Sign up now for May Craft Classes at the Arkansas Craft School

May is the perfect time for a get-away to Mountain View; while the weather is still pleasant and before the summer crowds hit.  And what better reason for a get-away, than to take a Craft class!  The Arkansas Craft School has some special workshops scheduled for the month of May.

Starting off the month, Ozark Woodturner’s President, James Pruitt will offer the course “Introduction to Woodturning” April 30 – May 2, 2010.

“Elements of Design in Stained Glass”, taught by Roberta Katz-Messenger will be also held at the ACS Artisan Studio May 14 – 16, 2010. 

John Van Orman wants to be your guide in a five day class on “Building your own Flat -Bottomed Canoe/ Pirogue” using basic stitch and glue techniques. John’s class will be held at the ACS Artisan Studio May 24 – 28, 2010.  Boat builders need to sign up for this class by May 10 due to the need to order special materials.

Memorial Day weekend, nationally known potter, Shadow May, who is quickly becoming known for his sensuous “soft pots”  “Creating Soft Pots” will be held May 29 & 30, 2010 at the ACS Artisan Studio in Mountain View.

The Arkansas Craft School, located in Mountain View, Arkansas is dedicated to the education of aspiring and practicing craft artisans for success in the Creative Economy.  The Craft School partners with Ozarka College which offers Continuing Education credits for all of its courses.  Scholarship grants are also available for most courses. 

Visit the Arkansas Craft School’s website, www.arkansascraftschool.org for more information on these and other upcoming classes; as well as registration forms and scholarship applications.