BANANA TREE STUDIOS
Classes:
Jan. 19 through March 9 — Drawing.
Jan. 21 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.
CLAYPOOL-YOUNG ART BUILDING
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
‰Wednesday — Holiday at the Highlands begins.
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
‰Today — Dan Mitchell Allison Walter Gropius Master Artist public presentation begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
‰Friday — First day of Dan Mitchell Allison three-day Gropius workshop.
‰Sunday — Last day to view Walter Gropius Master Artist: Aysha Peltz Exhibit.
‰Nov. 21 — First day to view classes and workshops exhibition.
‰Nov. 24 — First day to view artist-crafted trees.
‰Nov. 29 — Last day to view Classes and Workshops Exhibition.
‰Dec. 6, 1 to 4 p.m. — Holiday Open House.
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
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.
The bookstores have many cookbooks for your holiday cooking and baking such as the “W-Hollow Holiday Cookbook;’ ‘ Best of the Best in Kentucky;’ and ‘What’s Cooking for the Holidays.”
A new bookstore has opened 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.
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
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 $25 per session, including supplies. For reservations call Maureen at (606) 638-1313.
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.
Author Sydney Burns Turnbull will be featured at the gallery for a booksigning at 1 p.m. Saturday. Her newest book is titled “The Sixth Floor.” There will be copies of the book “Patent Leather Shoes and Transparent Pie” also for signing.
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
For your holiday shopping, visit the Pendleton on Saturdays, Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, 12 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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 November Artist of the Month is Janice 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.
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 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.
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
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.
