'Kiln-to-Table' Experience Delights Diners, Showcases Student Work

All items at every Artisans at the Depot place setting were made by hand.

Students’ work was also on display throughout the restaurant.

The event was a partnership with the culinary team of Arsaga’s at the Depot.

Patrons wait for the Artisans at the Depot event to begin.

Patrons enjoy dinner during the Artisans at the Depot event.

Patrons hear about the evening’s menu during the Artisans at the Depot event.

Culinary and ceramic art from the Artisans at the Depot event.

Servers bring the culinary and ceramic art to patrons at the Artisans at the Depot event.

One of the chefs puts the finishing touches on a dish for the Artisans at the Depot event.

Visual and edible arts fused during the Artisans at the Depot event.

Patrons enjoy their meal during the Artisans at the Depot event.

Laughter and good company during the Artisans at the Depot event.

Even the to-go bags at the Artisans at the Depot event were hand made.

Students made additional goods that were for sale during the Artisans at the Depot event.

One of the unique place settings at the Artisans at the Depot event.

A cozy table for two at the Artisans at the Depot event.

Diners at Artisans at the Depot event took their hand-made place settings home with them afterward.

A group place setting at the Artisans at the Depot event.

Each dish served was a collaboration between culinary and ceramic artists.

Photo and slide show by Novo Studio

Patrons waiting to enter the Artisans at the Depot event.

Last semester, ceramics and graphic design students from two University of Arkansas art classes joined forces with a top local culinary team to create an unforgettable kiln-to-table dining experience for Northwest Arkansas art and food aficionados alike.

The fundraising event — Artisans at the Depot: A Kiln to Table Experience — featured four gourmet courses prepared by Chef Patrick Lane at Arsaga's at The Depot.

And, in a fun twist, all delicacies were served on hand-crafted, brand-new tableware created by Department of Art students from the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.

Featured here are photos of the event from Novo Studio.

For more information, check out this story about Artisans at the Depot: A Kiln to Table Experience.

About the Department of Art: The mission of the Department of Art in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is to offer the highest quality educational, research, and service programs in the visual arts. These goals encompass the department's professional and liberal arts programs, at both graduate and undergraduate levels, in art education, art history, graphic design, and studio art to prepare students for graduate study and meaningful employment in the art and design fields and allied professions.