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The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum will offer a two-day 'Drawing 101' workshop led by artist and educator Amy Holmes Scoggins on July 25 and 26. The session, titled 'Observed Spaces,' runs from 1 to 5 pm each day and is open to participants ages 16 and up. Registration is priced at $30, and all supplies are provided.
According to the museum’s event listing, the workshop is designed to strengthen foundational drawing skills while encouraging close observation of the world. The class will focus primarily on charcoal, with instruction aimed at technical accuracy as well as expressive subtleties. The format includes class discussion and tiered instruction tailored to different experience levels, with the museum describing the workshop as suitable for both novices and more seasoned artists.
Scoggins will lead the workshop in Fort Smith. The museum’s materials identify her as both an artist and educator, and the class is part of the museum’s broader education offerings. RAM, as the institution is known, says on its website that it provides art education opportunities and cultural events alongside its exhibitions, including workshops, guided tours and free drop-in programs.
The July workshop follows the same format as an earlier 'Drawing 101' session announced by the museum, which the website notes features different subjects in late June and late July. For the late July class, the focus is specifically 'Observed Spaces,' a topic that points to attention to place, interiors or built surroundings rather than a life-drawing or figure-based lesson.
The museum’s event page lists the workshop as taking place at Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901. The listing also notes that registration is available through the museum’s ticketing page. With all supplies included, the class is set up as a low-barrier entry point for participants interested in drawing practice without needing to bring their own materials.
RAM’s current programming places the workshop within a busy summer schedule that includes exhibitions and recurring education events. Its website says general admission is free and describes the institution as offering exhibitions in five galleries, a permanent collection and a range of learning opportunities for local audiences. 'Drawing 101' adds a hands-on instructional option to that mix on July 25-26, from 1-5 pm each day.
