Education
Art education and artist workshops for all ages, gallery tours, online classes and programs that feature artists from around the world. Education at RAM is dedicated to providing learning about the arts to the community.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
ARTIST LECTURE
with Aaron Bleidt
Friday, October 23, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
FREE
Join us on Friday, October 23, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm for an artist lecture with Aaron Bleidt. Bleidt will discuss the techniques behind his digital illustrations as well as his work within his current exhibit, ‘of Wanderlust & Thresholds: Stillness in Motion’.
RAM FALL FAMILY DAY
part of the Fort Smith Fall Festival
Saturday, October 24, from 10– 3 pm
FREE
Get ready for a wonder’fall’ time this year at our annual RAM Fall Family day! Join us Saturday, October 24, from 10 am – 3 pm for FREE hot dogs, goodie bags, a chalk art contest, patio games, photo ops, and make-and-take fall crafts in the RAM Studio. Art scavenger hunts with prizes will also be held in all three galleries.
PAINTING ‘FIXUP’
with Stephanie Lee
Friday, November 13, 4 – 6 pm
$20 for Members | $30 for Nonmembers
Teens & Adults, Ages 16+
Join us on Friday, November 13, from 4 – 6 pm for a special workshop with artist Stephanie Lee! Whether you’re stuck on an acrylic painting or just looking to refine your work, this session is perfect for you. Bring your in-progress painting, and Stephanie will guide you with expert tips and techniques to help you enhance your artwork. Feel free to bring your own supplies, though we’ll have some available for use. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your creative vision to life!
COMIC BOOK STYLE IN PROCREATE
with Laura Wattles
Saturday, November 14, 4 – 6:30 pm
FREE for Members | $10 for Nonmembers
Teens & Adults, Ages 14+
In this 2-1/2 hour course, the instructor will guide the class through illustrating a person in a linear comic book style, from initial pencil sketches, to blueline, to inking, shading, and coloring—all on the iPad using Procreate’s amazing pencil, ink, and halftone brushes. Contact RAM for scholarship opportunities (Ipad rental included). Please note that scholarships are limited.
RECURRING PROGRAMS
RAM SATURDAYS
Every Saturday from 12 – 3 pm
FREE
RAM is the place for make-and-take art projects. Currently, the classes are focusing on fun projects while exploring crafts through the decades.
All art supplies provided. All ages and skill levels welcome.
No need to register.
PAINT ‘N SIP WITH PETRA RADCLIFFE
Once a month
$25/members
$35/non-members
Recreate works by the great masters, guided by Petra Radcliffe, while you sip your favorite beverages. All skill levels welcome, art supplies provided.
16+ to paint / 21+ to sip
ART START
Every Wednesday from 1 – 2:30 pm
FREE
Get ready for an afternoon of creative fun just for little ones! Join Jessica Hutchings for Art Start at the Regional Art Museum.
No need to register.
RAM HOMESCHOOL
ART CLASSES
Every Other Tuesday, 12 – 2 pm
FREE – All Supplies Provided
Our homeschool classes explore the core principles of art as well as highlight famous artists from art history. We will discuss elements and principles of design, as well as focus on honing young artist’s skills in different mediums.
Ages 7 – 14
GUIDED TOURS
FREE
Just drop on by!
Sundays at 2 pm
October 11 & 25
November 8 & 22
Guided by a trained gallery educator, tours include our 5 galleries and information about the techniques and processes of multiple artists.
GROUP TOURS
Tours for both students and adults (or school field trips!) will be led by trained gallery educators for a 60–90 minute museum experience. The first half will be spent touring the galleries and the second half will be spent in our studio with a craft or project.
479.784.2787
petra@fsram.org
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How did we do?
Support for RAM is provided, in part, by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.