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• Christa Smith Creates Wooden ‘Bridal Boxes’ at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 22, 2012
  On Saturday, May 26, Christa Smith, of Elizabethtown, will demonstrate traditional Bavarian painted wooden bridal boxes from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Featured in Early American Life Magazine
  Tuesday, May 22, 2012
  Christa Smith, of Elizabethtown, whose work is regularly featured at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, has been featured with her “bride boxes” in an article in the June issue of Early American Life magazine. The magazine is a source for information on early American style, decorating, and traditions, and it covers both antiques and reproductions made by artisans working in period styles with traditional tools. Smith will be demonstrating her painted bridal boxes at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea on Saturday, May 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea Welcomes Its 2 Millionth Visitor
  Tuesday, May 15, 2012
  At 2:15 p.m. on Friday, May 11, the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea welcomed its 2 millionth visitor, Jennifer Price, from Louisville. Jennifer was traveling on Interstate -75 with her husband, James, and their three young children, Madeline, David and Julianna. Marcheta Sparrow, secretary of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, was on hand to present a Kentucky gift basket to Jennifer and her family.
• Patricia Ritter to Demonstrate Watercolor Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 15, 2012
  On Saturday, May 19, Patricia Ritter, of Kettle, will demonstrate watercolor painting from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers ‘Cut-it-Up’ with Woodcarving at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 08, 2012
  On Saturday, May 12, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will ‘Cut-it-Up’ by demonstrating woodcarving from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Free Guided Gallery Tour May 12 at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 08, 2012
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors a free guided gallery tour through the center’s current special exhibit, “About Face: Kentucky Artisan Works Inspired by the Human Face,” on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Lynn Horine to Demonstrate Gourd Pine-Needle Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 01, 2012
  On Saturday, May 5, Lynn Horine, of Bedford, will demonstrate her gourd pine-needle baskets from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Debby Stratford to Demonstrate Linoleum Block Printmaking at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, April 24, 2012
  On Saturday, April 28, Debby Stratford, of Louisville, will demonstrate linoleum block printmaking, cutting images into linoleum blocks and printing with a small press, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Earth Day Celebrated as Sherrie Cocanougher Creates Jewelry from Recycled Silverware at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, April 17, 2012
  To celebrate Earth Day, the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will have Sherrie Cocanougher of Parkville, demonstrating how she creates jewelry using recycled silverware and flatware, on Saturday, April 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, April 10, 2012
  On Saturday, April 14, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate their woodcarving techniques from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Carving that day will be David Buzzard of Lexington, Bill Curry of Liberty and Jack Gann of Berea.
• Free Guided Gallery Tour April 14 at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, April 10, 2012
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors a free guided gallery tour through the center’s current special exhibits, “Thinking Big: Oversized Works by Kentucky Artisans,” on display in the center’s lobby, and “About Face: Kentucky Artisan Works Inspired by the Human Face,” on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Abolitionist Portrayal Scheduled April 15 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, April 10, 2012
  On Sunday, April 15, actor Obadiah Ewing-Roush, of Louisville, will portray John G. Fee in a performance titled “John G. Fee – Abolition – Amen!” at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. The performance at 2 p.m. is free and open to the public.
• Donna and Donnie Smith Demonstrate Gourd Artistry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, April 03, 2012
  Donna and Donnie Smith, of Waco, will demonstrate their carved and painted gourds from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodworker Jerry Cooper to Carve Celtic Wooden Jewelry on March 31 - at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, March 30, 2012
  On Saturday, March 31, woodworker Jerry Cooper, of Berea, will demonstrate how he carves from walnut his unique Celtic jewelry from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. (This demonstration replaces a cancelled cornshuck flower demonstration on this date by Darlene Hellard.)
• Cornshuck Flowers Created by Darlene Hellard at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 27, 2012
  On Saturday, March 31, Darlene Hellard, of McKee, will be creating cornshuck flowers from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Fabric Travel Jewelry Bags Demonstrated by Richmond Artisan Sue Reeves at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 20, 2012
  On Saturday, March 24, Sue Reeves, of Richmond, will demonstrate how she creates her fabric travel jewelry bags from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Meet the Artist Reception for Exhibit "About Face" at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, March 17, 2012
  A meet-the-artists reception for the exhibition, "About Face: Kentucky Artisan Works Inspired by the Human Face, will be held on Sunday, March 18, from 1-3 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. The event is open to the public.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 13, 2012
  On Saturday, March 17, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate their woodcarving techniques from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Free Guided Gallery Tour March 10 at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, March 06, 2012
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors a free guided gallery tour through the center’s current special exhibit “About Face: Kentucky Artisan Works Inspired by the Human Face,” on Saturday, March 10, 2012, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Exhibit - "Thinking Big: Oversized Works by Kentucky Artisans" at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, March 06, 2012
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea is featuring an exhibit,” Thinking Big: Oversized Works by Kentucky Artisans,” in the center’s lobby through April 28. This exhibit includes one-of-a-kind oversized brooms, large whimsical steel sculptures and oversized furniture made from willow and ambrosia maple.
• Elizabeth Worley to Demonstrate Reed Basketry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 06, 2012
  On Saturday, March 10, Elizabeth Worley, of Lexington, will demonstrate her reed basketry from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Janet Northern Creates Baskets from Honeysuckle and Willow Bark at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, February 28, 2012
  On Saturday, March 3, Janet Northern, of Mount Vernon, will create baskets using honeysuckle vines and willow bark from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodturning on a Small Lathe Demonstrated by Pamela Rucker at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, February 21, 2012
  On Saturday, Feb. 25, Pamela Rucker, of Lancaster, will demonstrate woodturning on a small lathe 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.