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ACS Update On COVID-19

In response to the statewide health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Arkansas Craft School closed its doors for regular business hours, but we’re still moving forward with classes! With careful preparation, and following current directives for capacity and physical distancing, it is time to get back to CREATING at the Arkansas Craft School. We have a limited capacity and masks are required. Our priority is the safety of our artisans, staff, and visitors. We are monitoring local case numbers and scheduling accordingly. Thank you for your continued patience!

Come Shop the Craft Market

The Arkansas Craft School will be open Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Stop in and shop the newly renovated Craft Market. The Craft Market features handcrafted items created by our instructors and students. Displays of upcoming classes are also featured. Hand sanitizer and masks will be available at the front entrance. Masks are now required, as mandated by the Governor.

The Arkansas Craft School is located in the heart of the historic town square in Mountain View, Arkansas and houses a variety of specialty craft and art studios for students to hone their already established skills, or open new vistas for their creative spirit.

The Arkansas Craft School (ACS) offers classes year-round in wood, metal, glass, clay, photography, jewelry, fiber and studio arts, in addition to hosting other types of workshops or events highlighting further creative talents. A nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, the ACS is dedicated to the growth, appreciation, and instruction of arts and crafts in this region and beyond.

Our courses are taught by highly skilled artists/instructors, many of whom are Arkansas -based and known across the country for their expertise in their craft. Our classes are small in size to allow for ample individualized instruction and provide hands-on, engaged learning in a fun, creative environment.

Students come away from classes with creations to be proud of, crafted by their own hands and with the skills to continue their creative process. Studio passes are available on a select basis for those who wish to continue honing their skill set in one of our specialty studios, using our equipment.

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, Stone Bank, and our donors.