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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a bold paper portrait using vibrant construction paper to cut\, layer\, and assemble a self-portrait or a portrait of someone meaningful. In celebration of Juneteenth\, this project invites guests to reflect on identity\, community\, and personal stories while exploring color\, shape\, and expression through collage. \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 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-june-20/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a dynamic college firework using bold shapes\, layer materials\, and vibrant color. Inspired by our nation’s Independence Day and this year’s America 250 celebration\, this project invites guests to celebrate creativity\, history\, and moments of joy through artmaking. \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 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-4/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a colorful and playful piece of wearable art inspired by theatre costumes during a hands-on activity hosted in partnership with the Westwind School of Performing Arts. Experiment with bold colors\, patterns\, and textures to design a unique accessory that celebrates self expression. \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! \nAbout the Westwind School of Performing Arts\nWestwind School for Performing Arts is a charter school serving students in grades 6–8 in North Little Rock\, Arkansas. Westwind provides an engaging educational experience that combines rigorous academics with intensive arts instruction in theatre\, dance\, visual arts\, choir\, and instrumental music. \nWestwind is proud to be recognized as a B-rated school by the Arkansas Department of Education\, reflecting its commitment to academic growth and student achievement. The school has also been recognized by the Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas for achieving one of the state’s highest growth scores in English Language Arts. \nThrough innovative arts integration\, community partnerships\, and hands-on learning experiences\, Westwind empowers students to discover their talents\, build confidence\, and develop as creative thinkers\, performers\, and future leaders. \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 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-11/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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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:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Explore bold shapes and striking contrasts in this graphic cut paper art experience\, focused on positive and negative space. Take inspiration from artist Carmen Herrera to experiment with composition and balance and create a simple but powerful composition. \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 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-25/
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create your own playful character in this hands-on puppet-making experience using illustrated faces\, fabric\, and fun decorative elements. Take inspiration from the new season of Blueberry’s Clubhouse premiering on Arkansas TV to bring a character to life through design and artmaking. Create your own playful character in this hands-on puppet making experience using illustrated faces\, fabric\, and fun decorative elements. \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\nBlueberry’s Clubhouse is created in partnership with Arkansas TV. \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.
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Try your hand at an approachable basket-weaving project inspired by the beauty of craft and natural materials. Drawing from Material Nature: John and Robyn Horn Collection\, explore texture and pattern while creating a woven piece to take home. \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\nMaterial Nature: John and Robyn Horn Collection is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft and Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \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 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-aug-15/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Transform pages from books into a layered collage and word-art piece using paint\, paper\, and other materials. Inspired by A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time\, this project invites you to experiment with text\, texture\, and composition to make a one-of-a-kind artwork. \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 Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibtion partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. \n \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \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-aug-22/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Build a balanced work of art in this hands-on wooden sculpture experience. Inspired by Material Nature: John and Robyn Horn Collection\, decorate individual wood shapes and stack them together to explore form\, balance\, and creative composition. \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\nMaterial Nature: John and Robyn Horn Collection is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft and Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \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 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-aug-29/
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