Workshops

See one-of-a-kind come to life at tons of innovative workshops. Artists and craftsmen offer hands-on workshops in their studios and shops throughout the year. Call (859) 985-9317 for more information.

Glass Blowing Workshops

Blow your own glass ornaments - offered year round! Choose the color and style and literally blow your own with the help of one of our glassblowing artisans. Great for families, parties and other groups. $40 per ornament, ages 6 and up. Call The Glass Studio at 859-985-0150 for availability.

Kelly Mehler's School of Woodworking

Kelly Mehler's School of Woodworking is designed to give skilled and hobbyist woodworkers the focused attention and encouragement needed to build their skills, comfort level and repertoire of woodworking techniques. To accommodate both novice and experienced woodworkers, classes offered cover an array of techniques and various finished pieces. The courses, both intensive and enjoyable, are designed to build foundational woodworking skills while creating beautiful furniture.

2010 Class Schedule is as follows:

Aug 9 - 14: Hand-Cut Dovetailed Blanket Chest

Aug 20 - 21: Felder Machinery

Aug 23 - 28: Arts and Crafts Table

Oct 11 - 16: 21st Century Workbench

Oct 23-24: Hand tools Boot camp

For more information or to receive the detailed 2010 class schedule, or to register please call 859-986-5540 or visit at www.kellymehler.com.

Berea Parks and Recreation Department's 2010 Quilt Workshop Schedule

Sue Benner – Fusing the Grid

2-Day Workshop that includes 60 minute lecture (The Working Path). October 22 and 23. Registration Fee: $250.

http://www.suebenner.com/

All classes will be held at the Broadway Building. 204 North Broadway Street, Berea, KY

For more information please contact:

Maggy Kriebel, Berea Parks & Recreation

859-986-9402; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lindy Evans, Images of Santa Claus

Make and Take Santa Class - ONE DAY CLASS

Saturdays 9 am to 5 pm - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DATES:

AUGUST 28, OCTOBER 23, and NOVEMBER 6

Old Town Berea - 204 North Broadway in Old Town Berea, Kentucky

Price: $180.00 (includes supplies) - Deposit of $80.00 deposit is required to register and should be received 3 weeks before class time. Your Santa will be 18-inches tall when complete. Maximum enrollment is 6 students; minimum enrollment is 3 students to hold class. Balance of $ 100.00 due at class time. If you have to cancel your class date, arrangements can be made to attend another date. If less than 3 students enroll, the class will be rescheduled for the following month. Please bring a large hot glue gun and sharp scissors.

Register: Please e-mail or call 859-582-2065 for additional information or to enroll. Mail checks to Lindy Evans, PO Box 158, Berea, KY 40403. Make and Take Santa class is a great workshop for your doll, craft or quilt organizations. Lindy can travel to you and provide this class for inspired Santa Creators. Please contact Lindy for further information.

Body Recall 2010 Leadership Training Sessions

FALL: September 12 - 17 & November 7 - 12

Training will include: Participation in the Berea-based adult laboratory class. Training in Body recall movement and philosophy. Study of resource materials and visual aids Study of sociological and psychological adaptation of adults to exercise and current trends in adult exercise. Practice teaching, program planning and implementation.

Body Recall, Inc.

P.O. Box 412

Berea, KY 40403

Phone: 859-986-2181

Fax: 859-986-7580

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http://www.bodyrecallinc.org

Berea Bonsai Studio

2010 Bonsai Workshop Schedule --- May through September. Sign up now for an Introduction to Bonsai Workshop

Workshop participants:

-receive an introduction to the history and practice of bonsai

-learn to evaluate plant material for bonsai potential

-learn the basics of styling, pruning, wiring and potting by creating their own bonsai tree in a small class with lots of personal instruction

Everything you need is provided: Tree, wire, soils, bonsai training pot, informative reference materials, use of bonsai tools, and lunch.

Time: Saturdays 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Dates: Choose a Saturday from the list below that fits your schedule and your preference of outdoor or indoor bonsai

Registration: http://www.bereabonsai.com

by e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

by phone: 859-986-7764

Registrations accepted subject to space available. We keep class sizes small. Reserve early to save your place!

Workshop fee: $50.00

Workshops Using Cold Hardy Trees

Saturday : September 4, 2010

August 28, 2010. Hardy or Tropical material

Workshops Using Tropical Bonsai Trees

August 28, 2010. Hardy or Tropical material

HOMEGROWN HIDEAWAYS 2010 WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

(All workshops limited to 10 participants. Lunch and tent camping included in workshop fee.)

For more info, visit www.HomeGrownHideAways.org

August 20-22: Holler in the Holler Music Festival HomeGrown HideAways annual music and art festival. See the website for more details.

September 4-5 Natural Plasters I $225 In this course, participants will learn how to create and apply beautiful hand-finished clay plasters on a variety of wall surfaces. We will cover appropriate materials and ratios, mixing, pigmentation, and application, Students will be given the opportunity to add sculptural details to finished walls.

September 11-12: Natural Plasters II $225 In this course, participants will learn how to create and apply beautiful hand-finished clay plasters on a variety of wall surfaces. We will cover appropriate materials and ratios, mixing, pigmentation, and application, Students will be given the opportunity to add sculptural details to finished walls. This is a continuation of Natural Plasters I.

October 2: National Solar Tour (Berea Edition) HomeGrown HideAways will be part of the Berea Solar Tour, sponored byAppalachia- Science in the Public Interest, the Ky Solar Partnership, and Sustainable Berea. Come see the results of the summer workshop series and speak with educated professionals about all things sustainable. Learn what you can do to make a difference in your household!

Quilt Workshops at the Cotton Patch

Click the links to the quilt workshop below to download a PDF with more information:

Cotton Patch Quilt Shop 2010 Class Schedule

  • August 11: Kentucky Blue Sampler
  • September 8: Kentucky Blue Sampler
  • October 13: Kentucky Blue Sampler
  • November 10: Kentucky Blue Sampler
  • December 8: Kentucky Blue Sampler
  • July 28, August 25, September 22, October 27, December 1: Applique Sampler, cont. (10 am - noon)
  • For More Information: Cotton Patch Quilt Shop. 210 North Broadway Street Suite 1, Berea, KY 40403. (859) 986-1080.