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• Wheel Throwing- All Levels

  • Start
    Sat, February 22, 2025
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  • End
    Sat, April 05, 2025
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Emergent Arts
  • Spaces left
    0

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  7 weeks: Saturdays,  9:00AM-12:00PM

  $260, plus $30 supply fee (covers clay, glazes, and firing in the kiln) 

  Fee also includes an 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.

  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.

  
  

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• Chabana (Japanese Art of Flower Arranging)

  • When
    Sat, March 29, 2025
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    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Emergent Arts

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  $45

  Discover the art and philosophy of Japanese floral arranging in this immersive course on Chabana with Jennifer Huffman. 

  Chabana, is the Japanese arrangement of “Flowers for tea” is more than just arranging flowers aesthetically; it embodies a deep cultural and philosophical approach to nature and beauty. This class offers a blend of practical techniques and cultural insights, making it suitable for beginners and those with some experience in floral design. 

  You will take home your own floral creation as well.  All flowers and instruction will be provided.  Please bring your own vase, the vase opening should be no more than 3 inches wide for the best presentations.  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Art Cafe

  • When
    Fri, April 18, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Emergent Arts

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  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!

  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.......$25

  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:

  5x7" Partner Portrait or Self-Portrait Painting......$12

  Tiny Aquarium Kit.....$8

  
  

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• Art Cafe

  • When
    Fri, May 16, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Emergent Arts

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  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!

  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.......$25

  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:

  5x7" Partner Portrait or Self-Portrait Painting......$12

  Tiny Aquarium Kit.....$8

  
  

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• ALLways Creative Monthly Group

  • Start
    Sun, May 18, 2025
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  • End
    Sun, November 16, 2025
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Emergent Arts

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  ALLways is for everybody, but it's geared toward women-identifying, and nonbinary adults.

  We'll do creative projects together, have conversation, learn, and build community. Each regular attendee will be encouraged (but not required) to lead a session with either a conversation topic or creative project. The goal is NOT to rely on one person to lead, but to share in the exchange.

  
  

  
  

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• Express Yourself! Drag Class

  • Start
    Tue, May 20, 2025
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  • End
    Tue, June 24, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Emergent Arts

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   Express Yourself!

  Are you ready to step into the spotlight and express your true self? Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just curious about the art of drag, our Drag Class is the perfect place for you, whether you’re gay, straight, cis, trans, young or old! You’re free to express yourself any way you please. We have drag queens, drag kings, bio queens, bio kings and all things in between. 

  Taught by Jaxson James and Karma Kouture along with special guest appearances by Vienna sue sage, Eddy Flex, Dixie Love and more

  What We Offer:

   Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced performers who will share their tips and tricks for makeup, styling, and stage presence.

  Creative Workshops: Discover the art of performance, character development, and costume design in a fun and supportive environment.

  Confidence Boost: Build your self-esteem and embrace your uniqueness as you transform into the star you’ve always wanted to

  Special Offer: when you finish the class you will have the opportunity to strut your stuff on the catwalk during Hot springs pride

  
  

  Don’t miss this chance to express yourself in a way that will free your soul!

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• Unleash Your Inner Artist – Bob Ross Style Wet-on-Wet Oil Painting

  • When
    Sat, May 24, 2025
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    12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Emergent Arts
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Unleash Your Inner Artist

  Everyone can paint this mountain scene using the wet-on-wet oil painting technique made famous by artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet and Bob Ross. Join Collective Arts Gallery artist John Chiego for this fun and informative class designed especially for those with no painting experience, and for artists who may want to explore the beautiful effects you can get with a palette knife. All materials will be provided and, again, no painting experience is necessary.

  Come and unleash YOUR “Inner Artist” on Saturday, May 24th, from 12:30-3:30 at the Emergent Arts Gallery and Studio, 341-A Whittington Ave, Hot Springs. $70 class fee.

  Call 501-613-0352 or go to https://emergentarts.wildapricot.org to register.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Art Cafe

  • When
    Fri, June 20, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Emergent Arts

  Register

  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!

  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.......$25

  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:

  5x7" Partner Portrait or Self-Portrait Painting......$12

  Tiny Aquarium Kit.....$8

  
  

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• Parent and Me Morning Craft Hour

  • Start
    Thu, August 21, 2025
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  • End
    Thu, December 18, 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Emergent Arts

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  Join us on Thursday mornings, once a month, for Parent and Me Morning Craft Hour! 

  Come do a project together with your little one at Emergent Arts, and let us handle the set-up and clean-up! We'll also provide all the materials. Projects are designed so that you and your little one can make one collaborative piece together. This is a hands on experience for both of you! There will be instruction throughout the hour, but guardians are expected to supervise their kiddos.

  More info on specific projects to be announced.

  
  

  
  

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