Nature Painting Workshop
Whether you've painted in the past, or if you have never held a paint brush, this is the nature painting workshop for you. Lyshell Reann Hiatt-Blech, your instructor, comes from a family of artists. She does personal art instruction as well as group workshops for all ages.
Lyshell will inspire you, and guide you step by step as you create your own nature masterpiece. Thanks to her supportive teaching techniques, even the novice painter is successful.
At the end of the 2-hour workshop, you will leave with new friends, new skills, and your very own painting. Included in the price of the event is everything you will need: canvas, brushes, paint, and easel.
Where: Hobbs State Park visitor center located on Ark. Hwy. 12 just east of the Hwy. 12/War Eagle Road intersection
When: Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $30/person
Pre-payment required: For information and to register, call: 479-789-5000
For information on other Park programs and events go to: friendsofhobbs.com.
Sunset Kayak Tours
Spend an evening watching the sun set on Beaver Lake while paddling your own kayak. We will learn the basics of paddling as we explore a calm area of Beaver Lake, guided by a park interpreter. Recreational kayaks, paddles and lifejackets will be provided. The tour will be on the lake approximately 1.5 hours.
Space is limited, and open to 6 years and older. Bring drinking water, bug spray, and dress for the weather.
Where: Begin at Hobbs State Park -- Conservation Area visitor center on Ark. Hwy. 12 just east of the War Eagle Road/Hwy. 12 intersection.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17; 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20; 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3; 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22
Cost: $12 Adults, $6 children (6-12)
Registration and pre-payment required. For information and to register call, 479-789-5000.
Kayak Workshops
Have you ever wanted to learn to kayak? Here is your chance to learn from a kayak instructor for the American Canoe Association (ACA). Participants will learn all aspects of paddling while exploring a calm area of Beaver Lake. Recreational kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets will be provided.
Space is limited, and open to 16 years and older. Bring a sack lunch, sunscreen, and dress for the weather.
Where: Begin at Hobbs State Park -- Conservation Area visitor center on Ark. Hwy. 12 just east of the War Eagle Road/Hwy. 12 intersection.
When: Sunday, July 12; Sunday, July 19; Sunday, July 26; Sunday, Aug. 2; Wednesday, Aug. 12; Thursday, Sept. 17
Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Registration and pre-payment required. For information and to register call, 479-789-5000.
Community on 07/22/2015