Baking Dish Etching Workshop hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts

From organizers: Create a personalized etched glass baking dish at this workshop in May! West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host the workshop, conducted by local artist Tara Shahan, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The workshop will run 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center (Dogwood 1&2), 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. The price for the workshop is $45, all supplies included. Seating is limited, so please register by May 6.

Join us for a hands-on evening of creativity and fun as we explore the art of glass etching! You’ll create a personalized 9″ x 13″ baking dish using professional chemical etching cream. Whether you’re making a gift or treating yourself, you’ll go home with something beautiful and one-of-a-kind! Choose your design at the time of registration including any personalization.  See the website at Craft Workshops 2024-2025 | West Plains Council on the Arts for more details on the possibilities.

About the instructor: Coordinator Tara Shahan was raised in a small town in the Appalachian foothills of southern Ohio until about the age of 12 when her family moved to Missouri.  Her upbringing included being a member of 4-H, where most her projects consisted of food, sewing and crafts taught by her mother, a 4-H leader. Tara won ribbons for her work at local and state fairs.

Her love of arts and crafts continued throughout her adult life and now she teaches workshops in the local area including north-central Arkansas.  Her art includes acrylic painting on canvas and wood as well as other craft projects such as door hangers, wreaths, faux stained glass, and glass etching to name a few.  Tara now lives in West Plains and has conducted local art and craft workshops for the West Plains Council on the Arts for about 6 years.

Space is limited. Reserve your spot by texting 417-505-0812 or email