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A Center for the Study of Food
Brightwater
Brightwater
Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food
Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food was conceived to be more than a typical culinary school. As an academic department of NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), Brightwater offers uniquely holistic programming with academic and career training in the areas of culinary nutrition, artisanal food, beverage management and food entrepreneurship.
Brightwater breaks the mold by focusing on the larger food system, culinary skills, wellness, and strengthening local food networks to change the paradigm of culinary education. Assembling a core group of chef instructors and culinary masters, the school's Artisanal Food, Beverage Arts, Baking & Pastry and Culinary Arts programs teach and inspire students, industry professionals, and the general public in an innovative educational setting.
Brightwater provides world-class training for individuals, students and professionals at any point on their journey into the world of food.
Apply to NWACC to become a student at Brightwater.
Academic Programs
Brightwater offers uniquely holistic programming with academic and career training in the areas of culinary nutrition, artisanal food, beverage management and food entrepreneurship.
CORE Community Classes
The CORE (Community Outreach Recreational Education) classes are designed for foodies, cooking enthusiasts and home chefs. Each class focuses on core kitchen practices and fundamentals and range in subject from pie baking to pairing cheese and wine. Join in on these educational experiences and enjoy making new friends in the process!
B-Workforce
Due to the generosity of the
Walton Family Foundation and
NWACC Foundation, Brightwater
is able to offer FREE training
through its B Workforce program
to individuals interested in
beginning a career in the food
industry.
Tour Brightwater
Brightwater's state-of-the-art facility is located within Bentonville's community-focused food hub, 8th Street Market, where the spirit of culinary creativity meets entrepreneurship. Surrounded by a growing group of tenants that serve one another as well as the community, the school is a key-component to the area's richness.