BANANA TREE STUDIOS

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 Avenue in Flemingsburg.

Workshops:

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



BIRKE ART GALLERY

Through Oct. 8 — Erika Osborne.

The Birke Art Gallery is at One John Marshall Drive in Huntington. Hours: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.

For more information, call (304) 696-2296



DOODLES STUDIO & GALLERY

‰Paper Mosaic class. $65 including 6X6” canvas or mirror frame, craft knife, decoupage medium and dimensional paint as well as six to eight class hours of instruction to be done in one day.

‰Traditional Mosaic class. $110 including mirror frame, tile nippers, safety glasses, adhesive and six class hours of instruction.

The gallery is located at 101 East Water Street in Flemingsburg. Hours: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed from 1 to 2 p.m. for lunch.

For more information, call Brenda Flynn at (606) 845-0411 or email ahoymatey@rocketmail.com. Visit doodlesgallery.com



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and DISCOVERY CENTER

Special Events:

‰Beyond the Log Cabin: Kentucky’s Abraham Lincoln

‰School Daze

‰The Legacy of Jean Thomas

‰Digging Deeper: Prehistoric Man in the Ohio River Valley

‰Mr. Lincoln’s War: The Civil War in Eastern Kentucky

‰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. 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; email: info@highlandsmuseum.com; web address: highlandsmuseum.com.

The museum is at 1620 Winchester Ave. in Ashland.



HUNTINGTON MUSEUM OF ART

Exhibits

‰Through Oct. 18 — “Who’s Who in the Vault: Portraits from the Permanent Collection”

‰Oct. 10 through Jan. 17 — “West Virginia and Juried Exhibit.” Reception Oct. 18 at 2 p.m.

‰Through Jan. 17, 2010 — “I Don’t Get It,” non-objective works from the permanent collection.

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

Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1645 Winchester Ave. in Ashland.

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



L STYLE

Potters’ Loft

Visit the loft any Monday or Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for a preview of the students’ work and see them perform on the wheel.

The loft is at 1514 Winchester Ave., Ashland.

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



PAINTED COW GALLERY

The annual Halloween/Harvest Art and Ghost Story Contest is under way. This multi-media contest is open to all ages. Juveniles will be judged by their age group and adults will be judged in art categories. Winners will be treated to a special reading of ghost stories, a ribbon ceremony and treats. The submission deadline is Saturday.

The gallery and Lawrence County Arts Council will sponsor art classes for students each Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the gallery. Beginning watercolor classes for adults are offered at noon on the first Saturday of each month for $26 per session, including supplies. For reservations call Maureen 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.

Hours: Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: Noon to 4 p.m.

The gallery offers a wide variety of artwork including drawings, paintings, pastels, sculptures, quilts, hand-made jewelry, instruments, art dolls, hand-painted decorative furniture and much more.



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 area. Some studios are open daily, some are open by appointment with the artist. Contact information for the artists is available in the lobby.

The October Artist of the Month is Jesse Hurst, gourd artist

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

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

3:30 to 5 p.m. — New session of children’s art class begin with Cathie Lambeau. $85 for four classes. Call (304) 617-7361.

6 to 8 p.m. — Beginning Acrylic Painting Class with Cathie Lambeau. All ages. Call (304) 617-7361.

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.

Fabric Dyeing/Surface Design Classes. Bead Weaving Classes. Both with Cathy Vigor. Call (606) 325-3691.

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 JB 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.



THE SPEED ART MUSEUM

On Oct. 10 from 12 to 3 p.m. there will be a family program, “Art Sparks Family Studio: Impressionist Color Experiment,” where artist Bart Galloway will introduce you to the works of Vincent Van Gogh and his artistic techniques.

Admission to the museum is free with $5 admission to Art Sparks.

The museum is located at 2035 South Third Street in Louisville, Ky.



THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY

Lillianne and Bruce Bowersock, “Dynamite Duo,” of Ona, W.Va., are the Featured Artists of October. This husband-and-wife team are members of the Tamarack of West Virginia and Dickirson Fine Art.

The Upstairs Gallery consists of an array of paintings, photography, pottery, stained glass, wood furniture and products, prints, greeting cards, etc.

Four new artists to TUG — Dustin York, Jeff P. Williams, J. Bird Cremeans and Sarah Brinegar.

The gallery is at 1428 Winchester Ave. in Ashland.

For more information, call Barbara at (606) 325-0233 or (304) 633-4401 or visit yessy.com/TUG.



TRI-STATE ARTS

ASSOCIATION

Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 11,12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Ritter Park — Artists will exhibit and sell their work. Visitors will be able to chat with the artists and have pieces commissioned.

Artwork will include oil, acrylic, pastels and watercolor paintings, photography and other media.

Face painting and childrens’ art instructions will be available. The All 4 One LLC, Mobile Recording Studio and inflatables also will be at the park. There is a small fee for the childrens’ activities. The Greater Huntington Park and Recreation Concession Booth will be available.