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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Scratch away to reveal bold\, high-contrast images in this hands-on scratchboard art experience. Take inspiration from the creativity of the 65th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition to experiment with line\, texture\, and contrast and bring your own unique vision to life. \nAt 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! \n\nThe 65th Young Arkansas Exhibition and awards are supported in part by Arkansas Children’s Hospital\, Delaware North and the Jacobs family\, Simmons First Foundation\, Mid-Southern Watercolorists\, and Blick Art Materials. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-july-18/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chair Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This one-session workshop offers an excellent introduction to hand tools used commonly in woodworking to create a traditional fireside chair from readily available 2×12-inch lumber. \nGain hands-on experience using a variety of tools\, including the circular saw\, miter saw\, jig saw\, cordless hand-drill and router. Under expert guidance\, you will measure\, layout the project and learn to safely operate tools. \nThe simple design of this chair easily breaks down for ease of storage and transport. Students are encouraged to cut the profile of the chair back in any way they see fit using the hand tools covered in this workshop. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nChair by Chad Loucks.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/fireside-chair-making-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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SUMMARY:Raku Firing and Glazing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the basics of raku firing! \nTwo pieces of pottery will be provided for you to decorate\, glaze\, and fire. Experienced students can bring two hand-sized wheel-thrown or handbuilt bisqueware to glaze and fire. The instructor will demonstrate proper safety\, glazing techniques\, and preparing materials. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nArtwork by Kelly Edwards.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/raku-firing-and-glazing-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T160000
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SUMMARY:Pattern in Metal: Texture & Type Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover a unique approach to surface design by transforming text into abstract art. \nIn this workshop\, learn to use letter and number stamps on copper to create intricate\, rhythmic\, and layered patterns. Once your design is set\, you will experience the thrill of enameling as your piece is fired with transparent enamel to reveal and preserve copper’s vibrant “heat patina.” \nThis class is a fantastic opportunity to experiment with typography as a decorative element and explore the interaction between metal\, fire\, and enamel. \nPlease bring your lunch. The workshop will take a lunch break from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nArtwork by Myriam Saavedra.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/pattern-in-metal-texture-type-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T113000
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SUMMARY:Spotlight Tour: Portrait Stories
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and discover how artists use portraits to tell stories about identity on a free docent-led tour through the galleries! \nWith this fun\, engaging\, and immersive experience\, guests of all ages are invited to explore the art on view through pose\, clothing\, and symbolism. Consider how artists shaped the way their subjects were seen\, and how we interpret those stories today. \n\nSpotlight Tours are supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/spotlight-tour-portrait-stories-july-18/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare and Puppetry Workshop with Josh Rice
DESCRIPTION:Bring the world of Shakespeare to life through bold\, high-energy puppetry in this hands-on workshop with SHAKE Theatre of New York. \nLed by Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director Josh Rice—a two-time Jim Henson Foundation Award recipient and founder of the New York State Puppet Festival—participants will design and build their own puppets and develop the skills to animate them with movement\, voice\, and character. \nFocusing on key moments from Hamlet\, including the Ghost scenes and the play-within-a-play\, this interactive session invites participants to experiment with puppetry techniques\, physical performance\, and stagecraft in a fast-paced\, collaborative environment. \nDesigned for participants ready to build on performance skills\, as well as those new to puppetry and Shakespeare\, this workshop offers an engaging introduction to SHAKE Theatre’s inventive and playful approach to classical work. \nThis workshop is recommended for teens and adults. \n\nPhoto by Keith Pattison © RSC
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/shakespeare-and-puppetry-workshop-with-josh-rice/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Gallery-Inspired Figure Drawing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore masterful figurative artworks on view in the Galleries and draw your own inspired figurative work of art. \nAn expert artist will lead you through the Galleries to view select artworks in person and then return to the studio to instruct techniques of figurative drawing in this hands-on workshop. Working with a live draped model\, you will learn how to capture form\, light\, shadow\, and texture. \nThis is a perfect one-day workshop for students of all skill levels if you are interested in developing your figurative drawing skills! \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nArtwork by Robert Bean.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-inspired-figure-drawing-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T153000
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SUMMARY:The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shakespeare’s classic The Comedy of Errors as you have never seen it before —a fast-paced\, 90-minute\, five-actor production bursting with SHAKE Theatre’s signature audience interaction\, slapstick\, live music\, and high-energy physical comedy. \nWhen two sets of identical twins\, separated at birth\, unknowingly arrive in the same city\, chaos erupts in a whirlwind of mistaken identity\, comic confusion\, and joyful reunion. Beneath the hilarity\, the play explores timeless themes of belonging\, finding your place in the world\, and the power of togetherness. \nThis production is recommended for ages 12 and up. \nPre-Show Entertainment\nIncluded in your ticket to The Comedy of Errors is access to a 1:15 p.m. pre-show performance of The Revelers! Celebrate the next generation of performers in this lively “young players” production filled with music\, ensemble storytelling\, and improvisational spirit. \nWritten and directed by Brett Ihler—whose credits include performances with Utah Shakespeare Festival\, AMFA Children’s Theatre\, Improv Little Rock\, and the Arkansas TV series Taste Buds—this high-energy theatrical prelude echoes the humor\, physicality\, and themes of belonging found in The Comedy of Errors.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-comedy-of-errors-3/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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