Arts
Festive Twists and Tucks Holiday Pillow
Athens Makerspace and ReUse On Union 751 West Union St., Athens, OH, United StatesIn this fun 3-hr make-and-take class, students will create a pillow using a pin tuck twisting technique. Although this is a holiday craft, students can use this technique in a variety of other crafts and clothing construction projects. The look of the tucks can also be changed depending on the direction they are stitched in.... Read More
Art Opening for A Solo Show by Jessica Ashley at Arts West
Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesWith a focus on landscape and animal acrylic painting, Jessica Ashley completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2014. Based out of Middleport, Ohio, she has been adding to her already large body of work, creating a bunch of new paintings of all different sizes for this upcoming exhibition. Ashley's work will be featured... Read More
Weave a Seat from Ties!
Athens Makerspace and ReUse On Union 751 West Union St., Athens, OH, United StatesDo you have an old chair or stool that needs a new seat? Or have you always wanted to learn chair caning but thought it was too boring? Come join Master Seat-Weaver Mindy King to craft a colorful new seat from upcycled neckties! Class will provide all ties and include instruction from start to finish.... Read More
Intro to Machine Sewing – Flannel Pillowcase
Athens Makerspace and ReUse On Union 751 West Union St., Athens, OH, United StatesWould you love a chance to make a fuzzy warm pillowcase for fall? Our talented instructor, Mindy King, will guide you through this great beginner's introduction to sewing with a machine. Attendees will need to purchase and bring with them 1 1/8 yards flannel fabric. If you don't have flannel please consider stopping next door... Read More
For the Love of Athens Photo Entry Deadline
Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesFor the Love of Athens is a photo exhibit for images of people, places or things in Athens County. Chosen photos (30-35 pieces) will be exhibited in the Arts West galleries for the month of February, 2020. Send up to 5 photos to artswestmarketing@gmail.com or enter via Instagram #fortheloveofathens and add number #1, #2, #3,... Read More
Weld a Horseshoe Snowman
Athens Makerspace and ReUse On Union 751 West Union St., Athens, OH, United StatesStill in search of a whimsical holiday gift for someone you love? Come join us to weld them a cheerful snowman out of upcycled horseshoes! Using MIG welder techniques, our talented instructor, Liz King, will guide participants through this Make-and-Take project. Having MIG welding experience is helpful but not necessary. Participants should wear close-toed shoes,... Read More
Christmas Open House At Ross County Historical Society
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesYou are invited to our 2019 Christmas Open House! Featuring our one-of-a-kind Christmas tree decorated with hundreds of hand-cut paper ornaments by local Scherenschnitte artist Bonnie Grove, and a charming Victorian Christmas parlor with late 19th and early 20th century holiday decorations and toys. You can also enjoy our permanent exhibits, "Toys from the... Read More
William T. Sherman’s 200th Birthday Party
The Mill Event Center 431 S. Columbus St., Lancaster, OH, United StatesYou only turn 200 once! Join the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Lancaster’s most famous son, William Tecumseh Sherman, Feb. 8, 2020. The party will be held from 6-10pm at The Mill Event Center, 431 S. Columbus St., in Lancaster, Ohio. Randy Lawrence will serve as emcee, bringing a mix of... Read More
Starbrick Gallery Show – Last Breath of Winter: Last Chance at All Things Winter
Starbrick Gallery 21 W.Columbus St., Nelsonville, OH, United StatesFeb 22 through March 22nd Starbrick Gallery Show - Last Breath of Winter: Last Chance at All Things Winter Most things on sale or clearance - paintings, photos, prints, 30% off knitwear, etc
Art Reception for Savannah Freeman’s, “Outside”, & Hannah Sickles’ “The Everyday”
Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesAn exhibit of original hand-made artworks by Savannah Freeman of Moonville Print Shop and Hannah Sickles of Saturday Darlings Studio. The double opening will also feature food, drinks, and live piano from Metra Peterson with vocals from Chelsa Peterson Morahan. Meet the artists and purchase some beautiful art! The show will be on display from... Read More