BANANA TREE STUDIOS

Classes

Tuesday through March 9 — Drawing.

Today through March 11 — Watercolors.

Jan. 29 through March 19 — Ceramics.

The studio offers class instruction in ceramics, watercolors and oils.

All classes are open to beginners as well as advanced students. Classes are for eight weeks, meeting once a week for 21/2 hours. There must be five students registered for the class. Cost is $110.

Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment at 121 E. Electric Ave. in Flemingsburg.

For more information, call (606) 845-7408 or (606) 356-1357 or e-mail machtk@bananatreestudios.com. Visit bananatreestudios.com.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM

& DISCOVERY CENTER

Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. — First Friday art walk. Admission is free.

Exhibits

‰“Beyond the Log Cabin: Kentucky’s Abraham Lincoln” until Feb. 19.

‰“School Daze”

‰“The Legacy of Jean Thomas”

‰“Digging Deeper: Prehistoric Man in The Ohio River Valley”

‰“Steel Rails”

Student Special Events

FETCH! Challenge Lab: Each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., try activities that are seen on PBS FETCH! Free with regular admission.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Monday by appointment only. Cost for Adults: $5.50; seniors, students and children: $4.50; Members and Children 2 and younger: Free.

Phone: (606) 329-8888; Fax: (606) 324-3218; e-mail: info@highlandsmuseum.com; Web address: highlandsmuseum.com.

The museum is at 1620 Winchester Ave. in Ashland.



HUNTINGTON MUSEUM

OF ART

Exhibits

‰Through Feb. 7 — “URBAN: City Scapes from the permanent collection.”

‰Feb. 6 through May 2 — “A Lasting Impression: Works on Paper from the Permanent.Collection.” Reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 6.

Through Feb. 1 — “100 Years of Scouting.”

‰Feb. 20 through May 23 — “The World of the Graphic Novel.” Reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 28.

‰Feb. 27 through May 30 — “Original Comic Book Illustrations from the Collection of Beau Smith.”

Events

‰April 11, 2 p.m. — Gallery walk.

Hours: Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call (304) 529-2701.



JESSE STUART FOUNDATION

Regional readers will meet Feb. 23 at 5:45 p.m. to discuss this months chosen book, “Cruelly Murdered” by Keven McQueen.

The bookstore includes books by Jesse Stuart, Billy C. Clark, Harry Caudill, Thomas D. Clark, Allan W. Eckert and hundreds of other Kentucky and Appalachian authors. Visitors can also enjoy the used book store, photographic exhibit and art gallery.

Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

1645 Winchester Ave., Ashland. For more information, call (606) 326-1667 or visit jsfbooks.com.



KENTUCKY FOLK ART CENTER

Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for senior citizens and members of touring groups. KFAC members, children younger than 12, and MSU students are admitted free.

Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Directions are from I-64, take exit 137. Turn south on to Hwy. 32. Follow the brown KFAC signs to the Hwy. 60 bypass. The center is on the campus of Morehead State University.



L STYLE

Potters’ Loft

Wheel thrown pottery classed with instructor, Bill Meadows, will be Monday and Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is student space available in either class. Students work on their own wheel. All skill levels from beginners to advance are welcome. Registration is required.

Classes are at the Potters Loft at the L Style Salon at 1514 Winchester Ave., Ashland.

For more information or to register, call instructor Bill Meadows at (304) 654-9948.



PAINTED COW GALLERY

Studio home for the Lawrence County Arts Council in downtown Louisa, 103 S. Main Cross St., Louisa (across the street from the Lawrence County Court House.)

Gallery hours for Tuesday through Friday are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday hours are from noon to 4 p.m.

Each Tuesday the gallery turns into a studio home for an assortment of artists to work on their artwork.

The Painted Cow is featuring local artist Greg Painter. Many local and national art patrons have collected his acrylic artwork for years. He is influenced by his love of the outdoors, animals, camping and one of his favorite painters, Thomas Kinkade. During this week, patrons will receive an additional 10 percent off any of his artwork and a free $20 print with purchase.

Watercolor instructions are also offered each Tuesday. For prices, call Maureen.

The gallery offers a wide variety of artwork.

Art lessons and workshops are also available, for further information call Maureen Dosier at (606) 638-1313.

Every Tuesday is Artist’s day. Bring your own supplies (except oils and clay) and spend the day creating with other artists for a small fee.



THE PENDLETON

ART CENTER

The Pendleton Art Center houses the working and retail sale studios of artists and craftsmen with a wide range of talents from the Tri-State. Some studios are open daily; some are open by appointment with the artist. Contact information for the artists is available in the lobby.

Friday, 5 to 9 p.m. — First Friday Art Walk.

February’s Artist of the Month is Kathy Keelin, culinary artist from The Olive Tree.

The Olive Tree featuring gourmet foods, light lunch fare and much more. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (606) 615-2998.

Fine Art Graphics and Printing, Denise Spaulding, (606) 465-5589.

The following classes are offered at the Pendleton:

‰Mondays: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Watercolor Class with Janet Lester and Sylvia Jackson. Call to preregister and get a supply list (606) 928-8965 or (606) 928-0257.

‰Tuesdays: 10 a.m. to noon. Watercolor Class with Janice LeBrun.

Children’s art classes at 4 p.m. with Janice LeBrun. (606) 329-0048.

Beginning watercolor from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with Janice LeBrun.

6 to 8:30 p.m. — Handbuilding Pottery Classes with B.J. Wilder. Pre-registration and payment required. Call (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970.

‰Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to noon. — Learn to Draw/Sharpen Your Skills/Learn the Art of Using Colored Pencils with Sylvia Jackson. (606) 928-0257.

‰Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Handbuilding Pottery Classes with B.J. Wilder. Pre-registration and payment required. Call (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Acrylic Painting Class with Janice LeBrun. Call (606) 329-0048.

‰Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Handbuilding Potter Classes, ages 9 to 12, with J.B. Wilder. Preregistration and payment required. Call (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970.

The art center is at 1537-1539 Winchester Ave. in Ashland. For more information, call (606) 920-9863 or go to pendletonartcenter.com.

For studio rental information, contact Chrissie Smith at (606) 920-9863 or csmithpac@yahoo.com.



SPEED ART MUSEUM

Friday, 7 to 11 p.m. — Art After Dark, Fleur de lis. (Family friendly fun until 9 p.m.) $5 for museum members, U of L and Bellarmine students with student ID and $15 for non-members.

Feb. 14, 1 to 3 p.m. — Valentine’s Day at the Speed. Enjoy a champagne cash bar, a luscious buffet of chocolate treats and a guided tour of romance in the collection. Admission is free.

Through Feb. 28 — A Book of Prayers: The Medieval Bestseller.

Through March 7 — “Hattie Bishop Speed: Founder and Collector.”

March 12 through June 27 — “The Most Famous People in the World: Karsh 100.”

Through March 14 — “Hattie Bishop Speed: A New Museum for Louisville.”

The museum is at 2035 South Third St. in Louisville. For more information, visit speedmuseum.org or call (502) 634-2700.



THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY

Friday — First Friday art walk. Solo guitarist Nicholas Newman will provide the entertainment.

Barbara Dellagatti is the featured artist of the month. She is a watercolorist from Ona, W.Va.

Gallery and framing hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

The Upstairs Gallery has new art and gifts available from their 25 Tri-State artists.

The gallery is at 1428 Winchester Ave. in Ashland.

For more information, call Barbara at (606) 325-2470 or (304) 633-4401 or visit yessy.com/TUG.