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Watercolor
with Jerry Preator
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.
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AI for Small Business Owners: Automate the Admin, Save Hours Each Week
with Laura Coulter
Running a small business often means wearing every hat - sales, marketing, customer service, admin - all while trying to grow. In this hands-on workshop, business owners will learn how to use free AI tools to streamline repetitive tasks, create customer emails, generate marketing content, build simple follow-up systems, and reduce time spent on routine work. Participants are encouraged to bring a sample of their own business writing - such as a social post, email, or brochure - so they can practice customizing AI outputs to match their personal brand and voice. No tech experience required. Everyone will leave with AI-generated templates they can start using immediately.
*Students encouraged to bring a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, in addition to a sample of their own business writing.
*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.
AI for Everyday Life: Save Time, Get Organized, and Make Life Easier
with Laura Coulter
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 environment. No tech experience required. Bring your curiosity!
*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.
Watercolor
with Jerry Preator
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.
ACT Prep
with Jennifer Veloria-Dunn
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!
Introduction to Fly Tying
with Dave Boyer & Mike Tipton
Beginner class to teach basic principles of fly tying. Classes meet one night a week in January & February for four weeks for two hours each, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Students will tie two each of two different flies at each class, all of which can be used on our local rivers. All tools and materials are provided by the North Arkansas Fly Fishers. A mentor will be available on a one-to-two or one-to-one basis. The class is limited to 10 students. Registration includes one year membership to the North Arkansas Fly Fishers.
*Class will be held January 12th, 26th, February 2nd & 9th.
*All supplies are provided.
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Conversational Spanish for Beginners
with Vanesa Roberts
This beginner-friendly Spanish course is designed for teens and adults who want to build confidence in speaking and understanding the language in practical, everyday contexts. Through interactive activities, short dialogues, and pronunciation practice, students will focus on meaningful communication rather than memorization.
Topics will include talking about yourself, social conversations, and daily life. Each session will also include cultural insights from Spanish-speaking countries to make the learning experience engaging and relevant.
Optional materials, such as a book or magazine (typically $15–$25), may be recommended to enhance learning, but are not required. No prior experience is required, making this course ideal for anyone curious about learning Spanish in a relaxed, supportive environment.
* No class will be held on March 24th or April 14th.
Instructor BIO:
Hola! My name is Vanesa Roberts. I was born and raised in Argentina. I love learning about different cultures and the magic of language. I started teaching in Argentina and with all the years I have already been in the USA, I add up to over 20 years of experience in the field of education. In my free time, I like to be with my family. We love to travel, and whenever we have a chance, we go camping and hiking. Bakeries are a must-stop at our destinations, especially those with European or Argentine-style pastries. Let’s say that music, friends, adventure, faith, as well as dancing, baking, teaching, laughing, and spending tons of time with my family make me the person I am today. What about you? Are you ready for this Spanish adventure? Let’s do it!