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.

http://www.artfabrik.com

Sue Benner – Fusing the Grid

2-Day Workshop that includes 60 minute lecture (The Working Path). October 22 and 23. Registration Fee: $250.

http://www.suebenner.com/

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; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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

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http://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 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 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: http://www.bereabonsai.com

by e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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, 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

HOMEGROWN HIDEAWAYS 2010 WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

(All workshops limited to 10 participants. Lunch and tent camping included in workshop fee.)

For more info, visit www.HomeGrownHideAways.org

April 24: Diesel to Vegetable Oil Fuel Conversion $115 In this workshop, participants will convert a diesel VW Jetta to run off Waste Vegetable Oil using a Greasecar Conversion kit. Students will perform all major operations in the assembly of a heated fuel system, including electrical wiring, fuel filter and tank installation, coolant plumbing, and controls. Partipants will also learn about collection and filtration of Waste Vegetable Oil. After the workshop, the car will be available for sale for $3500, including 100 gallons of grease.

May 15: KFTC FriendRaiser Kentuckians for the Commonwealth is a statewide citizens organization working for a new balance of power and a just society. The FriendRaiser is time to welcome and encourage new folks to become involved with KFTC. It is also a time for current KFTC members to come together to celebrate our work and get to know each other better. More details coming soon!

May 29-31: Cob Workshop I $335 This workshop will be an experimental cabin using Cob as infill on angled, geodesic wall sections. Participants will learn to identify appropriate materials and proportionalities for creating strong and beautiful earthen structures. We will also cover fenestrations and the use of bottles and other colored glass to create the effect of stained-glass.

June 12-13: Solar Water Heater Installation Workshop $225 In conjunction with Appalachia- Science in the Public Interest, the Ky Solar Partnership, and the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development, HomeGrown HideAways is pleased to offer a hands-on Solar Water Heater Installation workshop. This workshop will be presented in accordance with NABCEP standards and follow the NABCEP Solar Thermal Task Analysis. Pre-Requisite and Textbook Purchase Required. More Details Coming Soon!

June 26-27: EarthBag Workshop I $225 This workshop is a simple garden wall that demonstrates EarthBag basics including sourcing of materials, design specifications, and filling, stacking, tamping, and mortaring of filled bags. We will also be incorporating fenestrations, arches, and decorative glass.

July 17: Red Lick Volunteer Fire Dept. Fundraiser Live Music and Auction, Cornhole Tournament, & Concessions. More details coming soon!

July 24-25: Cob Workshop II $225 This workshop will be an experimental cabin using Cob as infill on angled, geodesic wall sections. Participants will learn to identify appropriate materials and proportionalities for creating strong and beautiful earthen structures. We will also cover fenestrations and the use of bottles and other colored glass to create the effect of stained-glass. This is a continuation of the workshop begun in May.

July 31-August 1: EarthBag Workshop II $225 This workshop is a simple garden wall that demonstrates EarthBag basics including sourcing of materials, design specifications, and filling, stacking, tamping, and mortaring of filled bags. We will also be incorporating fenestrations, arches, and decorative glass. This is a continuation of the workshop begun in June.

August 20-22: Holler in the Holler Music Festival HomeGrown HideAways annual music and art festival. See the website for more details.

September 4-5 Natural Plasters I $225 In this course, participants will learn how to create and apply beautiful hand-finished clay plasters on a variety of wall surfaces. We will cover appropriate materials and ratios, mixing, pigmentation, and application, Students will be given the opportunity to add sculptural details to finished walls.

September 11-12: Natural Plasters II $225 In this course, participants will learn how to create and apply beautiful hand-finished clay plasters on a variety of wall surfaces. We will cover appropriate materials and ratios, mixing, pigmentation, and application, Students will be given the opportunity to add sculptural details to finished walls. This is a continuation of Natural Plasters I.

October 2: National Solar Tour (Berea Edition) HomeGrown HideAways will be part of the Berea Solar Tour, sponored byAppalachia- Science in the Public Interest, the Ky Solar Partnership, and Sustainable Berea. Come see the results of the summer workshop series and speak with educated professionals about all things sustainable. Learn what you can do to make a difference in your household!