Hands On ESSA 2026

Hands On ESSA is ESSA’s annual spring fundraiser and a free, all-ages community day celebrating the joy of making and sharing art.

Held in ESSA’s Windgate Iron and Wood Studio, this one-of-a-kind event invites the public to step inside, explore tools and materials, and create together in a welcoming, hands-on environment. It’s an exciting chance for people of all ages to try their hands at a wide range of art and fine craft experiences… all in one place!

✨ Hands On ESSA 2026 Activities Include:
• Throwing on the Wheel
• Plasma Cutting
• Welding
• Blacksmithing
• Woodturning
• Painting
• Needle Felting
• Printmaking
• Stained Glass

Each year, Hands On ESSA features an online art auction featuring work from fantastic local artists, ESSA instructors, and some of the best artisans in the region. Proceeds from the auction support ESSA scholarships and help maintain the studios and tools that make hands-on learning possible.

Come make something, get inspired, and support creativity in our community.

https://essa-art.org/events/hands-on-essa/

You may also like the following events from Eureka Springs School of the Arts:

• Next month, 21st March, 04:00 pm, ESSA's Spring Studio Stroll in Eureka Springs
• This May, 2nd May, 02:00 pm, The 2026 ARTrageous Parade! in Eureka Springs

Also check out other Arts events in Eureka Springs, Nonprofit events in Eureka Springs, Fine Arts events in Eureka Springs.