Week of Events
Monday, November 16, 2026
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November 16, 2026 -Drop-in Metalsmithing
Drop-in Metalsmithing
Drop into the Metals Studio for a three-hour session to work on your class projects or individually driven artworks. One of our expert metals artists will be monitoring the studio to offer advice and direction towards completing your artwork. Each three-hour session provides an opportunity to develop and refine your skills in an independently focused...
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
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November 18, 2026 -Bright Nights
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November 18, 2026 -Drop-in Figure Drawing
Bright Nights
Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live jazz and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks. This experience extends into the galleries, where AMFA docents will elevate your evening with an...
Drop-in Figure Drawing
Immerse yourself in a three-hour drawing session set in an untutored environment at the Windgate Art School. This dynamic experience will feature a variety of timed poses with draped and undraped models, providing an excellent opportunity for first-time students and experienced artists alike to hone their skills. Students must be 18+ to attend, as the...
Thursday, November 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, November 20, 2026
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November 20, 2026 -Art For Two: Fall Glass Charms
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November 20, 2026 -Art For Two: Pastel Portrait Drawings
Art For Two: Fall Glass Charms
Create vibrant and colorful fall-inspired glass charms by melting and shaping glass over a torch flame. Under the expert guidance of a skilled glass artist, you learn the process of hot glass sculpting and work with a variety of colorful glass rods to melt, bend, and manipulate the material. This hands-on workshop is an excellent...
Art For Two: Pastel Portrait Drawings
Explore AMFA's exhibition Will Barnet: Seasons of Life and create a portrait inspired by the works on view. Discover how Barnet captured mood, expression, and identity before returning to the studio to work in pastel. Explore facial proportions, model positioning, and expressive color to create a meaningful portrait from observation. Art For Two is the...
Saturday, November 21, 2026
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November 21, 2026 -Ceramic Slips and Stains Workshop
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November 21, 2026 -CNC Woodworking Presentation
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November 21, 2026 -Mindful Living
Ceramic Slips and Stains Workshop
Learn to create delightful surfaces on your pottery with the use of slip and stains. Students will learn proper application and multiple techniques for applying colored slips and stains to their work. Leather-hard clay tiles will be provided to practice on during the workshop, making it easy to focus on learning and creating. The Windgate...
CNC Woodworking Presentation
Learn what Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) routers are and what they can add to your woodworking process. Tools, terminology, and processes will be discussed, with computer programs like Vectric VCarve Pro and other CAD/CAM software being the presentation focus. A short demonstration of the CNC router will follow the presentation. The Windgate Art School is...
Mindful Living
Slow down and take a moment to pause, reflect, and respond through art. Inspired by The Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film, this series combines mindfulness practices, gallery tours, and guided discussion to explore how people respond to periods of change and uncertainty. Led in collaboration with specialists from the UAMS Mindfulness...
Sunday, November 22, 2026
No events on this day.