Events

Celebrate spooky season with a reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Creepy-Crawly Halloween, a fun and festive story perfect for little readers. After story time, use air-dry clay and colorful decorations to create your own miniature pumpkins. Art Start is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities, inviting toddlers and preschool...

Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at AMFA's 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...

As a composer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and unique interpreter of the jazz tradition, Camille Thurman is quickly becoming one of the standard bearers for the form, making a considerable and dynamic contribution to the legacy of jazz while paying tribute to its heroes. Fluid and powerful on the tenor saxophone and highly inventive as a vocalist,...

Welcome world-renowned floral designer Shane Connolly to Little Rock with a cocktail reception hosted in partnership with the Little Rock Garden Club. Each guest will receive a signed copy of Connolly’s newest book A Year in Flowers. Within the pages, Connolly showcases his appreciation of nature’s botanicals through the seasons. As a special treat, preview...

Create a set of floral themed ceramic candle votives! Learn to decorate the clay from an expert ceramic artist by pressing soft clay into a textured mold that has patterns of leaves, stems, and greenery. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class...

Flurffy and his fabulous friends are hosting a dazzling fashion show to raise money for charity—but disaster strikes when their costumes mysteriously vanish! Were they stolen... or did they sashay away on their own? To crack the case, the gang must dive into a whirlwind of storytelling adventures—acting out wild, whimsical tales in hopes of...

Explore drawing in new and imaginative ways with renowned artist Clark Valentine. Learn to build a strong foundation in drawing fundamentals, such as line, shape, value, and composition, while experimenting with a wide range of materials and techniques. Through mixed media approaches including ink, charcoal, collage, and unconventional tools, push the boundaries of traditional drawing....

Inspired by AMFA's exhibition Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art, create simple, colorful weavings using a variety of fabrics and art materials. Explore texture and patterns as you weave together your own unique piece that celebrates the art of fibers. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy...

Famed floral designer Shane Connolly has designed events in countries across the world, and always with the same aim: to leave the smallest footprint behind and be led by what is local and available. Learn more about his unique approach to sustainable floristry during this exciting on-stage conversation and live floral design demonstration. Using seasonal flowers and...

Take a docent-led tour of AMFA’s new exhibition Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art, a showcase of work from the AMFA Foundation Collection by contemporary artists who sew or incorporate fibers into their drawings, photographs, and sculptures. Enjoy a guided look at several carefully selected works on view, gain a richer connection to the exhibition, and...

Join royal floral designer Shane Connolly as he demonstrates his sustainable approach to floral design, offering inspiration and guidance to help you create your own seasonal arrangements with confidence. This programming is provided in partnership with P. Allen Smith’s Moss Mountain Farm and the Little Rock Garden Club. About Shane Connolly Connolly is a renowned...