Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel (SOLD OUT)
2025-01-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
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.
In this session, learn how to throw a pot on the wheel. No clay experience necessary! Just wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.
Your creations will be fired and ready for pick up approximately three weeks after the class.

"An Unlikely Hero" Superhero Storytelling Workshop
2025-01-25 10:00 - 16:00
Students in grades 4-8 will flex their storytelling and drawing muscles together while creating an adventure through pictures and actions. Students will design the characters, develop a story, and draw their characters to convey their story.

Each student will walk away with their own unique short comic. This day-long experience will help build communication skills and confidence and boost new creative outlets.

Drawing Workshop
2025-01-25 13:00 - 16:00
Immerse yourself in art during this hands-on drawing workshop designed to explore artistic techniques and styles!
The instructor will guide you through the principles of creating artwork using inspiration from works on view from AMFA’s permanent collection. Participants will learn how to use multiple perspectives to compose a drawing and simplify 3D shapes.
This immersive workshop offers a unique opportunity to develop drawing skills while deepening your understanding of creating line, shape, texture, and space.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Minimalism-Inspired Pendant Workshop
2025-01-28 18:00 - 21:00
Create a colorful metal pendant inspired by AMFA’s exhibition Minimalism: Color, Line, Form. Learn to apply and fuse colorful powdered glass to metal using a kiln.
All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

Pendant by Myriam Saavedra.

Drop-in Printmaking
2025-01-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-05 18:00 - 21:00
Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at the Windgate Art School. Open to beginner and experienced artists alike, it’s a great way to learn a new art form or work independently on your own projects.
An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request.
Students are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. Recommended materials are a carving block, five-piece cutters and stamp carving tool, and high-quality paper. Basic printmaking materials will also be available.

Photo by Rachel Cobler.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.

Drop-in Critique: Ceramic Wheel Throwing
2025-01-31 18:00 - 20:00
Ready to better your understanding of ceramic-making techniques and deepen your knowledge of materials? Bring your questions and ceramic work to discuss in a group setting.
Windgate Art School faculty will lead participants through a thoughtful and respectful critique of artwork and ceramic processes.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Tool Making for Clay Workshop
2025-02-01 10:00 - 13:00
Create and design a customized wooden tool to use for forming and shaping your clay artwork. Use basic woodworking techniques to carve, cut, and sand a hard wood into a personalized, long-lasting tool for your studio.

Tools by Kim Arcega.

Drop-in Figure Drawing
2025-02-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-05 18:00 - 21:00
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 session may use the undraped model. An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request.
Students are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. Recommended materials are graphite drawing pencils, charcoals, and a kneaded eraser. Basic drawing materials will also be available.

Photo: Iwan Baan.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.

Art for Two: Hammered Copper Bracelets (SOLD OUT)
2025-02-07 18:00 - 21:00
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 are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.
In this session, create a hammered copper bracelet with a personalized message or design. Learn how to hammer, bend, and stamp designs onto a piece of heavy copper wire.
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

Bracelets by Myriam Saavedra.

Expressive Watercolor Workshop (SOLD OUT)
2025-02-08 13:00 - 16:00
Explore artwork on view in the AMFA Galleries and learn how to create an expressive watercolor painting. Students will work with watercolor on paper to create artwork inspired by works featured in one of AMFA’s exhibitions.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Art For Two: Portrait Mugs (SOLD OUT)
2025-02-14 18:00 - 21:00
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 are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.
In this session, create a mug while learning clay hand-building techniques and other sculpting skills. Have fun adding your own style and personality through sculpting a face onto your mug.
Your creations will be glaze fired with a watertight finish and ready for pickup three weeks after the class.
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

Mug by Jenn Perren.

Expressive Painting with Music Workshop (SOLD OUT)
2025-02-15 13:00 - 17:00
This workshop provides an opportunity for participants to create expressive paintings influenced by live music.
Local artist Hamid Ebrahimifar will provide handmade brushes for participants and demonstrate the improvisational painting process.

Painting by Hamid Ebrahimifar.

Ceramic Vase Workshop (SOLD OUT)
2025-02-15 13:00 - 17:00
Create a cylindrical vase inspired by AMFA’s exhibition Rivera’s Paris. Students will visit the AMFA galleries to view select artworks and collect ideas of how to design their vase with color and shapes.
Learn how to use underglaze and carving tools to create designs on your vase. A clear glaze will be applied by staff to brighten colors.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Making Together: Portrait of an Artist
2025-02-15 13:30 - 15:30
Visit the Rivera’s Paris exhibition and see all the amazing portraits of artists created in many different styles. Then, return to the studio to work together on creating stunning portraits of each other.
Participants will be led through fun drawing exercises to learn the secrets of drawing the eyes, nose, and mouth before making a final work in watercolor.

Drop-in Figure Drawing (CANCELED)
2025-02-19 18:00 - 21:00

Drop-in Printmaking (CANCELED)
2025-02-19 18:00 - 21:00

Art for Two: Portrait Drawings (SOLD OUT)
2025-02-21 18:00 - 21:00
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 are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.
In this session, explore the artwork on view in AMFA’s exhibition Rivera’s Paris and create a drawn portrait inspired by what you see. After a visit to the Galleries, the instructor will show you the step-by-step process of drawing a portrait using proportion, line, and value to create the basic shapes and artistic rules needed to complete your work.
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Drop-in Critique: Ceramic Handbuilding
2025-02-28 18:00 - 20:00

Faces of Rivera's Paris: Portrait Drawing Workshop for Teens
2025-03-01 10:00 - 16:00
Students will visit the Rivera’s Paris exhibition and study the portraits of artists by artists. They will then return to the studio and learn to draw portraits working from a live model while exploring the areas of facial anatomy, model positioning, lighting, and expression.
The instructor will lead students through lessons and critiques that will help the students build on existing skills.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Raku and Glaze Workshop (SOLD OUT)
2025-03-01 10:00 - 14:00
Decorate pottery with colorful glaze and a simple sharpie pen! Learn all about the basics of Raku firing.
Two pieces of pottery will be provided for students 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.

Pottery by Kelly Edwards.

Cubist Jewelry Workshop
2025-03-01 10:00 - 14:00
Make a Cubist-inspired pendant and earrings with polymer clay. Learn how to create designs and patterns inspired by the cubist artworks in AMFA’s exhibition Rivera’s Paris.
This workshop includes an hour lunch break while the work is fired. All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

Jewelry by Danya Golden.

Block Printmaking Workshop
2025-03-01 13:00 - 16:00
Learn how to create printed compositions on paper with rubber block stamping. This workshop will provide instruction on how to carve, ink, and print using water soluble inks.
Participants will leave this workshop with a colorful completed print and several carved block stamps.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Art for Two: Stained Glass Suncatchers (SOLD OUT)
2025-03-07 18:00 - 21:00
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 are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.
In this session, create a vibrant suncatcher perfect for adorning your wall or window! Learn the step-by-step process of stained glass while diving into the fundamentals as you craft this beautiful piece.
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

Suncatcher by Jennie Cooper.

Art for Two: Coin Rings (SOLD OUT)
2025-03-07 18:00 - 21:00
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 are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.
In this session, learn how to shape metal as you make a custom-sized ring from a vintage silver coin.
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

Rings by Jann Greenland.
