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 Ave. in Flemingsburg.

Workshops:

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



CLAYPOOL-YOUNG ART BUILDING

Today, 3 to 5 p.m. — Artists Margaret and Josh Smith of the Dovetail Shop and Studio will demonstrate their ceramics. Discussion will be at 7 p.m. Both events in the room 11, the auditorium, of the building.

Nov. 11 through Dec. 9 — Annual MSU Art and Design Faculty Exhibition. Reception Nov. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. Faculty forum Nov. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The building is on the campus of Morehead State University.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and DISCOVERY CENTER

Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. — First Friday. Free admission with free health screenings from Chiro One. Holiday at the Highlands begins Nov. 18.

Special Events:

‰“Yesterday’s Toys.”

‰“Barbie exhibit: Celebrating 50 years of Barbie.”

‰“Beyond the Log Cabin: Kentucky’s Abraham Lincoln”

‰“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 Jan. 17 — “West Virginia Juried Exhibit.”

‰Through Jan. 17 — “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

Allan Eckert will be at the JSF Bookstore, 1645 Winchester Ave. downtown Ashland, from 3 to 6 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, signing his new book, “Dark Journey: The Tragedy of the Donner Party.”

The Regional Readers will meet on the last Tuesday of each month to discuss a book about this region. Anyone is welcome to join the group.

A new bookstore has opened up that 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 DOLL

AND TOY MUSEUM

Features more than 300 pieces spanning the late 19th and 20th centuries. Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment. No admission charge.

106 W. Main St., Carlisle. (859) 289-3344. Visit kydollandtoymuseum.com.



KENTUCKY FOLK ART CENTER

Through Dec. 18 — “Time Made Real.” The center is on the campus of Morehead State University.



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 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.

Saturday, noon — Mixed media painting workshop for beginners to intermediate adults. Cost :$25 including supplies. Subject is a winter scene.

There will be a silent auction this month for a one-of-a-kind watercolor by Maureen Dosier. The painting is named “Night Flight” and is matted and framed and ready to hang.

The gallery is featuring the hard and soft bound copies autographed and for sale.

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 PENDLETON

ART CENTER

Friday, 5 to 9 p.m. — First Friday Art Walk. Visit the artists and view the artwork and think about giving original art as very special gifts for Christmas. Chuck Robertson will be providing music during the evening.

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 Janet LeBrun, watercolor and acrylic artist. Her work may be seen in Studio 101.

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.

Aladdin’s Art Gallery — Custom framing and gifts. (606) 325-2597.

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 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

Nov. 28, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Nov. 29, 1 to 5:30 p.m. — “Look out Galileo!” $5 admission.

The museum is at 2035 South Third St. in Louisville.



THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY

Saturday — First Friday art walk with violinist Ann Adkins and introducing Hope Lewis, Malia Blevins and Raegan Williams.

Brett Sherman of Coal Grove is November’s featured artist of the month. He is an all-media artist.

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

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.