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• In Berea, It’s Christmas all Year Long
  Tuesday, December 18, 2012
  Well-known as the “Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky,” Berea is home to many galleries, shops, working artist studios and the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. One-of-a-kind gifts can always be found throughout the town, with some Berea artisan studios creating gifts especially for Christmas. At the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, Christmas-themed presents can also be found year-round.
• Artist Carl Von Fischer to Demonstrate Oil Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 18, 2012
  On Saturday, Dec. 22, Carl Von Fischer, of Mount Vernon, will demonstrate oil painting from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Joe Offerman Demonstrates Carved Wooden Santas at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 04, 2012
  On Saturday, Dec. 8, Joe Offerman, of Owensboro, will carve and sculpt wood into a variety of Santa sculptures and ornaments from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. A self-taught wood carver, Offerman took up his craft in 1985, after retiring as a speech and language pathologist. His Santa carvings, “wood spirits,” holiday ornaments and shelf mice all show the dexterity and marks of his carving knife.
• Free Guided Gallery Tour Dec. 8 at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 04, 2012
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors free guided gallery tours through the center’s current special exhibit, “The Threads That Bind: Textile Works by Kentucky Artisans,” on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m. These free guided exhibit tours will be led by Kentucky Artisan Center staff who will talk about the exhibits, the artists and individual works. Staff will answer questions about the techniques and various processes used in the objects featured.
• Governor’s Proclamation Announced at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Thursday, November 29, 2012
  Surrounded by an array of gifts, a life-sized Santa and an 18-foot holiday tree decorated with handmade ornaments, First Lady Jane Beshear, along with regional artisans and dignitaries, announced Governor Steve Beshear’s proclamation of December, 2012, as “Give a Gift Made in Kentucky Month,” in a ceremony today at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Joining the First Lady were local gallery owners, craftspeople, and business owners, along with Tourism Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Marcheta Sparrow; Madeline Abramson; executive director of the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, Victoria Faoro; Lori Meadows, executive director of the Kentucky Arts Council; and Kerri Hensley, assistant director of Berea Tourism, to pronounce the “Give a Gift Made in Kentucky” proclamation – an investment in Kentucky and its talented and creative people. Demonstrating artists added to this festive event with Lindy Evans sculpting her Santas and Gerald Cooper carving wooden jewelry from walnut.
• Robert Brigl Sculpts Clay Face Jugs at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 27, 2012
  On Saturday, Dec. 1, Robert Brigl, from Bowling Green, will sculpt clay face jugs from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Drawn to the traditional forms of American folk pottery, Brigl makes both functional and sculptural ceramic jugs and bottles on the potter’s wheel. He sculpts these thrown forms with faces and figures by adding coils and pieces of clay to their surfaces. He often makes the eyes from white porcelain clay.
• Oil Painting Demonstrated by Louie Northern at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 20, 2012
  On Saturday, Nov. 24, 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.
• Authors Engle and Grise to Sign Book “Madison’s Heritage Rediscovered” at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 13, 2012
  On Saturday, Nov. 17, authors Fred A. Engle Jr. and Robert N. Grise, will sign copies of their book “Madison’s Heritage Rediscovered – Stories from a Historic Kentucky County” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers ‘Cut-it-Up’ at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 13, 2012
  On Saturday, Nov 17, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving techniques from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Carving that day will be Keith Flowers of Richmond, as well as Jack Gann and Will Bondurant from Berea. Bondurant specializes in chip carving, a style of woodcarving in which knives are used to remove small chips of wood from the surface of a single piece of wood. Flowers enjoys carving a variety of characters, while Gann carves both animals and figures with ease.
• Free Guided Gallery Tour Nov.10 at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 06, 2012
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors free guided gallery tours through the center’s current special exhibit, “The Threads That Bind: Textile Works by Kentucky Artisans,” on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These free guided exhibit tours will be led by Kentucky Artisan Center staff who will talk about the exhibits, the artists and individual works. Staff will answer questions about the techniques and various processes used in the objects featured. This tour will be given at 11 a.m. and again at 2 p.m.
• Marianne Brown Demonstrates Pottery on the Wheel at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 06, 2012
  On Saturday, Nov. 10, Marianne Brown, of Lawrenceburg, will demonstrate pottery on the wheel and decorate her forms using handmade stamps, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Elizabeth Worley to Demonstrate Basketry at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 30, 2012
  On Saturday, Nov. 3, Elizabeth Worley, of Lexington, will demonstrate reed basketry from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodcarver Bob Gibson Creates Wooden Duck Decoys at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, October 23, 2012
  On Saturday, Oct. 27, woodcarver Bob Gibson of Lawrenceburg will demonstrate how he carves wooden duck decoys, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate Woodcarving Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 16, 2012
  On Saturday, Oct. 20, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving techniques from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Carving that day will be Will Bondurant, of Berea, Ron McWhorter, of Richmond, and John Ferguson, of Berea. Bondurant specializes in spoon carvings with a Celtic theme, while Ferguson enjoys carving a variety of animals and characters. McWhorter carves directly from split logs using turn-of-the- century tools to create oval dough bowls. Using an adz, chisel and hammer, McWhorter carves his oval bowls smooth on the inside, while keeping the marks and cuts from his tools visible on the outer surface.
• Musicians LaMay & Reese to Perform at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 16, 2012
  On Saturday, Oct. 20, musicians Joe LaMay and Sherri Reese will sing both original and traditional songs accompanied by guitar and banjo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. The combination of two traditional instruments, the guitar and banjo, provide the perfect frame for LaMay & Reese’s well-honed ballads, stories, songs, and humor. Their appreciation of the old songs is evident in their singing style and songwriting.
• Berea College Brooms Demonstrated by Jennifer Salyer at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 09, 2012
  On Saturday, Oct. 13, Berea College senior Jennifer Salyer will demonstrate broom making at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Salyer, of Milford, Ohio, is a math education major who also serves as the student manager in broom making at Berea. She has worked in broom craft at the college for three years. Her demonstration will be from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m
• Free Guided Gallery Tour Oct. 13 at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, October 09, 2012
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors free guided gallery tours through the center’s current special exhibit, “The Threads That Bind: Textile Works by Kentucky Artisans,” on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Folk Art Created by Lonnie and Twyla Money at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, October 02, 2012
  On Saturday, Oct. 6, artists Lonnie and Twyla Money, of East Bernstadt, will demonstrate how they create their whimsical and colorful folk art sculptures, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• KENTUCKY ARTISAN CENTER AT BEREA CELEBRATES AMERICAN CRAFT WEEK OCT. 5 -14
  Tuesday, October 02, 2012
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea joins more than 200 retailers and art institutions nationwide in celebrating American Craft Week, Oct. 5-14, with two special exhibits, artisan demonstrations and gallery talks. All events are free and open to the public.
• Bark Baskets Created by Robin Reed at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, September 25, 2012
  On Saturday, Sept. 29, Robin Reed, of Irvine, will demonstrate bark baskets from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Meet-the-Artists Exhibit Reception Sept. 30 – Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, September 18, 2012
  A meet-the-artist reception will be held Sunday, Sept. 30, from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea for the center’s exhibition “The Threads That Bind: Textile Works by Kentucky Artisans.” This exhibit features pieces composed of fabric, fiber and/or thread, with significant use of thread or other fiber strands to weave, embellish, construct, shape, quilt or otherwise create the design. Many of the 21 textile artists whose work is on display will join visitors for the Sept. 30 reception. At 1:30 p.m., a short program will begin in the exhibit gallery with artists present speaking a few minutes about their work and their exhibition piece. Following this program, artists will remain on hand to answer questions and talk further with visitors. Light refreshments will be served throughout the event. This reception is free and open to the public.
• Janet Northern Creates Baskets from Honeysuckle and Hickory Bark at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, September 18, 2012
  On Saturday, Sept. 22, Janet Northern, of Mount Vernon, will create baskets using honeysuckle vines and hickory bark from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Johnny Green – Civil War Orphan Brigade Survivor Portrayed Sept. 16 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Wednesday, September 12, 2012
  On Sunday, Sept. 16, actor Ethan Sullivan Smith will portray a Confederate soldier in a Kentucky Chautauqua performance titled “Johnny Green – An Orphan’s Survival 1841-1920,” at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. The performance at 2 p.m. is free and open to the public.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate Woodcarving Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, September 12, 2012
  On Saturday, Sept. 15, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving techniques from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Carvers demonstrating will be Jack Gann of Berea, Vince Harrison of Irvine and Keith Flowers of Richmond.
• Pastel Painting Demonstrated by Diana Colgate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, September 04, 2012
  On Saturday, Sept. 8, Diana Colgate, of Shepherdsville, will demonstrate pastel painting from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Free Guided Gallery Tour Sept 8 at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, September 04, 2012
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors free guided gallery tours through the center’s current special exhibit, “The Threads That Bind: Textiles by Kentucky Artisans,” on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Richard Adams to Demonstrate Woodturning on the Lathe at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, August 31, 2012
  On Saturday, Sept. 1, Richard Adams, of London, will demonstrate woodturning on the lathe from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate Woodcarving Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, August 14, 2012
  On Saturday, Aug 18, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving techniques from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Marianna McDonald Demonstrates Pastel Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, August 07, 2012
  On Saturday, Aug. 11, Marianna McDonald, of Lexington, will demonstrate pastel painting, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Free Guided Gallery Tour Aug. 11 at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, August 07, 2012
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors free guided gallery tours through the center’s current special exhibit, “About Face: Kentucky Artisan Works Inspired by the Human Face,” on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Janet Serrenho Demonstrates Foundation Pieced Quilts at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, July 31, 2012
  On Saturday, Aug. 4, Janet Serrenho, of Lexington, will demonstrate making foundation pieced quilts from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. This demonstration coincides with the Berea Art Council’s city-wide event “Quilt Extravaganza,” which brings quilt exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, events and lectures to Berea Aug. 3 and 4.
• Patricia Truett to Demonstrate Reed Basketry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, July 24, 2012
  On Saturday, July 28, Patricia Truett, of McKee, will demonstrate her reed basketry from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Alice Lloyd College Professor Carves Wheel Thrown Pottery at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, July 17, 2012
  On Saturday, July 21, Alice Lloyd College professor Mike Ware, of Hindman, will be throwing pottery on the wheel and carving the clay surface with intricate patterns from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate Woodcarving Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, July 10, 2012
  On Saturday, July 14, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving techniques from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Free Guided Gallery Tour July 14 at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, July 10, 2012
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors free guided gallery tours through the center’s current special exhibits, “About Face: Kentucky Artisan Works Inspired by the Human Face,” and “Commissioned to Create: Works by Kentucky Artists Who Created the Governor’s Awards (1995-2011),” on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Jeannette Rowlett to Demonstrate Wire-Wrapped Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, July 03, 2012
  On Saturday, July 7, Jeannette Rowlett, of Berea, will wrap semi-precious gems and Austrian crystals with sterling silver and 14-karat rolled gold wire to create her unique jewelry from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Elizabeth Ann Brown Braids Rare Sheep Fleeces into Fine Wool Rugs at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, June 26, 2012
  On Saturday, June 30, Elizabeth Ann Brown, of Mount Sterling, will demonstrate how she creates her wool braided rugs. Brown will braid the many colored wools harvested from her flock of rare breed Leicester longwool and karakul sheep from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Brown will also sign copies of her book, “The Shepherds Rug.”
• Janice Miller Demonstrates Folk Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, June 19, 2012
  On Saturday, June 23, Janice Miller, of Wilmore, will demonstrate folk painting with acrylics from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate Woodcarving Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, June 12, 2012
  On Saturday, June 16, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving techniques from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Carving that day will be John Lister and Jack Gann of Berea, and Vince Harrison of Irvine.
• Whimsical Mixed Media Jewelry Created by Theresa Kibby at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, June 05, 2012
  On Saturday, June 9, Theresa Kibby, of Somerset, will mix metals and other media to create whimsical “critter” jewelry from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Free Guided Gallery Tour June 9 at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, June 05, 2012
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors free guided gallery tours through the center’s current special exhibits, “About Face: Kentucky Artisan Works Inspired by the Human Face,” and “Commissioned to Create: Works by Kentucky Artists Who Created the Governor’s Awards (1995-2011),” on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• American Style Magazine Readers Rank Berea Among Top 25 Art Cities
  Thursday, May 31, 2012
  AmericanStyle magazine’s annual readers’ poll recommends Berea, as a top arts destination for collectors and travelers who love galleries, museums and arts festivals. This ranking and designation is highly coveted by tourism and arts promoters and confirms Berea as the “Folk Arts & Craft Capital of Kentucky.” Each year, readers tell AmericanStyle their favorite cities for viewing and buying fine craft and art. In the 2012 AmericanStyle poll, Berea has been ranked No. 21 among small cities, a category that includes such destinations as Sarasota, Fla. (No.1); Asheville, N.C. (No. 3); Santa Fe, N.M. (No. 5); Taos, N.M. (No. 11); and Laguna Beach, Calif. (No.16).
• Musician Kyle Meadows to Perform Hammer Dulcimer Music at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 29, 2012
  On Saturday, June 2, musician Kyle Meadows will perform on the hammer dulcimer from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Hand-Built Pottery Demonstrated by Wyman Rice at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 29, 2012
  On Saturday, June 2, Wyman Rice, of Lexington, will create hand-built pottery from slabs and coils of clay from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Free Guided Gallery Tour Nov 12 at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, November 10, 2011
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors and travelers free guided gallery tours through the center’s two current special exhibits on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Alice Lloyd College Professor Carves Wheel Thrown Pottery at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Thursday, November 10, 2011
  On Saturday, Nov.12, Alice Lloyd College Professor Mike Ware will be throwing pottery on the wheel and carving the clay surface with intricate patterns from 10:30 am -3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Julia Weber to Demonstrate Jewelry Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, November 01, 2011
  Lexington jeweler Julia Weber will demonstrate her jewelry techniques from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea on Saturday, Nov. 5. For her demonstration Weber will hammer and texture silver and wrap semi-precious stones with sterling silver wire.
• Author Linda J. Hawkins to Sign Books at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 01, 2011
  Author Linda J. Hawkins of Morgantown will sign copies of her children’s books from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodworker Jerry Cooper to Carve Celtic Wooden Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, October 25, 2011
  On Saturday, Oct. 29, woodworker Jerry Cooper of Berea will demonstrate how he carves from walnut his unique Celtic jewelry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Author Keven McQueen to Sign New Book at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Thursday, October 20, 2011
  On Saturday Oct. 22, author Keven McQueen of Berea will sign copies of his newest book, “The Axman Came from Hell and Other Southern True Crime Stories” from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Folk Artist Jo Ann Butts to Carve Whimsical Roosters and Animals at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Thursday, October 20, 2011
  On Saturday, Oct. 22, folk artist Jo Ann Butts will demonstrate making her whimsical folk art roosters and animals from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers ‘Cut-it-Up’ at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Thursday, October 13, 2011
  On Saturday, Oct. 15, 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. Carving that day will be Vince Harrison of Irvine, Jack Gann of Berea and Bill Curry of Liberty.
• Free Guided Gallery Tour Oct 8 at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 04, 2011
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors and travelers free guided gallery tours through the center’s two current special exhibits on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Potter Bill Whitt Creates Pottery on the Wheel at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, October 04, 2011
  On Saturday, Oct.8, studio potter Bill Whitt of Flatwoods Pottery in Waco, will demonstrate pottery on the wheel from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Thomas Freese to Sign "Ghost" Books at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, September 27, 2011
  On Saturday Oct. 1, author Thomas Freese of Louisville will sign copies of his numerous books written about ghosts and spirits from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Freese, who excels in writing about ghosts and the paranormal, will bring in the Halloween season by signing his books published by Acclaim Press including, Ghosts, Spirits and Angels: True Tales from Kentucky and Beyond, and Haunted Battlefields of the South.
• Janet Northern Creates Baskets from Honeysuckle Vines at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, September 27, 2011
  On Saturday, Oct. 1, Janet Northern of Mt. Vernon will create baskets using honeysuckle vines and willow bark from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Folk Art Painting Demonstrated by Janice Miller at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, September 20, 2011
  On Saturday, Sept. 24, Janice Miller of Wilmore will demonstrate folk painting with acrylics from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Variety of Carving Styles Demonstrated by Berea Welcome Center Carvers at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, September 13, 2011
  On Saturday, Sept. 17, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate a variety of woodcarving styles and techniques from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Meet the Artist Reception at Kentucky Artisan Center Sept 18 for "An Artful Array: Bowls by Kentucky Artisans"
  Tuesday, September 13, 2011
  A meet-the-artists reception for the exhibition, "An Artful Array: Bowls by Kentucky Artisans," will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 1-3 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Participating artists will talk briefly about their work at 1:30 p.m. and refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea Exhibit Opens - "The Clays of Kentucky"
  Tuesday, September 13, 2011
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea opens the exhibit, "The Clays of Kentucky" on view in the Center’s lobby from Sept. 17 - Nov. 13, 2011. This exhibit is possible through the Kentucky Historical Society’s Museums-to-Go travelling exhibits program.
• Cathy Vigor Demonstrates Silk Shibori Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, September 06, 2011
  On Saturday, Sept. 10, fiber artist Cathy Vigor will demonstrate “Shibori” silk dyeing techniques for visitors from 10:30 – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Free Guided Gallery Tour Sept. 10 at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, September 03, 2011
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors and travelers free guided gallery tours through the center’s two current special exhibits on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• EXHIBITION: "An Artful Array: Bowls by Kentucky Artisans" at Kentucky Arisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, August 27, 2011
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea announces an exhibition titled, "An Artful Array: Bowls by Kentucky Artisans" on display Aug. 27, 2011 - Feb. 25, 2012.
• Artist Ken Swinson Demonstrates Monotype Printmaking at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Wednesday, August 24, 2011
  On Saturday, Aug. 27, Ken Swinson of Maysville will demonstrate monotype printmaking from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Lin Oglesby to Demonstrate Crochet Necklaces at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, August 10, 2011
  On Saturday, Aug. 13, Lin Oglesby of Harrodsburg will demonstrate crochet necklaces from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Glass Artist Steve Scherer to Demonstrate Lampworked Glass at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, July 26, 2011
  On Saturday, July 30, Steve Scherer of Edmonton will share with visitors how he creates Lampworked glass animals and ornaments from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Janet Serrenho Demonstrates Foundation Pieced Quilts at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Wednesday, July 20, 2011
  On Saturday, August 6, Janet Serrenho of Lexington will demonstrate making foundation pieced quilts from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. This demonstration coincides with the Berea Art Council’s city-wide event "Quilt Extravaganza" which brings quilt exhibits, events. demonstrations and lectures to Berea Aug. 5 and 6.
• Kathleen Esser to Demonstrate Watercolor/Collage Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, July 19, 2011
  On Saturday, July 23, Kathleen Esser of Lexington will share with visitors her watercolor and collage techniques from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, July 12, 2011
  On Saturday, July 16, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Pastel Painting Demonstrated by Diana Colgate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, July 05, 2011
  On Saturday, July 9, Diana Colgate of Shepherdsville will demonstrate pastel painting from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodcarver Bob Gibson Creates Wooden Duck Decoys at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, June 28, 2011
  On Saturday, July 2, woodcarver Bob Gibson of Lawrenceburg will demonstrate how he carves wooden duck decoys from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kristy Lynn Sturgill to Demonstrate Needle- Felted Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, June 21, 2011
  On Saturday, June 25 Kristy Sturgill of Nicholasville will demonstrate her needle-felted jewelry and ornaments from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, June 14, 2011
  On Saturday, June 18, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Bonnie Drake Demonstrates Carved Gourds at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, June 07, 2011
  On Saturday, June 11, Bonnie Drake of Bloomfield will demonstrate carving gourds and how she attaches philodendron leaves to the rim of her gourds from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Angela Arnett to Demonstrate Painted Gourds at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, June 01, 2011
  On Saturday, June 4, Angela Arnett of Waynesburg, will design, carve and paint gourds from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Gavin Wilson to Demonstrate Copper Forming Techniques of Chasing and Repousse? at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 24, 2011
  On Saturday, May 28, Gavin Wilson of London will demonstrate the copper forming techniques of Repousse' and Chasing from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers ‘Cut-it-Up’ at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 17, 2011
  On Saturday, May 21, 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. Carving that day will be Ron McWhorter of Richmond, David Buzzard of Lexington, and Eugene Peck of Waco.
• Bruce and Kelley Hoefer of Turning Wheel Pottery to Demonstrate Pottery on the Wheel at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, May 10, 2011
  On Saturday, May 14, Bruce and Kelley Hoefer of Turning Wheel Pottery in Berea will demonstrate pottery on the wheel from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Thomas Freese to Sign Book – “Haunted Battlefields of the South” at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 10, 2011
  To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, on Saturday, May 14, author Thomas Freese of Louisville will be signing "Haunted Battlefields of the South" from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Folk Artist LaVon Williams at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 10, 2011
  On Saturday, May 21, Kentucky Folk Artist LaVon Williams will talk about his work at a Meet-the-Artist Reception from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. This event is being held in conjunction with an exhibition of works by Williams titled, LaVon Williams: Kentucky Folk Artist - Works from the Kentucky Folk Art Center at Morehead State University Collection, on display at the center through Aug. 1, 2011.
• Bruce and Kelley Hoefer of Turning Wheel Pottery to Demonstrate Pottery at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 10, 2011
  On Saturday, May 14, Bruce and Kelley Hoefer of Turning Wheel Pottery in Berea will demonstrate pottery on the wheel from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Free Guided Tours - May 14 at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, May 07, 2011
  To recognize National Travel and Tourism Week May 7-15, the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors and travelers free guided tours through the center’s two current special exhibits at 11 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2011.
• Woodturning on a Small Lathe Demonstrated by Pamela Rucker at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 03, 2011
  On Saturday, May 7, Pamela Rucker of Lancaster will demonstrate woodturning on a small lathe from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Exhibition at KY Artisan Center at Berea -" LaVon Williams: Kentucky Folk Artist - Works from the KY Folk Art Center at Morehead State University Collection"
  Thursday, April 21, 2011
  On April 23, 2011, a new exhibit entitled; "LaVon Williams: Kentucky Folk Artist - Works from the Kentucky Folk Art Center at Morehead State University Collection," opens in the lobby of the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. This exhibit, which is a collaborative effort with the Kentucky Folk Art Center (KFAC) at Morehead State University, showcases a wide range of carved wood sculptures created by Williams. The exhibit of works from KFAC’s permanent collection will be on display in the center’s lobby through Aug. 1, 2011.
• Kristal Kokinda of Alley Cat Pottery to Create Pottery on the Wheel at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, April 19, 2011
  Studio potter Kristal Kokinda of Alley Cat Pottery in Richmond, will demonstrate making functional pottery on the wheel on Saturday, April 23, from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Earth Day Celebrated with Folk Art 'Twig Roosters' Created by Lonnie and Twyla Money at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, April 19, 2011
  To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, Lonnie and Twyla Money will demonstrate how they create their folk art ‘Twig Roosters’ from tree branches from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Caricature, Bark and Spoon Carving Demonstrated by Berea Welcome Center Carvers at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, April 12, 2011
  On Saturday, April 16, members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate a variety of woodcarving styles , including ‘caricature’ carving, bark carving and spoon carving from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Members carving that day will be Bill Currey of Liberty, Vince Harrison of Irvine and Terry Jones of Lexington.
• Film Makers Pick Hand-Made Products from Kentucky
  Friday, April 08, 2011
  When Robert Redford’s film production crews were looking for historically accurate articles for the film, The Conspirator, set in 1865, they turned to Kentucky artisan Heidi Sanner of Candle Bee Farm for beeswax candles made using traditional methods and organic beeswax produced by her own bees. Sanner was contacted through her website Candle Bee Farm, by the Assistant Property Master from California based Conspirator Productions, which purchased her natural colored, hand rolled, beeswax dinner tapers for use in the film shot in Savannah, Georgia. Sanner’s beeswax tapers appear in numerous scenes in Redford’s film The Conspirator scheduled to be released in theaters April 15.
• Vernon Wiehe to Demonstrate “Green” Loom Weaving at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, April 05, 2011
  To celebrate April as Earth Day month, Vernon Wiehe of Lexington will demonstrate how he creates his recycled “green tote bags” by weaving recycled plastic on a four harness loom on Saturday, April 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Jewelry Artist Inspired by Nature and Environmental Awareness Demonstrates at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 29, 2011
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will feature a demonstration on Saturday, April 2, by Josie Lamb Williams of Lexington. Williams will demonstrate her jewelry made from 100 percent recycled sterling silver wire, recycled glass and an eclectic variety of woodland materials from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center Celebrates April as Earth Day Month
  Monday, March 28, 2011
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will celebrate Earth Day during April with a series of demonstrations by artisans creating works from both natural and recycled materials using environmentally conscious methods and techniques. These Earth Day demonstrations will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. every Saturday in April, as well as on Earth Day, Friday, April 22.
• Oil Painting Demonstrated by Mt. Vernon Artist Louie Northern at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 22, 2011
  On Saturday, March 26, artist Louie Northern of Mt. Vernon will demonstrate his oil painting techniques from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Landscape Designer Jon Carloftis to Sign "Beautiful Gardens of Kentucky" at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 22, 2011
  On Saturday, March 26, nationally known landscape designer and gardener Jon Carloftis will sign copies of his book "Beautiful Gardens of Kentucky" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Group Demonstrates Woodcarving at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 15, 2011
  On Saturday, March 19, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Jeff & Lesa Gieringer of Powdermill Pottery Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 08, 2011
  On Saturday, March 12, Jeff and Lesa Gieringer from Powdermill Pottery in Berea will be demonstrating wheel thrown and hand built pottery from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Exhibition Opens March 5 at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea - "Kentucky Guild of Artists & Craftsmen: Works by Juried Members"
  Tuesday, March 01, 2011
  In 2011 the Kentucky Guild of Artists & Craftsmen (KGAC) will mark its 50th Anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will present "Kentucky Guild of Artists & Craftsmen: Works by Juried Members," an exhibit of selected works by current juried KGAC members who reside in Kentucky. The exhibition will be on display March 5 - Aug. 20, 2011. The opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Saturday, March 5, from 1–3 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. This event is free and open to the public. The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea is located at 200 Artisan Way, just off Interstate 75 at exit 77 (Berea).
• Patricia Truett to Create Reed Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 01, 2011
  On Saturday, March 5, Patricia Truett of McKee will demonstrate reed basketry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Christopher Robbins Creates Brooms at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, February 22, 2011
  On Saturday, Feb. 26, Christopher Robbins of Brodhead will demonstrate broom making from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Group Demonstrates Woodcarving at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, February 15, 2011
  On Saturday, Feb. 19, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea Executive Director Victoria Faoro Selected as a Juror for AQS Quilt Show in Paducah
  Tuesday, February 15, 2011
  Victoria Faoro, executive director of the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea has been selected to be one of three jurors to review images of more than 700 quilts entered for inclusion in the 27th annual American Quilters Society (AQS) Quilt Show & Contest being held in Paducah, Kentucky April 27 – 30, 2011.
• Reception for Exhibition at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea - "Celebrate the Feminine: Quilting for the Cure"
  Tuesday, February 15, 2011
  A meet-the-artist reception will be held Saturday, Feb. 19 from 1–3 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea for the center’s exhibition, Celebrate the Feminine: Quilting for the Cure. This is the last stop for this exhibition that has been touring for 18 months throughout four states. The exhibit will be on display at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, now through March 26, 2011. The Feb. 19 reception is open to the public and there is no admission charge.
• Donna and Donnie Smith Demonstrate Gourd Artistry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, February 08, 2011
  On Saturday, Feb. 12, Donna and Donnie Smith of Waco will demonstrate their gourd artistry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Marianna McDonald Demonstrates Pastel Painting at kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, February 01, 2011
  On Saturday, Feb. 5, Marianna McDonald of Lexington will demonstrate pastel painting from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Folk Art Painting Demonstrated by Janice Harding Owens at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, January 25, 2011
  On Saturday, Jan. 29, Janice Harding Owens of Mt. Vernon will demonstrate folk art painting from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Wyman Rice to Create Hand – Built Pottery at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, January 18, 2011
  On Saturday, Jan. 22, Wyman Rice of Lexington will create hand-built pottery from both slabs and coils of clay from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Create Ornaments at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 14, 2010
  On Saturday, Dec.18, members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will carve ornaments for the holiday season from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Photographer Guy Mendes to Sign Book “40/40” at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 14, 2010
  On Saturday, Dec.18, photographer Guy Mendes will sign copies of his newly released book titled 40/40 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea – Closed Early Christmas Eve – Closed Christmas Day
  Tuesday, December 14, 2010
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2010, Christmas Eve. The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will also be closed all day Saturday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day. The center will re-open on Sunday, Dec. 26 and be open regular hours from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. with visitors able to shop, enjoy a meal at the Artisan Café throughout the weekend after Christmas.
• Dulcimer Duo - Bob & Susie Hutchison to Perform at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 14, 2010
  On Saturday, Dec. 18, musicians Bob and Susie Hutchison will perform holiday music on Appalachian dulcimers for visitors from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Authors Marie Mitchell and Rebecca Mitchell Turney to Sign Book at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Thursday, December 09, 2010
  On Saturday, Dec.11, sisters and authors Marie Mitchell and Rebecca Mitchell Turney will sign copies of their new book, “Tis a Gift” from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Elizabeth Worley to Demonstrate Basketry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 07, 2010
  On Saturday, Dec. 11, Elizabeth Worley of Lexington will demonstrate her basketry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Photographer/Author David Toczko to Sign Book at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 30, 2010
  On Saturday, Dec. 4 photographer and author David Toczko of Elizabethtown will sign copies of his new book "Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill - 50th Anniversary of the Restoration," from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Whimsical Mixed Media Jewelry Created by Theresa Kibby at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 30, 2010
  On Saturday, Dec. 4 Theresa Kibby of Somerset, will mix metals and other media to create whimsical “critter” jewelry for visitors from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Christa Smith Demonstrates Traditional Bavarian Molded Wax Ornaments at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 23, 2010
  On Saturday, Nov. 27, 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.
• Berea Photographer Warren Brunner to Sign Book at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 16, 2010
  On Saturday, Nov. 20, well-known Berea photographer Warren Brunner will sign his new book “Mountain Moments” from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Marta Elam Dorton Demonstrates Pastel Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 16, 2010
  On Saturday, November 20, Marta Elam Dorton will demonstrate pastel painting from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Santas Come to Town! - Berea Welcome Center Carvers Create Santas from Wood at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 09, 2010
  To bring in the holiday season, on Saturday, November 13, members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will bring Santas to town - by carving Santas from wood from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Gourd and Quilted Ornaments Created by David Appalachian Craft Members at KY Artisan Center
  Tuesday, November 02, 2010
  On Saturday, November 6, two members of the co-op David Appalachian Crafts will create painted gourd and quilted 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 located in David, Ky. Demonstrating at the Kentucky Artisan Center on Nov. 6 will be director and quilter Ruth Ann Iwanski and gourd artist Lewis Newman.
• Alice Lloyd College Professor Carves Wheel Thrown Pottery at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, October 26, 2010
  On Saturday, October 30, Alice Lloyd College Professor Michael Ware will be throwing pottery on the wheel and carving the clay surface with intricate patterns from 10:30 am -3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Mark Downey to Demonstrate Oil Painting Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, October 19, 2010
  On Saturday, October 23, Mark Downey of Butler will demonstrate oil painting from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Bark Carvings Demonstrated by Berea Welcome Center Carvers at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, October 12, 2010
  On Saturday, October 16, members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate bark carving - a style of carving that dates back to medieval times - from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Debbie Graviss Demonstrates Pastel Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, October 05, 2010
  On Saturday, October 9, Debbie Graviss of Versailles will demonstrate pastel painting from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea’s Satellite Store at WEG Offers Book Signings and Artisan Demonstrations Oct 6-8
  Tuesday, October 05, 2010
  A week of exciting activity is planned Oct 6-8 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea’s Satellite Store in the Kentucky Proud Product Pavilion at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Demonstrating artisans will sign books, create quilted and painted gourd ornaments and pencil drawings of animals. Visitors with general admission tickets will be able to see creativity come to life every day at the Kentucky Artisan Center Satellite Store where works by more than 400 Kentucky artisans will be available for sale.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea’s Satellite Store at WEG Offers Artisan Demonstrations Oct. 2-3
  Friday, October 01, 2010
  A weekend of exciting activity is planned Oct. 2-3 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea’s Satellite Store in the Kentucky Proud Product Pavilion at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Demonstrating artisans will create jewelry from sterling silver and Kentucky agates and create horse sculptures from wire.
• Pottery Rowe Creates New Products for Sale at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea’s Satellite Store During WEG
  Wednesday, September 29, 2010
  Spurred creatively by the opportunity to have their works for sale at the Kentucky Artisan Center’s Satellite store during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, numerous Kentucky artisans who regularly sell at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, have created brand new designs based on equestrian themes. One such Kentucky artisan with new designs is Melvin Rowe of Pottery Rowe in Louisville. Rowe, an avid horseman, has been designing pottery with equestrian motifs for nearly two years since learning that the World Equestrian Games were coming to Kentucky. “Knowing that the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea was going to have a Satellite Store at WEG gave me the opportunity to further explore designs in equestrian art. I got really excited by all the possible ways that I could design works with horse imagery. “
• Lydia P. Allen Demonstrates Stitching Recycled Wool Designs at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, September 28, 2010
  On Saturday, Oct. 2, Lydia P. Allen of Pewee Valley, Ky. will demonstrate how she uses recycled and felted wool to stitch a variety of new items from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea’s Satellite Store at WEG Offers Musical Performance and Artisan Demonstrations Sept. 27 - 30
  Monday, September 27, 2010
  A week of exciting activity is planned Sept. 27-30, at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea’s Satellite Store in the Kentucky Proud Product Pavilion at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Demonstrating artisans will create baskets, oil paintings and pottery as well as providing a musical performance.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea’s Satellite Store at WEG Spurs Kentucky Artisans to Create New Works
  Thursday, September 23, 2010
  Spurred creatively by the opportunity to have their works for sale at the Kentucky Artisan Center’s Satellite Store during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, numerous Kentucky artisans who regularly sell at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, have created brand new designs based on equestrian themes. One such Kentucky artisan with new designs is Janet Bailey Burch of Crestwood, Ky. Burch has created small, framed, low-relief wood sculptures of horses running and jumping as well as wooden painted horse ornaments depicting dressage movements
• Kentucky Artisan Center Satellite Store at WEG Offers Book Signings and Glass Demonstration - Sept. 25-26
  Wednesday, September 22, 2010
  On Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., McClanahan Press cookbook authors David Domine, of Louisville, will be signing copies of his new cookbook A Splash of Bourbon and Kathy Mayfield and Suzy Smith of Winchester, will sign their cookbook Sterling Bits within the Kentucky Artisan Center Satellite Store. On Sunday, Sept. 26, from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30p.m., glass artist Steve Scherer, of Edmonton, will demonstrate how he creates his unique glass ornaments. Using traditional ‘lampworking’ techniques, Scherer will form intricate handmade horses and animals from ‘canes’ of glass with a torch. Visitors with general admission tickets will be able to see the creative process come to life every day at the Kentucky Artisan Center Satellite Store where works by more than 400 Kentucky artisans will be available for sale.
• Elizabeth Ann Brown Braids Rare Sheep Fleeces into Fine Wool Rugs at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, September 21, 2010
  On Saturday, Sept. 25, Elizabeth Ann Brown of Mt. Sterling, Ky. will demonstrate how she creates her wool braided rugs. Brown will braid the many colored wools harvested from her flock of rare breed Leicester Longwool and Karakul sheep from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Brown will also sign copies of her book, “The Shepherds Rug.”
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea Creates Satellite Store at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
  Thursday, September 16, 2010
  For the first time, visitors will be able to shop at a Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea store in Lexington. The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will showcase the creative works of over 400 of its Kentucky artisans in a satellite store created for The Kentucky Experience complex at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games being held at the Kentucky Horse Park Sept. 25 - Oct. 10, 2010. Housed inside the Kentucky Proud Product Pavilion, which is one of three buildings that make up The Kentucky Experience complex, this Kentucky Artisan Center Satellite Store will be a smaller version of the center’s main facility off I-75, but will look and feel very much the same.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate Horse Wood Carvings at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, September 14, 2010
  To celebrate Kentucky hosting the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate horse wood carvings on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Horse Portraiture Painting with Acrylics Demonstrated by Robbin Fassas at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, September 07, 2010
  On Saturday, Sept. 11, Robbin Fassas of Hargett, Ky. will demonstrate horse portraiture painting with acrylics from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Artist Robert Craig Thompson to Create Pierced and Layered Sterling Silver Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, September 04, 2010
  On Saturday, September 4, Robert Craig Thompson of Berea will create pierced and layered sterling silver jewelry from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Exhibition Celebrates the Horse - at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, August 27, 2010
  "The Horse: Interpretations by Kentucky Artisans" To celebrate Kentucky being internationally known for its horses and the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will display The Horse: Interpretations by Kentucky Artisans from Aug. 28, 2010 - Feb. 26, 2011. This exhibition showcases how Kentucky Artisans interpret this amazing animal using their respective mediums and includes works in both two and three dimensional formats by 39 Kentucky artisans. Mediums include painting, hand-bound books, photography, sculpture, fiber, metal, wood and clay.
• Hand-formed Copper Patina Jewelry Created by Nora Swanson at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, August 24, 2010
  On Saturday, August 28, Nora Swanson of Berea will demonstrate hand-formed copper and brass patina jewelry from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• In-the-Round ‘Caricature’ Carvings Demonstrated by Berea Welcome Center Carvers at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, August 17, 2010
  On Saturday, August 21, members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate in-the-round ‘Caricature’ carvings from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Jeannette Rowlett to Demonstrate Wire Wrapped Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, August 10, 2010
  On Saturday, August 14, Jeannette Rowlett of Berea will wrap semi-precious stones and Austrian crystals with sterling and 14-Karat rolled gold wire to create her unique jewelry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Janet Serrenho Demonstrates Foundation Pieced Quilts at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, August 03, 2010
  To celebrate Berea's "Quilt Extravaganza Weekend" on Friday, August 6, Janet Serrenho of Lexington will demonstrate foundation pieced quilts from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Fiber Artist Marilyn Foulke to Demonstrate Quilting at Kentucky Artisan Center During Berea's Quilt Extravaganza Weekend
  Tuesday, August 03, 2010
  To celebrate Berea's "Quilt Extravaganza Weekend," on Saturday, August 7, Marilyn Foulke of Louisville will demonstrate quilting "Birds of a Feather" from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Bruce and Kelley Hoefer of Turning Wheel Pottery to Demonstrate Pottery on the Wheel at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, July 27, 2010
  On Saturday, July 31, Bruce and Kelley Hoefer of Turning Wheel Pottery in Berea will demonstrate pottery on the wheel from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Janice Miller Demonstrates Folk Art Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, July 20, 2010
  On Saturday, July 24, Janice Miller of Wilmore will demonstrate folk painting with acrylics from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Carvers Create Walking Sticks at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, July 13, 2010
  On Saturday, July 17, members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will carve walking sticks from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Jane Kehrt to Demonstrate Watercolor Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, July 06, 2010
  On Saturday, July 10, Jane Kehrt of Glasgow will demonstrate watercolor painting from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• David Domine?to Sign Cookbook “Splash of Bourbon-Kentucky’s Spirit” at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, June 29, 2010
  On Saturday, July 3, David Domine? will sign copies of his cookbook “Splash of Bourbon - Kentucky’s Spirit” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Artist Ken Swinson Demonstrates Monotype Printmaking at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, June 29, 2010
  On Saturday, July 3, Ken Swinson of Washington will demonstrate monotype printmaking from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Watercolor Artist Patricia Ritter to Demonstrate Painting Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, June 22, 2010
  On Saturday, June 26, Pat Ritter, of Kettle, will demonstrate watercolor painting from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Author Robert Elkins to Sign Book at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, June 19, 2010
  On Saturday, June 19, Frankfort author Robert Elkins will sign copies of his book “The Conversion of Big Jim Cane” from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Pine Needle Gourd Baskets Demonstrated by Lynn Horine at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, June 15, 2010
  On Saturday, June 19, Lynn Horine, of Bedford will demonstrate how she creates her pine needle gourd baskets from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Create ‘Care Carvings’ for University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital
  Tuesday, June 08, 2010
  On Saturday, June 12, members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will create ‘Care Carvings,’ which will be presented to children at the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington. This is the sixth year that the Berea Welcome Center Carvers have donated their time, talent and love to the children at UK Children’s Hospital. Three members will be demonstrating on June 12.
• Jeffrey W. Hart to Demonstrate Wire Wrapped Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, June 01, 2010
  On Saturday, June 5, Jeffrey W. Hart will demonstrate how he creates his wire wrapped jewelry using semi-precious stones from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kristy Lynn Sturgill to Demonstrate Needle- Felted Jewelry and Ornaments at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 25, 2010
  On Saturday, May 29 Kristy Sturgill of Nicholasville will demonstrate her needle-felted jewelry and ornaments from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Virginia Petty to Demonstrate Natural Materials Miniature Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Wednesday, May 19, 2010
  On Saturday, May 22, Virginia Petty of Berea will create miniature baskets from dried natural materials such as daylily and Hosta leaves from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Gourd Artist Sally Cammack to Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 18, 2010
  On Saturday, May 22, Sally Cammack of Cynthiana will demonstrate how she paints gourds from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Reception for Exhibition -"Black & White" at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Thursday, May 13, 2010
  A meet-the-artist reception will be held Saturday, May 15 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea for the Center’s exhibition, Black & White: Works by Kentucky Artisans. At 1:30 artists will talk briefly about their work. This reception is open to the public and there is no admission charge.
• Regional Group Carves Wooden Spoons at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, May 11, 2010
  On Saturday, May 15 members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will gather and carve wooden spoons from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Demonstrating that day will be Will Bondurant of Berea and Ron McWhorter of Richmond.
• Ruth Hunt Candy Offers Tasting of Chocolates at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, May 04, 2010
  On Saturday, May 8, Ruth Hunt Candy of Mt. Sterling will offer a tasting of their candy including their newest chocolates from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Christa Smith Creates Painted Wooden Bridal Boxes at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, May 04, 2010
  On Saturday, May 8, Christa Smith of Elizabethtown will demonstrate traditional Bavarian painted wooden Bridal Boxes from 10:30 a.m. – 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, April 27, 2010
  On Saturday, May 1, Pamela Rucker of Lancaster will demonstrate woodturning on a small lathe from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Debby Stratford to Demonstrate Linoleum Block Printmaking at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, April 20, 2010
  On Saturday, April 24, Debby Stratford of Louisville will demonstrate linoleum block printmaking by cutting images into linoleum blocks and printing them with a small press for visitors to see from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Innkeeper Barbara Napier to Sign Cookbook “Hot Food & Warm Memories” at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, April 20, 2010
  On Saturday, April 24, Barbara Napier, owner of Snug Hollow Farm Bed & Breakfast will sign copies of her new cookbook “Hot Food & Warm Memories” from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Earth Day Celebrated with Demonstration of Recycled and Natural Materials Jewelry by Marlon Obando Solano at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, April 16, 2010
  On EARTH DAY, Thursday, April 22, Marlon Obando Solano of Louisville will demonstrate how he creates his jewelry from recycled silver and found natural objects and materials from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Poet Laureate Gurney Norman to Present Lecture at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, April 14, 2010
  On Sunday, April 18, Kentucky’s Poet Laureate Gurney Norman will present at lecture titled “Literary Kentucky” starting at 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate ‘Chip Carving’ at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, April 13, 2010
  On Saturday, April 17, two members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate ‘chip carving’ techniques from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Demonstrating that day will be Will Bondurant of Berea and Ron McWhorter of Richmond.
• Henry Clay to “Visit” the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea - April 11
  Saturday, April 10, 2010
  On Sunday, April 11, actor George McGee of Georgetown will portray Henry Clay in a performance titled "Henry Clay - Kentucky’s Great Statesman" beginning at 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodturning on a Lathe Demonstrated by Greg Kirkland at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, April 06, 2010
  On Saturday, April 10, Greg Kirkland of Elkhorn will demonstrate how he turns wood with a lathe from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Greg specializes in bowls and will be turning them from hardwoods into a variety of shapes.
• Welsh Woodworker Don Weber Uses His Invention - A Bicycle Gear Driven Lathe - to Turn Wood at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, March 30, 2010
  When Welsh woodworker Don Weber came to Paint Lick, Ky, he brought a collection of hand tools, experience and knowledge about how to construct furniture using traditional British techniques. On Saturday, April 3, from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Weber will show visitors at the Kentucky Artisan Center how to turn wood using his newly invented bicycle gear woodturning lathe.
• Nita Keeler to Create Polymer Clay Dolls at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, March 23, 2010
  On Saturday, March 27, Nita Keeler of Falmouth will demonstrate how she creates her polymer clay dolls from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Jeff & Lesa Gieringer Demonstrate Pottery on the Wheel at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, March 16, 2010
  On Saturday, March 20, Jeff and Lesa Gieringer from Powdermill Pottery in Berea will be demonstrating pottery on the wheel from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Robert Tincher to Perform Irish and Celtic Music at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 09, 2010
  On Saturday, March 13, Robert Tincher will bring in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit by performing music and singing traditional Celtic songs with guitar along with such Irish instruments as the Bodhran and Cittern from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Tincher is an interpreter of folk songs from Scotland and Ireland, two nations important to Kentucky’s musical heritage. He performs with a respect for the tradition, and a cultural fluency acquired through years of firsthand interaction with singers from the British Isles.
• Patricia Truett to Create Reed Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  On Saturday, March 6, Patricia Truett of McKee will demonstrate reed basketry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Group Demonstrates Woodcarving of Birds at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, February 23, 2010
  On Saturday, Feb. 27, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving of birds from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Demonstrating that day will be Jack Gann of Berea, and Robert Beddow and Keith Flowers, both from Richmond.
• Gourd Artists Donna and Donnie Smith Demonstrate Gourd Artistry at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, February 16, 2010
  On Saturday, Feb. 20, Donna and Donnie Smith of Waco will demonstrate their gourd artistry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Folk Art Painting Demonstrated by Janice Harding Owens at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, February 03, 2010
  On Saturday, Feb.13, Janice Harding Owens of Mt. Vernon will demonstrate folk art painting from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Jewelry Artist Inspired by Nature and Environmental Awareness Demonstrates at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, January 26, 2010
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will feature a demonstration on Saturday, Feb. 6, by Josie Lamb Williams of Lexington. Williams will demonstrate her jewelry made from 100 percent recycled sterling silver wire, recycled glass and an eclectic variety of woodland materials from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Cornshuck Flowers Created by Darlene Hellard at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, January 26, 2010
  On Saturday, Jan. 30, Darlene Hellard of McKee will be creating cornshuck flowers from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodworker Jerry Cooper to Carve Celtic Wooden Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, January 19, 2010
  On Saturday, Jan. 23, woodworker Jerry Cooper of Berea will demonstrate how he carves from walnut his unique Celtic jewelry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Vernon Wiehe to Weave Scarves with Tencel – an Environmentally Green Fiber – at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, January 12, 2010
  On Saturday, Jan. 16, Vernon Wiehe of Lexington will demonstrate weaving scarves from a relatively new and ‘environmentally green’ fiber called Tencel – 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, January 05, 2010
  On Saturday, Jan. 9, Janet Northern of Mt. Vernon will create baskets using honeysuckle vines and willow bark from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Fiber Artist Joyce Cooper to Demonstrate Decorative Machine Quilting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, December 29, 2009
  On Saturday, Jan. 2, fiber artist Joyce Cooper of Berea will be demonstrating decorative machine quilting from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea – Closed New Years Day
  Wednesday, December 23, 2009
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will be closed all day, on Friday, January 1, 2010 – New Years Day. The Center will re-open on Saturday, January 2 and be open regular hours from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM with visitors able to shop, enjoy a meal at the Artisan Café, and see artisan demonstrations on Saturdays throughout the year.
• Musician Jennifer Rose to Perform at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 22, 2009
  On Saturday, December 26, Jennifer Rose of Berea, will sing and play guitar and Appalachian dulcimer from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea – Closed Early Christmas Eve – Closed Christmas Day
  Friday, December 18, 2009
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will close early December 24 on Christmas Eve – closing at 5:00 PM that day. The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will also be closed all day, December 25 – on Christmas Day.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea Among Top 10 Stops in Carguide Magazine
  Thursday, December 17, 2009
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea is listed as # 4 of 10 “not to be missed” stops along I -75 in Carguide magazine’s article titled, “Head to the Hot Sun on I -75: Top Ten Places to see on Your Drive to Florida.”
• Regional Group Creates Christmas Carvings at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 15, 2009
  On Saturday, December 19, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate Christmas carvings using three distinctive woodcarving disciplines - from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Santa Claus Appears – Sculpted by Lindy Evans at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 08, 2009
  On Saturday, December 12, well-known doll maker Lindy Evans of Berea will sculpt Santa Claus and possibly some of his elves from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Musician Lorinda Jones to Perform on Irish Harp and Mountain Dulcimer at the Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, December 08, 2009
  On Saturday, December 12, performer, teacher and composer Lorinda Jones will perform music on mountain dulcimer and Irish harp from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Lorinda will be accompanied by Greta Gillmeister on the Irish flute and Penny whistle.
• Wood Sculptor Bob Diehl Uses 1870’s Era Scroll Saw at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, December 04, 2009
  On Saturday, December 5, Bob Diehl of Louisville will demonstrate how he creates his unique wood sculptures using a vintage 1870’s era pedal powered scroll saw at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm.
• Musician Molly McCormack Performs Traditional Folk Acoustic Music at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, December 04, 2009
  On Saturday, December 5, musician Molly McCormack of Louisville will perform sets of acoustic music from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Accompanying Molly will be Bettie Keeling.
• Author Jim Shields to Sign “Knothole Reflections” at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, November 24, 2009
  On Saturday, November 28, Jim Shields will sign copies of his book “Knothole Reflections” from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Joanne Hobbs Creates Goose Feather Christmas Trees at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, November 24, 2009
  On Saturday, November 28, Joanne Hobbs of Bardstown will create goose feather Christmas trees from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Christa Smith Demonstrates Traditional Bavarian Molded Wax Ornaments at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 17, 2009
  On Saturday, November 21, Christa Smith of Elizabethtown will demonstrate traditional Bavarian molded wax ornaments from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea College Student Demonstrates Brooms at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, November 17, 2009
  On Saturday, November 21, a Berea College student from the Berea College Student Industries program will create brooms from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Studio Potter Marianne Brown Creates textures on Wheel Thrown Pottery at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, November 10, 2009
  On Saturday, November 14, Marianne Brown of Lawrenceburg will demonstrate how she creates textures with stamps on her wheel thrown pottery from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Group Demonstrates Woodcarving Disciplines at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 10, 2009
  On Friday, November 13, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate three distinctive woodcarving disciplines - from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea – Closed Thanksgiving Day – Open Thanksgiving Day Weekend
  Tuesday, November 10, 2009
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will be closed all day on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, and then be open normal hours (8:00 am - 8:00 pm) on November 27, providing visitors with exciting possibilities to find Kentucky made presents on this traditional kick-off holiday shopping weekend.
• Carol Bowles Creates Painted Wooden Bowls at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, November 03, 2009
  On Saturday, November 7, Carol Bowles of Midway will create painted wooden bowls from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Toni Menk Demonstrates Lamp Worked Glass at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 27, 2009
  On Saturday October 31, Toni Menk of Liberty will demonstrate lamp worked glass techniques from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers 'Cut it Up' Showing Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 20, 2009
  On Saturday October 24, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate to visitors various woodcarving techniques from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodcarver Bob Gibson Creates Wooden Duck Decoys at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 13, 2009
  On Saturday, October 17, woodcarver Bob Gibson of Lawrenceburg will demonstrate how he carves wooden duck decoys from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Thomas Freese to Sign New Book – “Ghosts, Spirits & Angels: True Tales from Kentucky and Beyond” at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 13, 2009
  On Saturday, October 24, author Thomas Freese of Louisville will bring in the Halloween season by signing his newest book published by Acclaim Press “Ghosts, Spirits and Angels: True Tales from Kentucky and Beyond” from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Author Ron Evans to Sign Books at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 06, 2009
  On Saturday, October 10, author Ron Evans of Corbin will sign copies of his books - “When the Leaves Have Fallen” and “Spring Softly into Summer” from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Glass Artist Steve Scherer to Demonstrate Lampworked Glass at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 06, 2009
  On Saturday, October 10, during the Kentucky Guild Fall Craft Fair weekend in Berea, Steve Scherer of Edmonton will share with visitors how he creates Lampworked glass animals and ornaments from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Janice Miller Demonstrates Folk Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, September 29, 2009
  On Saturday, October 3, Janice Miller of Wilmore will demonstrate folk painting with acrylics from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Artist Carl Von Fischer to Demonstrate Oil Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, September 22, 2009
  On Saturday September 26, Carl Von Fischer of Mt. Vernon will demonstrate oil painting from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea College Student Demonstrates Brooms at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, September 15, 2009
  On Saturday, September 19, Johnathan Castor a Berea College student from the Berea College Student Industries program will create brooms from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Group Demonstrates Woodcarving Disciplines at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, September 15, 2009
  On Friday, September 18, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate three distinctive woodcarving disciplines - from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Carlos Raphael Fish to Demonstrate Oil Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, September 08, 2009
  On Saturday September 12, Carlos Raphael Fish of Louisville will demonstrate his oil painting techniques from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Wood Veneer Baskets Created by Donna and David Glenn at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, September 01, 2009
  On Saturday, September 5, Donna and David Glenn of Louisville will create an amazing array of baskets from thin wood veneer strips from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea Offers Tasting of Chipotle Chicks Sauces
  Tuesday, September 01, 2009
  On Saturday September 5, Kathy Yelton of Chipotle Chicks will offer a food tasting of Kentucky Chipotle Sauce and Hot Pepper Jelly from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Cornshuck Flowers Created by Darlene Hellard at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, August 19, 2009
  On Saturday, August 29, Darlene Hellard of McKee will be creating cornshuck flowers from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Oil Painting Demonstrated by Mt. Vernon Artist Louis Northern at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, August 14, 2009
  On Saturday, August 22, artist Louis Northern of Mt. Vernon will demonstrate his oil painting techniques from 10:30-3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Musician Mike Grimes Performs Civil War Era Music at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, August 14, 2009
  On Saturday, August 22, Mike Grimes of Berea will perform in period costume, music from the Civil War Era from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Grimes will be accompanied by Jackson County musicians Gene Gatts on guitar and Ralph Marcum on fiddle.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrates Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, August 13, 2009
  On Saturday, August 15, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate three distinctive woodcarving disciplines - from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. On Saturday David Buzzard of Lexington will demonstrate bark carving, Will Bondurant of Berea will demonstrate chip carving, and Vince Harrison of Irvine will demonstrate figure carving.
• Berea College Student Jonathan Castor to Demonstrate Broom Making at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, July 21, 2009
  On Saturday, July 25, Jonathan Castor, a Berea College student from the Berea College Student Industries program, will create brooms from 10:30 a.m. – 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, July 14, 2009
  On Saturday, July 18, Debby Stratford of Louisville will demonstrate linoleum block printmaking by cutting images into linoleum blocks and printing them with a small press for visitors to see from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea Offers Tasting of Chipotle Chick Sauces
  Tuesday, July 07, 2009
  On Saturday July 11, Kathy Yelton of Chipotle Chicks will offer a food tasting of Kentucky Chipotle Sauce and Hot Pepper Jelly from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Group Demonstrates Woodcarving Disciplines at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, July 07, 2009
  On Friday, July 10, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate three distinctive woodcarving disciplines - from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Carving on Saturday will be Marion Thompson, Jack Gann, and John Adams, all of Berea.
• Vickie Cassady to Demonstrate Felted and Knitted Purses at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, July 07, 2009
  On Saturday, July 11, Vickie Cassady of Louisville will demonstrate how she creates felted and knitted purses from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea – Open July 4th
  Wednesday, July 01, 2009
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will be open normal hours (8:00 am - 8:00 pm) the July 4th weekend including July 4, providing visitors with shopping, traveler amenities and café services.
• Gourd Artists Donna and Donnie Smith Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Wednesday, July 01, 2009
  On Saturday, July 4, Donna and Donnie Smith of Waco, will demonstrate their gourd artistry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Sharon Chartier Haines to Demonstrate Dried Botanicals at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, June 23, 2009
  On Saturday, June 27, Sharon Cartier Haines of Park City will demonstrate dried botanicals from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Create ‘Care Carvings’ for University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital
  Tuesday, June 16, 2009
  On Saturday, June 20, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will create ‘Care Carvings’ which will be presented to children at the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington. This is the fifth year that the Berea Welcome Center Carvers have donated their time, talent and love to the children at UK Children’s Hospital. Woodcarvers demonstrating on June 20 will be John Adams of Berea, Will Bondourant of Berea and Roxy Peel also from Berea.
• Needle Felted Rugs Created by Lanette Freitag at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, June 09, 2009
  On Saturday, June 13, Lanette Freitag of Lan Mark Farm in Sharpsburg will demonstrate needle felted rugs from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Jennifer Zingg Creates Sculpture with Gourds at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, June 06, 2009
  On Saturday, June 6, Jennifer Zingg of Frankfort will demonstrate how she creates sculpture from gourds from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Whimsical Mixed Media Jewelry Created by Theresa Kibby at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, May 26, 2009
  On Saturday, May 30, Theresa Kibby of Somerset, will mix metals and other media to create whimsical “critter” jewelry for visitors from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• AmericanStyle Readers Rank Berea Among Top 25 Art Cities- Award Presentation & Reception May 27
  Thursday, May 21, 2009
  Readers of AmericanStyle magazine recommend Berea, KY, as a top destination for collectors and travelers who love art galleries, museums and arts festivals. To celebrate Berea being recognized as a one of the Nation’s top 25 Arts Destinations, the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea is hosting a public reception at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, May 27. At 10:00 AM Marcheta Sparrow, Secretary of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, will present a plaque on behalf of AmericanStyle magazine to Berea Mayor Steven Connelly. This celebration is free and open to the public.
• Studio Potter Bill Whitt Demonstrates Pottery on the Wheel at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, May 19, 2009
  On Saturday, May 23, studio potter Bill Whitt from Flatwoods Pottery of Waco will demonstrate his techniques on the potter’s wheel from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Beau Haddock to Perform Music at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, May 08, 2009
  On Saturday, May 16, well-known musician Beau Haddock of Lexington will perform sets of music from 12:00 – 3:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Tracey Buchanan Signs “Flutterbies” Book at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 05, 2009
  On Saturday, May 9, Tracey Buchanan of Paducah will sign copies of her book “Flutterbies” from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Elizabeth Greene to Demonstrate Prisma Color Wildflower Renderings at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, May 05, 2009
  On Saturday, May 9, Elizabeth L. Greene of Lewisburg will demonstrate how she renders wildflowers with pencil, ink and Prisma color from 10:30 – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Group Demonstrates Woodcarving Disciplines at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, May 02, 2009
  On Saturday, May 8, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate three distinctive woodcarving disciplines - from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Angela Arnett to Carve and Paint Native American and Quilt Patterns onto Gourds at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, April 28, 2009
  On Saturday, May 2, Angela Arnett of Waynesburg, will design, carve and paint Native American and quilt patterns onto gourds from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Carla Van Hoose Performs at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, April 21, 2009
  On Saturday, April 25, musician and singer/songwriter Carla Van Hoose of Lexington will perform music from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Earth Day Celebrated April 22 – Virginia Petty Makes Handmade Paper from Recycled Cloth and Kentucky Bluegrass
  Tuesday, April 14, 2009
  In celebration of Earth Day the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will feature the creation of handmade paper from recycled cloth and native Kentucky bluegrass by Berea artisan Virginia Petty on Earth Day, April 22, from 10:30 – 3:30 pm at the Center.
• Vernon Wiehe to Weave Scarves with Tencel – an Environmentally Green Fiber – at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, April 14, 2009
  On Saturday, April 18, Vernon Wiehe of Lexington will demonstrate weaving scarves from a relatively new and ‘environmentally green’ fiber called Tencel – from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Group Demonstrates Woodcarvine Disciplines
  Tuesday, April 07, 2009
  On Saturday, April 11, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate three distinctive woodcarving disciplines - from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Ron McWhorter of Richmond, will demonstrate bowl making with an adz; Robert Beddow of Richmond will demonstrate in the round carving of birds; and Will Bondourant of Berea will demonstrate spoon carving.
• Patricia Truett to Create Reed Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 31, 2009
  On Saturday, April 4, Patricia Truett of McKee will be creating reed baskets for visitors to see from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Janet Northern Creates Baskets from Honeysuckle Vines and Willow Bark at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 24, 2009
  On Saturday, March 28, Janet Northern of Mt. Vernon will create baskets using honeysuckle vines and willow bark from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Glass Artist Bonnie Blincoe to Create Lamp worked Glass Beads at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 17, 2009
  On Saturday, March 21, Bonnie Blincoe of Louisville will demonstrate the exciting process of creating lamp worked glass beads from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Marianna McDonald Demonstrates Pastel Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 10, 2009
  On Saturday, March 14, Marianna McDonald of Lexington, will demonstrate pastel painting from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Robert Tincher to Perform Irish and Celtic Music at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, March 03, 2009
  On Saturday, March 7, Robert Tincher will bring in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit by performing music and singing traditional Celtic songs with guitar along with such Irish instruments as the Bodhran and Cittern from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Wyman Rice to Create Handbuilt Pottery at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, February 24, 2009
  On Saturday, February 28, Wyman Rice of Lexington, will create hand-built pottery from both slabs and coils of clay from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Jeffrey W. Hart to Demonstrate Wire Wrapped Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, February 10, 2009
  On Saturday, February 14, Jeffrey W. Hart will demonstrate how he creates his wire wrapped jewelry using semi-precious stones from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Basketmaker Virginia Petty to Create Miniature Natural Material Baskets at the Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, December 23, 2008
  On Saturday, December 27, Virginia Petty of Berea will create miniature baskets from dried natural materials such as daylily and hosta leaves from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrate Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 23, 2008
  On Friday, December 26, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. All three of these woodcarvers, create in-the-round figures which are whimsical and imaginative from a variety of woods. Some carvers use Cedar for the beauty in its color and the wonderful natural odor that emanates from the wood.
• Gourd Artists Donna and Donnie Smith Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 16, 2008
  On Saturday, December 20, Donna and Donnie Smith of Waco, will demonstrate their gourd artistry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodturning on a Small Lathe Demonstrated by Pamela Rucker at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 16, 2008
  On Friday, December 19, Pamela Rucker of Lancaster will demonstrate woodturning on a small lathe from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea – Closed New Year's Day
  Friday, December 12, 2008
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will be closed all day, on Thursday, January 1 – New Year's Day.
• Cancellation Notice - Book Signing at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, December 12, 2008
  The Book Signing of “Jenny Makes a Junkyard Friend” by Richard Kolb, creator of ‘Yardbirds’ sculptures set for December 13, from 11:00 – 2:00 PM at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
• Musical Trio – Raison D’Etre to Perform Holiday Music at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Thursday, December 11, 2008
  On Saturday, December 20, Violet Rae Downey, Roberta Schultz and Vickie Ellis – who together form the musical trio, Raison D’Etre, will perform music from 11:00 to 2:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Governor Steve Beshear Proclaims December 2008 as "Give a Gift Made in Kentucky" Month
  Wednesday, December 10, 2008
  A ceremony proclaiming December 2008 as “Give a Gift Made in Kentucky Month” was held December 1, at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. The proclamation was issued by Governor Steve Beshear.
• CANCELLED - Richard Kolb – Creator of “Yardbirds” to Sign New Book – “Jenny Makes a Junkyard Friend” at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 09, 2008
  The book signing scheduled for Saturday, December 13, by Richard Kolb, creator of ‘Yardbirds” sculptures, to sign his newly released book, “Jenny Makes a Junkyard Friend” co-written with writer and illustrator Allison Aboud Holzer, HAS BEEN CANCELLED - at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• “President” and “Mary Todd Lincoln” to Draw Prizewinning Name – for Kentucky Lincoln Heritage Trail Passport Program Drawing at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 09, 2008
  On Saturday, December 13, “President " and “Mary Todd Lincoln” will be at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea - to draw the winning name to receive a gift basket donated by the Kentucky Artisan Center – for the December Kentucky Lincoln Heritage Trail Passport Program drawing at 2:00 PM.
• Santa Claus Appears – Sculpted by Lindy Evans at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, December 09, 2008
  On Saturday, December 13, well-known doll maker Lindy Evans of Berea, will sculpt Santa Claus and possibly some of his elves from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Monday, December 08, 2008
  On Friday, December 12, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. All three of these woodcarvers, create in-the-round figures which are whimsical and imaginative from a variety of woods. Some carvers use Cedar for the beauty in its color and the wonderful natural odor that emanates from the wood.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea Offers Tasting Of Chipotle Chick Sauces
  Sunday, December 07, 2008
  On Friday, December 12, Kathy Yelton of Chipotle Chicks will offer a food tasting of Kentucky Chipotle Sauce and Hot Pepper Jelly from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea – Closed Early Christmas Eve - Closed Christmas Day
  Saturday, December 06, 2008
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will close early December 24 on Christmas Eve – closing at 5:00 PM that day. The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will also be closed all day, December 25 – on Christmas Day.
• Louis Northern to Demonstrate Oil Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Monday, December 01, 2008
  On Friday, December 5, Louis Northern of Mt. Vernon will demonstrate his oil painting techniques from 10:30 - 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Book Signing of McClanahan Publishing's “Room at the Table” with Berea Innkeeper Biji Baker and Photographer Robin Victor Goetz at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Monday, December 01, 2008
  On Saturday, December 6, Berea Innkeeper Barbara ‘Biji’ Baker and photographer Robin Victor Goetz will sign copies of McClanahan Publishing’s new book, “Room at the Table” from 11:00 –2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Carl Von Fischer to Demonstrate Oil Painting Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, December 01, 2008
  On Saturday, December 6, Carl Von Fischer of Mt. Vernon will demonstrate his oil painting techniques from 10:30 - 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Joanne Hobbs Creates Goose Feather Christmas Trees at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 25, 2008
  On Saturday, November 29 Joanne Hobbs of Bardstown, will create goose feather Christmas trees from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Food Tasting by Le Bayou Gourmet Foods at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 25, 2008
  On Saturday, November 29, Bob and Sallie Blount owners of Le Bayou Gourmet Foods of Berea will offer a food tasting of their South Louisiana Style Barbeque sauce from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Let the Woodchips Fly at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 25, 2008
  On Friday, November 28, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving and let the woodchips fly - from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. All three of these woodcarvers, create in-the-round figures which are whimsical and imaginative from a variety of woods. Some carvers use Cedar for the beauty in its color and the wonderful natural odor that emanates from the wood.
• Christa Smith Demonstrates Traditional Bavarian Molded Wax Ornaments at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, November 18, 2008
  On Saturday, November 22, Christa Smith of Elizabethtown will demonstrate traditional Bavarian molded wax ornaments from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Jeannette Rowlett to Demonstrate Wire Wrapped Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, November 18, 2008
  On Friday, November 21, Jeannette Rowlette of Berea, will wrap semi-precious gems and Austrian crystals with sterling and 14-Karat rolled gold wire to create her unique jewelry from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea – Closed Thanksgiving Day – Open Thanksgiving Day Weekend
  Friday, November 14, 2008
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will be closed all day on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, and then be open normal hours (8:00 am - 8:00 pm) on November 28, providing visitors with exciting possibilities to find Kentucky made presents on this traditional kick-off holiday shopping weekend.
• Weikel Foods - Makers of “Pie in a Bottle” Offer Tasting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Monday, November 10, 2008
  On Saturday, November 15, Ken Weikel of Louisville’s Weikel Foods will offer a food tasting of his “Pie in a Bottle” product from 10:30 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Cathy Vigor to Demonstrate “Shibori” Silk Dyeing Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Monday, November 10, 2008
  On Saturday, November 15, fiber artist Cathy Vigor of Ashland will demonstrate “Shibori” silk dyeing techniques for visitors from 10:30 – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Monday, November 10, 2008
  On Friday, November 14, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. All three of these woodcarvers, create in-the-round figures which are whimsical and imaginative from a variety of woods. Some carvers use Cedar for the beauty in its color and the wonderful natural odor that emanates from the wood.
• Pee Wee Reese to “Visit” Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea Nov. 22
  Wednesday, November 05, 2008
  On Saturday, November 22, actor Dick Usher of Benton will bring to life Kentucky’s Baseball Hall of Fame Star – Pee Wee Reese at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea at 2:00 PM. This presentation is free and open to the public and is funded in part by the Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
• Needle Felted Wool Rugs Created by Lanette Freitag at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, November 05, 2008
  On Saturday, November 8, Lanette Freitag of Lan Mark Farm in Sharpsburg will demonstrate needle felted rugs from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Raising Rare Sheep – Creating With Wool -Elizabeth Brown Braids Rare Sheep Fleece into Fine Wool Rugs
  Wednesday, November 05, 2008
  On Friday, November 7, Elizabeth Ann Brown of Mt. Sterling will demonstrate the different wool processes used to create wool braided rugs. Brown will braid the many colored wools harvested from her flock of rare breed Leicester Longwool and Karakul sheep from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Janice Harding Owens to Demonstrate Folk Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, October 28, 2008
  On Friday, October 31, Janice Harding Owens of Mt. Vernon will demonstrate her unique folk paintings from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Children's Book Author Nancy Kelly Allen to Sign Children’s Books at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, October 28, 2008
  On Saturday, November 1, children’s author Nancy Kelly Allen of Hazard, will sign copies of her books and talk with visitors from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Raising Rare Sheep – Creating With Wool: Elizabeth Ann Brown Braids Rare Sheep Fleeces into Wool Rugs at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 28, 2008
  On Saturday, November 7, Elizabeth Ann Brown of Mt. Sterling will demonstrate the different wool processes used to create wool braided rugs. Brown will braid the many colored wools harvested from her flock of rare breed Leicester Longwool and Karakul sheep from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Folk Painting Demonstrated by Jim Gary Phillips at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, October 24, 2008
  On Saturday, November 1, Jim Gary Phillips of Edmonton will demonstrate his unique style of Folk Painting from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Cut-It-Up at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, October 21, 2008
  On Friday, October 24, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. All three of these woodcarvers, create in-the-round figures which are whimsical and imaginative from a variety of woods. Some carvers use Cedar for the beauty in its color and the wonderful natural odor that emanates from the wood.
• Rhonda McEnroe to Demonstrate Soft Pastel Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, October 21, 2008
  On Saturday, October 25, Rhonda McEnroe of Owensboro, will demonstrate soft pastel painting from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Thomas Freese to Sign New Book – “Strange and Wonderful Things” at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, October 14, 2008
  On Saturday, October 18, author Thomas Freese of Louisville will bring in the Halloween season by signing his newest book “Strange and Wonderful Things: A Collection of Ghost Stories with Special Appearances by Witches and Other Bizarre Creatures” from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Precious Metal Clay Artist Jeanette Landenwitch Creates Silver Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 14, 2008
  On Saturday, October 18, Jeanette Landenwitch of Florence, will be creating jewelry with Precious Metal Clay (PMC) from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Jeweler Robert Craig Thompson to Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, October 14, 2008
  On Friday, October 17, Robert Craig Thompson of Berea, will create an amazing array of Sterling jewelry from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Jam Cakes and Fudge – Food Tasting by “Simply Kentucky” at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Thursday, October 09, 2008
  On Saturday, October 11, Simply Kentucky will offer a food tasting of jam cakes and fudge from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Company founder Mary Jane Rittenberry will be present to talk about her products and meet visitors.
• Studio Potter Linda Bowman to Demonstrate Hand-building with Porcelain at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Wednesday, October 08, 2008
  On Saturday, October 11, Studio potter Linda Bowman of Louisville will demonstrate hand building with porcelain from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Wednesday, October 08, 2008
  On Friday, October 10, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. All three of these woodcarvers, create in-the-round figures which are whimsical and imaginative from a variety of woods. Some carvers use Cedar for the beauty in its color and the wonderful natural odor that emanates from the wood.
• Berea College Music Professor Kathy Bullock to Present – "Singing in the Spirit: The African American Sacred Music Tradition" at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Thursday, October 02, 2008
  On Sunday, October 5, Berea College music professor Kathy Bullock will give a musical performance/presentation titled “Singing in the Spirit: The African American Sacred Music Tradition” from 3:00 – 4:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. This presentation is free and open to the public and is funded in part by the Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc. and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
• Kentucky Quilt Trails: Views and Voices Celebration Oct 4 at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Thursday, October 02, 2008
  A reception, book signing, and quilting demonstration will be held at the Kentucky Artisan Center on Saturday, October 4 to celebrate the release of Kentucky Quilt Trails: Views and Voices. This book features a selection of the quilt squares that have been appearing on barns, buildings, parks and other buildings across the Commonwealth. These painted quilt squares are part of a quilt trail being developed for travelers' enjoyment and to celebrate family and local heritage through the quilting tradition. Book Signing by Silas House 11:00 – 1:00 Book Release Reception 11:00 – 2:00 Quilting Demonstration 10:30 – 3:30
• Woodworker Jerry Cooper to Carve Celtic Wooden Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Thursday, October 02, 2008
  On Friday, October 3, woodworker Gerald Cooper of Berea will demonstrate how he carves from walnut his unique wooden Celtic jewelry from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, September 20, 2008
  On Friday, September 26, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Joanne Hobbs Demonstrates Goose feather Christmas Trees at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, September 20, 2008
  On Saturday, September 27, Joanne Hobbs of Bardstown will demonstrate how she creates Goose feather Christmas trees from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Suzy Hatcher to Demonstrate Hand-built Pottery at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, September 13, 2008
  On Friday, September 19, Suzy Hatcher of Louisville will demonstrate hand-built pottery from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Janet Northern Creates Baskets from Honeysuckle and Willow at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, September 13, 2008
  On Saturday, September 20, Janet Northern of Mt. Vernon will create baskets using honeysuckle vines and willow bark from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, September 09, 2008
  On Friday, September 12, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. All three of these woodcarvers create in-the-round figures which are whimsical and imaginative from a variety of woods. Some carvers use Cedar for the beauty in its color and the wonderful natural odor that emanates from the wood.
• Debby Stratford to Demonstrate Linoleum Block Printmaking at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Wednesday, September 03, 2008
  On Saturday, September 6, Debby Stratford of Louisville will demonstrate linoleum block printmaking by cutting images into linoleum blocks from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kathleen O’Brien to Demonstrate Botanical Collage at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Wednesday, September 03, 2008
  On Friday, September 5, Kathleen O’Brien of Harrodsburg will demonstrate how she creates botanical collages by layering unusual papers and her own dried botanicals from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• John Haywood to Demonstrate Oil Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, August 25, 2008
  On Friday, August 29, John Haywood of Louisville will demonstrate painting from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Tonya Johnson of Payne Street Pottery to Demonstrate Handbuilting with Clay at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Monday, August 25, 2008
  On Saturday, August 30, Tonya Johnson of Payne Street Pottery in Louisville will demonstrate her functional handbuilt pottery from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Christopher Robbins Creates Brooms at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Monday, August 18, 2008
  On Saturday, August 23, Christopher Robbins of Brodhead will demonstrate broom making from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Woodcarvers Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Monday, August 18, 2008
  On Friday, August 22, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Alan Hedgespeth Demonstrates Woodcarving at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, August 11, 2008
  On Friday, August 15, Alan Hedgespeth of Henderson, KY will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• William Duffy to Demonstrate Stone Carving at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Monday, August 11, 2008
  On Saturday, August 16, William M. Duffy of Louisville will demonstrate how he sculpts stone into figures from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Bonnie Drake Demonstrates Carved Gourds at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, August 05, 2008
  On Saturday, August 9, Bonnie Drake of Bloomfield will demonstrate her unique gourds from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Woodcarvers Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, August 02, 2008
  On Friday, August 8, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Quilt Artisan Janet Serrenho Offers Hands-On Beginning Chain Stitch Quilting to Visitors at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, July 28, 2008
  On Saturday, August 2, quilt artist Janet Serrenho of Lexington, will encourage hands-on participation by visitors, in a demonstration of beginning quilting – sewing simple squares together with a chain stitch on two antique Singer featherweight sewing machines – from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• David Waltz to Demonstrate Clay Figurative Sculptures at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, July 21, 2008
  On Saturday, July 26, David Waltz of Columbia will be demonstrating his techniques in creating clay figurative sculptures from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, July 21, 2008
  On Friday, July 25 three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate their woodcarving techniques from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Artisans demonstrating on July 25 will be carving in-the-round figures and generally have a good time together, laughing, talking, and creating carvings for visitors to see.
• Pamela G. Smith Creates Pine Needle Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, July 14, 2008
  On Saturday, July 19, Pamela G. Smith of Elizabethtown will demonstrate how she creates her pine needle baskets from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Wendy Currier to Demonstrate Pen & Ink Drawing at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, July 14, 2008
  On Friday, July 18, Wendy Currier of Louisville will demonstrate how she creates her pen and ink drawings from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, July 07, 2008
  On Friday, July 11, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. All three of these woodcarvers create in-the-round figures which are whimsical and imaginative from a variety of woods. Some carvers use Cedar for the beauty in its color and the wonderful natural odor that emanates from the wood.
• Studio Potter Matthew Gaddie to Create Vessels on the Wheel at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, July 07, 2008
  On Saturday, July 12, Matthew Gaddie of Bardstown will create pottery on the wheel from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Horse Jewelry Artisan Janet Bailey Burch to Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, July 02, 2008
  On Friday, August 1, Janet Bailey Burch of Crestwood, KY will demonstrate how she creates horse themed jewelry, home and garden accessories from wood from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodturning on a Lathe Demonstrated by Greg Kirkland at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, July 01, 2008
  On Saturday, July 5, Greg Kirkland of Elkhorn, will demonstrate how he turns wood with a lathe from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Greg specializes in bowls and will be turning them on Saturday, from hardwoods into a variety of shapes.
• Ron Owens Demonstrates Willow Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, July 01, 2008
  On Friday, July 4, Ron Owens of Mt. Vernon will demonstrate how he creates baskets from willow branches from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, June 20, 2008
  On Friday, June 27, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Louisville Potter Melvin Rowe Demonstrates Handbuilt Pottery at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, June 20, 2008
  On Saturday, June 28, studio potter Melvin Rowe of Louisville will demonstrate handbuilding techniques to create his whimsical functional pottery from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kristal Kokinda of Alley Cat Pottery to Create Pottery on the Wheel at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, June 14, 2008
  Studio potter Kristal Kokinda of Alley Cat Pottery in Richmond, will demonstrate making functional pottery on the wheel on Saturday, June 21, from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Gourd Artists Donna and Donnie Smith Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, June 14, 2008
  On Friday, June 20, Donna and Donnie Smith of Waco, will demonstrate their gourd artistry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Cut-It-Up at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, June 07, 2008
  On Friday, June 13, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Gourd and Quilted Ornaments Created at KY Artisan Center by Members of David Appalachian Crafts
  Saturday, June 07, 2008
  On Saturday, June 14, two members of the co-op, David Appalachian Crafts will create painted gourd and quilted ornaments from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. David Appalachian Crafts celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year on July 19 in David, Kentucky, where the group is headquartered. Demonstrating at the Kentucky Artisan Center on June 14, will be director and quilter Ruth Ann Iwanski and gourd artist Lewis Newman.
• "Creatures & Characters: Works by Kentucky Woodcarvers" - New Exhibition at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, May 31, 2008
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea’s newest exhibition, "Creatures & Characters: Works by Kentucky Woodcarvers", will be on display from June 7 – September 21, 2008. This exhibit showcases the many styles and techniques of Kentucky’s woodcarvers as they depict real or imagined ‘creatures’ and ‘characters.’ Featured in this exhibit is the work of 37 Kentucky woodcarvers from all across the state – from Pineville to Paducah – to Louisville to Ashland. There are in-the-round free standing sculptures – wall mounted works with relief carving – walking sticks and canes that utilize the natural form of trees and roots – whittled and ingenious folk art carvings – and carvings with stylized features and realism.
• Pine Needle Gourd Baskets Demonstrated by Lynn Horine at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, May 30, 2008
  On Saturday, June 7, Lynn Horine of Bedford, will demonstrate how she creates her pine needle gourd baskets from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Papermaker Luann Vermillion to Demonstrate Handmade Marbled Paper at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, May 23, 2008
  On Saturday, May 31, Luann Vermillion of Whitesburg will demonstrate handmade marbled paper from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Cold Process Soap Demonstrated by Lisa Brangers at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, May 23, 2008
  On Friday, May 30, Lisa Brangers of Cox’s Creek will demonstrate the cold process of soap making from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Artist Sonya P. Linder Demonstrates Polymer Clay Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, May 16, 2008
  On Saturday, May 24, Sonya P. Linder of Dry Ridge will demonstrate how she creates her unique polymer clay bead jewelry from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Whimsical Mixed Media Jewelry Created by Theresa Kibby at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, May 16, 2008
  On Friday, June 6, Theresa Kibby of Somerset, will mix metals and other media to create whimsical “critter” jewelry for visitors to see from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate Their Woodcarving Skills at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, May 16, 2008
  On Friday, May 23, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Children’s Book Author Leigh Anne Florence and Dachshund “Woody” to Sign Books from the “Woody Book Series” at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, May 16, 2008
  On Saturday, May 24, children’s book author Leigh Anne Florence of Shepherdsville, will greet visitors and sign books accompanied by her pet dachshund “Woody” who inspired the “Woody Book Series” from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. “Woody,” also known as the ‘Kentucky Wiener Dog’, will be ‘paw-graphing’ his books for visitors that day.
• Artist John P. Lackey to Demonstrate Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, May 10, 2008
  On Saturday, May 17, John P. Lackey of Lexington will demonstrate his painting techniques from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Doug and Mary Ridley Create Santas from Cypress Tree Knees at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  On Friday, May 16, Doug and Mary Ridley of Paducah will create Santas from Cypress tree knees with a power carver from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Sharon Chartier Haines to Demonstrate Dried Botanicals at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Monday, May 05, 2008
  On Saturday, May 10, Sharon Chartier Haines of Park City will demonstrate dried botanicals from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrate Skills at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Sunday, May 04, 2008
  On Friday, May 9, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Elizabeth Worley to Demonstrate Basketry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, May 03, 2008
  On Saturday, May 3, Elizabeth Worley of Lexington will demonstrate her basketry from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Wyman Rice to Create Handbuilt Pottery at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, April 19, 2008
  On Saturday, April 26, Wyman Rice of Lexington, will create hand-built pottery from both slabs and coils of clay from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrate Skills at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  On Friday, April 25, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Friday’s demonstrators will be Dean Owsley of Somerset, Jack Johnson of Somerset, and Keith Flowers of Richmond.
• Artist Marianna McDonald to Demonstrate Pastel Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  On Saturday, April 19, Marianna McDonald of Lexington, will demonstrate pastel painting from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Earth Day Celebrated April 18 Making Re-Cycled Paper from Bluegrass at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, April 05, 2008
  In celebration of Earth Day the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will feature the creation of handmade paper from recycled native Kentucky bluegrass by Berea artist Virginia Petty on Friday, April 18, from 10:30 – 3:30 pm at the Center.
• Earth Day Celebrated at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea: Jeweler Inspired by Nature and the Desire to Protect It
  Saturday, April 05, 2008
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea celebrates Earth Day, with a demonstration on Saturday, April 12 by Josie Lamb Williams of Lexington. Josie will demonstrate her jewelry made from 100% re-cycled sterling silver wire, re-cycled glass, and an eclectic variety of woodland materials from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Carla Van Hoose Performs at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, April 01, 2008
  On Saturday, April 5, musician and singer Carla Van Hoose of Lexington will perform her music from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Reed Baskets Created by Jan Treesh at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Monday, March 31, 2008
  On Friday, April 4, Jan Treesh of Lexington will create a variety of her unique reed baskets from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Robert Brigl to Create Pottery Face Jugs at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, March 25, 2008
  On Saturday, March 29, Robert Brigl of Bowling Green, will sculpt faces onto clay jugs created using a potters wheel from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodcarvers Cut-It-Up at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, March 25, 2008
  On Friday, March 28, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Patricia Truett to Create Reed Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, March 17, 2008
  On Saturday, March 22, Patricia Truett of McKee, will be creating her reed baskets for visitors to see from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Unusual Textile Weavings Demonstrated by Neil Colmer at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, March 15, 2008
  On Friday, March 21, fiber artist Neil Colmer of Berea will demonstrate 4 unusual textile weaving techniques from a variety of cultures – Inkle weaving, card weaving, Kumi Himo from Japan, and a knotting technique originating from nautical use – from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, March 10, 2008
  On Friday, March 14, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate their woodcarving techniques from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Artisans demonstrating on March 14, will be Vince Harrison of Irvine, Jack Gann of Berea, and Keith Flowers of Richmond, who carve in-the-round figures and generally have a good time together, laughing, talking, and creating carvings for visitors to see.
• Celtic Music Performed by Ceol Cridhe at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, March 05, 2008
  On Saturday, March 15, the Celtic Group Ceol Cridhe (Promounced Ke-ol - Cree) will bring in the St. Patrick’s Day season by performing Celtic and Irish music on the fiddle, Irish harp and guitar - from 11:00 – 2:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Gourd Artists Donna and Donnie Smith Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, March 03, 2008
  On Saturday, March 8, Donna and Donnie Smith of Waco, will demonstrate their gourd artistry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky: A State of Craft - Lobby Exhibit Celebrates State’s History and Development of Craft
  Monday, March 03, 2008
  “Kentucky: A State of Craft,” a special exhibition showcasing the Kentucky Arts Council’s Kentucky Craft Marketing Program’s first 25 years is on display in the lobby at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea through May 1, 2008.
• Woodworker Jerry Cooper to Carve Celtic Wooden Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, February 29, 2008
  On Friday, March 7, woodworker Gerald Cooper of Berea, will demonstrate how he carves from walnut his unique wooden Celtic jewelry from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Robert Tincher to Perform Celtic Music at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, February 26, 2008
  On Saturday, March 1, Robert Tincher will perform music and sing Celtic songs with guitar and with such Irish instruments as the Bodhran and Cittern from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Darlene Hellard Demonstrates Cornshuck Flowers at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, February 26, 2008
  On Friday, February 29, Darlene Hellard of McKee will be creating cornshuck flowers from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers to Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, February 19, 2008
  On Friday, February 22, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be demonstrating their wood carving techniques from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Angela Arnett to Carve and Paint Gourds at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, February 15, 2008
  On Saturday, February 23, Angela Arnett of Waynesburg, will design, carve and paint gourds from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Basketmaker Janet Northern to Create Honeysuckle Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, February 12, 2008
  On Saturday, February 16, Janet Northern of Mt. Vernon will create baskets from Honeysuckle vines from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Needle Felted Rugs Created by Lanette Freitag at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, February 12, 2008
  On Friday, February 15, Lanette Freitag of Lan Mark Farm in Sharpsburg will demonstrate needle felted rugs from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Jeannette Rowlett to Demonstrate Wire Wrapped Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, February 01, 2008
  On Saturday, February 9, Jeannette Rowlett of Berea, will wrap semi-precious gems and Austrian crystals with sterling and 14-Karat rolled gold wire to create her unique jewelry from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Ron Owens Creates Willow Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, January 29, 2008
  On Saturday, February 2, Ron Owens of Mt. Vernon will help celebrate the opening of a new Kentucky Artisan Center exhibition titled, "Kentucky Basketry: The Tall & Short of It." Owens, whose work is included in this exhibition, will demonstrate how he creates baskets from willow branches from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Dulcimer Group to Perform at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, January 22, 2008
  On Saturday, January 26, the Madison County Dulcimer Group led by Merwyn Jackson will play music from 11:00-2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Weavers Guild to Demonstrate Weaving at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, January 15, 2008
  On Saturday, January 19, members of the Berea Weavers Guild will demonstrate a variety of weaving techniques from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Joyce Jackson to Demonstrate Wool Felted Hats at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, January 09, 2008
  On Saturday, January 12, Joyce Jackson of Lexington will demonstrate wool felted hats from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Needle Felted Rugs Created by Lanette Frietag at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, December 22, 2007
  On Saturday, December 29, Lanette Freitag of Lan Mark Farm in Sharpsburg will demonstrate needle felted rugs from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, December 21, 2007
  On Friday, December 28, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate their woodcarving and sculpting skills from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Jennifer Rose to Play Holiday Music on Appalachian Dulcimer and Guitar
  Friday, December 14, 2007
  On Saturday, December 22, Jennifer Rose of Berea, will sing holiday music and play guitar and Appalachian dulcimer from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodcarver Bob Gibson Creates Wooden Duck Decoys at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, December 14, 2007
  On Friday, December 21 woodcarver Bob Gibson of Lawrenceburg, will demonstrate how he carves wooden duck decoys from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Alicia White Demonstrates Hand Knitted Wire Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, December 11, 2007
  On Saturday, December 15, Alicia White of Louisville will demonstrate how she creates her unique hand knitted wire jewelry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodcarvers Sculpt Santas at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, December 10, 2007
  On Friday, December 14, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate their woodcarving techniques and sculpt Santas and ornaments from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Andrea Gorce to Demonstrate Felting Wool into Purses
  Monday, December 03, 2007
  On Saturday, December 8, Andrea Gorce of Louisville will demonstrate felting wool and creating purses from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Reception for Glass Exhibition “Under the Influence: Stephen Rolfe Powell & His Students” and Artist Book Signing
  Saturday, December 01, 2007
  A reception for the exhibition Under the Influence: Stephen Rolfe Powell & His Students is being held on Saturday, December 8, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Internationally known glass artist Stephen Rolfe Powell will be at the Center for this event and sign copies of his new book, “Stephen Rolfe Powell: Glassmaker.”
• Michael Angel of ‘Red Dog Chairs’ to Demonstrate at the Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, December 01, 2007
  On Friday, December 7, Michael Angel of Red Dog Chairs in London, KY, will demonstrate how he makes chairs from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Sharon Chartier Haines to Demonstrate Dried Botanicals at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, November 23, 2007
  On Saturday, December 1, Sharon Chartier Haines of Park City will demonstrate dried botanicals from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Janice Hensley to Spin Natural Dyed Wool into Yarn at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, November 23, 2007
  On Friday, November 30, fiber artist Janice Hensley of Lancaster, will demonstrate spinning her natural dyed wool into yarn from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Christa Smith Demonstrates Molded Wax Painted Ornaments at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, November 16, 2007
  On Saturday, November 24, Christa Smith of Elizabethtown will demonstrate traditional Bavarian wax mold painted ornaments from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, November 16, 2007
  On Friday, November 23, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate their woodcarving and sculpting skills from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Patricia Truett to Create Reed Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, November 10, 2007
  On Saturday, November 17, Patricia Truett of McKee, will be creating her reed baskets for visitors to see from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Alaska Native Art Form of Walrus Ivory Carving Demonstrated by Leonard Savage at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, November 10, 2007
  On Friday, November 16, Leonard Savage of Lexington, will celebrate the indomitable spirit of his native Athabascan people of Alaska, and bring to life the animals and culture of these far northern lands by demonstrating his skill and artistry sculpting walrus ivory from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Joanne Hobbs Creates Goose Feather Christmas Trees at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, November 05, 2007
  On Saturday, November 10, Joanne Hobbs of Bardstown, will create goose feather Christmas trees from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers ‘Shave it Close’ at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  On Friday, November 9, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate their woodcarving and sculpting skills ‘shaving wood’ into animals, figures and ornaments from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Fiber Artist Lin Oglesby to Ply Yarns at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  On Saturday, November 3, fiber artist Lin Oglesby of Harrodsburg, will demonstrate how she plys yarns with a spinning wheel from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Elizabeth Greene to Demonstrate Prismacolor Wildflower Renderings at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  On Friday, November 2, Elizabeth Greene of Lewisburg, will demonstrate how she renders wildflowers and plants with pencil, ink and Prismacolor from 10:30 – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Erica Kirchner Demonstrates Copper Sculptures at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, October 20, 2007
  On Saturday, October 27, Erica Kirchner of Prospect, will create her ‘copper critters’ and sculptures from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea college Professor Jackie Burnside to Sign New Book at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, October 19, 2007
  On Saturday, October 27, Berea College professor Jackie Burnside will sign “Berea and Madison County,” one of the newest titles in Arcadia Publishing’s Black America series. Her book signing will be from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Cut-a-Figure at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, October 19, 2007
  On Friday, October 26, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate their woodcarving and sculpting skills from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Elizabeth Ann Brown Braids Rare Sheep Fleeces into Fine Wool Rugs at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, October 12, 2007
  On Saturday, October 20, Elizabeth Ann Brown of Mt. Sterling, will demonstrate the different wool processes used to create wool braided rugs. Brown will braid the many colored wools harvested from her flock of rare breed Leicester Longwool and Karakul sheep and sign her book “The Shepherd’s Rug” from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Mark Downey to Demonstrate Oil Painting Techniques at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, October 12, 2007
  On Friday, October 19, Mark Downey of Alexandria will demonstrate his oil painting techniques from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Cut a Figure at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 09, 2007
  On Friday, October 12, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate their woodcarving and sculpting skills - and cut quite a figure - from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodcarver Joe Offerman to Sculpt Wood at Kentucky Artisan Cetner
  Monday, October 08, 2007
• Beau Haddock to Perform at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, October 03, 2007
  On Saturday, October 20, well-known musician Beau Haddock of Lexington, will perform music from his newest CD from 11:00 – 2:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Mixed Media Paintings Created by Ellen Guyer at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 02, 2007
  On Saturday, October 6, Ellen Guyer of Lexington will demonstrate how she creates her unique mixed-media gouache and colored pencil paintings from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Fiber Artist Joyce Cooper to Demonstrate Decorative Machine Quilting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 02, 2007
  On Friday, October 5, fiber artist Joyce Cooper of Berea will be demonstrating decorative machine quilting from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Exhibition to Open at Kentucky Artisan Center - Glass Works by Stephen Rolfe Powell & His Students
  Saturday, September 29, 2007
  A glass exhibition “Under the Influence: Glass Works by Stephen Rolfe Powell & His Students,” featuring an amazing array of works by nine Kentucky glass artisans, will be at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea from September 29 through January 27, 2008. Artists included in this exhibition include internationally known glass master Stephen Rolfe Powell and eight glass artists who have all been students and/or apprentices with Powell, who teaches glass at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrate Skills at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, September 25, 2007
  On Friday, September 28, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will sculpt figures and create sawdust as they carve, laugh and demonstrate their skills for visitors from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Angela Arnett to Carve and Paint Gourds at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, September 21, 2007
  On Saturday, September 29, Angela Arnett of Waynesburg, will design, carve and paint gourds from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Designer Baskets Woven by Derek Downing at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, September 18, 2007
  On Saturday, September 22, Derek Downing of Lexington will be creating his colorful reed baskets from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodturning on a Small Lathe Demonstrated by Pamela Rucker at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, September 14, 2007
  On Friday, September 21, Pamela Rucker of Lancaster, will demonstrate woodturning on a small lathe from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Cut-It-Up at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, September 11, 2007
  On Friday, September 14, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will sculpt figures and create sawdust as they carve, laugh and create from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Virginia Petty to Create Miniature Natural Material Baskets at the Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, September 11, 2007
  On Saturday, September 15, Virginia Petty of Berea will create miniature baskets from dried natural materials such as daylily and hosta leaves from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Whimsical Mixed Media Jewelry Created by Theresa Kibby at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, August 28, 2007
  On Friday, August 31, Theresa Kibby of Somerset, will mix metals and other media to create whimsical “critter” jewelry for visitors from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Make Figures and Sawdust at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, August 24, 2007
  On Friday, August 24, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will sculpt figures and create sawdust as they carve, laugh and create from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Musical Trio – Raison D’Etre to Perform at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, August 21, 2007
  On Saturday, August 25, Violet Rae Downey, Roberta Schultz and Vickie Riffe Ellis – who together form the musical trio, Raison D’Etre, will sing and perform music from 11:00 to 2:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Pine Needle Gourd Baskets Demonstrated by Lynn Horine at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, August 17, 2007
  On Saturday, August 18, Lynn Horine of Bedford will demonstrate how she creates her pine needle gourd baskets from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Quilt Artisan Janet Serrenho Shows Visitors Beginning Quilting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, August 07, 2007
  On Saturday, August 11, quilt artist Janet Serrenho of Lexington, will encourage hands on participation by visitors, in a demonstration of beginning quilting – sewing simple squares together with a chain stitch on an antique featherweight sewing machine – from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodcarvers Gather to Carve-it-Up at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, August 07, 2007
  On Friday, August 10, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate how they create wooden bowls, figures, spoons and ornaments from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Fiber Artist Brenda Plaster to Demonstrate Quilting with Strips during "Quilt Extravaganza Weekend" in Berea
  Friday, July 27, 2007
  On Saturday, August 4, fiber artist Brenda Plaster of Lawrenceburg will be demonstrating quilt piecing with strips from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Fiber Artist Marilyn Foulkes to Demonstrate Quilting During "Quilt Extravaganza Weekend" in Berea
  Wednesday, July 25, 2007
  On Friday, August 3, Marilyn Foulkes of Louisville will demonstrate quilting from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Chain Sawn Christmas Trees Demonstrated by Joe Salyers at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, July 24, 2007
  On Saturday, July 28, Joe Salyers of Ashland will demonstrate how he creates chain sawn Christmas trees from Cedar from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Carvers Make Figures and Sawdust at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, July 23, 2007
  On Friday, July 27, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers, will be whittling, out figures from wood and creating sawdust as they demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Jeannette Rowlett to Demonstrate Wire Wrapped Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, July 17, 2007
  On Saturday, July 21, Jeannette Rowlett of Berea, will wrap semi-precious gems and Austrian crystals with sterling and 14-Karat rolled gold wire to create her unique jewelry from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea..
• Wayne Estes to Bend Willow into Furniture at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, July 17, 2007
  On Friday, July 20, Wayne Estes of Paris will demonstrate how he bends willow into rustic chairs and furniture from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Ron Owens to Bend Willow into Furniture at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, July 16, 2007
  On Friday, July 20, Ron Owens of Mt. Vernon will demonstrate how he bends willow into rustic chairs and furniture from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Pamela G. Smith Creates Pine Needle Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, July 10, 2007
  On Saturday, July 14, Pamela G. Smith of Elizabethtown will demonstrate how she creates her pine needle baskets from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodcarvers Gather to Sculpt Figures at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, July 10, 2007
  On Friday, July 13, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate how they create figures from wood from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Bonnie Drake Demonstrates Gourds at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, July 10, 2007
  On Saturday, July 14, Bonnie Drake of Bloomfield will demonstrate her unique gourds from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Exhibition Reception – "Flower Works: Created by Kentucky Artisans" at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, July 07, 2007
  An exhibition reception will be held on Saturday, July 14 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm to celebrate artisans included in the Center’s new exhibition titled "Flower Works: Created by Kentucky Artisans." The public is invited to this event, to meet with the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and view this exhibition that focuses on floral themes and includes works created by 28 artists in a wide range of media.
• Visit the Kentucky “Historymobile” July 12 -15 at the Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, July 07, 2007
  The Kentucky Historical Society’s “Historymobile” with its current exhibit, The Legend of Daniel Boone, will be open to visitors from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on site at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, from Thursday, July 12 through Sunday, July 15, 2007.
• Glass Bead Artist Rebecca Schupbach to Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, July 06, 2007
  On Saturday, July 7, Rebecca Schupbach of Louisville will demonstrate how she creates her lampworked glass beads from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Artist Jennifer Zingg to Demonstrate Sculptural Gourds at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, July 06, 2007
• Artist Christa Smith to Demonstrate Traditional Bavarian Painted Wooden Boxes at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, June 29, 2007
  On Saturday, June 30, Elizabethtown artist Christa Smith will demonstrate traditional Bavarian painted wooden boxes from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Artist Carl Von Fischer to Demonstrate Oil Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, June 29, 2007
  On Friday, June 29, Berea artist Carl Von Fischer will demonstrate oil painting from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Christopher Robbins Demonstrates Broom Making at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, May 25, 2007
  On Friday, June 1, Christopher Robbins of Brodhead will demonstrate broom making from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Brammer Gap Soaps Demonstrate Cold Process Soap Making at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, May 22, 2007
  On Saturday, May 26, Marti Skaggs of Grayson will demonstrate the cold process of soapmaking used by her company Brammer Gap Soap from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers to Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, May 22, 2007
  On Friday, May 25, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be demonstrating their wood carving techniques from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky School of Craft Professor David Wright Creates Windsor Chairs at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, May 14, 2007
  On Saturday, May 19, Chairmaker and Kentucky School of Craft Professor David Wright will demonstrate how he creates his specialty – Windsor Chairs – from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Musician Jennifer Rose to Perform at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, May 14, 2007
  On Friday, May 18, Jennifer Rose of Berea, will sing and play guitar and Appalachian dulcimer from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Carla Van Hoose Performs From New CD “Moonlight Mountain Road” at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, May 14, 2007
  On Saturday, May 19, musician and singer Carla Van Hoose of Lexington will perform music from her newly released CD titled “Moonlit Mountain Road,” from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Author Gary West to Sign “Eating Your Way Across Kentucky – 101 Must Places to Eat” at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, May 10, 2007
  On Saturday, May 12, author Gary West of Bowling Green, will sign his new book, “Eating Your Way Across Kentucky – 101 Must Places to Eat” from 10:30 -3:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Virginia Petty to Create Miniature Natural Material Baskets at the Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, May 10, 2007
  On Saturday, May 12, Virginia Petty of Berea will create miniature baskets from dried natural materials such as daylily and hosta leaves from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Cut-it-Up at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, May 10, 2007
  On Friday, May 11, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be demonstrating their wood carving techniques from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Celtic Group Ceol Cridhe Performs Music at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, May 03, 2007
  On Saturday, May 5, the musical ensemble Ceol Cridhe (Pronounced Ke-ol Cree) will perform Celtic and Irish music from 11:00-2:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Joyce Cooper to Demonstrate Inkle Weaving at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, May 03, 2007
  On Friday, May 4, Joyce Cooper of Berea, will demonstrate Inkle weaving from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Cookbook Author Vicki Pidgeon Signs "Deliciously Irish" at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, April 21, 2007
  On Saturday, April 21, cookbook author Viki Pidgeon of Louisville will be signing her cookbook “Deliciously Irish” and offering samples of “Kerry Apple Cake” from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Carvers Cut-It-Up at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, April 20, 2007
  On Friday, April 27, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers, will be whittling, out figures from wood and creating sawdust as they demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Earth Day Celebrated Making ReCycled Paper on April 20 at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, April 13, 2007
  In celebration of Earth Day, the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will feature the creation of handmade paper from recycled cotton rags and native Kentucky bluegrass by Berea artist Virginia Petty on Friday, April 20 from 10:30 – 3:30 pm at the Center.
• Artist Marianna McDonald to Demonstrate Pastel Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, April 13, 2007
  On Saturday, April 21, Marianna McDonald of Lexington, will demonstrate pastel painting from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Carvers Make Figures and Sawdust at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, April 06, 2007
  On Friday, April 13, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers, will be whittling, out figures from wood and creating sawdust as they demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Beau Haddock to Perform at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, April 06, 2007
  On Saturday, April 14, well-known musician Beau Haddock of Lexington, will perform two sets of music from 12::00 – 12:30 pm and again from 1:30 – 2:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Weikel Foods - Makers of “Pie in a Bottle” Offer Tasting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, April 02, 2007
  On Saturday, April 7, Ken Weikel of Louisville’s Weikel Foods will offer a food tasting of his “Pie in a Bottle” product from 11:00-3:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• April 7 Artist Reception for Ceramics Exhibition – "Handbuilt: Kentucky Clay Artisans" at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, March 31, 2007
  An artist reception for the public will be held on Saturday, April 7 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm where visitors can gather and meet participants in the Center’s new exhibition, Handbuilt: Kentucky Clay Artisans. Visitors are invited to talk with clay artists, enjoy a reception, and view the exhibition which focuses on handbuilt works in clay by Kentucky’s ceramic artisans. Works in this exhibit are made using a variety of forming techniques as well as the potters wheel. The exhibit runs through June 4, 2007 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Fiber Artist Lin Oglesby to Ply Yarns at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, March 31, 2007
  On Saturday, April 7, fiber artist Lin Oglesby of Harrodsburg, will demonstrate how she plys yarns with a spinning wheel from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Jeweler Robert Craig Thompson to Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, March 31, 2007
  On Friday, April 6, Robert Craig Thompson of Berea, will wrap sterling wire and saw sheets of sterling silver and copper to create an amazing array of jewelry from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Gourd Artists Donna and Donnie Smith Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, March 26, 2007
  On Saturday, March 31, Donna and Donnie Smith of Waco, will demonstrate their gourd artistry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Jennifer McLamb to Demonstrate Jewelry Using Seed Beads and Fused Glass at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, March 23, 2007
  On Friday, March 30, Jennifer McLamb of Lexington, will demonstrate making jewelry with tiny glass seed beads and fused glass from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodcarver Bob Gibson Creates Wooden Duck Decoys at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, March 19, 2007
  On Saturday, March 24, woodcarver Bob Gibson of Lawrenceburg, will demonstrate how he carves wooden duck decoys from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Sculpt Wood into Animals
  Saturday, March 17, 2007
  On Friday, March 23, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be sculpting wood into animals and other figures from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Veneer Baskets Created by Donna and David Glenn at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, March 13, 2007
  On Saturday, March 17, Donna and David Glenn of Louisville will create an amazing array of baskets from thin veneer strips from 10:30 a.m. –3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Darlene Hellard to Create Cornshuck Flowers at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, March 12, 2007
  On Friday, March 16, Darlene Hellard of McKee will demonstrate how she creates a wide variety of colorful cornshuck flowers from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Patricia Truett Creates Reed Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, March 02, 2007
  On Saturday, March 10, Patricia Truett of McKee, will be creating her reed baskets for visitors to see from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Cut-Up-and Carve Wood
  Friday, March 02, 2007
  On Friday, March 9, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be carving wooden figures and cutting it up from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Louis Northern Demonstrates Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, February 24, 2007
  On Saturday, March 3, Louis Northern of Mt. Vernon, will demonstrate his painting techniques from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Basketmaker Janet Northern to Create Honeysuckle Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, February 24, 2007
  On Friday, March 2, Janet Northern of Mt. Vernon will create baskets from Honeysuckle vines from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Janice Hensley to Spin Natural Dyed Wool into Yarn
  Thursday, February 22, 2007
  On Saturday, February 24, fiber artist Janice Hensley of Lancaster, will demonstrate spinning her natural dyed wool into yarn from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers to Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, February 22, 2007
  On Friday, February 23, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be demonstrating their wood carving techniques from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodworker Jerry Cooper to Carve Celtic Wooden Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, February 13, 2007
  On Saturday, February 17, woodworker Gerald Cooper of Berea, will be demonstrate how he carves from walnut his unique wooden Celtic jewelry from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Joyce Cooper to Demonstrate Inkle Weaving at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, February 13, 2007
  On Friday, February 16, Joyce Cooper of Berea, will demonstrate Inkle weaving from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers to Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, February 03, 2007
  On Friday, February 9, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be demonstrating their wood carving techniques from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Jeannette Rowlett to Demonstrate Wire Wrapped Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, January 19, 2007
  On Saturday, January 27, Jeannette Rowlett of Berea, will wrap semi-precious gems and Austrian crystals with sterling and 14-Karat rolled gold wire to create her unique jewelry from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Welsh Woodworker Don Weber Uses His Invention - A Bicycle Gear Driven Lathe to Turn Wood at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, January 11, 2007
  On Saturday, January 20, Welsh woodworker Don Weber will show visitors how to turn wood using his newly invented bicycle gear woodturning lathe from 10:30 am – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Folk Art Painting Demonstrated by Janice Harding Owens at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, January 03, 2007
  On Saturday, January 13, Janice Harding Owens of Mt. Vernon, will demonstrate Folk Art painting from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kristal Kokinda to Create Pottery on the Wheel at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, December 27, 2006
  Studio potter Kristal Kokinda of Richmond, will demonstrate making functional pottery on the wheel on Saturday, January 6, from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Work by Frankfort Artist Ellen Glasgow on Display at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, December 27, 2006
  “Before the Storm,” a 6-foot x 11-foot oil painting by Frankfort artist Ellen Glasgow, is on display in the lobby of the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea through March 31, 2007.
• Musician Jennifer Rose to Perform December 29-30 at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, December 22, 2006
  On Friday, December 29, and Saturday, December 30, Jennifer Rose of Berea, will sing and play guitar and Appalachian dulcimer from 11:00 – 2:00 both days at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Glass Artist Bonnie Blincoe to Create Lampworked Glass Beads at the Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, December 08, 2006
  On Saturday, December 16, Bonnie Blincoe of Louisville, will demonstrate the exciting process of creating lampworked glass beads from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Herald-Leader Food Writer Sharon Thompson to Sign Cookbook – “Flavors of Kentucky” at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, December 07, 2006
  On Saturday, December 16, Lexington Herald-Leader food writer Sharon Thompson will sign her new cookbook, “Flavors of Kentucky” from 11:00 – 3:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• 'Real Kentucky Soap' Made at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, December 07, 2006
  On Friday, December 15, Lisa Brangers from ‘Real Kentucky Soap’ of Bardstown, will demonstrate the cold process of soap making from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Carla Van Hoose Performs at Kentucky Artisan Center December 9
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  On Saturday, December 9, musician and singer Carla Van Hoose of Lexington, will perform music from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  On Friday, December 8, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be carving wooden figures and cutting it up from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Elizabeth Ann Brown Braids Rare Sheep Fleeces into Fine Wool Rugs
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  On Saturday, December 9, Elizabeth Ann Brown of Mt. Sterling, will demonstrate the different wool processes used to create wool braided rugs. Brown will braid the many colored wools harvested from her flock of rare breed Leicester Longwool and Karakul sheep and also sign her book "The Shepherd's Rug" from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Santa Claus Appears – Sculpted by Lindy Evans at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, November 28, 2006
  On Saturday, December 2, well-known doll maker Lindy Evans of Berea, will sculpt Santa Claus and possibly some of his elves from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Janice Hensley to Spin Natural Dyed Wool into Yarn at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, November 28, 2006
  On Friday, December 1, fiber artist Janice Hensley of Lancaster, will demonstrate spinning her natural dyed wool into yarn from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Alice Lloyd College Professor Carves Pottery at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, November 21, 2006
  Alice Lloyd College Professor Michael Ware will be throwing pottery on the wheel and carving the clay surface with intricate patterns on Saturday, November 25, from 10:30 am -3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers to Cut-It-Up at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, November 21, 2006
  On Friday, November 24, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be carving wooden figures and cutting it up from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Photographer John Snell to Sign His Book – “Red River Gorge – The Eloquent Landscape” – at the Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, November 17, 2006
  On Saturday, November 18, photographer John Snell of Lexington will be signing copies of his new book, “Red River Gorge – The Eloquent Landscape” from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Joyce Cooper to Demonstrate Inkle Weaving at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, November 17, 2006
  On Saturday, November 18, Joyce Cooper of Berea, will demonstrate Inkle weaving from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Gourd Artists Donna and Donnie Smith Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, November 17, 2006
  On Friday, November 17, Donna and Donnie Smith of Waco, will demonstrate their gourd artistry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Musician Molly McCormack and Dan Boone to Perform at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 24, 2006
  On Saturday, October 28, musician and dulcimer player Molly McCormack and guitarist and mandolin player Dan Boone, both of Louisville, will perform sets of music from 11:00-3:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Joanne Hobbs Creates Goose Feather Christmas Trees at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 24, 2006
  On Saturday, October 28, Joanne Hobbs of Bardstown, will create goose feather Christmas trees from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Carvers Cutting it Out – at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, October 23, 2006
  On Friday, October 27, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will gather to create figures, animals, and bowls – cutting them out – of wood from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Mixed Media Pillows Created by Dinah Smiley at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, October 21, 2006
  On Saturday, October 21, Dinah Smiley of Louisville, will demonstrate how she creates her unusual mixed media pillows from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Thomas Freese to Sign New Book “Fog Swirler” at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, October 18, 2006
  On Friday, October 20, author Thomas Freese of Louisville, will sign his book “Ghost Stories from Pleasant Hill, Kentucky” and his newly published work “Fog Swirler” from 11:00 – 3:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Studio Potter Matthew Gaddie to Create Vessels on the Wheel at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, October 18, 2006
  On Friday, October 20, Matthew Gaddie of Bardstown, will create pottery on the wheel from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Photography Exhibition – "Through the Lens: Kentucky Landscapes"
  Thursday, October 05, 2006
  A new exhibition focusing on Kentucky landscape photography will be on display through November 11, 2006, at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea College Brooms Made by Anna Singleton at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, October 04, 2006
  On Saturday, October 7, Berea College sophmore Anna Singleton, of the Berea College Student Industries program, will create brooms from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Scroll Sawn Sculptures Created by Bob Diehl at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, October 04, 2006
  On Friday, October 6, Bob Diehl of Louisville, will create scroll sawn sculptures from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodcarver Bob Gibson Creates Wooden Duck Decoys at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, August 28, 2006
  On Friday, September 1, woodcarver Bob Gibson of Lawrenceburg, will demonstrate how he carves wooden duck decoys from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Fiber Artist Lin Oglesby to Ply Yarns at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, August 26, 2006
  On Saturday, September 2, fiber artist Lin Oglesby of Harrodsburg, will demonstrate how she plys yarns together with a spinning wheel from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Studio Potter Bill Whitt Creates Pottery on the Wheel at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, August 17, 2006
  On Saturday, August 26, studio potter Bill Whitt of Waco, will demonstrate his pottery techniques on the wheel from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Let the Wood Chips Fly at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, August 17, 2006
  On Friday, August 25, The Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be showing their woodcarving skills and letting the wood chips fly - for visitors from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Morris Dancers from England and Kentucky - Perform at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, August 15, 2006
  On Saturday, August 19, the National Youth Folklore Troupe of England, the Angleterre Morris Dancers from Louisville, the Squash Beetle Morris Dancers of Lexington, and the Berea Festival Dancers will perform Morris Dances from 11:00-12:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. A longstanding tradition in Berea, Morris dance is an ancient English style of dancing and has been taught at Berea’s Christmas Country Dance School since 1938.
• Welsh Woodworker Don Weber Uses His Invention - A Bicycle Gear Driven Lathe - to Turn Wood at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, August 15, 2006
  When Welsh woodworker Don Weber came to Paint Lick, Kentucky, he brought a collection of hand tools, and the experience and knowledge how to construct furniture using traditional British techniques. On Saturday, August 19, from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm, Weber will show visitors at the Kentucky Artisan Center how to turn wood using his newly invented bicycle gear woodturning lathe.
• Willard C. Mathis to Carve Canes and Walking Sticks at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, August 15, 2006
  On Friday, August 18, Willard C. Mathis of Valley Station, KY will be carving and sculpting canes from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Carvers Demonstrate Their Skills at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, July 28, 2006
  On Friday, August 11, The Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be showing their woodcarving skills to visitors from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Robert Brigl to Create Pottery Face Jugs at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, July 28, 2006
  On Saturday, August 12, Robert Brigl of Bowling Green, will sculpt clay faces onto jugs created using a potters wheel from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Fiber Artist Joyce Cooper to Demonstrate Machine Quilting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, July 26, 2006
  On Friday, August 4, fiber artist Joyce Cooper of Berea, will be demonstrating machine quilting from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center, coinciding with Berea's "Quilt Extravaganza" weekend August 4-6.
• Maysville Artist Steve White to Demonstrate Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, July 24, 2006
  On Friday, July 28, gallery owner and painter Steve White of Maysville, will demonstrate watercolor painting from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Patricia Truett to Create Reed Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, July 24, 2006
  On Saturday, July 29, Patricia Truett of McKee, will be creating her reed baskets for visitors to see from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Fiber Artist Brenda Plaster to Demonstrate Quilt Piecing During "Quilt Extravaganza" Weekend in Berea
  Friday, July 21, 2006
  On Saturday, August 5, fiber artist Brenda Plaster of Lawrenceburg, will be demonstrating quilt piecing from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center, coinciding with Berea's "Quilt Extravaganza" weekend August 4-6.
• Woodworker Gerald Cooper to Carve Celtic Wooden Jewelry
  Friday, July 21, 2006
  On Saturday, July 22, woodworker Gerald Cooper of Berea, will be demonstrate how he carves Celtic crosses from walnut to make his unique wooden jewelry from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Pastel Artist Marianna McDonald to Demonstrate Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, July 14, 2006
  On Sunday, July 16, Marianna McDonald of Lexington, will demonstrate pastel painting from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Musicians Kyle Meadows and Steve Adkisson to Perform at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, July 14, 2006
  On Saturday, July 15, musician Kyle Meadows of Cold Spring, will play the hammer dulcimer and Steve Adkisson will join him on the guitar and banjo for a musical performance from 12:00 – 2:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Fiber Artist Judy Kushner to Paint on Silk at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, July 14, 2006
  On Saturday, July 15, Fiber Artist Judy Kushner of Georgetown, will be painting on silk from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Author Nancy Kelly Allen to Sign Her Children’s Books at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, July 13, 2006
  On Saturday, July 15, children’s author Nancy Kelly Allen of Hazard, will sign her books and talk with visitors from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Southern Delight Offers Tasting of Sauces and Seasonings at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, July 13, 2006
  On Friday July 14, Southern Delight Foods of Bowling Green, will offer a tasting of their gourmet sauces and seasonings on grilled meats, breads and additional foods from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
• Miniatures Artist Karen Scates to Create Musical Instrument Pins at the Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, July 13, 2006
  On Friday, July 14, Karen Scates of Woodburn, will demonstrate how she creates her miniature musical instrument pins from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Sculptural Pottery Created by Melissa Flautt at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, July 05, 2006
  On Saturday, July 8, studio potter Melissa Flautt of Louisville, will create and sculpt wheel thrown and hand built vessels from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers to Cut-It-Up at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, July 05, 2006
  On Friday, July 7, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be carving wooden figures and cutting it up from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Precious Metal Clay Artist Jeanette Landenwitch Creates Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, June 20, 2006
  On Saturday, June 24, Jeanette Landenwitch will be creating jewelry with Precious Metal Clay (PMC) from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Carvers Demonstrate Their Skills
  Tuesday, June 20, 2006
  On Friday, June 23, The Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be showing their woodcarving skills to visitors from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Link Henderson of ‘Kentucky Mudworks’ Spins Pottery on the Wheel at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, June 13, 2006
  On Friday, June 16, Link Henderson of ‘Kentucky Mudworks’ in Lexington will be spinning pottery on the wheel from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Musical Trio – Raison D’Etre to Perform at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, June 13, 2006
  On Saturday, June 17, Violet Rae Downey, Roberta Schultz and Vickie Riffe Ellis – who together form the musical trio, Raison D’Etre, will perform music from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Veneer Baskets Created by Donna and David Glenn at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, June 08, 2006
  On Saturday, June 10, Donna and David Glenn of Louisville, will create an amazing array of baskets from thin veneer strips from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Carvers Demonstrate Their Skills at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, June 07, 2006
  On Friday, June 9, The Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be showing their woodcarving skills to visitors from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Designer Baskets Woven by Derek Downing at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, May 31, 2006
  On Saturday, June 3, Derek Downing of Lexington will be creating his colorful reed baskets from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Baskets Created by Jan Treesh at the Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, May 30, 2006
  On Friday, June 2, Jan Treesh of Lexington will create a variety of her unique baskets from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Folk Art Painter Emmy Houweling to Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, May 25, 2006
  On Saturday, May 27, Folk Art painter Emmy Houweling of New Castle, will demonstrate her unusual style of painting from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers to Shave and Carve Wood
  Wednesday, May 24, 2006
  On Friday, May 26, members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be carving wooden figures from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Demonstrating on Friday will be Bill Currey of Stanford, Robert Beddow of Richmond, Vince Harrison of Irvine, and Keith Flowers of Richmond.
• Weikel Foods - Makers of “Pie in a Bottle” Offers Tasting
  Friday, May 19, 2006
  On Saturday, May 20, Weikel Foods of Louisville will offer a food tasting of their products from 11:00-3:00 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Carla Van Hoose Performs at Kentucky Artisan Center May 20
  Thursday, May 18, 2006
  On Saturday, May 20, musician and singer Carla Van Hoose of Lexington will perform her music from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Quilter Joanne Carr DeWitt to Demonstrate
  Thursday, May 18, 2006
  On Friday, May 19, Joanne Carr DeWitt of Owenton will demonstrate quilting for visitors from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Studio Potter Gwen Heffner Creates Porcelain Vessels on the Wheel at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, April 24, 2006
  On Friday, April 28, studio potter Gwen Heffner of Irvine, will create porcelain vessels with a potters wheel from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Earth Day Celebrated with Broom Demonstration by Berea College Student Amber Rascoe
  Thursday, April 20, 2006
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, as part of a statewide Earth Day effort, will celebrate Earth Day with a broom making demonstration by Berea College Student Amber Rascoe of Evansville, Indiana.
• Regional Craftsmen Carved in the Wood at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, April 20, 2006
  On Friday, April 21, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers, will be whittling, and carving in wood as David Buzzard, Robert Beddow and Ron McWhorter demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Chairmaker David Wright Creates Windsor Chairs
  Saturday, April 01, 2006
  On Saturday, April 8, Chairmaker and Kentucky School of Craft Professor David Wright will demonstrate how he creates his specialty – Windsor Chairs – from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Carvers Make Figures and Sawdust
  Saturday, April 01, 2006
  On Friday, April 7, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers, will be whittling, out figures from wood and creating sawdust as they demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Folk Art Created by Lonnie and Twyla Money at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, March 28, 2006
  On Saturday, April 1, folk artists Lonnie and Twyla Money from East Bernstadt, will demonstrate how they create their whimsical and colorful wooden folk art sculptures from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kristal Kokinda to Create Pottery on the Wheel
  Tuesday, March 28, 2006
  Studio potter Kristal Kokinda of Richmond, will demonstrate making functional pottery on the wheel on Friday, March 31, from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Folk Art Painting Demonstrated by Janice Harding Owens at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, March 23, 2006
  On Saturday, March 25, Janice Harding Owens of Mt. Vernon, will demonstrate Folk Art painting from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Wood Carvers Cut Quite a Figure
  Thursday, March 23, 2006
  On Friday, March 24, four members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be carving wooden figures from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Demonstrating that day will be Bill Currey of Houstonville, Oris Stanton of Somerset, Nancyanna Marriner of Richmond, and Vince Harrison of Irvine.
• Angela Arnett to Carve and Paint Gourds
  Thursday, March 16, 2006
  On Saturday, March 18, Angela Arnett of Shepherdsville, will design, carve, and paint gourds from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Basketmaker Janet Northern to Create Honeysuckle Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, March 15, 2006
  On Friday, March 17, Janet Northern of Mt. Vernon, will create baskets from Honeysuckle vines and Hickory bark from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Ceol Cridhe to Perform Irish Music for St. Patrick's Day
  Thursday, March 09, 2006
  On Saturday, March 11, the musical ensemble Ceol Cridhe will perform Celtic and Irish music to bring in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day from 11:00 am -2:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea Welcome Center Carvers - A Close Shave of Wood
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  On Friday March 10, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will be whittling, sculpting wood and demonstrating a close shave of woodcarving from 10:30 -3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center.
• Louis Northern to Demonstrate Painting
  Tuesday, February 21, 2006
  On Saturday, February 25, Louis Northern of Mt. Vernon, will demonstrate his painting techniques from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Studio Potter Marianne Brown Creates Pottery on the Wheel with Visitors
  Wednesday, February 15, 2006
  On Saturday, February 18, Marianne Brown of Lawrenceburg, will demonstrate pottery on the wheel and encourage visitors to participate in the creative act with clay from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kathleen O’Brien to Demonstrate Handmade Cards
  Wednesday, February 08, 2006
  On Saturday, February 11, Kathleen O’Brien of Harrodsburg, will put Valentines Day in mind, as she creates cards by layering unusual papers and dried botanicals from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Joyce Cooper to Demonstrate Inkle Weaving
  Friday, February 03, 2006
  On Saturday, February 4, Joyce Cooper of Berea, will demonstrate Inkle weaving from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Raising Rare Sheep and Creating Wool Rugs
  Friday, October 21, 2005
  On Friday, October 28, Elizabeth Ann Brown of Mt. Sterling, will create beautiful braided rugs with the wool she has gathered from her flock of rare breed Karakul and Leicester Longwool sheep from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Greg Seigel Creates Vessels on the Potters Wheel at KY Artisan Center
  Friday, October 21, 2005
  On Saturday, October 29, Greg Seigel of Owenton, will create stoneware pottery on the wheel for visitors to see from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Musician Molly McCormack to Perform at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, October 21, 2005
  On Saturday, October 29, musician and dulcimer player Molly McCormack of Louisville will perform sets of music from 10:30-3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Accompanying Molly will be artist and musician Dan Boone of Louisville.
• Bob Diehl Creates Sculpture with 1870's Era Scroll Saw
  Friday, October 14, 2005
  On Saturday, October 22, Bob Diehl of Louisville, will demonstrate how he creates his unique wood sculptures using a vintage 1870’s era pedal powered scroll saw at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm.
• Woodcarvers Show Carving Techniques at KY Artisan Center
  Friday, October 14, 2005
  On Friday, October 21, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers, will be whittling, and demonstrating woodcarving from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Demonstrating on Friday will be Bill Currey of Stanford, Jack Gann of Berea, David Buzzard of Lexington, and John Adams of Berea.
• Reed Baskets Woven by Terry Harbin at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, September 28, 2005
  On Friday, September 30, basketmaker Terry Harbin of Taylorsville, will weave reed baskets from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Book Binding Demonstrated by Virginia Petty at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, September 28, 2005
  On Saturday, October 1, Virginia Petty of Berea will demonstrate book binding for visitors from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Center. This book binding demonstration is a part of the Artisan Center’s kick off to celebrate the month of October as Arts and Humanities Month.
• Poet Frank X Walker to Present – “Buffalo Dance: The Journey of York” at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, September 27, 2005
  On Sunday, October 2, poet Frank X Walker will read from his book, "Buffalo Dance: The Journey of York," beginning at 2:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. This reading is part of the Artisan Center’s kick off to celebrate the month of October as Arts and Humanities Month.
• Kristal Kokinda Creates Pottery on the Wheel
  Tuesday, September 13, 2005
  On Friday, September 16, studio potter Kristal Kokinda of Richmond, will be creating pottery on the wheel for visitors to see from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Quilt Artisan Janet Serrenho Shows Visitors How to Create Their Own 4-Patch Piece at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, September 10, 2005
  On Saturday, September 17, quilt artist Janet Serrenho of Lexington, will demonstrate and show visitors how to create their own 4-patch pattern quilt piece using a rotary cutter and sewing it together from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodworker Gerald Cooper to Carve Celtic Wooden Jewelry
  Thursday, September 08, 2005
  On Saturday, September 10, wood artisan Gerald Cooper of Berea, will be carving Celtic Crosses into walnut jewelry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Jamie Donaldson to Turn Wood on Lathe at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, September 01, 2005
  On Saturday, September 3, Jamie Donaldson of Georgetown, will turn wood on a lathe from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Janice Hensley to Weave on Frame Loom at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, August 31, 2005
  On Friday, September 2, Janice Hensley of Georgetown, will create weavings using a frame loom from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodcarver Joe Offerman to Sculpt Santa at KY Artisan Center
  Tuesday, August 23, 2005
  On Friday, August 26, Joe Offerman of Owensboro, will carve and sculpt wood into a variety of Santa sculptures and ornaments from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Sculptor Erica Kirchner to Create New line of Miniature Copper Cats at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, August 18, 2005
  On Saturday, August 20, Erica Kirchner of Prospect, will unveil and create her new line of copper cat sculptures called “Blue Kitties” from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Watercolor Artist Pat Ritter to Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, August 09, 2005
  On Friday, August 12, watercolor artist Pat Ritter of Burkesville, will demonstrate her watercolor painting techniques and talk with visitors about her work from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Janet Northern Weaves Honeysuckle into Baskets
  Friday, August 05, 2005
  On Saturday, August 6, Janet Northern of Mt. Vernon, will weave honeysuckle vines into her unusual and asymmetrical baskets from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Studio Potter Marianne Brown Creates Pottery with Visitors at KY Artisan Center
  Friday, June 17, 2005
  On Saturday, June 25, Marianne Brown of Lawrenceburg, will demonstrate pottery on the wheel and encourage visitors to participate in the creative act with clay from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Pastel Artist Marianna McDonald Demonstrates Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, June 17, 2005
  On Friday, June 24, Marianna McDonald of Lexington, will demonstrate pastel painting from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center Hosts National Craft Development Conference June 3
  Friday, May 27, 2005
   On Friday, June 3, the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will host over 100 members of CODA, the Craft Organization Development Association, and have artisan demonstrations in basketry, painting, blacksmithing and music from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Center.
• Candle Bee Farm Showcased May 28 at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, May 25, 2005
  On Saturday, May 28, Candle Bee Farm founder and managing member Heidi Sanner will share information about beekeeping and the process involved in making beeswax candles from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Center.
• Raising Rare Sheep - Creating With Wool - Elizabeth Ann Brown and Janice Hensley Card, Spin, Ply and Braid Rare Sheep Fleeces into Rugs and Wearables
  Tuesday, May 24, 2005
  On Friday, May 27, Elizabeth Ann Brown of Mt. Sterling, and Janice Hensley of Georgetown, will demonstrate the different processes they use to create braided wool rugs and wearables. These artisans will card, spin, ply and braid the many colored fleeces harvested from their flocks of rare breed sheep from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky Artisan Center Kicks Off KY Guild Spring Fair Weekend With Events May 21-22 
  Friday, May 20, 2005
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will kick off the KY Guild Spring Fair weekend on May 21, with musician Carla Van Hoose  singing and performing, Robin Reed creating Bark Baskets and Black Hawk Gourmet Sauces offering a tasting - all from 10:30 - 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. On Sunday, May 22, Ruth Hunt Candies will offer a tasting of their cream pulled candy, bourbon balls and sugar free candies from 11:00 - 2:00 at the Artisan Center.
• Swept Away - Berea College Brooms Demonstrated at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, May 11, 2005
  On Saturday, May 14, Berea College student, Amber Rascoe, will be demonstrating broomaking from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Cornshuck Artist Mary Reed to Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, May 11, 2005
  On Friday, May 13, Mary Reed of Irvine, will demonstrate making cornshuck dolls from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Well-Known Sports Writer and Columnist Billy Reed to Sign Books at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, April 28, 2005
  On Saturday, April 30, well-known sports writer and columnist Billy Reed will talk with visitors and sign copies of his book, My Favorite Derby Stories, at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea from 12:00 - 3:00 pm.
• Experience Shaker Craftsmanship at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Thursday, April 28, 2005
  Experience Shaker craftsmanship at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea on Saturday, April 30, when woodworker David Kramer, principle Shaker oval box maker for Shakertown at Pleasant Hill, will be creating his Shaker boxes from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Center.
• Stained Glass Artist Dan Neil Barnes to Cut Glass at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, April 23, 2005
  Lexington glass artist Dan Neil Barnes will demonstrate stained glass on Saturday, April 23, from 10:30 am -3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Barnes will also be featured on KET's program "Kentucky Life" to air on Saturday, May 7, at 8:00 pm.
• Earth Day Celebrated April 22 at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, April 22, 2005
  To celebrate Earth Day, April 22, the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will feature papermaking from recycled cotton rags and native Kentucky bluegrass by book artist and papermaker Virginia Petty, from 10:30 - 3:30 pm, and feature works by Kentucky artisans who use recycled materials in their creations.
• Welsh Woodworker Don Weber Uses 12th Century Lathe at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, March 18, 2005
  When Welsh woodworker Don Weber came to Paint Lick, Kentucky, he brought a collection of hand tools, experience and knowledge about how to construct furniture using traditional British techniques. On Friday, March 25, from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, Weber will show visitors at the Kentucky Artisan Center how to turn wood using a 12th century spring pole lathe.
• Kentucky Artisan Center Voted Top In-State "Retailer of the Year" at "Kentucky Crafted: The Market" in Louisville
  Thursday, March 17, 2005
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea received the top in-state "Retailer of the Year Award" for the second year in a row at the 24th annual "Kentucky Crafted: The Market" in Louisville.
• Somerset Artist Peggy Sherry to Demonstrate Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, March 16, 2005
  Somerset artist Peggy Sherry will be demonstrating her watercolor painting techniques on Saturday, March 19, from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Cetner at Berea.
• Woodcarvers Cut-It-Up at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, March 14, 2005
  On Friday, March 18, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will gather to both cut-it-up and carve wood as they talk, laugh, and demonstrate woodcarving for visitors from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center.
• Alice Lloyd College Professor Carves Pottery at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, March 10, 2005
  Alice Lloyd College professor Michael Ware will be throwing pottery on the wheel and carving the clay surface with intricate patterns on Saturday, March 12, from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Joyce Cooper to Demonstrate Inkle Weaving
  Saturday, February 26, 2005
  On Saturday, March 5, Joyce Cooper of Berea, will demonstrate Inkle Weaving from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodworker Gerald Cooper Carves Wooden Jewelry
  Friday, February 25, 2005
  On Friday, March 4, woodworker Gerald Cooper of Berea, will demonstrate how he carves from walnut his unique wooden jewelry from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Author Viki Pidgeon Signs Cookbook "Deliciously Irish"
  Tuesday, February 22, 2005
  On Saturday, February 26, the Kentucky Artisan Center kicks off the St. Patrick's Day season with cookbook author Viki Pidgeon of Louisville, signing her cookbook, "Deliciously Irish" from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Center in Berea.
• Wyman Rice Creates Handbuilt Vessels
  Friday, February 04, 2005
  On Saturday, February 12, Wyman Rice of Lexington, will create handbuilt vessels from both slabs and coils of clay from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Link Henderson Spins Pottery on the Wheel
  Friday, January 28, 2005
  On Saturday, February 5,  Kentucky Mudworks owner Link Henderson, of Lexington, will create pottery with a potter's wheel from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Stacy Street Fuses Glass at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Wednesday, January 26, 2005
  On Saturday, January 29, Stacy Street of Richmond, will use a diamond saw to cut glass - and an electric kiln to fuse glass - from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Glass Exhibition Takes Center Stage - at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, December 21, 2004
  Sparkling glass created by Kentucky's talented artists will be featured through February 20, 2005, at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea in an exhibition entitled "Glass For All Seasons: Works by Kentucky Glass Artisans."
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea Featured in Southern Living  Magazine
  Saturday, December 18, 2004
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea is the focus of an article in the December issue of "Southern Living", a magazine that has been showcasing and promoting the rich array of traditions, destinations, culture and beauty of the American South in its pages since 1966. With a circulation of 1.7 million, "Southern Living"  is a publication that any Center would give an eye tooth to be featured in.
• Cindy Lowy to Sign Book at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, December 16, 2004
  On Saturday, December 18, Kentucky writer and jeweler Cindy Lowy will be signing her book, "Harmony and Me" along with her father, nationally recognized musician Homer Ledford, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Besides authoring her own book, Cindy also illustrated her father's new book, "See Ya' Further Up the Creek", designing not only the cover art, but writing one of the selected poems and creating all the illustrations within.
• Nationally Recognized Musician Homer Ledford to Sign New Book at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, December 14, 2004
  On Saturday, December 18, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - nationally known musician Homer Ledford of Winchester will sign his new autobiographical book, "See Ya’ Further Up the Creek," which comes with a CD of performances, "The Best of Homer Ledford ,"  by Homer and the Cabin Creek Band. This new book written by Homer, is basically an autobiography written as a series of stories which in their entirety tell about his life and work. Homer will sign his new book and talk with visitors accompanied by his author/daughter Cindy Lowy who will also be signing her book, "Harmony and Me"  at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Hot Glass - Colorful Beads - Ashley Watson Spins Glass at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, December 11, 2004
  On Friday, December 17, Ashley Watson of Lexington, will melt, spin and layer hot glass, creating colorful lampworked beads for visitors to see from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Singer Jennifer Rose to Perform at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, November 26, 2004
  Musician Jennifer Rose will sing and play guitar and Appalachian dulcimer from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Carl Hurley Signs Newest Release at KY Artisan Center
  Friday, November 26, 2004
  On Saturday, November 27, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. well-known comedian and performer Carl Hurley will be signing his latest release, "Off the Main Road" available on video, CD, DVD and cassette at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Visitors can meet Carl and have him personalize a copy of this newest release and one of the many other selections regularly found at the Kentucky Artisan Center.
• Goose Feather Trees Deck the Halls at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, November 12, 2004
  Joanne Hobbs of Bardstown, will create traditional goose feather holiday trees - like those first made during the mid 1800's in Germany - at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, on Saturday, November 20, from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Ann Adamek Creates Watercolor Paintings at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, November 11, 2004
  Ann Adamek of Louisville, will create watercolor paintings at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, on Friday, November 19, from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Burnished Pit-Fired Earthenware Created at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Sunday, November 07, 2004
  On Saturday, November 13, studio potter Ann Legris of Mays Lick, will demonstrate how she throws earthenware pottery on the wheel and burnishes her vessels from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Whittle and Carve - Regional Artisans Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, November 06, 2004
  On Friday, November 12, from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. regional woodcarvers Jack Gann, David Buzzard, Bill Currey and Andy Mayers will gather to whittle, carve, and demonstrate their woodcarving skills for visitors - creating figures, animals and piles of wood chips!
• Sterling Silver Wrapped and Sawn into Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, November 05, 2004
  On Saturday, November 6, Robert Craig Thompson of Berea, will use a jewelers saw to cut out and construct sterling jewelry masterpieces from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Thompson will also  wrap sterling wire around semi-precious stones to create an amazing array of jewelry.
• SPINNING HIS WHEEL - John Martin to Throw Pots on the Wheel at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, October 22, 2004
  On Saturday, October 30, studio potter John Martin of Berea, will spin his potters wheel to create wheel thrown pottery from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodworkers Cut-Up and Carve - at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, October 21, 2004
  On Friday, October 29, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will gather to both cup-up and carve as they talk, laugh, and demonstrate woodcarving for visitors from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Poplar and Willow Bark Become Baskets - Robin Reed Demonstrates at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, October 15, 2004
  On Saturday, October 23, Robin Reed of Irvine, will demonstrate how he makes his unusual baskets using Poplar and Willow tree bark from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Raising Rare Sheep and Making Fine Rugs -               Elizabeth Ann Brown Demonstrates October 22 
  Thursday, October 14, 2004
  Elizabeth Ann Brown of Mt. Sterling, who raises antique breeds of sheep, will make beautiful braided rugs from their unusual fleeces on Friday, October 22, from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea College Art Professor Demonstrates Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, October 12, 2004
  Well known painter and Berea College Art Professor, Neil Di Teresa will demonstrate his acrylic painting techniques on Saturday, October 16, from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Carvers Let the Wood Chips Fly at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, October 07, 2004
  On Friday, October 15, regional woodcarvers Nancy Anna Marriner of Richmond, Bill Currey of Houstonville, Larry Smith of Richmond, and Jack Johnson of Somerset will gather at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea and let the wood chips fly - as they demonstrate their woodcarving skills.
• Workshop for Artisans - October 27 at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Wednesday, October 06, 2004
  On Wednesday, October 27 the Kentucky Craft Marketing Program will offer a workshop at the Kentucky Artisan Center from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to introduce artisans to the Kentucky Craft Marketing and the Visual Arts at the Market programs. Workshop participants are encouraged to bring work - for review and individual consultation - by Kentucy Craft Marketing  representatives after the program.
• Jerri Schlenker Weaves Scottish Plaids on the Loom at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, October 01, 2004
  Jerri Schlenker of Olive Hill. will weave Scottish plaids on a four harness loom, Sunday, October 10, from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.at the Kentucky Artisan Center. Watch as Jerri creates traditional patterns representing the clans of Scotland!
• Silk Painter Judy Kushner to Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, October 01, 2004
  Fiber artist Judy Kushner of Georgetown will demonstrate painting of silk on Saturday, October 9, from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Judy will show visitors her silk painting techniques and encourage them to try it first hand.
• October 27 Set for New Artisan Product Review at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, September 30, 2004
  On Wednesday, October 27, a review panel will meet at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, to view applications and products submitted by non-juried artisans. Several times a year the Center holds review sessions to consider new works by Kentucky artisans. Applications should be submitted by October 18 for the October 27 review.
• Author Alma Roberts to Sign "House Calls: Memoirs of Life with a Kentucky Doctor" - at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, September 30, 2004
  Author Alma Roberts of Monticello, will sign her book "House Calls: Memoirs of Life with a Kentucky Doctor" published by the Jesse Stuart Foundation from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Berea College Brooms Demonstrated at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Thursday, September 30, 2004
  Watch as Berea College Students Sreirath Khieu of Cambodia, and Kandis Jamison of Mt. Vernon, create a variety of Berea College brooms at the KY Artisan Center on October 8. These functional brooms have continued to be best sellers in the Berea College Student Craft Program since first introduced in 1920. Talk with these students and learn about the broomaking process from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm.
• Karen Scates to Demonstrate Wooden Miniatures at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, September 24, 2004
  On Friday, October 1, Karen Scates of Woodburn, will demonstrate how she makes her incredible 1/12 scale miniature wooden instruments from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Watch as Karen creates miniature instruments much like their full-size counterparts using walnut, maple and cherry.
• Stained Glass Artist Kathryn Murphy to Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, September 24, 2004
  On Saturday, October 2, Kathryn Murphy of Philpot, will demonstrate her stained glass techniques from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Watch as Kathryn designs a glass panel based on traditional quilt patterns.
• Mary Reed to Demonstrate Cornshuck Dolls at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, September 17, 2004
  On Saturday, September 25, Mary Reed of Irvine, will demonstrate her cornshuck dolls from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Watch as Mary creates a cornshuck doll and take home one of her cornshuck doll kits that are regularly available at the Center.
• Regional Woodcarvers to Demonstrate September 24 at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, September 17, 2004
  On Friday, September 24, the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center. Demonstrating on September 24 will be Robert Beddow of Richmond, Vince Harrison of Irvine, Jack Johnson of Somerset and Andy Mayers of Lancaster.
• Potter Robert Brigl to Demonstrate Face Jugs at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, September 10, 2004
  On Saturday, September 18, potter Robert Brigl of Bowling Green, will demonstrate face jugs at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, using a potters wheel and sculpting each clay face caricature by hand. His demonstration will be from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm.
• Robin Reed to Demonstrate Bark Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Friday, September 10, 2004
  On Friday, September 17, basketmaker Robin Reed of Irvine, will demonstrate his unusual bark baskets from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Watch this artist create baskets and talk with him about the process.