Learn from local creatives at one of these Arkansas classes
Using Local Flowers to Create Beautiful Bouquets
Bella Vita Jewelry | Little Rock | June 13
From 3-5 p.m., join Kim Doughty-McCannon of Bell Urban Farm at Bella Vita Jewelry to learn how to combine local flowers into beautiful bouquets. Registration is $45 and includes all materials. Visit bellavitajewelry.net to register and for more information.
Summer Photowalks
Garvan Woodland Gardens | Hot Springs | June 1 – August 10
Improve your photography by participating in a photowalk through the beautiful Garvan Woodland Gardens. All skill levels are encouraged to attend the variety of dates available. Each photowalk lasts about two hours and is free for members and $15 for non-members. Visit garvangardens.org to register and for more information.
Spring Cleaning and Organization
Bella Vita Jewelry | Little Rock | June 19
Professional organizer Leslie Marshall of The Marshall Concept leads this workshop for ideas on how best to organize your jewelry, bookshelves, and more. Registration is $10 and includes instruction as well as refreshments and a free consultation. The event is 6-7:30 p.m. Visit bellavitajewelry.net to register and for more information.
Dogwood Embroidery
Gingiber | Springdale | June 21
Join Lynna Blanco from Little French Knots from 6-9 p.m. for a hands-on embroidery tutorial. You’ll learn different embroidery stitches that you can use to finish your project at home. Registration is $60 and includes all materials. Visit gingiber.com to register and for more information.
Journaling Workshop
Art Outfitters | Little Rock | June 22
Discover new ways to use journaling for personal growth, problem solving, creativity, and healing through this quiet writing workshop. The event is from 1-4 p.m. and costs $20. Visit facebook.com/ARTOutfitters to register and for more information.
Dyeing Workshop with Hillfolk
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art | Bentonville | June 26
Learn the art of natural dyeing from Bea Apple and Trisha Logan with Hillfolk Textile Studio from 6-8:30pm. All guests will able to dye their own silk scarf with a variety of flowers and leaves. Registration is $45, or $36 for members. Visit crystalbridges.org to register and for more information.
Girls Night Out: Earring Making + Chocolates
Bella Vita Jewelry | Little Rock | June 27
From 5:30-7:30pm, join Bella Vita and Cocoa Belle to make earrings and try a variety of gourmet chocolate with your girlfriends. Registration cost is $45 and includes a pair of earrings, miniature desserts, 2 truffles, and wine or soda/tea as well as 10% off the Bella Vita Shop. Visit bellavitajewelry.net to register and for more information.
Block Printing Workshop
Gingiber | Springdale | June 28
Expand your skillset and learn from the experts on the art of block printing at the Gingiber studio. You will learn the process of creating a design on a rubber block that will be transferred onto specialty printmaking paper. Cost is $40 and all materials are provided. Event is from 6-8 p.m. Visit gingiber.com to register and for more information.
Needle-Felted Wool Baby Owl Workshop
South Main Creative | Little Rock | June 29
Take this intermediate class by Debbie of Whispering Wool to learn new techniques and make a needle-felted wool owl. The class is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes a lunch break. Registration fee is $65 with a materials fee of $30. Visit southmaincreative.com to register and for more information.
Indigo T-Shirt Dyeing
Hillfolk Textile Studio & Shop | Bentonville | June 29
Learn the basics of organic indigo dyeing with Hillfolk and create your own T-shirt anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Class cost is $40 and all materials will be provided. Sign up deadline is June 20. Visit hillfolk.com to register and for more information.
Beginner Knitting Workshop
South Main Creative | Little Rock | July 9 and June 16
Certified knitting instructor Sam Stadter with Craft Yarn Council will teach you this beginners basic knitting class over the course of two sessions. You will learn how to create your own scarf or cowl by the end of the sessions. Course fee is $60 with a materials fee of $30. Visit southmaincreative.com to register and for more information.
Glass Class: Create a Coral Bowl
The Painted Pig | Little Rock | July 11
Spend a creative evening making a decorative glass bowl that looks like coral from 6-9 p.m. Class cost ranges from $35 to $45 depending on the size of bowl you create. Visit paintedpigstudio.com to register and for more information.
Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop
South Main Creative | Little Rock | July 11
From 6-8 p.m., learn from Hannah of Strands Textile how to make a small macrame plant hanger. Class fee is $35 with a materials fee of $15. Visit southmaincreative.com to register and for more information.
Ink Floral Drawing Workshop
Gingiber | Springdale | July 13
Working from live florals and greenery, artist Tram Colwin will teach you how to make minimalist floral art. The class is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and all materials are provided. Visit gingiber.com to register and for more information.
Dyed and Nature-Printed Silk Scarf Workshop
South Main Creative | Little Rock | July 13
Dye a silk scarf using gathered leaves with visiting artist Julie Adams of Julie’s Fiber Treasures in Louisville, Kentucky. The class is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes a lunch break. Visit southmaincreative.com to register and for more information.
Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop
South Main Creative | Little Rock | July 17
Join Hannah of Strand Textiles to create for own mini macrame wall hanging. Course fee is $30 with a materials fee of $10, and the class will take place from 6-8pm. Visit southmaincreative.com to register and for more information.
Watermelon Platter Workshop
The Painted Pig | Little Rock | July 18
With step-by-step instructions, create a watermelon-inspired platter with The Painted Pig at 6 p.m. A $10 class fee is required to sign up, but you will pay for the piece of pottery you wish to paint on the night of the class. Visit paintedpigstudio.com to register and for more information.
Beginner Embroidery Workshop
Gingiber | Springdale | July 19
Instructor Katie Martin of Harvest Goods Co. will teach this course on the fundamentals of embroidery as well as guide you in creating an apple blossom pattern on an embroidery hoop. The class is $50 and takes place from 6-8 p.m. Visit gingiber.com to register and for more information.
Express Embroidery
South Main Creative | Little Rock | July 31
Learn the super-secret shortcuts in this basics of embroidery class with instructor Susan Sullivan. From 6:30-8 p.m., you will start your own one-of-a-kind embroidery piece. Class fee is $30 and the materials fee is $10. Visit southmaincreative.com to register and for more information.
T-Shirt Workshop
Hillfolk Textiles Studio & Shop | Fayetteville | August 10
Practice basic embroidery techniques on a blank T-shirt made at Alabama Chanin’s headquarters in Florence, Italy. The workshop fee is $118 and includes a Bldg. 14 Ringer Tee, instruction, and sewing materials. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit alabamachanin.com to register and for more information.
Watercolors in the Garden
Garvan Woodland Gardens | Hot Springs | August 10
Instructor Cynthia Schainink will guide you through a watercolor painting based off of a waterfall found in the Garden of the Pine Wind. All materials are provided, and class fee is $40 for members and $60 for non-members. Event will take place from 1-4 p.m. Visit garvangardens.org to register and for more information.
