If you love colorful pumpkins for autumn decorations and if you like miniature things, join me for this class using all stoneware clays,  your choice of white, buff, or speckled buff.  You may make as many as you can with your provided clay, in the first four-hour session, then glaze them as strikes your fancy at the second four-hour session.  Pick up your treasures at the third session.  This is a perfect class for anyone who thinks they're not creative. Pumpkins are usually irregularly shaped in nature, so you can't mess up!  Just have fun. If you prefer perfection of perspective, go for it!  You might risk embarrassing Mother Nature on this one!

 *Everything you need will be provided.

 *Must be 15 or older.

 *The class will be held at ASUMH Technical Center on Hwy 62 across from Plumlee Tire.

Instructor BIO:

Marian's background in pottery began in 1982 in Hawaii. She first studied wheel for several years. The adventure of hand building began in 2004 after retirement to Arkansas. Marian works with stoneware, porcelain, and earthenware (terra cotta) clays. She uses commercial glazes, pigments, and stains to achieve desired results, firing to clay-appropriate temperatures up to 2232° in an electric, oxidation kiln at her home studio near Yellville in Marion Co., AR. She considers her style to be organic and rustic. Teaching is Marian's favorite part of her clay journey, helping others to experience the excitement of creating something useful and/or beautiful from a hunk of partially dried mud. 

A two day workshop teaching the art of Plein Air painting. Workshop consists of classroom introduction to all aspects of Plein Air painting and actual painting instruction on the ASUMH campus. *Students will need to bring their own painting supplies and sack lunch, as lunch is not provided. 

Instructors: Christy Dyer, Kathy Altazan, Dana Johnson, and Beth Ivens. 

September 11th, 9am-4pm

Each instructor will give a 30 minute pesentation on 4 different apects of Plein Air painting. Followed by a sack lunch break. Instructors will then demo on the campus grounds followed by student sketching and painting. 

September 12th, 9am-2pm

Students will continue painting Plein Air. Followed by critiques. Lunch break and conclusion of workshop with closing remarks. 

For dogs 6mos and older. Will learn basic obedience skills of sit, walk on loose leash, heel, down, come and stay. Need a slip collar (nylon or chain), nylon or leather leash, NO flexileads no harnesses. Bring plenty of your dog's favorite treats. NO aggressive dogs.

Class will meet on the ASUMH campus grounds. *Enter through the main entrance off Hwy 62. At the first stop sign take a left and drive up the hill towards the Vada Sheid. Class will be held on the main campus grounds directly across from the Sheid.

*This class is a 6week course running from September 17th - October 29th (excluding October 8th). 

*Class Dates will be: September 17th & 24th, October 1st, 15th, 22nd & 29th. 

Class for beginner and intermediate on how to handle the medium of water color. Learn to paint a painting in the first class period.

Instructor Bio                                                                                       

I am a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute.                                     

I have been Art Director for BETTER HOMES & GARDENS magazine in Des Moines, Iowa and Art director for LEE RIDER JEANS & WESTERN WEAR in Kanas City, MO.                                                                                   

I have been teaching water color painting for 60 years and  have taught over 2,000 people to paint.                                                                 

I have an Art Studio and a Gallery with over 800 paintings. 

I love teaching art and watching people who thought they couldn’t paint, get excited as they grow with their new found knowledge.

Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This fun, hands-on class introduces everyday adults to practical ways AI can simplify daily tasks, save time, and help with planning, writing, and organizing. Participants will explore how to use free AI tools like Chat GPT to create grocery lists, draft emails, organize to-do lists, plan trips, and more - all in a friendly, low-pressure enviormnet. No tech experience required. Bring your curiousity!

*Students are encouraged to bring smartphones, tablets, or laptops to participate, but not required.

*Must be 18 or older. 

Instructor BIO:

Laura Coulter is a local business owner and former educator who teaches practical, approachable ways to use AI to save time and simplify life. With 24 years in education and a background in systems and tech, she now helps everyday people and small business owners get organized and feel more confident using tools that make a real difference. Laura is proud to call Mountain Home home and is excited to share what she’s learned with the local community.  

Let two knowledgeable local guides teach you to fly fish, in a safe and comfortable environment. Subjects include fly casting, water safety, equipment, knots, rigging, four basic fly fishing techniques, reading water, and fly selection. No equipment is needed. Rods and reels are provided at each class meeting or you may bring yours. Learn everything you need to fish on your own.

Class will be held Dryer Hall 1st Floor, Room D106

Enhancing your performance on the ACT is instrumental in determining your choice of college. This six-hour course will prepare you for specific types of questions in Reading, English, Writing, Math, and Science and give you pointers on time management, anxiety relief, scoring and general standardized test-taking strategies.  Please be sure to bring an ACT approved calculator to the training.  

Small breaks will be given. Students are encouraged to bring snacks and a light lunch.

About your instructor:

My name is Jennifer Veloria-Dunn. I have been in education for 14 years and I have been teaching ACT Prep since 2013. My goal is to ease test anxiety and to have students practice ACT specific testing strategies to effectively take the test. After taking this class, many students have reported increasing their composite score by up to 7 points!

Using real leaves for shapes and natural veins, you will be forming your choice of provided stoneware clays to make one or more of several items.  Make your own set of coasters, a bowl or two, a nest for a sculpted mouse, etc.  With a variety of glazes, you can decorate your leaves however you like.  You may provide selections from your own yard if you'd like.   Make during the first four-hour session, glaze during the second four-hour session, then pick up your finished creations at the third session.

 *Everything you need will be provided.

 *Must be 15 or older.

 *The class will be held at ASUMH Technical Center on Hwy 62 across from Plumlee Tire.

Instructor BIO:

Marian's background in pottery began in 1982 in Hawaii. She first studied wheel for several years. The adventure of hand building began in 2004 after retirement to Arkansas. Marian works with stoneware, porcelain, and earthenware (terra cotta) clays. She uses commercial glazes, pigments, and stains to achieve desired results, firing to clay-appropriate temperatures up to 2232° in an electric, oxidation kiln at her home studio near Yellville in Marion Co., AR. She considers her style to be organic and rustic. Teaching is Marian's favorite part of her clay journey, helping others to experience the excitement of creating something useful and/or beautiful from a hunk of partially dried mud.