Upcoming events
Lindy Hop Swing Dancing (1st of 5)
LINDY HOP SWING DANCING
What folks call “swing dancing” originated in Harlem in the 1920s as the Lindy Hop. Learn this Black American partner dance that expresses music in creative ways.
Footwork patterns and Lead/Follow combinations will build on previous weeks’ skills. Couples and singles are welcome. Participants change partners frequently during lessons. Five-week series: begins April 2 and ends April 30.
Progressive lessons: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
$40/person for the series of 5 classes
Limit: 20 participants
Registration is required. Register here
SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP
Join us—Jen, Lee, and Chris— the first Friday of the month, 10am-12:30 for an opportunity to work on your song and contribute to the community of songwriters in northwest Arkansas. Attendees will bring one song to share for feedback and participate in the conversations around other participants’ original songs.
Any genres/instruments welcome — All songwriters welcome.
Due to space and time constraints, attendees must register. Registration here.
Lessons for Vets
Musical lessons for veterans led by Lee Haight. Lessons for vets occur every first and third Monday from 1 to 2:30.
Old Time Jam and Square Dance
Old time jam, led by Pete Howard, begins at 6 with square dancing called by Steve Green and friends beginning at 7. The Old Time Jam and Square Dance occurs every first Tuesday from 6-9.
Dancing is beginner friendly and partners are not required!
Lindy Hop Swing Dancing (2nd of 5)
LINDY HOP SWING DANCING
What folks call “swing dancing” originated in Harlem in the 1920s as the Lindy Hop. Learn this Black American partner dance that expresses music in creative ways.
Footwork patterns and Lead/Follow combinations will build on previous weeks’ skills. Couples and singles are welcome. Participants change partners frequently during lessons. Five-week series: begins April 2 and ends April 30.
Progressive lessons: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
$40/person for the series of 5 classes
Limit: 20 participants
Registration is required.
Introduction to Fabric Crochet
Amy Leisure will teach a class on the basics of crochet using fabric strips. Participants will leave with a hook, a bowl, and the knowledge to create many fun projects. Ages 10-15 must be accompanied by a paid parent or guardian, class size limited to 10. Folkways fiber volunteers will be available to help students learn one-on-one. Sack lunch is recommended since the class runs from 10am to 2pm.
$40 fee includes all materials and instruction.
Register here.
Soldier Songs and Voices Veterans Jam
The SSV jams are an opportunity for veterans to come together and play music, practice skills and share camaraderie in a comfortable, safe environment. SSV jams occur every second and fourth Sunday.
Second Sunday Singing
Second Sunday Singing is a gathering place for anyone who enjoys singing. We sing a variety of music from camp songs to show tunes and everything in between (well, almost) and are open to suggestions. We foster a causal atmosphere with no performance pressure where all skill levels are welcome. So whether you grew up singing in a choir, or belt out your favorite tunes in the shower, we would invite you to blend your voice with ours. Free and open to the public.
Susan Gibson Live
"Nothing lifts a heavy heart like some elbow grease and a funnybone"—(from the title track of her most recent album release, The Hard Stuff). Even when Gibson's not laughing at herself, her refreshingly clear-eyed perspectives on matters of life, love, work, and loss illuminate the whole album with a spirit-charging current of resiliency which she's had all along,
even at the very beginning, when she wrote a little song in college called "Wide Open Spaces" that grew to become (with a little help from The Chicks) one of the biggest country songs of all time. Turns out, all she had to do to rediscover it and get herself back on the road to embracing both life and art was to heed the best advice her father ever gave her "Check the oil!"
Register here
Mend It, Darn It!
Give that favorite clothing piece another chance and mend with us. Supplies and guidance provided. Free and open to the public. (DATE CHANGE)
Songwriters' Open Mic
An Open Mic featuring songwriters, each performing one original song, SOLO ONLY (unless there's a co-writer), without a band or accompanying musicians. First-come-first-served. Free and open to the public. CDs may be displayed and sold. Upcoming performances by participants may be posted.
Songwriters’ Open Mic occurs every second Tuesday!
Folkways Vegan Community Potluck
Attendees can share a recipe of their own and try out some new, delicious plant-based dishes at this free, family-friendly event.
Lindy Hop Swing Dancing (3rd of 5)
LINDY HOP SWING DANCING
What folks call “swing dancing” originated in Harlem in the 1920s as the Lindy Hop. Learn this Black American partner dance that expresses music in creative ways.
Footwork patterns and Lead/Follow combinations will build on previous weeks’ skills. Couples and singles are welcome. Participants change partners frequently during lessons. Five-week series: begins April 2 and ends April 30.
Progressive lessons: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
$40/person for the series of 5 classes
Limit: 20 participants
Registration is required.
Fiber Play Day
Ozark Folkways and the Wool and Wheel Spinners Guild host an open house fiber play day every third Saturday. Anyone with an interest in fiber arts can drop in between 10 and 12, all levels welcome. This is not a class. Participants bring their own projects, can join circles to spin, knit, crochet, etc. or watch others and become a fiber fan.
Botanical Shadow Boxes w/ John Ford
Join us for a fun afternoon of wild creativity with designer John Ford as we create one of a kind wall mounted shadow boxes incorporating natural foraged materials such as mosses, lichen, driftwood, seed pods, dried mushrooms and dried flowers.
All materials and instruction included and you'll take home your own one of a kind botanical creation.
Register here
The Arkansas International Launch Party and Benefit
You’re invited to the launch party for Issue 18 of the Arkansas International literary magazine—our Arkansas-themed issue. With readings from our wonderful contributors, music by Jesse Greenhill and a special guest, plus food, drink, and fabulous people! Please come and mingle, listen, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself. Your $15 suggested donation will benefit both the magazine and Ozark Folkways! Register here or at the door!
Register: https://donorbox.org/arkansas-international-launch-party
Washingtons Unite!
To honor the 250th anniversary of the United States, Washington Counties across the country are collaborating on a unique tribute: a nationwide commemorative quilt.
Each participating county is creating a 12-by-12-inch quilt square. The designs reflect the spirit, history, and identity of the communities they represent. While every square tells a different story, the larger goal is to weave them together into a single narrative celebrating the legacy of George Washington—his leadership, character, and patriotism.
The idea is simple but powerful: individual communities contributing pieces of their heritage to form a shared work of art representing the nation’s collective story.
Residents and visitors in Fayetteville, Arkansas will have the chance to see the project come together at a special community event this spring.
Quilters will gather at the Walker-Stone House—a historic site in Washington County—to begin stitching the individual squares into the larger quilt. Visitors are welcome to stop by, meet local quilters, and watch the project come together.
The afternoon will feature a drop-in, open-house style gathering with light refreshments available. At 3:00 p.m., attendees can hear directly from Tim Reavis, project mastermind, during a short commemorative program where he will discuss the project and its national significance.
Lessons for Vets
Musical lessons for veterans led by Lee Haight. Lessons for vets occur every first and third Monday from 1 to 2:30.
Beginners' Jam
For anyone interested in getting involved with jams but have no idea where to start or what to do, we will provide a beginners’ jam circle on the third Monday of the month. From tunes, formalities, and jam etiquette, you can learn th ins and outs of jamming.
Free and open to the public.
Make It Sew! Get to Know Your Machine
This is an opportunity to get to know your machine and hopefully begin your friendship with it. Sewing machines are such great tools for repairing and expressing your creativity but take time to get acquainted with. In this class we hope to do just that. We will learn the basics of using and threading your machine, tips and tricks for success, uses of different needles and machine feet. Bring a machine you borrowed from your great aunt, got second hand, or just ordered new. Please let me know if you need a machine to use for the class, but I will bring a few as back up. We will also make a useful little pincushion to start you off on your sewing journey.
Be sure to bring your cord, foot pedal, and any attachments you have. Let’s explore!
Register here
Old Time Jam
A jam session for old time music led by Pete Howard. Old Time Jam occurs on the first and third Tuesday of every month, from 6-9PM.
Lindy Hop Swing Dancing (4th of 5)
LINDY HOP SWING DANCING
What folks call “swing dancing” originated in Harlem in the 1920s as the Lindy Hop. Learn this Black American partner dance that expresses music in creative ways.
Footwork patterns and Lead/Follow combinations will build on previous weeks’ skills. Couples and singles are welcome. Participants change partners frequently during lessons. Five-week series: begins April 2 and ends April 30.
Progressive lessons: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
$40/person for the series of 5 classes
Limit: 20 participants
Registration is required.
Pop-Up Yarn Store
Ozark Knitting Co. will be celebrating their 5th Anniversary with a two-day pop-up yarn shop coinciding with Local Yarn Store Day nationwide. Owned and run by Carey Ashworth and Melissa Caffrey, Ozark Knit Co. brings yarn from all over the world as well as needles and notions. Throughout the year, they host classes, knit-a-longs, and community stitching nights to bring people together across fiber arts. Come celebrate needle arts and creativity with them this weekend!
Friday, 4/24, 3 to 7PM; Saturday, 4/25, 10AM to 5PM
Pop-Up Yarn Store
Ozark Knitting Co. will be celebrating their 5th Anniversary with a two-day pop-up yarn shop coinciding with Local Yarn Store Day nationwide. Owned and run by Carey Ashworth and Melissa Caffrey, Ozark Knit Co. brings yarn from all over the world as well as needles and notions. Throughout the year, they host classes, knit-a-longs, and community stitching nights to bring people together across fiber arts. Come celebrate needle arts and creativity with them this weekend!
Friday, 4/24, 3 to 7PM; Saturday, 4/25, 10AM to 5PM
Foraging Walk & Talk
Foraging Walk and Talk w/Tim Hammer
Tim will lead participants on the fourth Saturday foraging hikes and cooking workshops around the Ozark Folkways Winslow property. As the seasons change so will the available plants and how they are prepared. These zero-waste events will cover plant ID, Harvest and Reseeding, and Food Preparation.
Register here
Soldier Songs and Voices Veterans Jam
The SSV jams are an opportunity for veterans to come together and play music, practice skills and share camaraderie in a comfortable, safe environment. SSV jams occur every second and fourth Sunday.
Ozark Folkways Spring Fling!
Join us Sunday 4/26 for an afternoon at the Smokehouse for a friendraiser to support our music programming. The event is free to the public and will feature music from Dylan Earl, Meadow Makers, Pete Masri, Roy Pilgrim and the Tie Hackers, homemade pizza, beer sponsored by Fossil Cove, drinks sponsored by Pink House Alchemy, a pie auction, and a gear swap. Donations from the event will support music workshops, jams, and concerts in Fayetteville and Winslow. We hope to see you there! Bring a friend!
Squirrel Jam 4th Sunday Music Night
Participants will be led through an assortment of songs from different eras and genres. Lyrics and chord names are projected on a large screen so attendees may play and sing along, or just listen and enjoy the music. All instruments and skill levels are welcome. Admission is free of charge.
Irish Session
A gathering of musicians playing Irish tunes and songs in a circle. Tunes are mostly lively and rhythmic. Tunes are played together--that is, simultaneously, as in old-time music, instead of taking instrumental solos in turn as is common in bluegrass or jazz jams. Musicians play either by ear or by notation. Irish session occurs every fourth Monday from 5:30 to 8:30. Free and open to the public.
Bluegrass Jam
A jam session for bluegrass music. Bluegrass Jam occurs on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 6-9PM.
Lindy Hop Swing Dancing (5th of 5)
LINDY HOP SWING DANCING
What folks call “swing dancing” originated in Harlem in the 1920s as the Lindy Hop. Learn this Black American partner dance that expresses music in creative ways.
Footwork patterns and Lead/Follow combinations will build on previous weeks’ skills. Couples and singles are welcome. Participants change partners frequently during lessons. Five-week series: begins April 2 and ends April 30.
Progressive lessons: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
$40/person for the series of 5 classes
Limit: 20 participants
Registration is required.
SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP
Join us—Jen, Lee, and Chris— each first Friday of the month, 10am-12:30 for an opportunity to work on your song and contribute to the community of songwriters in northwest Arkansas. Attendees will bring one song to share for feedback and participate in the conversations around other participants’ original songs.
Any genres/instruments welcome — All songwriters welcome.
Due to space and time constraints, attendees must register. Registration here.
Lessons for Vets
Musical lessons for veterans led by Lee Haight. Lessons for vets occur every first and third Monday from 1 to 2:30. Free and open to the public.
Old Time Jam and Square Dance
Old time jam, led by Pete Howard, begins at 6 with square dancing called by Steve Green and friends beginning at 7. The Old Time Jam and Square Dance occurs every first Tuesday from 6-9.
Dancing is beginner friendly and partners are not required!
Introduction to Natural Dyes
Mother Nature is gracious enough to lay a color palette right outside our windows. Attendees in this class will explore some of what she has to offer, giving them the courage to go out and sample more.
Students will go home with samples dyed in class plus others dyed previously. All materials plus
handouts included in $65 fee.
This class is appropriate for all skill levels.
Register here
Soldier Songs and Voices Veterans Jam
The SSV jams are an opportunity for veterans to come together and play music, practice skills and share camaraderie in a comfortable, safe environment. SSV jams occur every second and fourth Sunday.
Second Sunday Singing
Second Sunday Singing is a gathering place for anyone who enjoys singing. We sing a variety of music from camp songs to show tunes and everything in between (well, almost) and are open to suggestions. We foster a causal atmosphere with no performance pressure where all skill levels are welcome. So whether you grew up singing in a choir, or belt out your favorite tunes in the shower, we would invite you to blend your voice with ours.
Mend It Darn It!
Give that favorite clothing piece another chance and mend with us. Supplies and guidance provided. Free and open to the public.
Songwriters' Open Mic
An Open Mic featuring songwriters, each performing one original song, SOLO ONLY (unless there's a co-writer), without a band or accompanying musicians. First-come-first-served. Free and open to the public. CDs may be displayed and sold. Upcoming performances by participants may be posted.
Songwriters’ Open Mic occurs every second Tuesday!
Market Baskets w/ Mary
In this beginner level workshop, participants will create a sturdy market basket with a wooden handle, a fun and useful project with over under and start and stop weaving. Two colors will be available to choose from. This class runs from 11am to 2pm and will involve working with water so attendees should bring a towel and a sack lunch. Pattern and teaching provided by Mary McCreery, all materials provided. Mary has been a hobby weaver for over 25 years and lives on a small farm in southwest Missouri with her husband, a corgi and 2 "rare breed" dogs. (They are one of a kind, just not sure what).
Register here
Lessons for Vets
Musical lessons for veterans led by Lee Haight. Lessons for vets occur every first and third Monday from 1 to 2:30.
Old Time Jam
A jam session for old time music led by Pete Howard. Old Time Jam occurs on the first and third Tuesday of every month, from 6-9PM.
Ozark Traditional Healing and Folk Magic
Ozark Traditional Healing and Folk Magic
Our Ozark ancestors had a vast knowledge of remedies and rituals to use for any need. Although the Ozarks might look a little different today, this living knowledge is still alive and well with modern community healers. Join folklorist and author Brandon Weston in an exploration of the healing traditions of the past, the healers who practiced them, as well as how these traditions have changed and evolved to address the needs of our modern communities. We'll cover a little bit of everything, from mountain herbalism, to healing rituals, to charm bags and amulets. Participants will have the opportunity to craft their own Ozark charm bag during the class.
Brandon Weston is a 6th generation Ozark folklorist and author. He is the author of Ozark Folk Magic, the Ozark Mountain Spell Book, and Granny Thornapple’s Book of Charms. He is the owner of Ozark Healing Traditions, a collective of articles, lectures, and workshops focusing on traditions of medicine, magic, and folklore from the Ozark Mountain region. He comes from a long line of Ozark hillfolk and works hard to keep the traditions that he’s collected and learned alive and true for generations to come.
Register here
Soldier Songs and Voices Veterans Jam
The SSV jams are an opportunity for veterans to come together and play music, practice skills and share camaraderie in a comfortable, safe environment. SSV jams occur every second and fourth Sunday. Free and open to the public.
Irish Session
A gathering of musicians playing Irish tunes and songs in a circle. Tunes are mostly lively and rhythmic. Tunes are played together--that is, simultaneously, as in old-time music, instead of taking instrumental solos in turn as is common in bluegrass or jazz jams. Musicians play either by ear or by notation. Irish session occurs every fourth Monday from 5:30 to 8:30.
Bluegrass Jam
A jam session for bluegrass music. Bluegrass Jam occurs on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 6-9PM.
Flower Printed Apron
Flower printed aprons!
In this class we will be sewing a simple apron and using Farmer’s market flowers and block printing ink to print on them. Basic use of a sewing machine highly recommended. Please bring your sewing machine, but all other supplies will be provided. Price $65. Pre-registration required.
Register here
ABCs of Summer Mushrooms
ABC's of Arkansas Summer Mushrooms
Learn from author and mycologist Jay Justice about local wild summer mushrooms including Amanitas, Boletes, and Chanterelles. Our morning presentation will be followed by a bring-your-own brown bag lunch break and afternoon foray in the Ozark National Forest to observe and collect mushrooms/fungi in their natural habitat. Then we'll gather our finds, head back to Ozark Folkways for a hands on identification workshop followed by one of our ever popular tastings! Jay Justice is a retired epidemiologist who formerly worked at the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality. He is a co-founder and scientific advisor for the Arkansas Mycological Society (1982) and a scientific advisor to the Cumberland Mycological Society as well as a chief mycologist for the Missouri Mycological Society. As anyone who has attended one of Jay's workshops in the past knows, these informative and delicious events fill up quickly. Tickets are $65 per person and include tastings. Tickets are non refundable. Participants are encouraged to wear seasonally appropriate clothing, bring lunch, a walking stick if needed, sun screen, insect repellent, drinking water and a paper sack for collecting mushrooms.
Register here
Girl Power Rock! Camp
Girl Power Rock Camp is for girls or gender non-conforming youth, ages 8-18, to learn the basics or level up on their instrument of choice, collaborate on writing an original song with a band, and experience performing in front of an audience at a local venue! Campers will learn the basics of keeping time and music theory, songwriting and song structure, and an appreciation for historic women artists up to modern women pop-rock icons. Special guests and breakout sessions accent the camp to provide girls with the confidence they need to hit the stage as well as the technical and business sides of the music industry!
Bands will be based on skill level and instrument preference of drums, guitar, bass, keyboards, or vocals. No experience necessary and instruments provided or campers are welcome to bring their own.
Snacks will be provided. Campers should bring a sack lunch each day.
Register here
Kids Rock! Camp
Kids Rock! Camp is for young musicians, ages 8-18, to learn the basics or level up on their instrument of choice, collaborate on writing an original song with a band, and experience performing in front of an audience at a local venue!
Campers will learn the basics of keeping time and music theory, songwriting and song structure, and an appreciation for historic underrepresented artists up to modern rock icons. Special guests and breakout sessions accent the camp to provide students with a well rounded aspect to the performing arts as well as the technical and business sides of the music industry.
Bands will be based on skill level and instrument preference of drums, guitar, bass, keyboards, or vocals. No experience necessary and instruments provided or campers are welcome to bring their own.
Campers need to bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Snacks will be provided.
Register here
Kids Fiber Camp
Kids Fiber Art Camp
Open to children ages 7-14, $150, includes snack each day
At Fiber Camp, students ages 7 to 14 will follow fiber every step along the way from sheep to finished product. Our hope is that, by gaining a better understanding of the fiber supply chain, students will not only gain new skills but also gain a new appreciation for the textiles in their everyday lives. Fiber Camp will be taught by local fiber artist and community organizer Abby Hollis.
Scholarships are available for families who receive SNAP Benefits, and discounts are available for families who plan to enroll multiple children in Fiber Camp. Please reach out to info@ozarkfolkways.org for details.
Register here
Sashiko Mending Basics
Sashiko Mending Basics
Jessica McClendon will teach the basics of a Japanese mending technique called Sashiko. This technique is great for repairing jeans or other woven garments. We will talk about the supplies needed and the basic stitches, and then practice on our own.
All supplies included and feel free to bring something you hope to mend or just come and learn the techniques. Preregistration required.
Register here
Easter Bonnets w/ John Ford
Participants will make an elaborate Easter bonnet in time for holiday festivities--your imagination is the limit! Participants are asked to bring a hat that fits though some will be available. Hats will become ornate pieces of art, and Ozark Folkways volunteers will help you realize your potential. (Please don't bring a hat you aren't prepared to have fully transformed forever.) Workshop fee includes materials and supplies for decoration as well as assistance and encouragement!
Register here
How to Play Music with Others
How To Play Music With Others
A One-Day Workshop on Confidence, Groove & Connection
Do you love playing music but mostly play alone?
Have you wanted to jam with others but felt unsure or nervous?
This supportive, hands-on workshop is designed to help you feel more comfortable playing music with other people — no advanced theory, auditions, or pressure required. We’ll focus on the skills that actually make group music work: listening, staying in time, communicating, and building confidence. Mistakes are welcome, and you’ll never be forced to solo unless you want to.
Perfect for beginner to intermediate musicians who want to:
Feel less anxious playing with others
Improve timing and group awareness
Gain real experience in a low-pressure setting
All instruments and styles are welcome.
Format & Schedule
Total length: 7 hours 10am-5pm
Includes: 1-hour lunch break with food provided
Mix of guided exercises, small-group playing, and full-group activities
Plenty of breaks, movement, and time to reset
You’ll leave with practical tools, new confidence, and the experience of having played music with others successfully!
Final Note: You don’t get confident before playing with others, you get confident by doing it, in the right environment. If you’re waiting until you feel “ready” to play with others, this is the workshop that gets you ready.
Looking forward to jamming with you soon!
Register here
Hand Darning Basics
Hand Darning Basics
Jessica McClendon will teach the basics of why to darn, what to darn, talk about the tools needed, and then jump in with some practice. We will also learn how to use a darning loom. All supplies included and feel free to bring something you hope to darn or just come and learn the techniques. Preregistration required.
Register here
Lessons for Vets
Musical lessons for veterans led by Lee Haight. Lessons for vets occur every first and third Monday from 1 to 2:30.
Listening Room w/ JrSOAPbox
Doors: 5:30 pm
Show: 6:00-8:00 pm (w/intermission)
Tickets: $25 each
JrSOAPbox grew up in a musical world. Follow the winding lettered highways of the Ozarks to the furthest southwest corner of Missouri, down a dirt road, through two washed out low water crossings, where, nestled above a pristine spring is a barn that has steadily been converted into a home over 5 decades of improvements. This is where Jr spent his entire childhood. Though Jr's upbringing was isolated, his father was a musician, as were all of his friends. "I thought playing music was the only reason people saw each other."
Jr's family comes from a rich literary background, which can clearly be heard in his songwriting. "I started writing songs to join "the adult" circles. Then I kept writing them because I like to play new ones." JrSOAPbox has since written hundreds of songs, covered by other artist, from France to Oregon to Nashville. His songs have been featured everywhere from film to the Dust Bowl exhibit at Crystal Bridges.
Jr's vast catalog spans the genres leaving him open to tailor fit each show's experience to his crowd. " I've got my rowdy bar room material and my lyrical house concert material... but most shows are somewhere in between."
Register here
The Shine Through Listening Room is a celebration of creativity, passion, and profound connection that music forges between artist and audience. The 2026 edition of the Shine Through Listening Room is produced by Shine On Events with collaboration from Ozark Folkways.
Artist website: https://jrsoapbox.com/
Oh, Snap! Learning to Use a Film Camera
Participants will learn the basic techniques of photography, how to take pictures on a 35mm camera and develop their film. All levels and ages 16+ welcome. Film cameras and supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. All proceeds go towards starting a community darkroom in Northwest Arkansas.
Spin w/ Sona
Sona Gardner will teach basic spinning terms, try different fibers, spin singles and ply them to create their first yarn. Bring your own wheel or rent one for an additional $15. Fee of $50 includes fiber. Please bring a brown bag lunch for this four hour class.
Register here.
Soldier Songs and Voices Veterans Jam
The SSV jams are an opportunity for veterans to come together and play music, practice skills and share camaraderie in a comfortable, safe environment. SSV jams occur every second and fourth Sunday. Free and open to the public.
Wet Felting for Kids and Adults
Learn the basics of wet felting to create a colorful, felted wool art project. Participants will leave with a felted wall hanging. For ages 7 and older.
$25 workshop fee includes all materials and instruction.
Register here.
Tenango Style Embroidery Series – Painting with Thread (4th in series of 4)
Join us for a four-week journey into the vibrant world of Tenango embroidery, a traditional art form from the Otomí communities of Hidalgo, Mexico. In this series, you’ll learn the foundations of color selection, how to “paint” with thread using signature fill stitches, and the cultural stories behind the whimsical animals and flowers found in Tenango designs.
This technique is relaxing, expressive, and beginner-friendly—no experience needed. Kits are provided and available in a variety of colors and patterns so each participant can create a unique piece.
This class is a series of four Wednesdays beginning on February 11, 2026, through March 4, 2026. The fee of $170 includes all four classes and all materials needed.
Register here
Listening Room w/ Brian Martin
Doors: 5:30 pm
Show: 6:00-8:00 pm (w/intermission)
Tickets: $25 each
While keeping one foot planted firmly in the roots of American music, Arkansas based singer/songwriter Brian Martin is forging a distinct path into its future as well. Interweaving old-time country blues and mountain folk music with southern soul, funk and gospel, Martin seamlessly creates a style that he simply refers to as "front porch soul." His burly voice and down home witty tales result in music that is both alluring and enduring for generations young and old.
Primarily performing as a solo artist since the early 2000’s, Martin released his debut album “No Rider” in 2011, a self described bare bones collection of intimate folk songs. He is also a founding member of Sad Daddy, a critically and commercially heralded string band based in the Ozark region and gaining traction well beyond. Since their 2010 inception, the band has released three studio albums and a live album, their most recent, “Way Up In The Hills,” debuting in 2022.
In addition to performing solo listening room concerts throughout the region, Martin has spent the last few years assembling “Brian Martin’s Mess,” featuring an all-star revolving cast of supporting musicians. Together, they are creating the soundscape for newer songs that thrive in a full band setting, as well as “thickening the sauce” on many older fan favorites. Along with “the Mess,” Martin is currently working up new material for his sophomore album, as well as preparing for an early spring studio session to begin work on Sad Daddy's fourth studio release.
Register here
The Shine Through Listening Room is a celebration of creativity, passion, and profound connection that music forges between artist and audience. The 2026 edition of the Shine Through Listening Room is produced by Shine On Events with collaboration from Ozark Folkways.
Artist website: https://brianmartinmusic.com/home
Foraging Walk & Talk
Foraging Walk and Talk w/Tim Hammer
Saturday, Jan 24 @ 11am
Tim will lead participants on the fourth Saturday foraging hikes and cooking workshops around the Ozark Folkways Winslow property. As the seasons change so will the available plants and how they are prepared. These zero-waste events will cover plant ID, Harvest and Reseeding, and Food Preparation.
Register here
Tenango Style Embroidery Series – Painting with Thread (3rd in series of 4)
Join us for a four-week journey into the vibrant world of Tenango embroidery, a traditional art form from the Otomí communities of Hidalgo, Mexico. In this series, you’ll learn the foundations of color selection, how to “paint” with thread using signature fill stitches, and the cultural stories behind the whimsical animals and flowers found in Tenango designs.
This technique is relaxing, expressive, and beginner-friendly—no experience needed. Kits are provided and available in a variety of colors and patterns so each participant can create a unique piece.
This class is a series of four Wednesdays beginning on February 11, 2026, through March 4, 2026. The fee of $170 includes all four classes and all materials needed.
Register here
Bluegrass Jam
A jam session for bluegrass music. Bluegrass Jam occurs on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 6-9PM.
Irish Session
A gathering of musicians playing Irish tunes and songs in a circle. Tunes are mostly lively and rhythmic. Tunes are played together--that is, simultaneously, as in old-time music, instead of taking instrumental solos in turn as is common in bluegrass or jazz jams. Musicians play either by ear or by notation. Irish session occurs every fourth Monday from 5:30 to 8:30. The first hour will be a slow session.
Oh, Snap! Learning to Use a Film Camera (sold out)
Participants will learn the basic techniques of photography, how to take pictures on a 35mm camera and develop their film. All levels and ages 16+ welcome. Film cameras and supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. All proceeds go towards starting a community darkroom in Northwest Arkansas.
Fiber Play Saturday
Anyone with an interest in fiber arts can drop in between 10 and 12, all levels welcome. Participants bring their own projects, can join circles to spin, knit, crochet, etc. or watch others and become a fiber fan.
Tenango Style Embroidery Series – Painting with Thread (2nd in series of 4)
Join us for a four-week journey into the vibrant world of Tenango embroidery, a traditional art form from the Otomí communities of Hidalgo, Mexico. In this series, you’ll learn the foundations of color selection, how to “paint” with thread using signature fill stitches, and the cultural stories behind the whimsical animals and flowers found in Tenango designs.
This technique is relaxing, expressive, and beginner-friendly—no experience needed. Kits are provided and available in a variety of colors and patterns so each participant can create a unique piece.
This class is a series of four Wednesdays beginning on February 11, 2026, through March 4, 2026. The fee of $170 includes all four classes and all materials needed.
Register here
Old Time Jam
A jam session for old time music led by Pete Howard. Old Time Jam occurs on the first and third Tuesday of every month, from 6-9PM.
Listening Room w/ Dandelion Heart
Doors: 5:30 pm
Show: 6:00-8:00 pm (w/intermission)
Tickets: $25 each
Wild with purpose, the women of Dandelion Heart endeavor to create a unique Americana sound, blending four individual songwriting styles. These dandies are rooted in Northwest Arkansas, with a passion for making music, and having fun creating with each other. The band is composed of Lacy Hampton (guitar, hand percussion), Chase Hart (guitar), Korey Mckelvy (mandolele, banjo), and Willa Thomason (cello, guitar). Early on, the four shared originals from previous projects (Aisle 24, The Ozark Travelers, The Silver Lining), but quickly began evolving their set to include more originals born from collaborations. This resulted in the release of their debut album, Retrospect, in November of 2020. This group of four vocalists and multi-instrumentalist creates a dynamic set that is fluidly shifting throughout. Dandelion Heart strives to capture the beauty in simplicity, with penetrating harmonies and at times, sparse instrumentation. Expect to hear a blend of folk, blues, bluegrass, rock, and indie sounds from this up and coming hometown band.
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The Shine Through: Listening Room is a celebration of creativity, passion, and profound connection that music forges between artist and audience. The 2026 edition of the Shine Through Listening Room is produced by Shine On Events with collaboration from Ozark Folkways.
Band website: https://dandelionheartband.com/
Sweet, Spicy and Hot--Chocolate
When Hernán Cortés arrived in what is now Mexico in 1520, he found the people of the great cities of the central valley drinking a luxurious, luscious hot drink they called chicolatl. Today, five hundred years later, hot chocolate is a worldwide favorite. Join us at Ozark Folkways as David Lee Holcomb shows us how to make a shelf-stable powdered hot chocolate mix from ordinary supermarket ingredients. We'll experiment with special flavors and talk about options for vegans and people with special dietary restrictions. (The mixes we'll be making will NOT be vegan, as they include powdered milk.) Workshop fee of $15 includes samples of each flavor mix to take home.
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Tenango Style Embroidery Series – Painting with Thread
Join us for a four-week journey into the vibrant world of Tenango embroidery, a traditional art form from the Otomí communities of Hidalgo, Mexico. In this series, you’ll learn the foundations of color selection, how to “paint” with thread using signature fill stitches, and the cultural stories behind the whimsical animals and flowers found in Tenango designs.
This technique is relaxing, expressive, and beginner-friendly—no experience needed. Kits are provided and available in a variety of colors and patterns so each participant can create a unique piece.
This class is a series of four Wednesdays beginning on February 11, 2026, through March 4, 2026. The fee of $170 includes all four classes and all materials needed.
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Songwriters' Open Mic
An Open Mic featuring songwriters, each performing one original song, SOLO ONLY (unless there's a co-writer), without a band or accompanying musicians. First-come-first-served. Free and open to the public. CDs may be displayed and sold. Upcoming performances by participants may be posted.
Songwriters’ Open Mic occurs every second Tuesday!
Second Sunday Singing
Second Sunday Singing is a gathering place for anyone who enjoys singing. We sing a variety of music from camp songs to show tunes and everything in between (well, almost) and are open to suggestions. We foster a causal atmosphere with no performance pressure where all skill levels are welcome. So whether you grew up singing in a choir, or belt out your favorite tunes in the shower, we would invite you to blend your voice with ours.