“Jewelry: From Basics to Beauty”.  Wednesdays from June 2nd 6:00-9:00 PM   In this 6-session class, learn to create and cast jewelry and sculpture.  Learn to use the tools of the craft, shape metal, set stones, creating your cast from wax. Cast your creation in bronze or silver into a piece of jewelry or small sculpture @ CraftWorks In Town, corner of Washington and Duke streets tuition $288.00 for series of 6 classes.  Teaching Artist:  Bradley Sanders.   Registration and more information at www.wvcraftworks.org.

Venetian Plaster:  Basics Workshop. Tuesday, June 1st 4:00-9:00 PM  The Classical Finishes Workshop is a comprehensive, hands on series of classes that teaches the steps to successful execution and timeless appeal of some of the most beautiful decorative art finishes in the industry. These include Marbling, Faux Bois, European Glazing, Gilding, and Venetian Plaster  @ CraftWorks In Town, Shepherdstown, WV, Tuition:  $85 per class or all five classes for $395. Material fee: $15. Teaching Artist:  Isabelle Truchon.  Registration and more information at www.wvcraftworks.org.

“Twined Rag Rug-Rags to Rugs”.   Saturday , June 5th 9AM-2PM and June 19, 9am-12 noon Create your own twined rug, on a handmade frame, using a very old method called twining.  Bring scissors, needle, thread and your selection of fabric.  Old sheets are excellent for this project; a full-size flat sheet in white or cream is adequate for the warp and two queen-size flat sheets, your choice of color (solids or prints), will be sufficient for the weft. (two session class) $64 plus $20 materials fee for frame, Location:  Triple …

“Twined Rag Rug-Rags to Rugs”.   Saturday , June 5th 9AM-2PM and June 19, 9am-12 noon Create your own twined rug, on a handmade frame, using a very old method called twining.  Bring scissors, needle, thread and your selection of fabric.  Old sheets are excellent for this project; a full-size flat sheet in white or cream is adequate for the warp and two queen-size flat sheets, your choice of color (solids or prints), will be sufficient for the weft. (two session class) $64 plus $20 materials fee for frame, Location:  Triple …