This 1-day workshop is intended for beginners interested in learning more about hot glass. You will receive instruction on glassblowing fundamentals such as, how to gather out of the furnace, how to use a variety of tools to shape, cool, heat, and blow the glass. This is a very intensive, basic introduction to glass that will allow you to determine whether you would like to further your experience in working with hot glass. This class is highly physically and intensive. Please call 502.992.3270 or email: Jacqueline@louisvilleglassworks.com to register or for more information.

Admission: Free Join the Market Square Coffee crew any Wednesday afternoon with your latest knitting, crocheting or other project. Sit, have a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the artistic camaraderie!

Shop for your favorite people, fine unique gift items and original art created by local and regional artists. Opening on November 1st - 2-5 p.m. The show will run through December 19. Gallery hours will be extended beyond the normal Tuesdays through Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.

Amazing art and craft projects for children of all ages. The group will meet every Tuesday in November.

Berea Arts Council invites you to visit its new Winter Gift Event, Original Art…Original Gift, an invitational exhibit of artwork created by local artists. This exhibit is in celebration of the winter holidays, and will run November 6 through December 23, with an opening reception on November 6, from 5:30 to 7:30pm. There will also be an open house the day of the Christmas Parade, December 5, from 4 to 6 pm. This exhibit offers a sustainable alternative for your gift giving by supporting Berea’s own arts council (a membership organization) and many of the working artists in the Berea Community. Shoppers may take the artwork at the time of purchase and Berea Arts Council is offering complimentary gift-wrapping. Choose among the many artworks that are all 6” x 6” inches and reasonably priced with nothing over $100. A 10% discount will be offered all day on November 6, for those who have purchased or do purchase a 2010 Berea Arts Council membership. The arts council’s hours are Monday-Saturday 10-4, closed on Sunday. For more information call the BAC at 859-985-9317. Give an original gift, the gift of art.

BLOW YOUR OWN ORNAMENT! There's nothing like the classic experience of Blow Your Own Ornament during the holidays. A fun family tradition & a great holiday gift! CALL 502.992.3056 TO REGISTER! Blow Ho Ho! Blow your own Ornament $40 Sat, November 7,14,21,28 10-5 Thurs, November 27 12-5 Sun, November 29 12-5

Thanksgiving Platter Workshop saturdays in November, 1-4pm Large $250 Extra Large $325 Looking for the perfect presentation for your tasty, gourmet holiday masterpiece? Join us in the Walk-in Workshop and make more than a turkey this Thanksgiving! Using the fusing and slumping method, you'll design a layered glass platter to be fused (melted), then slumped (placed on a mold and heated to "slump" into the mold's shape). You may choose from two platter sizes: Large (18"x14") and Extra Large (18 1/2"x18 1/2"). Going back for seconds is no problem! Class maximum is 6. No previous glass experience is necessary. Platters will be completed in one afternoon but will require a 2 nights in the kiln. Your piece will be finished and ready for pick up no later than a week after the workshop.

Instructor: Nancy Adams Ages 10-18 Thursday, Nov. 12, 19, and Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm (5 sessions) Cost: $50 which includes all materials Students will explore the incredible variety of techniques and processes used to make polymer clay jewelry.

Instructor: Nancy Adams Ages 8-15 Thursday, Nov. 12, 19, and Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm (5 sessions) Cost: $40 which includes materials Explore the fascinating world of Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. The practice of origami reinforces the basic understanding of 3D geometry, engineering and non-verbal sequencing…critical skills in the technical world of the future. The practice of Origami also increases concentration and focus – but most of all it is FUN!

Featuring Elegant Artwork & Hand-Crafted Gifts 175 Juried Crafters • HUGE VARIETY!! Free Parking•Shuttle Service•Concessions PLEASE NO STROLLERS OR BACKBACKS FRIDAY, NOV. 20 Preview Show 7-10pm By presale ticket only - $8 (Good for Saturday, too) SATURDAY, NOV. 21 9am to 4pm $3/Person • Ages 10 & Under Free

On Saturday, November 21 during the Berea College Craft Sale Weekend, 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.

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.

Come and make a glass bead jewelry set at the library. Some beads will be provided, but you may wish to bring some of your own. Registration required. Call the library to register.

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.

Feel the holiday winds a blowin' already? Top off your Thanksgiving turkey dinner and leftovers with a stroll in historic downtown Lebanon to see the lighting of the communitry Christmas tree, a parade, arts and crafts vendors and pictures with Santa Claus, a chili cook-off and more.

An authentic Appalachian festival. Always the two days following Thanksgiving. The hallmark of the festival is the "Masters," working demonstrators - weaver, broommaker, blacksmith, quilter, potter. Handcraft booths, live entertainment, featured Appalachian author, storyteller, festival of food, quilt and photography contest. 606-573-2900

Arts & crafts fair. 606-864-9278

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.

In celebration of the winter holidays, join us at the Speed for merry fun and a jolly good time! The museum will offer holiday tours of the collection, storytelling and music in the galleries, refreshments, special performances, winter activities, and a Puppet Family Studio. Check out gift ideas with a special member discount in the Museum Shop. Saturday, stay late to see the Speed light up at 5:30 to celebrate the season and Sunday visit with cast members from the new Brown-Forman Nutcracker! Program runs from 11a to 5:30p on Saturday and 1 to 5:30p on Sunday. Admission is free with exception for the Mad Cap Puppet performances and $5 admission to Art Sparks.

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. Through trial and error, Joanne taught herself how these trees were made and in 1990 began her career making goose feather Christmas trees, helping to revive a nearly lost art.

The Christmas season is celebrated at Two Sister's Farm with Christmas Trees and decorations for sale throughout the season. Live Nativity scene on opening and closing day.

Lighting of Christmas Tree, Christmas Parade, music, Concerts, Open House, Candlelight Historic Home Tour, Carriage Rides, and more.

Blow your own ornament! There's nothing like the classic experience of Blow Your Own Ornament during the holidays. A fun family tradition & great holiday gift! CALL 502.992.3056 TO REGISTER! December 2009 Blow Ho Ho! Blow your own Ornament $40 Thursday, December 3,10,17, 12-5 Friday, December 4,11,18 12-5 Saturday, December 5,12,19,26 10-5 Sunday, December 6,13,20,27 12-5 Thurs, December 31 (New Years Eve) 10-2

Instructor: Alicia Lowe Ages 6 and up Thursday, December 3 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm Cost: $25 which includes all materials Enjoy the fun of making your own gingerbread house minus the messy kitchen!

Traditional downtown celebration with tree lighting, food, music, crafts and parade. 800-345-0095

Refreshments begin at 6:00pm. Bring the kids out to visit with Santa and watch the City Park light up with joy when you visit. This is a great way to spend the holiday season with your family, don't miss it.

Bagpiper, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Harpist, fiddler, and dulcimer, are just part of the many activities in Washington, Kentucky, Dec. 5-6. Step back into the past as you stroll Washington's flagstone sidewalks where our forefathers walked, enjoy the smells of pine and food being served, candle-lit windows, strolling musicians and carolers. Watch candle dipping at Mefford’s Fort C. 1787 Museum. Quilting, weaving and hot “Cyder” at the Albert Sidney Johnston House C. 1797 Museum. Crafts and food at Paxton Inn C.1810 Museum. Displays and food at the Harriet Beecher Stowe C.1897 Slavery to Freedom Museum. And the annual Vesper Service Sunday at 4:00 pm in the C. 1848 Old Church Museum. Come, warm your heart and rekindle the spirit of yesterday with the scents and sights of early days in Washington, 4 miles south of Maysville on old US 68, an easy 59 miles NE of Lexington, 50 miles west of Portsmouth, Ohio, 90 miles W of Huntington, 51 miles east of Cincinnati, (take Wilder Exit #77 off I-275 onto Route #9 – also known as the AA Highway), then turn right at the light by Wendy’s onto US 68, turn left at the second light up into Old Washington.

Blizzard Workshop: fused snowflakes Saturdays in December 1-4pm You begin by cutting long strips of glass that you will layer into a geometric snow flake shape. The Walk-In Workshop staff will teach you how to score the glass using a carbide glass cutter and will give you design tips to help you create a work of art. Pieces must be picked up at a later date, or shipped. Appropriate for ages 12 & up. $15-$20.

Enjoy breakfast with Santa with pictures and a end of year Gift Shop sale!

The Pennyroyal Herb Club sponsors "Christmas at Munns", an open house and holiday sale at the old historic school that is decorated similar to an 1800's style Christmas.

Crafts, food, children's parade with Santa in carriage, singers, Santa visits with children. Fun for the entire family. 502-833-2296

Come shop at one of the best craft shows in central Kentucky - the Franklin County High School Band Craft Show. All types of crafts to enhanse your home. Shop early - this is an all day affair that is WELL attended.

Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas in the country with a delicious traditional Christmas dinner, music, beautiful decorations and good company. Purchase handmade gifts for family and friends in the gift shop. A true highlight of the year!!

CRAFT STORE OPEN HOUSE 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM / No admission required Shop for one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts surrounded by the smell of hot cider and sounds of the holidays - and receive 10% off regularly-priced merchandise (excluding furniture). Visit with artisans David Kramer and Betty Parrott and meet authors Marie Mitchell, Pam Dixon and Rebecca Turney as they launch their new children's book, "Road to Pleasant Hill." Can't make it to the Open House? Shop Craft Store Favorites Online PLEASANT HILL SINGERS CHRISTMAS CHORAL CONCERT 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM / Included in regular tour admission Enjoy this special program that tells the story of how the Shakers would have celebrated Christmas - then help decorate the Christmas tree with strings of popcorn and handmade ornaments. CHRISTMAS CAROLING 7:00 PM / Please bring a canned good for admission Start a new holiday tradition! Sing your favorite Christmas songs along the lantern-lit road. Caroling is followed by light refreshments in the West Family Dwelling Cellar.

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.

Glass Jewelry Workshop Every Sunday in December $90 1p-4p Come to Glassworks Walk-in Workshop and learn to make your own jewelry using different techniques in glass. You will make three pieces of jewelry of your choice. Call 502.992.3270 to make an appointment.