EUREKA SPRINGS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
In the belief that art is vital to the human spirit, the Eureka Springs School of the Arts commits itself to cultivating, promoting, and encouraging artistic expression by providing art and fine craft education opportunities for students of all levels in a unique environment of beauty and creativity.
ESSA is proud to host the ABANA Instructor Certification workshop for blacksmiths interested in teaching. Participants will explore Level I and portions of Level II curriculum through hands-on instruction, demonstrations, and guided coaching while building confidence in both technique and teaching methods.
Applications are now open for ESSA’s immersive artist residency programs in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. Spend dedicated time creating in a professional studio environment while connecting with a vibrant community of artists in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Explore residency opportunities in Painting & Drawing, Small Metals, and Stained Glass.
ESSA Fall & Winter 2026 Workshops
Registration is now open for ESSA’s Fall & Winter 2026 workshops. Explore classes in blacksmithing, woodworking, ceramics, painting, photography, stained glass, jewelry, fiber arts, and more, all set in the inspiring Ozark Mountains of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Browse the digital catalog online, download a PDF copy, or request a printed catalog delivered to your mailbox.
When ESSA began in 1998, we were a school without walls, with passionate local artists offering up their studios to support workshops. A few years later, ESSA moved into a small campus with one building and an acre of land. Today, ESSA has grown into a 55-acre campus with seven teaching studios located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Lorie Schauer
Joe Doster
Amber Capps
Jesse Horn
Tiernan Alexander
Dennis Volz
Beth Stockdell
