The Folk School's RockEd program will host a benefit concert featuring RockEd student and teacher soloists and bands, including a headlining performance by local girl band The Belladonnas. Tickets are $10 at the door and raffle prizes will be available. All proceeds and donations go to RockEd programming scholarships for families in need (including Girl Power Rock and Kids Rock summer camps and semester rock band camp programming). This concert will also serve as a kickoff event for spring semester programming. For more info on RockEd, please visit rockednwa.com 

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Musical lessons for veterans led by Lee Haight. Lessons for vets occur every first and third Monday from 1 to 2:30.

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.

In this series of four classes, Joanie will lead participants in singing together and learning harmonies, sharing the joy of singing these old stories. Come with friends, and if you know an old ballad, bring it along! No prior experience needed.

$40 for series of four weekly Thursday classes beginning on Jan. 15 and ending on Feb. 5.

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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.

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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.

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.

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!

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A jam session for bluegrass music. Bluegrass Jam occurs on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 6-9PM.

In this series of four classes, Joanie will lead participants in singing together and learning harmonies, sharing the joy of singing these old stories. Come with friends, and if you know an old ballad, bring it along! No prior experience needed.

$40 for series of four weekly Thursday classes beginning on Jan. 15 and ending on Feb. 5.

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Doors: 5:30 pm

Show: 6:00-8:00 pm (w/intermission)

Tickets: $25 each

"There are legends of people born with the gift of making music so true, it can pierce the veil between life and death, conjuring spirits from the past and the future." (Sinners) Carolina Mendoza is truly that legend. Channeling Ozark Mountain folk along with the great Indigenous and Mexican ancestors, Carolina's voice pierces the soul.

Do not miss the opportunity to hear this singer songwriter from Mountain View, Arkansas.

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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.

Youtube link: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=B8y4rCA_IN8&si=phv3Uo9sIHvQZiFF

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, 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!

In this series of four classes, Joanie will lead participants in singing together and learning harmonies, sharing the joy of singing these old stories. Come with friends, and if you know an old ballad, bring it along! No prior experience needed.

$40 for series of four weekly Thursday classes beginning on Jan. 15 and ending on Feb. 5.

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Join us—Jen, Lee, and Chris— the second Friday, just for January, 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.

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.

Give that favorite clothing piece another chance and mend with us.  Supplies and guidance provided. Free and open to the public.

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!

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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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. Workshop fee of $15 includes samples of each flavor mix to take home.

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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/

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.

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

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

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.

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.

A jam session for bluegrass music. Bluegrass Jam occurs on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 6-9PM.

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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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.

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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.

Artist website: https://brianmartinmusic.com/home

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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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.

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In this workshop with Mark Nunez, participants will examine Great Master figure drawing works. Examples after Raphael, Michelangelo, Rubens and more will be available to draw from. We will cover materials and their use, drawing basics of line, shape, structure/gesture, rhythms, and rendering. There will be a focus on more slow, deliberate construction rather than finished work. Form and gesture will be covered as we build our drawings in this 3 hour workshop!

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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.

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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."

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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.

Artist website: https://jrsoapbox.com/