Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Creative Saturdays
2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Decorate festive masks with a Valentine’s Day twist, using vibrant reds, pinks, and glittering embellishments to make a one-of-a-kind Carnival-inspired creation to celebrate SoMardi Gras.
At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no registration required!

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Gallery Tour
2026-02-14 10:30 - 11:30
Drop in and discover AMFA with a free docent-led tour through the galleries!
With this fun, engaging, and memorable experience, guests of all ages are invited to explore the art on view while learning how to interpret and appreciate works of art in various media.

Gallery Tours are supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel (SOLD OUT)
2026-02-14 13:00 - 16:00
Learn how to throw pottery on a wheel!
Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.
Your creations will be fired and ready for pick up approximately four weeks after the class.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026.

Art for Two: Kiln-Fired Charms (SOLD OUT)
2026-02-14 14:00 - 17:00
Learn the basics of metal enameling and create a decorative, colorful charm to commemorate Valentine’s Day with your special someone. Work with an expert artist to prepare the metal and enamel powder for a red-hot kiln firing – this is an exciting art-making process to experience!
Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026.
Artwork by Myriam Saavedra.

Digital Animation Workshop
2026-02-14 14:00 - 17:00
Learn the basics of digital animation on an iPad tablet and work with a simple, affordable digital application: Procreate. Learn from an experienced artist how to digitally illustrate a winter scene using digital brushes, layers, and masks to transform multiple elements into animations with the application tools.
An overview of adjusting frame rates, onion skins, and playback modes will be demonstrated. Participants will export their created animation as a GIF at the end of the workshop.
Digital drawing experience is recommended for this workshop.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026.
Artwork by Rachel Cobler.
