Summer Studio Stroll at ESSA
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Curious what happens behind the studio doors at ESSA? Join us for a relaxed afternoon exploring working studios, meeting artists, and experiencing the creative energy that fills campus during the summer season.
During this guided Studio Stroll, guests will visit studios across ESSA’s scenic Ozark campus and enjoy demonstrations from instructors while viewing student work created during summer workshops. Featured workshops and studios during this stroll include:
⚡ Intro to Plasma Cutting with Robert Babcock
Explore student-created metalwork and discover the precision and energy behind plasma cutting techniques in ESSA’s Windgate Iron studio.
🌈 Intro to Stained Glass with Dennis Heter
Enjoy a live stained glass demonstration as Dennis Heter showcases the craftsmanship behind cutting, assembling, and bringing vibrant glass designs to life.
🏺 Featured Artists: 2026 Summer Ceramics Artists in Residence
Spend time with ESSA’s 2026 Summer Ceramics Artists in Residence, Kaitlyn Cirielli and Erin Harris, as they share works in progress, demonstrate techniques from their studio practice, and discuss the ideas and processes shaping their current work. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain a behind-the-scenes look at the residency experience at ESSA.
✨ Explore Student Work Across Campus
Along the way, you'll also see artwork created by students participating in ESSA’s summer workshops, offering a glimpse into the creative learning taking place throughout the season.
Whether you’re an artist, considering a future workshop, or simply looking for a creative afternoon in Eureka Springs, our Summer Studio Stroll offers a welcoming way to connect with ESSA’s vibrant arts community.
Free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Learn more: https://essa-art.org/events/studio-strolls/
During this guided Studio Stroll, guests will visit studios across ESSA’s scenic Ozark campus and enjoy demonstrations from instructors while viewing student work created during summer workshops. Featured workshops and studios during this stroll include:
⚡ Intro to Plasma Cutting with Robert Babcock
Explore student-created metalwork and discover the precision and energy behind plasma cutting techniques in ESSA’s Windgate Iron studio.
🌈 Intro to Stained Glass with Dennis Heter
Enjoy a live stained glass demonstration as Dennis Heter showcases the craftsmanship behind cutting, assembling, and bringing vibrant glass designs to life.
🏺 Featured Artists: 2026 Summer Ceramics Artists in Residence
Spend time with ESSA’s 2026 Summer Ceramics Artists in Residence, Kaitlyn Cirielli and Erin Harris, as they share works in progress, demonstrate techniques from their studio practice, and discuss the ideas and processes shaping their current work. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain a behind-the-scenes look at the residency experience at ESSA.
✨ Explore Student Work Across Campus
Along the way, you'll also see artwork created by students participating in ESSA’s summer workshops, offering a glimpse into the creative learning taking place throughout the season.
Whether you’re an artist, considering a future workshop, or simply looking for a creative afternoon in Eureka Springs, our Summer Studio Stroll offers a welcoming way to connect with ESSA’s vibrant arts community.
Free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Learn more: https://essa-art.org/events/studio-strolls/
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15751 US 62 Hwy W, Eureka Springs, AR, United States, Arkansas 72632
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Host or PublisherEureka Springs School of the Arts
