are provided by the instructor, glass artist Barbara Cornett. Students will learn how to cut out glass pieces for their window, how to use a glass grinder to finish the glass edges, as well as how to fit the pieces together.
Situated within the unique, natural beauty of the Ozark – St. Francis National Forest, the Arkansas Craft School is conveniently located on the Square in the town of Mountain View. In our historic building (built in 1923), we have multiple specialized studios for clay/pottery, woodturning, glass/metal/jewelry-making, weaving/fiber arts and studio arts. We offer a wide variety of courses for children and adults.
All of our classes are purposefully small to allow individualized instruction. Classes provide hands-on, engaged learning in a creative environment. Students will come away with beautiful art crafted by their own hands and the skills to continue creating. Studio passes are available for those who wish to continue honing their skill set using our equipment.
The Arkansas Craft School (ACS) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the growth, appreciation, and instruction of arts and crafts. The ACS encompasses many styles of art and craft, both contemporary and traditional.
Our courses are taught by highly skilled artists/instructors, many of whom are Arkansas-based and renowned across the country for their expertise in their craft.
The ACS is supported in part by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Windgate Charitable Foundation, the Kerr Foundation, the United Way of North Central Arkansas, Stone Bank, and our donors.