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• Jeffrey W. Hart to Demonstrate Wire-Wrapped Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, February 07, 2012
  On Saturday, Feb.11, Jeffrey W. Hart, of Richmond, will demonstrate how he creates his wire-wrapped jewelry using semiprecious stones, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Free Guided Gallery Tours Jan. 14 at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, February 07, 2012
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors free guided gallery tours through the center’s two current special exhibits on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Folk Art Painting Demonstrated by Janice Harding Owens at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, January 31, 2012
  On Saturday, Feb. 4, Janice Harding Owens of Mount Vernon will demonstrate folk art painting from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Oil Painting Demonstrated by Mt. Vernon Artist Louie Northern at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, January 24, 2012
  On Saturday, Jan. 28, artist Louie Northern, of Mount Vernon, will demonstrate his oil painting techniques from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Felted Wool Rugs Created by Lanette Freitag at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Wednesday, January 18, 2012
  On Saturday, Jan. 21, Lanette Freitag of Sharpsburg will demonstrate felted wool rugs from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• “The Makings of a Master: Kentucky Folk Art Apprenticeships” on Display at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, January 11, 2012
  An exciting new exhibition titled “The Makings of a Master: Kentucky Folk Art Apprenticeships” is on display through Feb. 26 in the lobby of the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. This exhibition was developed by the Kentucky Folklife Program, an interagency program of the Kentucky Arts Council and the Kentucky Historical Society.
• Painted Gourd and Fabric Ornaments Created by David Appalachian Craft Members at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, December 27, 2011
  On Saturday, Dec. 31, members Lewis Newman and Charlotte Goeble of the co-op David Appalachian Crafts will create painted gourd and fabric ornaments from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. David Appalachian Crafts is a 42-year-old craft co-op.
• Winter Hours for Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Monday, December 26, 2011
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea’s winter hours of operation will be in effect Jan. 2 - March 30, 2012. During this period the center will be open daily from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and the center’s cafe will be open 9:30 - 3:30. Artisan demonstrations will continue to be held from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. every Saturday.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea – Closed New Year’s Day
  Saturday, December 24, 2011
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will be closed Sunday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s Day holiday. The center will re-open on Monday, Jan. 2 with new winter hours of 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. with the cafe open from 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Visitors can shop, enjoy a meal at the Artisan Cafe, and view the exhibition “An Artful Array: Bowls by Kentucky Artisans” through Feb. 25, 2012.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea Invites Artisan Applications
  Saturday, December 17, 2011
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea invites Kentucky artisans to apply to have their work selected to be offered for sale at the center. Product application categories are crafts and other visual arts, music, film, foods, and literary works. Applicants must be residents of Kentucky and at least 18 years of age. Application forms may be requested by calling the center at 859 - 985-5448. Forms may also be downloaded from the center’s website: www.kentuckyartisancenter.ky.gov
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea – Closed Early Christmas Eve – Closed Christmas Day
  Thursday, December 15, 2011
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24. The center also will be closed all day on Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 25. The center will reopen on Monday, Dec. 26, during regular hours from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. with visitors able to shop and enjoy a meal at the Artisan Cafe throughout the week after Christmas.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 13, 2011
  On Saturday, Dec. 17, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate their woodcarving techniques from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center Named in USA Today’s 10 Great Places to Shop for Crafts
  Tuesday, December 13, 2011
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea was the first of ten craft galleries in the United States included in a “10 Great Places to Shop at Crafts Galleries” feature article in the Dec. 9 weekend edition of USA Today.
• Christa Smith Demonstrates Traditional Bavarian Molded Wax Ornaments at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 06, 2011
  On Saturday, Dec. 10, Christa Smith of Elizabethtown will demonstrate traditional Bavarian molded wax ornaments from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Free Guided Gallery Tour Dec 10 at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 06, 2011
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer travelers and visitors free guided gallery tours through the center’s current special exhibits on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These free guided exhibit tours will be led by the center’s Information Specialist Gwen Heffner, who will talk about the exhibitions, the artists and individual works. Heffner will answer questions about the techniques and various processes used to create these bowls. Each 15-minute tour is given at 11 a.m. and again at 2 p.m.
• Guitarist Gary Bertram to Perform with Students at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 06, 2011
  On Saturday, Dec. 10 guitarist Gary Bertram and two of his guitar students will perform a variety of holiday music for visitors to enjoy from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Performing with Bertram will be 14-year old Katie Allen, of Corinth, and 17-year old Wyatt Cramer, of Cynthiana.
• Richard Adams to Demonstrate Woodturning on the Lathe at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 29, 2011
  On Saturday, Dec. 3 Richard Adams of London will demonstrate woodturning on the lathe from 10:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Artist Carl Von Fischer to Demonstrate Oil Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 22, 2011
  Carl Von Fischer of Mt. Vernon will demonstrate oil painting from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 15, 2011
  On Saturday, Nov. 19, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate their woodcarving techniques from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Carving that day will be Terry Jones of Lexington, Will Bondurant of Berea and Randy Weisman of Winchester.
• Kentucky Artisan Center Closed Thanksgiving Day - Open Thanksgiving Day Weekend
  Friday, November 11, 2011
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will be closed all day on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24. The Center will be open normal hours of 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, providing visitors with exciting possibilities for finding Kentucky made presents on this traditional kick-off holiday shopping weekend.