Education
In addition to the following senior-specific programs, Arkansas has numerous institutions of higher learning. For a complete list of public colleges and universities, call the Arkansas Department of Higher Education at (501) 371-2000 or visit Arkansashighered.com. To learn more about the state’s private colleges, call Arkansas’s Independent Colleges and Universities at (501) 378-0843 or visit Arkindcolleges.org.
Arkansas Arts Center Museum School
Little Rock/(501) 372-4000
www.arkarts.com
Offers child and adult classes in jewelry making, photography, pottery, painting and more.
Arkansas Extended Learning Center
Little Rock/(501) 666-0759
www.extendedlearning.org
Offers classes in a variety of areas, including home decorating, gardening, wine tasting, language studies and more.
Elderhostels
(877) 426-8056
www.elderhostel.org
An international, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing inexpensive, extraordinary learning adventures to people 55 and over.
SeniorNet
(408) 615-0699
http://www.seniornet.org
SeniorNet provides computer training courses to senior citizens. This national nonprofit organization currently has six learning centers spread across Arkansas.
Shepherd's Centers of America
(800) 547-7073/(816) 960-2022
www.shepherdcenters.org
A network of interfaith, community-based organizations that provide lifelong learning and social services:
Shepherd's Center of Beebe/(501) 882-0243
Shepherd's Center of Hot Springs/(501) 525-9001
LifeQuest of Arkansas, Little Rock/(501) 225-6073
www.lifequestofarkansas.com
Shepherd's Center of North Little Rock/(501) 771-0774
Walton Arts Center
Fayetteville/(479) 443-9216, Ext. 240
www.waltonartscenter.org
Provides a schedule of classes for adults and children in painting, drawing, ceramics, theater arts and more.