Looking for the perfect gift for a birthday, holiday, or special occasion? Join us for a warm and welcoming workshop where you鈥檒l learn how to create a stunning chunky knit blanket鈥攗sing just your hands! No needles, no experience required鈥攋ust your creativity and a love for cozy, heartfelt gifts.
In this hands-on class, you鈥檒l discover the joy of hand knitting, a fun and easy technique that transforms plush, oversized yarn into a luxurious blanket in just a few hours. Whether you're crafting a one-of-a-kind gift or treating yourself to something snuggly, you'll walk away with a beautiful, handmade masterpiece and the skills to make many more.
What's Included:
Step-by-step instructions from a experienced instructor
All materials (super soft chunky yarn in a variety of colors, tape measure & scissors)
Tips for customizing your blanket size and style
A relaxed, creative atmosphere鈥攑erfect for beginners
Class Details:
Thursday November 6, 2025
6:00-8:30 p.m.
BRTC Paragould, Room 107
Cost: $80
Deadline to Register: October 31st
For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-913-9611 or听
Fall & Holiday Cookie Decorating Class - Paragould
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
1 Black River Dr Paragould
Fall & Holiday Cookie Decorating Class - Paragould
Instructed by Veda Shrable
Celebrate the seasons with a fun and festive cookie decorating class! In this hands-on workshop, you鈥檒l learn step-by-step techniques for decorating sugar cookies with royal icing. We鈥檒l cover outlining, flooding, and simple detailing so you can create both cozy fall and merry holiday designs.
Designs may include pumpkins, turkeys, fall lattes, Christmas trees, snowmen, ornaments, and a festive wreath.
No experience is needed鈥攋ust bring your creativity! All supplies (cookies, icing, and decorating tools) are provided. You鈥檒l go home with a tray of beautifully decorated cookies perfect for sharing with family, friends, or keeping for yourself!
Step-by-step instructions
All supplies are included
Come join the fun, seating is limited
Class Details:
Monday, November 10, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost:听 $50
BRTC Paragould, 1 Black River Drive
Deadline to Register:听 November 3, 2025
For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-913-9611 or community@blackrivertech.edu.
Instructed by: Laura Diamond, Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator
Join us for a hands-on card-making workshop! Choose your card-making kit from a variety of beautifully designed kits (9 cards in each kit). You鈥檒l make three beautiful, finished greeting cards in class ( more if time allows) with guided, step-by-step instruction. Everyone receives a complete kit containing enough materials to make up to ninecards, plus envelopes and printed instructions. All tools and supplies are included 鈥� just bring your creativity. No experience necessary; we鈥檒l cover layout, layering, and simple finishing techniques so you can reproduce the designs at home.
Skill level: All levels welcome 鈥� beginners will be walked through every step; more advanced crafters can personalize and embellish.
Why take this class: Great for making seasonal cards, birthday sets, or gifts. Learn reliable techniques you鈥檒l use again and leave with multiple finished cards ready to send.
What's Included:
Participants may select their preferred kit from a variety of kits (over 15 designs) at the beginning of class.
Step-by-step instructions with an instructor.
Make 3 cards in class (or all 9 if time allows) from start to finish (cutting, assembling, embellishing).
Bonus project too.
Door prizes.
All supplies are included.
Class Details:
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
6:00-8:00 p.m.
BRTC Pocahontas
Cost: $40
Deadline to Register: Friday, November 7, 2025
For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-913-9611 or听
Central Baptist College - Transfer Recruiter (Pocahontas)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Basic Police Training: Class 2025-B
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Card Making Workshop
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA
Card Making Workshop - Paragould
Instructed by: Laura Diamond, Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator
Join us for a hands-on card-making workshop! Choose your card-making kit from a variety of beautifully designed kits (9 cards in each kit). You鈥檒l make three beautiful, finished greeting cards in class ( more if time allows) with guided, step-by-step instruction. Everyone receives a complete kit containing enough materials to make up to ninecards, plus envelopes and printed instructions. All tools and supplies are included 鈥� just bring your creativity. No experience necessary; we鈥檒l cover layout, layering, and simple finishing techniques so you can reproduce the designs at home.
Skill level: All levels welcome 鈥� beginners will be walked through every step; more advanced crafters can personalize and embellish.
Why take this class: Great for making seasonal cards, birthday sets, or gifts. Learn reliable techniques you鈥檒l use again and leave with multiple finished cards ready to send.
What's Included:
Participants may select their preferred kit from a variety of kits (over 15 designs) at the beginning of class.
Step-by-step instructions with an instructor.
Make 3 cards in class (or all 9 if time allows) from start to finish (cutting, assembling, embellishing).
Bonus project too.
Door prizes.
All supplies are included.
Class Details:
Thursday, November 13, 2025
6:00-8:00 p.m.
BRTC Paragould Room 107
Cost: $40
Deadline to Register: Friday, November 7th
For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-913-9611 or听
樱桃视频, 1410 Highway 304 East, Pocahontas, AR 72455, USA
Instructed by: Boards & Bites
Unlock the art of crafting the perfect charcuterie board in this hands-on, flavor-packed class! Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or planning an elegant spread, this class will teach you how to create visually stunning and delicious boards that will impress your guests.
What You'll Learn:
The basics of charcuterie: understanding different types of meats, cheeses, and accompaniments.
How to balance flavors and textures to create a harmonious board.
Creative and unique ways to present your charcuterie board, from rustic to modern styles.
How to make the most of seasonal ingredients and local products.
Time-saving tricks for putting together a quick yet elegant board.
What's Included:
A selection of meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and spreads
Each participant will receive a lovely round serving board to create and keep
Tasting notes and pairing suggestions
By the end of the session, you鈥檒l have the skills and confidence to assemble a charcuterie masterpiece that looks as great as it tastes! You'll leave with a beautifully crafted board to enjoy and impress, along with recipes and a list of recommended suppliers to keep the creativity flowing at home.
Class Details:
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
6:00-8:00 p.m.
BRTC Pocahontas
Cost: $55
Deadline to Register: Friday, November 14, 2025
For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-913-9611 or听community@blackrivertech.edu
Cancelled Holiday Make & Take: Hand Soap & Body Scrubs
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
1 Black River Dr Paragould, AR
Get into the holiday spirit with this fun and festiveMake & Take class! In this hands-on workshop, you鈥檒l create your own holiday-themedfoaming hand soaps and luxurious body scrubs鈥� perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself. Choose from a variety of seasonal scents, colors, and decorative packaging to make each creation uniquely yours.
You鈥檒l learn simple techniques using natural ingredients that are easy to recreate at home. All materials are provided, and you鈥檒l leave with two beautifully packaged holiday goodies ready to brighten someone鈥檚 day (or your own bathroom counter!).
Class Includes:
All ingredients and supplies
Step-by-step instruction
Holiday refreshments and cheerful fun!
Perfect for anyone who loves DIY projects, holiday gifts, and a little self-care.
Kids' Acrylic Painting Class - Give Thanks - Paragould
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
1 Black River Drive Paragould AR
Instructed by Jerri Ann
Bring your creativity to life in this fun kids鈥� painting class! We鈥檒l be painting a cheerful Turkey hiding behind a Pilgrim hat, Canvas step by step, perfect for fall decorating. Each child will learn basic acrylic painting techniques while creating their own masterpiece on canvas.
No experience is needed 鈥� just come ready to paint, have fun, and make new friends! All supplies are included, and every student will take home their finished Thanksgiving painting at the end of class
Class Details:
November 24, 2025
4:30-6:00 pm
BRTC Paragould Campus
Recommended for ages 6 and up
$20
Deadline to Register 11/21/2025
Spaces are limited鈥攔egister early to save your spot!
For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870 913-9611 or community@blackrivertech.edu.
Made to Mingle: Holiday Grazing Boxes – Pocahontas Instructed by: Boards & Bites Celebrate the season in delicious style! Join us for a festive hands-on workshop where you鈥檒l create two beautiful holiday grazing boxes 鈥� perfect for gifting, entertaining, or enjoying yourself. You鈥檒l learn how to artfully arrange meats, cheeses, fruits, and festive treats into […]
樱桃视频 (BRTC) recently hosted Walnut Ridge High School concurrent students on the Pocahontas campus. During their visit, students met with several of their online instructors and received valuable guidance on strategies for succeeding in online courses. BRTC’s Concurrent Enrollment program allows high school students to enroll in a BRTC course for both […]
Dr. Wesley Dunnam of Paragould Family Vision recently visited Science Instructor Lynda Griffin’s Anatomy and Physiology class, where concurrent students enjoyed a mini-lecture on vision and the anatomy of the eye. During his time on campus, Dunnam guided students through a hands-on dissection of a cow eye, giving everyone an up-close look at the structure […]
Aiden Difani of Pocahontas has been awarded the Ken and Jan Ziegler Bridging the Gap Scholarship made possible by funding from Ken and Jan Ziegler. Difani is a 2025 graduate of Pocahontas High School. He is the son of Derrick and Cindy Difani of Pocahontas, and is seeking a degree in administrative business. The Ken […]
樱桃视频 (BRTC) will be closed next Thursday, November 27th, in observance of Thanksgiving. BRTC will also be closed on Friday, November 28th by Governor’s Proclamation per the attached bulletin from the Secretary of State. BRTC wishes you all a happy Thanksgiving! For more information about BRTC visit /.
樱桃视频 (BRTC) Admissions Counselor Erin Mathews is giving back to her community by volunteering with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). In this role, Mathews visits businesses to share important information about the rights and responsibilities of both employees and service members. During the meetings, she explains how businesses […]
Cards & Gift Tags Holiday Workshop- Pocahontas Instructed by: Laura Diamond, Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator Card & Gift Tag Holiday Workshop Join us for a festive and creative Card and Gift Tag class designed for both beginners and experienced crafters. Participants will create four handmade Christmas cards and six coordinating gift tags. All project pieces […]
Instructed by: Ashlynn from Three Thread Get ready for a fun and festive sewing adventure! In this joyful two-session class, you鈥檒l create a beautiful patchwork Christmas stocking that鈥檚 full of charm, personality, and holiday cheer. Perfect for beginners and experienced sewists alike, this project is simple, relaxing, and so much fun to customize. Bring 8 […]
Cozy Flannel Blanket Sewing Class Instructed by: Ashlynn from Three Thread Get ready to stitch up something soft, warm, and wonderfully cozy! In this fun, hands-on class, you鈥檒l create your very own flannel blanket鈥攑erfect for snuggling, gifting, or adding a pop of comfort to your home. Bring 1陆 yards of flannel for the front and […]
This week, BRTC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter will be holding a food drive and personal hygiene collection for the BRTC Food Pantry! YOU can make a difference by helping us support BRTC students and their families!馃挋 馃搮 Dates: Wednesday, November 19 & Thursday, November 20 馃搷 Locations: BT Lounge & Health and Science Complex (Pocahontas) […]
