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.
The Spring and Summer 2026 ESSA Catalog is now available to explore online, making it easy to browse classes and workshops at your convenience. Discover what’s coming up this season and find opportunities to learn new skills, connect with artists, and get creative. Click here to request a physical copy or click the button below to start browsing now!
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
Jaymes Stevens
Tonya Lee
