Discover the art of sourdough bread baking in this hands-on class designed for beginners and baking enthusiasts alike! Learn the time-honored techniques of creating, maintaining, and using a sourdough starter to bake delicious, crusty, and flavorful bread from scratch.
What You'll Learn:
How to create and care for a sourdough starter
The science behind fermentation and natural leavening
Techniques for mixing, kneading, and shaping dough
Proofing, scoring, and baking for the perfect crust and crumb
Troubleshooting tips for common sourdough challenges
What's Included:
Step-by-step guidance from an experienced instructor
A take-home sourdough starter to continue baking at home
Recipes and instructions for future baking
Freshly baked sourdough to enjoy in class!
Whether you’re a first-time baker or looking to refine your skills, this class will give you the confidence to bake delicious sourdough bread in your own kitchen. Join us for a fun and flavorful experience!
Class Details:
Monday, February 2, 2026
6:00-8:00 p.m.
101 S. Pruett St., Paragould (The Main Dish Kitchen)
Cost: $55
Take home a Starter and a Prepped Loaf of Bread
Deadline to Register: January 28, 2026
For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-913-9611, 870-248-4180, or community@blackrivertech.edu
Join Lotus & Crow for a nourishing self-care workshop designed to help you stay positive, grounded, and mentally recharged. This gentle, encouraging class focuses on practical ways to incorporate self-care into everyday life—without feeling overwhelming or time-consuming.
Through a blend of thoughtful discussion, guided activities, and hands-on creation, you’ll learn how to care for your mind and body while slowing down and reconnecting with yourself in a supportive environment.
What You Will Learn:
Simple, realistic ways to practice daily self-care
Techniques to help maintain a positive mindset
Basic breathwork to reduce stress and reset your nervous system
A guided mini meditation you can repeat at home
How to create a personalized bath or foot soak for relaxation
This Class Includes:
A guided lecture led by Lotus & Crow
A short, reflective video
A printed workbook for class and home use
Interactive classwork and group reflection
Guided mini meditation and breathwork session
A personal self-care kit
Hands-on creation of your own customized bath or foot soak to take home
This workshop is perfect for anyone who needs a pause, a reset, or a reminder that self-care is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Leave feeling refreshed, supported, and equipped with tools you can use long after the class ends.
Class Details:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
6:00-7:30 pm
BRTC Paragould Room 105
Cost $55
Deadline to Register: Friday, February 6, 2026
For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-913-9611, 870-248-4180, or community@blackrivertech.edu
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fun and festive cookie decorating class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn step-by-step techniques for decorating sugar cookies with royal icing. We’ll cover outlining, flooding, and simple detailing so you can confidently create beautiful, Valentine-themed designs.
Cookie designs may include hearts, love messages, and classic Valentine motifs in a variety of pinks, reds, and soft neutrals. This class is perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their decorating skills.
No experience is needed—bring your creativity! All supplies (cookies, icing, and decorating tools) are provided. You’ll 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:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $50
BRTC Paragould, 1 Black River Drive
Deadline to Register: February 3, 2026
For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-913-9611, 870-248-4180, or community@blackrivertech.edu.
Join Lotus & Crow for a nourishing self-care workshop designed to help you stay positive, grounded, and mentally recharged. This gentle, encouraging class focuses on practical ways to incorporate self-care into everyday life—without feeling overwhelming or time-consuming.
Through a blend of thoughtful discussion, guided activities, and hands-on creation, you’ll learn how to care for your mind and body while slowing down and reconnecting with yourself in a supportive environment.
What You Will Learn:
Simple, realistic ways to practice daily self-care
Techniques to help maintain a positive mindset
Basic breathwork to reduce stress and reset your nervous system
A guided mini meditation you can repeat at home
How to create a personalized bath or foot soak for relaxation
This Class Includes:
A guided lecture led by Lotus & Crow
A short, reflective video
A printed workbook for class and home use
Interactive classwork and group reflection
Guided mini meditation and breathwork session
A personal self-care kit
Hands-on creation of your own customized bath or foot soak to take home
This workshop is perfect for anyone who needs a pause, a reset, or a reminder that self-care is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Leave feeling refreshed, supported, and equipped with tools you can use long after the class ends.
Class Details:
Thursday, February 12, 2026
6:00-7:30 pm
BRTC Pocahontas
Cost $55
Deadline to Register: Monday, February 9th, 2026
For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-913-9611, 870-248-4180, or community@blackrivertech.edu
BRTC is pleased to announce Cristian Ruiz has moved to the position of Instructional Designer. Congratulations, Cristian! For more information about employment opportunities at BRTC https://blackrivertech.edu/employment/
De Hallert of Maynard has been awarded the Sylvia Cagle Single Parent Scholarship. Hallert is a 1990 graduate of Douglas High School. She is the mother of 5 children: Jessica McCollum, Alisha Hallert, Lauren Hallert, Anthony Cupit, and Aiden Hudson. She is seeking a degree in business administration. The Sylvia Cagle Single Parent Scholarship is […]
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Black River Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Marketing Specialist for the Office of Institutional Advancement (IA). This is a full-time, non-classified, 12-month position. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Marketing Specialist reports to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of a wide variety […]
Harmony Within: Vibrational Sound Therapy Workshop-Paragould Instructed by Lotus & Crow Discover the calming and restorative power of sound in this immersive Vibrational Sound Therapy Workshop. Designed to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and support emotional well-being, this unique experience blends learning with hands-on practice to help you reconnect with balance and peace. Participants will explore […]
David Stone of Conway has been awarded the Eldridge Leon Neece Memorial Scholarship. Stone is a 2007 graduate of Conway High School. He is the son of Jayme Stone of Russellville and Dennis Stone of DeQueen. He is married to Erinn Stone and is seeking a degree in criminal justice. The Eldridge Leon Neece Memorial […]
Addison Watson of Pocahontas has been awarded the BRTC GED Scholarship. Watson is a 2024 graduate of BRTC’s GED program. She is the daughter of Amber Shepherd and Curtis Shepherd of Pocahontas, and she is seeking a degree in general education. The BRTC GED Scholarship is for $1,000 in both the fall and spring semesters […]
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Left to Right: Martin Eggensperger, Paula Haskins, Melissa Wright-Davis First National Bank of Commerce (FNB) recently donated $5,000 to the Black River Technical College (BRTC) Foundation as part of its quarterly pledge. FNB’s Paula Haskins presented the check to BRTC President Martin Eggensperger and BRTC Foundation Chair Melissa Wright-Davis. The BRTC Foundation exists solely to […]
