Writing Five Minute Memoirs for Joy and Healing

What: Writing Five Minute Memoirs for Joy and Healing
When: May 5th, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Garland County Library
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Required

In collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the Garland County Library will be the host venue for several programs that are part of the Arts & The Park 2023 festival.

Join local author Dr. Millie Gore Lancaster for a 3-hour writing workshop teaching the skills to write your memoirs in a simplistic way. This is a hands-on workshop and not a lecture. Millie is a published author as well as the Program Director for the Hot Springs Village Writer’s Club. Participants should bring their own preferred writing supplies and prepare for an interactive experience in small groups led by Millie Lancaster.

The goal of this workshop is to help participants leave an effective and interesting written account of their life for joy and healing.

For more information about Arts & The Park 2023, visit the official website here:

Arts & The Park 2023

Richard Stephens’ Watercolor Workshop

What: Richard Stephens’ Watercolor Workshop
When: April 13-15 @ 9:00am – 4:00pm each day
Where: Library Auditorium
Who: 18+
Registration Required, opens Wednesday, March 15th

This class is a 3-day commitment: April 13-15. For the first time ever, the program is free to all participants and registration is required! A limited number of slots are available, so if you find out you cannot attend, we ask that you please cancel your registration in advance.

Attendees must also bring supplies and materials found at this list: bit.ly/35uA3nJ

The class will last from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. each day and will include a lunch break.

Watercolor artist Richard Stephens has partnered with the Garland County Library to teach this workshop for many years.

Mr. Stephens shares these words with his students:

“My approach to a Beginning Watercolor Workshop is very different from my more advanced classes.

I spend time on the basic tools of the trade…brushes, water, paints and paper. We do some basic exercises such as color mixing, creating textures, the importance of “timing” in watercolor, water/pigment ratio, how watercolor is vastly different from the opaque mediums, share a few “tricks” we can use in watercolor, suggestion in working from photos, and the importance of developing basic drawing skills and doing value sketches.

Of course, Design Principles are of utmost importance…but, in this class, exposure to the tools and physics of watercolor is the focus.

I do a demonstration painting each day and the students work on their paintings with lots of one-on-one time with me. A successful painting is NOT our goal…becoming familiar with the tools of watercolor is what it is all about.”

Richard Stephens’ Watercolor Workshop

What: Richard Stephens’ Watercolor Workshop
When: April 13-15 @ 9:00am – 4:00pm each day
Where: Library Auditorium
Who: 18+
Registration Required, opens Wednesday, March 15th

This class is a 3-day commitment: April 13-15. For the first time ever, the program is free to all participants and registration is required! A limited number of slots are available, so if you find out you cannot attend, we ask that you please cancel your registration in advance.

Attendees must also bring supplies and materials found at this list: bit.ly/35uA3nJ

The class will last from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. each day and will include a lunch break.

Watercolor artist Richard Stephens has partnered with the Garland County Library to teach this workshop for many years.

Mr. Stephens shares these words with his students:

“My approach to a Beginning Watercolor Workshop is very different from my more advanced classes.

I spend time on the basic tools of the trade…brushes, water, paints and paper. We do some basic exercises such as color mixing, creating textures, the importance of “timing” in watercolor, water/pigment ratio, how watercolor is vastly different from the opaque mediums, share a few “tricks” we can use in watercolor, suggestion in working from photos, and the importance of developing basic drawing skills and doing value sketches.

Of course, Design Principles are of utmost importance…but, in this class, exposure to the tools and physics of watercolor is the focus.

I do a demonstration painting each day and the students work on their paintings with lots of one-on-one time with me. A successful painting is NOT our goal…becoming familiar with the tools of watercolor is what it is all about.”

Richard Stephens’ Watercolor Workshop

What: Richard Stephens’ Watercolor Workshop
When: April 13-15 @ 9:00am – 4:00pm each day
Where: Library Auditorium
Who: 18+
Registration Required, opens Wednesday, March 15th

This class is a 3-day commitment: April 13-15. For the first time ever, the program is free to all participants and registration is required! A limited number of slots are available, so if you find out you cannot attend, we ask that you please cancel your registration in advance.

Attendees must also bring supplies and materials found at this list: bit.ly/35uA3nJ

The class will last from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. each day and will include a lunch break.

Watercolor artist Richard Stephens has partnered with the Garland County Library to teach this workshop for many years.

Mr. Stephens shares these words with his students:

“My approach to a Beginning Watercolor Workshop is very different from my more advanced classes.

I spend time on the basic tools of the trade…brushes, water, paints and paper. We do some basic exercises such as color mixing, creating textures, the importance of “timing” in watercolor, water/pigment ratio, how watercolor is vastly different from the opaque mediums, share a few “tricks” we can use in watercolor, suggestion in working from photos, and the importance of developing basic drawing skills and doing value sketches.

Of course, Design Principles are of utmost importance…but, in this class, exposure to the tools and physics of watercolor is the focus.

I do a demonstration painting each day and the students work on their paintings with lots of one-on-one time with me. A successful painting is NOT our goal…becoming familiar with the tools of watercolor is what it is all about.”

Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)

Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
When: 03/17/2023 @ 2:00-4:00
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
Registration is not required.

Join us for a free-for-all craft program hosted by Aubrey! Adults 18+ are welcome to attend. All craft materials are provided. Supplies are available on a first come first served basis.

(Friday) 03/03 – 3D paper eggs using recycled books.
(Friday) 03/17 – Birdhouse decorating 101

Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)

Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
When: 03/17/2023 @ 2:00-4:00
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
Registration is not required.

Join us for a free-for-all craft program hosted by Aubrey! Adults 18+ are welcome to attend. All craft materials are provided. Supplies are available on a first come first served basis.

(Friday) 03/03 – 3D paper eggs using recycled books.
(Friday) 03/17 – Birdhouse decorating 101

Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)

Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
When: 02/17/2023 @ 2:00-4:00
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
Registration is not required.

Join us for a free-for-all craft program hosted by Aubrey! Adults 18+ are welcome to attend. All craft materials are provided. Supplies are available on a first come first served basis.

(Friday) 02/17 – Miniature macramé plant hangers.
(Friday) 03/03 – 3D paper eggs using recycled books.

Melted Crayon Pointillism Art

What: Melted Crayon Pointillism Art
When: 03/22/2023 | 3 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: Ages 13-18
Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m.

Join Ms. Jill to make beautiful pointillism art with melted crayons! NOTE: We will be using candles with open flames to melt crayons.

If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. 

Drop-In Activity: Seed Planters

What: Drop-In Activity: Seed Planters
When: 03/23/2023 | 4 PM
Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room
Who: Ages 12 & under

Stop by the library to plant a little seedling to watch it grow! Seedlings include summer vegetables like green beans, melons, squashes, and okra. A fun and quick activity for families. First-come-first-served while supplies last.

*Group visits by appointment only.

Drop-In Activity: Pom-Pom Cannons

What: Drop-In Activity: Pom-Pom Cannons
When: 02/22/2023 | 4 PM
Where: Garland County Library Auditorium
Who: Ages 12 & under

Drop by the library between 4 & 5pm to make a pom-pom cannon from balloons, pom-poms, tape, and cups. How far does your pom fly?! First-come, first-served while supplies last.

*Group visits by appointment only.