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  • Put your business front and center by sponsoring a Chamber event, annual program, or digital media.

    New network building events in 2022 include the Battle of the Business Bowling Tournament and the Local Lunch for restaurants.  BE PRO BE PROUD and Connecting Educators in Industry are focused on building the workforce pipeline for our community.  Also new this year are two annual program sponsorships, the Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Chamber Ambassadors, both focused on advocacy for a strong, business friendly climate in our community, county, and state. 

    Or promote your business utilizing the Chamber website, which received more than 145,000 visits in 2021. And don't forget the long running favorites; the Annual Meeting & Business Expo, the Golf Classic, Business After Hours, and the Arkansas Scholars Award Ceremony.

     

     

     

  • Learning and Development

    Come and draw from a live model in various mediums, with the model provided in person, as well as appropriate lighting, seating and easels. Gesture drawings will begin the session, leading into extended poses for more elaborate works. Bring your drawing materials. FREE for ages 18 and up and registration required.

    No experience required. During the class, you'll receive personalized instruction tailored to your skill level. Students will be taught fundamental techniques such as centering, pulling, and shaping clay to create your own functional pieces or artistic

    Discover the technique of needle felting by crafting your own unique felted design. This introductory class will cover the basics of ''painting with wool'' where you will take home your finished felted fiber painting. Using a specialized felting needle, you will learn to intricately layer and blend natural wool fibers into linen canvas to produce an eye-catching 2D artwork.

    Join us for a spooktacular Halloween cookie decorating class! You’ll gain basic and advanced cookie decorating skills, including wet on wet, royal icing transfers and how to use detailed piping techniques. Costumes are encouraged, and all supplies are included. Come ready to unleash your inner artist and leave with a batch of beautifully decorated cookies to enjoy!

    Join us for a holly jolly Christmas cookie decorating class! Get expert instruction and guidance in basic and advanced decorating techniques, including festive royal icing designs, colorful piping, and cookie embellishments. All supplies are included, you’ll leave with a batch of beautifully decorated cookies to share. Unwrap your creativity and celebrate the season with us!

    Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a sweet twist at our cookie decorating class! Join expert instructor Charity Preston from Mum’s Sweet Treats & Doggie Delectables. You’ll learn both basic and advanced techniques, from piping intricate designs to adding playful details. Bring your besties and come ready to create delicious masterpieces together. All supplies are included, you’ll leave with a batch of beautifully decorated cookies perfect for sharing or savoring with your favorite gals!

    A hands-on culinary class where you'll master the art of creating two classic comfort dishes perfect for fall. You'll gain expertise in preparing a rich and creamy butternut squash soup bursting with seasonal flavors, and a hearty beef stew. Chef Don McClellan will guide you through each step, from selecting and preparing fresh ingredients to perfecting your cooking techniques. Embrace the flavors of the season and elevate your culinary repertoire with these beloved autumn classics.

    Elevate your Thanksgiving feast in this culinary class! We'll explore inventive takes on classic side dishes, transforming traditional favorites into contemporary culinary delights. Chef Don McClellan will guide you through preparing creative versions of beloved sides, incorporating fresh ingredients and innovative techniques. Perfect for those looking to impress their guests and refresh their own Thanksgiving menu, this class promises to bring a fresh perspective to your holiday cooking.

    Mini Makers for ages 3-6

    Join our vibrant stained glass mosaic class, where you'll transform colorful glass shards into a unique mosaic design onto a stunning 5x7” picture frame. Learn the art of glass cutting and discover techniques to create eye-catching designs that will

    Friendsgiving Paint & Sip November 22 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm

    Learn to Crochet Market Bag

    Stained Glass Mosaic Class

    Halloween Paint & Sip Beetlejuice

    Crawford County Adult Education Center and Vincennes University are bringing Strategic Maintenance Reliability, LLC, an Aladon Network member, to Van Buren, AR to deliver an introduction to Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM2™)