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Introduction to Knife Making
Instructor: James Crowell
Dates: September 20th – 22nd
This popular 3-day class is held in the artist’s own private workspace near Timbo, AR located about 15 miles west of Mountain View’s town square in rural Stone County.
Introduction to Knifemaking covers the basics of making a stock removal knife: Cutting out a full tang blade from bar stock, rough grinding, basic heat treating and basic handle construction. Each student will be provided with all the necessary materials to make one such knife. The shop has all the tools and equipment needed to complete the task. Design, materials, tools and equipment will be discussed.

Forging Damascus Knives
Instructor: Shawn Ellis
Dates: September 13th – 15th
In this 3 day course with Forged in Fire Champion, Shawn Ellis, students will learn to work with Damascus steel in constructing knives. Students will learn safety information, basic forging Damascus skills up to making mosaic Damascus, billet, and assembly.
Students will leave this workshop with a small billet of Damascus, enough to make a Damascus knife. If there is extra time, the instructor will assist students in forging a blade, but not finish it out. This class will offer students a wealth of knife knowledge, potentially shaving years off of their learning curve for those who want to continue working in this ancient craft.

Introduction to Blacksmithing
Instructor: Pat Thompson
Dates: October 3rd – 5th
In this three day introductory course, students will learn the basics of beginning a blacksmithing practice in a low-pressure, exploratory environment at the artist’s studio. This course is perfect for those who are curious about blacksmithing and want to find out if this craft is the one for you!
Students will start with making home-made nails just like apprentices did in previous centuries. From there they will be moving on more sophisticated pieces, students can talk to the instructor about specific items that they want to make.
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Dec 2019
Beginner Stained Glass - 12/13/2019 - 12/14/2019 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pmJan 2020
Second Saturdays Song Writer's Circle - 01/11/2020 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm10 Weeks of Clay - 01/15/2020 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Beginner's Rigid Heddle Weaving - 01/17/2020 - 01/18/2020 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Winter Wednesdays Quilting Series - 01/22/2020 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
10 Weeks of Clay - 01/22/2020 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Relief Carving - The Rose - 01/22/2020 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Self-Discovery Through Collage Art & Journaling: A Monthly Workshop for Girls - 01/25/2020 at 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Winter Wednesdays Quilting Series - 01/29/2020 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
10 Weeks of Clay - 01/29/2020 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Relief Carving - The Rose - 01/29/2020 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Metal Clay Bootcamp - 01/31/2020 - 02/01/2020 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Feb 2020
First Mondays Monthly Painting Classes - 02/03/2020 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmWinter Wednesdays Quilting Series - 02/05/2020 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
10 Weeks of Clay - 02/05/2020 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Relief Carving - The Rose - 02/05/2020 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Second Saturdays Song Writer's Circle - 02/08/2020 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Winter Wednesdays Quilting Series - 02/12/2020 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
10 Weeks of Clay - 02/12/2020 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Relief Carving - The Rose - 02/12/2020 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Valentine's Workshop: Heart Shaped Pendants - 02/13/2020 at 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Drawing "Perspective" for Artists - 02/15/2020 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Six Weeks of Weaving (4 Harness Loom) - 02/15/2020 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Small Sewing Projects Series - 02/19/2020 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Small Sewing Projects Series - 02/19/2020 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
10 Weeks of Clay - 02/19/2020 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Six Weeks of Weaving (4 Harness Loom) - 02/22/2020 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Small Sewing Projects Series - 02/26/2020 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
10 Weeks of Clay - 02/26/2020 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Color Theory - 02/26/2020 - 02/28/2020 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dry Needle Felted Critters: Baby Skunk - 02/29/2020 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Six Weeks of Weaving (4 Harness Loom) - 02/29/2020 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Self-Discovery Through Collage Art & Journaling: A Monthly Workshop for Girls - 02/29/2020 at 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Mar 2020
First Mondays Monthly Painting Classes - 03/02/2020 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmSmall Sewing Projects Series - 03/04/2020 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
10 Weeks of Clay - 03/04/2020 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Turning Wood Carved Pottery - 03/05/2020 - 03/08/2020 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Watercolor Painting Your Pet from Your Photo - 03/06/2020 - 03/07/2020 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dry Needle Felted Critters: Sleepy Bunny - 03/07/2020 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Six Weeks of Weaving (4 Harness Loom) - 03/07/2020 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Small Sewing Projects Series - 03/11/2020 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
10 Weeks of Clay - 03/11/2020 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Six Weeks of Weaving (4 Harness Loom) - 03/14/2020 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Beginner's Soft Glass: Bead Making - 03/14/2020 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Second Saturdays Song Writer's Circle - 03/14/2020 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
10 Weeks of Clay - 03/18/2020 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Six Weeks of Weaving (4 Harness Loom) - 03/21/2020 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
10 Weeks of Clay - 03/25/2020 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kitchen Table Silversmithing Basics - 03/27/2020 - 03/28/2020 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fine Art Faux-Finishes - 03/28/2020 - 03/29/2020 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Self-Discovery Through Collage Art & Journaling: A Monthly Workshop for Girls - 03/28/2020 at 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Apr 2020
The Art & Science of Glass (Sculptures) - 04/04/2020 - 04/06/2020 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pmFirst Mondays Monthly Painting Classes - 04/06/2020 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exploring Charcoal - 04/11/2020 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Second Saturdays Song Writer's Circle - 04/11/2020 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Beginner Stained Glass - 04/24/2020 - 04/25/2020 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fly Fishing I - 04/24/2020 at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fly Fishing II - 04/25/2020 at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Slow Fashion - 04/25/2020 - 04/26/2020 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Self-Discovery Through Collage Art & Journaling: A Monthly Workshop for Girls - 04/25/2020 at 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
May 2020
First Mondays Monthly Painting Classes - 05/04/2020 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmIntroduction to Woodturning - 05/08/2020 - 05/10/2020 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Second Saturdays Song Writer's Circle - 05/09/2020 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Beginner's Outdoor Digital Photography - 05/23/2020 - 05/24/2020 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Self-Discovery Through Collage Art & Journaling: A Monthly Workshop for Girls - 05/23/2020 at 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Jun 2020
First Mondays Monthly Painting Classes - 06/01/2020 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmBeginner's Soft Glass: Bead Making - 06/06/2020 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Second Saturdays Song Writer's Circle - 06/13/2020 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jul 2020
First Mondays Monthly Painting Classes - 07/06/2020 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmSecond Saturdays Song Writer's Circle - 07/11/2020 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Intermediate / Advanced Soft Glass Bead Making - 07/18/2020 at 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Aug 2020
First Mondays Monthly Painting Classes - 08/03/2020 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmIntroduction to Woodturning - 08/07/2020 - 08/09/2020 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Second Saturdays Song Writer's Circle - 08/08/2020 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Functional Glass & Disk Flips - 08/15/2020 - 08/16/2020 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sep 2020
Second Saturdays Song Writer's Circle - 09/12/2020 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pmOct 2020
First Mondays Monthly Painting Classes - 10/05/2020 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmBeginner's Outdoor Digital Photography - 10/10/2020 - 10/11/2020 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Second Saturdays Song Writer's Circle - 10/10/2020 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Nov 2020
First Mondays Monthly Painting Classes - 11/02/2020 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmSecond Saturdays Song Writer's Circle - 11/14/2020 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dec 2020
First Mondays Monthly Painting Classes - 12/07/2020 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmSecond Saturdays Song Writer's Circle - 12/12/2020 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm