Upcoming events

Squirrel Jam 4th Sunday Music Night
Oct
26

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.

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Irish Session
Oct
27

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.

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Old Time Jam and Square Dance
Nov
4

Old Time Jam and Square Dance

  • Ozark Folkways @ Fayetteville Folk School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

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Songwriters Workshop
Nov
7

Songwriters Workshop

  • Ozark Folkways @ Fayetteville Folk School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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 link coming soon.

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Paper Making w/ Jenny Dowd
Nov
8

Paper Making w/ Jenny Dowd

  • Ozark Folkways - Winslow, Muxen Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn how to make your own paper! This workshop will cover the basic methods of Traditional Western Style papermaking. We will use abaca and sisal fibers and discuss other fibers that could be used. Learn how to prepare the fiber, the basics of sizing, and other optional add-ins.

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Finding Lucinda Screening
Nov
8

Finding Lucinda Screening

  • Ozark Folkways @ Fayetteville Folk School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a live show experience that includes a songwriter-in-the-round performance of Lucinda Williams covers, along with a screening of the documentary Finding Lucinda.

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Second Sunday Singing
Nov
9

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. 

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Songwriters' Open Mic
Nov
11

Songwriters' Open Mic

  • Ozark Folkways @ Fayetteville Folk School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

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Fiber Play Day
Nov
15

Fiber Play Day

  • Ozark Folkways - Winslow, Muxen Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Introduction to Stamping w/ Kimberly Jones
Nov
15

Introduction to Stamping w/ Kimberly Jones

  • Ozark Folkways - Winslow, Muxen Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Participants will learn all the basics to stamping in this class. We will cover rubber and photopolymer stamping, proper mounting, block cleaning, and various ink and stamping techniques. You will create three detailed cards along with envelopes to take home. From random stamping to a more advanced “rock and roll” technique, you will leave with tons of information for your future creations. Kits will include die cuts precut by the instructor so focus is on the stamping. Other projects from this instructor can be seen on her facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PapercraftsbyKJ

$35 workshop fee includes instruction and all materials

For adults 18 or older

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Old Time Jam
Nov
18

Old Time Jam

  • Ozark Folkways @ Fayetteville Folk School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Stockings and Squares
Nov
21

Stockings and Squares

  • Ozark Folkways @ Fayetteville Folk School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Following the Lighting of the Ozarks on the Fayetteville Square, join us at the historic Walker Stone House for a makers market and community square dance!

Interested in selling in the market? Check out the details here.

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holiday Wreath Making w/ John Ford
Nov
22

holiday Wreath Making w/ John Ford

  • Ozark Folkways - Winslow, Muxen Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This outdoor workshop includes all instruction, supplies, wreath forms, and plenty of wild foraged botanicals, ribbons, and bling to create the perfect look to usher in the holidays. This is a great class to share with one or more of your friends to get into the holiday spirit!

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holiday Wreath Making w/ John Ford
Nov
22

holiday Wreath Making w/ John Ford

  • Ozark Folkways - Winslow, Muxen Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This outdoor workshop includes all instruction, supplies, wreath forms, and plenty of wild foraged botanicals, ribbons, and bling to create the perfect look to usher in the holidays. This is a great class to share with one or more of your friends to get into the holiday spirit!

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Irish Session
Nov
24

Irish Session

  • Ozark Folkways @ Fayetteville Folk School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Clean & Card Wool w/ Cecelia
Feb
21

Clean & Card Wool w/ Cecelia

  • Ozark Folkways - Winslow, Muxen Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cecelia will lead participants through the process of cleaning and carding raw fiber, transforming sheared wool into material ready to be felted or spun. A fee of $25 includes all materials and instruction.

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Wet Felting for Kids and Adults
Mar
7

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.

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Spin w/ Sona
Mar
14

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.

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