Emergent Arts upcoming events

Painting Flowers Workshop (Sat, May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

During this watercolor workshop participants will complete a floral watercolor painting. Vintage dictionary pages will be ready to use or participants can paint on watercolor paper. Fresh flowers will be provided for inspiration. For those wanting a little extra help we will have a drawing available. All materials provided.

*Our teachers are freelancers and some need to set a minimum number of students to make it worth their while. Please keep this in mind if you sign up and wait to pay later. If you RSVP without paying, please make arrangements a week before class time to pay or cancel. Our teachers may also need to prep materials, and space can sometimes be limited, so please sign up as soon as possible so they can plan. Thank you!*

Watercolor for the Rest of Us (Adults and Teens) (Tue, May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Watercolor for the Rest of Us (older youth to adult age group)

Would you like to learn about watercolor simply for relaxation and self expression? Are you looking for a place to connect with others while creating art in a space that doesn't worry about end results?

This watercolor class will focus on learning to appreciate the moment and see that there are no rules that must be followed. That way you can let your intuition guide you.

You will arrive to each class with an open mind ready to paint with beautiful colors, great brushes, and wonderful paper. Then, you can watch the watercolor painting create itself!

And maybe like me, you will find a medium that becomes a constant companion through all the ebbs and flows of life.

Afterschool Art Exploration – Drop-In (4:30-6:00PM) (Tue, May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

DELAYED UNTIL FEB 10TH DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Drop in anytime between 4:30-6:00PM

All Ages (K thru high school)

$15 a day drop-in, $40 for three day prepaid package, or $160 for 14 day prepaid package (once a week for the semester)

Feb 3- May 14 (no classes during Spring break and other holidays)

Tuesdays will be dedicated clay days, and Wednesday/Thursday after school students will spend the days making a variety of art projects from drawing to painting, to fiber projects! Emergent Arts will supply one snack each day.

Please contact kara@emergentarts.org for more information on financial aid scholarships!

Basic Beginner Flamenco Dance (Tue, May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Afterschool Art Exploration – Drop-In (4:30-6:00PM) (Wed, May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

DELAYED UNTIL FEB 10TH DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Drop in anytime between 4:30-6:00PM

All Ages (K thru high school)

$15 a day drop-in, $40 for three day prepaid package, or $160 for 14 day prepaid package (once a week for the semester)

Feb 3- May 14 (no classes during Spring break and other holidays)

Please contact kara@emergentarts.org for more information on financial aid scholarships!

Oil Painting for Beginners (Thu, May 07, 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

$100 tuition, plus $30 supply fee (one canvas, paint, paper, and other materials)

Oil Painting for Beginners with Katie Stanage will equip you with basic oil painting skills.

During the first and second week, you will paint a still life. During the third week, the class will paint a landscape, and weeks 4-6 each student will bring in a photo reference to work from of their choice.

Come have fun and enjoy the process!

Afterschool Art Exploration – Drop-In (4:30-6:00PM) (Thu, May 07, 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

DELAYED UNTIL FEB 10TH DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Drop in anytime between 4:30-6:00PM

All Ages (K thru high school)

$15 a day drop-in, $40 for three day prepaid package, or $160 for 14 day prepaid package (once a week for the semester)

Feb 3- May 14 (no classes during Spring break and other holidays)

Please contact kara@emergentarts.org for more information on financial aid scholarships!

Pottery Wheel Throwing- All Levels (Sat, May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

6 weeks: Saturdays, 9:00AM-12:00PM

$225, plus $45 supply fee. The supply fee covers one 25lb bag of clay per student, glazes, firing in the kiln, access to hand tools and wheels, and a 7 week membership to Emergent Arts, allowing students to access Emergent Arts on their own time (24/7) to practice the skills being learned in class. When you sign up for class, speak with Kara to get a key code to the door.

This class is suitable for beginners, as well as more advanced students who would like access to a teacher and studio space to further their skills. Students will practice making round objects on the potter's wheel such as bowls, cups, and vases. Students will also learn how to glaze works, and Emergent Arts will fire all student pieces in our kilns.

Need based scholarships available. Email kara@emergentarts.org for an easy, non-invasive application.

Mother's Day Special-Unleash Your Inner Artist – Bob Ross Style Wet-on-Wet Oil Painting (Sat, May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Special Mother's Day “Unleash Your Inner Artist”

Mothers taking the class with a teen or adult son or daughter do the class for FREE!

Everyone can paint these “Hidden Falls” using the wet-on-wet oil painting technique made famous by artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet and Bob Ross. Join Emergent Arts Gallery artist John Chiego for this fun and informative class introducing the oil painting technique that will allow you to unleash YOUR “Inner Artist”. All materials will be provided and no painting experience is necessary.

Come and unleash YOUR “Inner Artist” on Saturday, May 9th, from 12:30-3:30 at the Emergent Arts Gallery and Studio, 341-A Whittington Ave, in Hot Springs.

“Hidden Falls – Deep in the forest where no path goes, there is a falls seen by almost no one.

But you have seen those falls. Because you understand that the new, exciting, and most rewarding things in life are often not found by following a path.”

Afterschool Art Exploration – Drop-In (4:30-6:00PM) (Tue, May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

DELAYED UNTIL FEB 10TH DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Drop in anytime between 4:30-6:00PM

All Ages (K thru high school)

$15 a day drop-in, $40 for three day prepaid package, or $160 for 14 day prepaid package (once a week for the semester)

Feb 3- May 14 (no classes during Spring break and other holidays)

Please contact kara@emergentarts.org for more information on financial aid scholarships!

Basic Beginner Flamenco Dance (Tue, May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Afterschool Art Exploration – Drop-In (4:30-6:00PM) (Wed, May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

DELAYED UNTIL FEB 10TH DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Drop in anytime between 4:30-6:00PM

All Ages (K thru high school)

$15 a day drop-in, $40 for three day prepaid package, or $160 for 14 day prepaid package (once a week for the semester)

Feb 3- May 14 (no classes during Spring break and other holidays)

Please contact kara@emergentarts.org for more information on financial aid scholarships!

Oil Painting for Beginners (Thu, May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

$100 tuition, plus $30 supply fee (one canvas, paint, paper, and other materials)

Oil Painting for Beginners with Katie Stanage will equip you with basic oil painting skills.

Come have fun and enjoy the process!

Afterschool Art Exploration – Drop-In (4:30-6:00PM) (Thu, May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

DELAYED UNTIL FEB 10TH DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Drop in anytime between 4:30-6:00PM

All Ages (K thru high school)

$15 a day drop-in, $40 for three day prepaid package, or $160 for 14 day prepaid package (once a week for the semester)

Feb 3- May 14 (no classes during Spring break and other holidays)

Please contact kara@emergentarts.org for more information on financial aid scholarships!

Art Cafe (Fri, May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Once a month on a Friday night, come join us for Art Cafe!

Bring your friends, bring the fam, and choose from a menu of projects. We'll provide all the materials and the space to get messy!

There is a seating fee of $5 per person. Children 12 and under included with an adult. Prices will vary depending on the project, and range from about $5 to $25. Projects are self-led so guardians are responsible for kiddos, though our "waiter" will some guidance if requested.

You can choose from:

Glass Fusing:

Necklace Pendant....$15

3X3" Ornament or Sun Catcher......$20

4x4" Tile........$25

4x4" Night Light.......$35

Glass pieces will be fired for you in our kiln and you can pick up in about 2 weeks.

Paint-Your-Own-Pottery:

Choose from an array of items on our Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Cart. Prices range from $2-$25, and each item is marked. Your glazed pieces will be fired for you in our kiln and you can pick up in about 2 weeks.

Collage Grab Bags:

Each bag contains a rigid surface to adhere your collage to, and a variety of colored and patterned paper, magazine images, and doodads....$5

Mystery Maker Bags:

Each bag or box contains a variety of objects perfect for building a small sculptural piece....$8

Monthly Specials to be announced on social media!

Pottery Wheel Throwing- All Levels (Sat, May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

6 weeks: Saturdays, 9:00AM-12:00PM

Need based scholarships available. Email kara@emergentarts.org for an easy, non-invasive application.

Basic Beginner Flamenco Dance (Tue, May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Oil Painting for Beginners (Thu, May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

$100 tuition, plus $30 supply fee (one canvas, paint, paper, and other materials)

Oil Painting for Beginners with Katie Stanage will equip you with basic oil painting skills.

Come have fun and enjoy the process!

Pottery Wheel Throwing- All Levels (Sat, May 23, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

6 weeks: Saturdays, 9:00AM-12:00PM

Need based scholarships available. Email kara@emergentarts.org for an easy, non-invasive application.

Basic Beginner Flamenco Dance (Tue, May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Oil Painting for Beginners (Thu, May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

$100 tuition, plus $30 supply fee (one canvas, paint, paper, and other materials)

Oil Painting for Beginners with Katie Stanage will equip you with basic oil painting skills.

Come have fun and enjoy the process!

Pottery Wheel Throwing- All Levels (Sat, May 30, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

6 weeks: Saturdays, 9:00AM-12:00PM

Need based scholarships available. Email kara@emergentarts.org for an easy, non-invasive application.

Oil Painting for Beginners (Thu, June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

$100 tuition, plus $30 supply fee (one canvas, paint, paper, and other materials)

Oil Painting for Beginners with Katie Stanage will equip you with basic oil painting skills.

Come have fun and enjoy the process!

Pottery Wheel Throwing- All Levels (Sat, June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

6 weeks: Saturdays, 9:00AM-12:00PM

Need based scholarships available. Email kara@emergentarts.org for an easy, non-invasive application.

Oil Painting for Beginners (Thu, June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

$100 tuition, plus $30 supply fee (one canvas, paint, paper, and other materials)

Oil Painting for Beginners with Katie Stanage will equip you with basic oil painting skills.

Come have fun and enjoy the process!

Pottery Wheel Throwing- All Levels (Sat, June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

6 weeks: Saturdays, 9:00AM-12:00PM

Need based scholarships available. Email kara@emergentarts.org for an easy, non-invasive application.

Summer Camp (Mon, June 22, 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Summer Art Camp

June 22-26 and/or July 6-10, Mon-Fri

9am to 3pm class

Age 5-14

Campers will spend the weeks making a variety of art projects from drawing to painting, to pottery and weaving! Emergent Arts will supply one snack each day, all materials, and a camp tshirt. Each child is required to bring a bag lunch.

Please contact kara@emergentarts.org for more information on financial aid scholarships!

Summer Camp (Mon, July 06, 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Summer Art Camp

June 22-26 and/or July 6-10, Mon-Fri

9am to 3pm class

Age 5-14

Please contact kara@emergentarts.org for more information on financial aid scholarships!