🧭 Craft & art classes
The short answer
There is no walk-in pottery or paint-and-sip studio in Hochatown right now, but you can still make something. The Museum of the Red River in Idabel holds art classes with a teacher, and Gallery 259 in Hochatown hosts hands-on art events now and then. Both fill up, so call ahead to save a spot.
If you want a real pottery wheel or a paint-your-own-pottery class, Froglevel Studios in De Queen, Arkansas is about an hour from Hochatown. For a drop-in craft like candles, soap or painting, The Crafty Nook craft cafe is in downtown Texarkana. The old paint-and-sip studio on Highway 259 says it is closed for now.
- In Hochatown: Gallery 259 art events, check their page for dates
- Art classes: Museum of the Red River, Idabel (call to sign up)
- Pottery wheel: Froglevel Studios, De Queen, AR (about 1 hour)
- Drop-in crafts: The Crafty Nook craft cafe, Texarkana
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Gallery 259: local art and hands-on events
Gallery 259 is an art gallery and event space on Post Oak Road in Hochatown. Everything on the walls is for sale, and much of it is made by McCurtain County artists.
The gallery hosts hands-on events now and then. At its fall festival, guests could glaze and fire their own pottery pumpkin with a local potter. It does not run a daily walk-in class, so message the gallery or check the events list below before you go.
🎨 Local art & art events🖌️ Art classes
Art classes at the Museum of the Red River
The Museum of the Red River in Idabel holds art classes taught by visiting artists, for different ages and skill levels. Recent classes included beginner oil pastels and beaded earrings. Classes have a fee and you sign up ahead by phone.
Admission to the museum itself is always free, so you can look at the art and the dinosaur before or after class. Idabel is about 40 minutes south of Hochatown.
Some of the museum's classes are taught by Elements Art Center, an art studio in Durant that runs paint nights and family art days. Durant is a long drive, so it works best on the way in or out.
🖌️ Art classes & free museumThe Museum of the Red River is Idabel’s cultural anchor, a museum devoted to art and archaeology from around the world and home to Oklahoma’s state dinosaur, Acrocanthosaurus atokensis.
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🖌️ Paint nights, DurantTucked into downtown Durant, Elements Art Center turns a blank canvas into an evening out.
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Pottery wheel and paint-your-own pottery in De Queen
Froglevel Studios in De Queen, Arkansas is run by a former art teacher. Its class list has included trying the pottery wheel, paint-your-own pottery, clay projects and watercolor.
Classes are set dates, and the studio also books private classes and parties for groups. Message them ahead to see what fits your trip. De Queen is east of Broken Bow on US-70.
🏺 Pottery & painting classes🕯️ Drop-in crafts
Candles, soap and painting at a craft cafe
The Crafty Nook is a craft cafe in downtown Texarkana. You pick a project like candles, soap, painting, jewelry or a hat, pay for it, and make it in their craft room with coffee or tea. It also hosts workshops.
It is about two hours from Hochatown and is open only some days of the week, so check their Facebook page for hours before you drive.
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💡 Before you go
Tips for planning a craft on your trip
Call first
Most classes here have set dates and limited seats. Call or message to save a spot before you plan your day around it.
Check the age
Some museum classes are for ages 10 or 12 and up. Ask before you bring the kids.
Going as a group?
Froglevel Studios books private classes and parties. Ask early for a girls trip or family reunion.
Pair it with the drive
De Queen and Texarkana are east and south of Broken Bow. Stop on the way in or on the way home.
Bring a box
Wet paint and pottery need a safe ride home. Bring a box or a towel for the car.
Watch the calendar
Gallery 259 and the museum post new classes often. Check the events list on this page.
❓ Good to know
Common questions
Is there a pottery studio in Hochatown?
No, there is no walk-in pottery studio in Hochatown right now. Gallery 259 hosts pottery events now and then. The closest pottery classes are at Froglevel Studios in De Queen, Arkansas, about an hour away.
Is there a paint and sip in Hochatown?
Not right now. The paint-and-sip studio that used to be on Highway 259 says it is closed for now. For a painting class, check the Museum of the Red River in Idabel or Froglevel Studios in De Queen.
Where can I take an art class near Broken Bow?
The Museum of the Red River in Idabel holds art classes taught by visiting artists. Call the museum to sign up.
Where can I make candles near Hochatown?
The Crafty Nook craft cafe in downtown Texarkana has candle making and other drop-in crafts. It is about two hours from Hochatown.
Are there kids' craft activities near Broken Bow?
Yes. Many Museum of the Red River classes take kids, but check the age for each class. Froglevel Studios in De Queen also holds family nights.
Can I get restaurant food or groceries delivered to my cabin in Hochatown?
Yes. Adam's Snack Wagon delivers restaurant food and groceries to cabins around Hochatown. You order on the Snack Wagon app, a driver goes and gets it, and brings it to your door. For groceries, they shop the shelves at Pruett's Food in Broken Bow, and you can type or say your shopping list right in the app.
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