ESSA Studio Strolls

Location:

Eureka Springs School of the Arts

Price:

FREE

John Engler speaking to a group of guests

ESSA Studio Strolls in Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Experience art in motion at ESSA Studio Strolls, an open studio event at the Eureka Springs School of the Arts in the heart of the Ozarks. Explore working art studios, view student artwork, watch live demonstrations, and meet artists and instructors while experiencing one of Arkansas’s most vibrant creative communities.

Held throughout the year on ESSA’s wooded campus in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Studio Strolls give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at workshops in blacksmithing, woodworking, ceramics, stained glass, fiber arts, jewelry making, and more.

Studio Strolls begin at 4 PM and conclude at 5:30 PM. Light refreshments will be provided.

What Are Studio Strolls?

ESSA Studio Strolls are free recurring open studio events where visitors can explore ESSA’s creative campus, meet instructors and students, and see art and fine craft in progress across multiple studios.

Each Studio Stroll features different workshops, demonstrations, and artistic disciplines, offering guests a unique opportunity to experience the creative process up close while learning more about upcoming classes and workshops at ESSA.

Upcoming Studio Strolls

Is there a workshop you’re interested in but it’s currently sold out? Call our office at 479-253-5384 to be put on a waiting list!

Saturday, October 24 | 4 PM to 5:30 PM

Spend your Saturday afternoon at ESSA during our October Studio Stroll on October 24th! Take a look inside the studios while classes are in session, visit with instructors and students, and see works in progress and demonstrations across campus. This month, you’ll get a peek at portrait sculpture in clay, woodturning, drawing, and urban sketching. Studio Strolls are free, family-friendly, and open to the public.

Intro to Drawing
with Mary Springer

Build a strong foundation in drawing through form, contour, value, and proportion. Practice shading, positive and negative space, and exercises that strengthen observation and eye-hand coordination.

Urban Sketching with a Whimsical Perspective
with Dave Darpinian – sold out!

Explore expressive lines, wonky architecture, and quick watercolor washes while capturing the character and story of a place, embracing imperfections, and keeping your sketches loose.

Woodturning: Lidded Containers
with Joe Doster

Build on your woodturning skills while creating fitted lidded containers and keepsake boxes. Learn to take and transfer measurements, match turned components, and create both inset and overlapping lids for a proper fit.

Sculpting the Portrait in Clay
with Michael Warrick – sold out!

Working from a live model, explore portrait sculpting techniques using coils and slabs of clay. Learn to build the structure of the skull, place facial features, and add finishing details including skin texture, hair, clothing, and eyes.