Brightwater NWA

Fire up your summer grill game!

Skip the store-bought links and learn how to create handcrafted sausages that will be the star of your next cookout.

Join Chef Jules Carney, owner of The Leaping Pig Charcuterie, for a hands-on class focused on mastering the art of fresh sausage making.

Learn the techniques that separate great sausages from ordinary ones, including proper grinding, emulsion stability, fat retention, and flavor development.

What you will master:
• Classic Pork Bratwurst
• Robust Beef Chorizo
• Grill-Ready Finishing Techniques

The Best Part? Tasting your creations and leave with fresh sausage to take home, detailed recipes, and the confidence to make your own grill-worthy links all summer long.

$75 per person
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Spots fill fast! Visit secure.touchnet.net/C20691_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=395&SINGLESTORE=true to register and learn more.

Join us for NWACC’s International Market, a vibrant community event celebrating global cultures through food, art, music, and unique goods from around the world.

Hosted in partnership with NWACC International Programs and , this market brings together local vendors, artists, and community members while supporting meaningful causes. Connect2Culture NWA generously donates proceeds to international student scholarships, helping support students around the globe as they pursue their education.

Upcoming Market Dates:
• June 11 – World Refugee Day
• July 9 – World Friendship Day
• August 13 – World Humanitarian Day

🕙 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food

Come experience diverse cultures, discover local talent, enjoy delicious food, and celebrate the global community that makes Northwest Arkansas so special.

Volunteer opportunity alert! 🚨

Brightwater is excited to support the Bentonville Film Festival once again by providing free food to festival attendees at the Festival Village at The Momentary—and we’d love your help!

This is a great opportunity to represent Brightwater, connect with the community, and be part of one of Northwest Arkansas’s premier events.

Volunteer shifts are available during the following times:

• Thursday, June 18 | 4:00–8:00 p.m.
• Friday, June 19 | 4:00–8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, June 20 | 12:00–4:00 p.m.
• Saturday, June 20 | 4:00–8:00 p.m.

Interested in volunteering? Review the available time slots and sign up by visiting: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45A4AA29A5FFCF8-64401689-bentonville #/

Thank you for supporting Brightwater and helping us make this event a success!

Greetings from Japan! 🇯🇵

Brightwater and NorthWest Arkansas Community College students recently explored culinary traditions and food culture across Japan during the Study Abroad Program, with experiences in Tokyo, Yamagata, Kyoto, and Osaka.

Throughout their trip, students engaged in immersive learning opportunities including visits to Toyosu Market, tea culture experiences, mochi pounding, regional cuisine and cultural hospitality, and traditional culinary activities while connecting with chefs, local communities, and industry professionals.

A big thank you to Hitoshi Hokamura, Agriculture Minister Norikazu Suzuki, and all of our hosts and partners in Japan for helping create such a unique and memorable experience for our students.

Get summer grill and kitchen ready with June’s CORE Classes at Brightwater!🔥

From bold hot sauces and flavor-packed brines to handmade grill-ready sausages, these hands-on culinary experiences are designed for curious home cooks and serious food lovers alike.

June 3 — Fire Up Your Flavor: A Hot Sauce Mastery
Learn fresh, fermented, and smoky charred hot sauce techniques with Chef Jules Carney The Leaping Pig Charcuterie

June 10 — Marinades, Cures and Brines
Master the science behind marinades, dry curing, and brining with Chef Travis McConnell The Butcher's Larder NWA

June 17 — The Ultimate Summer Grill Master: Crafting Perfect Sausages
Create bratwurst and chorizo from scratch while learning professional sausage-making techniques with Chef Jules Carney The Leaping Pig Charcuterie

Spots fill fast—secure your seat now!

Visit brightwater.nwacc.edu/corecommunityclasses/index.html to register and learn more.

NWACC will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Haven’t signed up your Future Chef for a week packed with culinary adventures? This is your chance!

Brightwater Future Chefs Food Camps bring a week of fun and learning through baking and cooking for kids aged 9-17. There are only a few spots left for the following camps:

◾ Whisk Without Wheat: Gluten-Free Treats & Eats | June 15 - 19 | Ages 9-17

◾ Farm to Oven Baking Camp | July 20-24 | Ages 13-17

Don’t miss out! Visit brightwater.nwacc.edu/futurechefs/courses.html to register and learn more.