Workshops
See one-of-a-kind come to life at tons of innovative workshops. Artists and craftsmen offer hands-on workshops in their studios and shops throughout the year. Call (859) 985-9317 for more information.
Haley-Daniels Rocking Chair Workshops
Learn to Build Your Own Vertical Slat Rocker and/or Horizontal Slat Rocker! The Horizontal Slat Rocker class is offered as a single 9 day class. The Vertical Slat Rocker class is offered in 2 parts. You can choose to attend a 1 or 2 week class. The Finishing Workshop will be included as part of the second week at no additional charge and is included as part of the Horizontal Slat class. The classes will be limited to no more than five students. There will be two full time instructors and one part time instructor on hand to give each student individual attention and help. The instructors have a combined 60 years of experience.
The workshops are as follows:
April 5 -10, 2010…..Vertical slat rocking chair workshop Part 1
April 12 - 16, 2010…..Vertical slat rocking chair workshop Part 2
May 10 - 15, 2010…..Vertical slat rocking chair workshop Part 1
May 17 - 21, 2010…..Vertical slat rocking chair workshop Part 2
April 26 - May 1 and May 3 - 5, 2010…..Horizontal slat rocking chair workshop
For more information on these classes please visit www.haleydaniels.com or call 859-986-7243.
Kelly Mehler’s School of Woodworking
Kelly Mehler’s School of Woodworking is designed to give skilled and hobbyist woodworkers the focused attention and encouragement needed to build their skills, comfort level and repertoire of woodworking techniques. To accommodate both novice and experienced woodworkers, classes offered cover an array of techniques and various finished pieces. The courses, both intensive and enjoyable, are designed to build foundational woodworking skills while creating beautiful furniture.
2010 Class Schedule is as follows:
March 1- 6: Continuous Arm Windsor Chair
March 27- 28: Hand-Cutting Dovetails
April 5 - 9: Build a Classic Side Table
April 19 - 24: Build a Serpentine Table
April 30 - May 2: European Relief Carving
May 10 - 14: Basic Finishing
May 21 - 22: Felder Machinery
May 31 - June 4: Plane Making
June 5 - 6: Using Wooden Molding Planes
June 14 - 18: Turning for Furniture Making
June 28 - July 3: Federal Card Table
July 12 - 16: Viking Tool Chest & Hand Wrought
July 26 - 30: Machinery and Hand tools Fundamentals
Aug 7: Hand - Cutting Dovetails
Aug 9 - 14: Hand-Cut Dovetailed Blanket Chest
Aug 20 - 21: Felder Machinery
Aug 23 - 28: Arts and Crafts Table
Oct 11 - 16: 21st Century Workbench
Oct 23-24: Hand tools Boot camp
For more information or to receive the detailed 2010 class schedule, or to register please call 859-986-5540 or visit at www.kellymehler.com.
Berea Parks and Recreation Department’s 2010 Quilt Workshop Schedule
Mary Sorenson – Fabric Selection for Quiltmakers & Ribbon Basket Medallion
2 day extended workshop and 60 minute lecture (Appliqué and Piecing: A Marvelous Mix). April 30 and May 1. Registration Fee: $250.www.maryappliques.com
Laura Wasilowski – Design and Fusible Fun
Class 1 – August 4-5. Fusing Fun: Fast and Fearless Art Quilts. Registration Fee: $185.
Class 2 – August 6. Color Chip Collage. Registration Fee:$90.
Luncheon and Lecture-August 6 “I Quilt, therefore I Am”- Registration Fee: $25.
Sue Benner – Fusing the Grid
2-Day Workshop that includes 60 minute lecture (The Working Path). October 22 and 23. Registration Fee: $250.
All classes will be held at the Broadway Building. 204 North Broadway Street, Berea, KY
For more information please contact:
Maggy Kriebel, Berea Parks & Recreation
859-986-9402; maggy@cityofberea.com
Lindy Evans, Images of Santa Claus
Make and Take Santa Class - ONE DAY CLASS
Saturdays 9 am to 5 pm - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DATES:
APRIL 24, JUNE 5, JULY 17, AUGUST 28, OCTOBER 23, and NOVEMBER 6
Old Town Berea - 204 North Broadway in Old Town Berea, Kentucky
Price: $180.00 (includes supplies) - Deposit of $80.00 deposit is required to register and should be received 3 weeks before class time. Your Santa will be 18-inches tall when complete. Maximum enrollment is 6 students; minimum enrollment is 3 students to hold class. Balance of $ 100.00 due at class time. If you have to cancel your class date, arrangements can be made to attend another date. If less than 3 students enroll, the class will be rescheduled for the following month. Please bring a large hot glue gun and sharp scissors.
Register: Please e-mail or call 859-582-2065 for additional information or to enroll. Mail checks to Lindy Evans, PO Box 158, Berea, KY 40403. Make and Take Santa class is a great workshop for your doll, craft or quilt organizations. Lindy can travel to you and provide this class for inspired Santa Creators. Please contact Lindy for further information.
Body Recall 2010 Leadership Training Sessions
WINTER: February 21 - 26
SPRING: April 18 - 23
SUMMER: June 6 - 11
FALL: September 12 - 17 & November 7 - 12
Training will include: Participation in the Berea-based adult laboratory class. Training in Body recall movement and philosophy. Study of resource materials and visual aids Study of sociological and psychological adaptation of adults to exercise and current trends in adult exercise. Practice teaching, program planning and implementation.
Body Recall, Inc.
P.O. Box 412
Berea, KY 40403
Phone: 859-986-2181
Fax: 859-986-7580
Email: bodyrecallinc@earthlink.net
Website: www.bodyrecallinc.org
Fall Recovery / Discovery The Body Recall Way
For over 30 years Body Recall has been teaching fall recovery as part of its core curriculum. This hands-on introductory workshop is for emergency service providers, healthcare professionals, caregivers and others interested in learning basic techniques for fall prevention and fall recovery.
This workshop will address:
- - Issues associated with falls and fall prevention among older and special needs populations
- - Simple exercises to prevent or reduce the severity of falls and fall-related injuries
- - Effective techniques for rising from a fall
- - Ways to enhance and maximize recovery
Date: Thursday February 18. Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Body Recall Headquarters, 590 Mt. Vernon Rd. Berea, KY 40403
Cost: $49.00 (includes a Body Recall Fall Recovery DVD). Deadline for registration is February 16. To register contact Becky Baker at: 859-986-2181 orbbaker@bodyrecall.org . A Tax-Exempt Organization for Lifetime Fitness.http://www.bodyrecall.org/
Berea Bonsai Studio
2010 Bonsai Open House — April 30-May 1. Celebrate spring during our Open House Weekend. Ask questions; browse our trees for sale, tools, supplies, and bonsai pots. We will offer advice on repotting, styling, tree care and all things bonsai. Find that perfect gift for Mother’s Day.
2010 Bonsai Workshop Schedule — May through September. Sign up now for an Introduction to Bonsai Workshop
Workshop participants:
-receive an introduction to the history and practice of bonsai
-learn to evaluate plant material for bonsai potential
-learn the basics of styling, pruning, wiring and potting by creating their own bonsai tree in a small class with lots of personal instruction
Everything you need is provided: Tree, wire, soils, bonsai training pot, informative reference materials, use of bonsai tools, and lunch.
Time: Saturdays 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Dates: Choose a Saturday from the list below that fits your schedule and your preference of outdoor or indoor bonsai
Registration: on our website: www.bereabonsai.com
by e-mail: tj.weckman@yahoo.com
by phone: 859-986-7764
Registrations accepted subject to space available. We keep class sizes small. Reserve early to save your place!
Workshop fee: $50.00
Workshops Using Cold Hardy Trees
Saturdays: May 8, May 15, September 4, 2010
August 28, 2010. Hardy or Tropical material
Workshops Using Tropical Bonsai Trees
Saturdays: June 12, June 26, July 17, July 24, July 31, 2010.
August 28, 2010. Hardy or Tropical material
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