The Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society will take people “Around the World” with its new exhibit at Western Kentucky University’s Kentucky Library and Museum. The exhibit - which will feature 75 quilts made of a variety of fabrics by people who are either members of the society or quilters from Kentucky - opens Friday and will be displayed through June 8. Local publicity chairwoman Becky Leavy said the exhibit features patterns such as Dresden Plate, Star of Bethlehem and Dutch Doll; fabrics with international themes; or styles such as Hawaiian, Japanese or African. Society member Nancy Shirley of Bowling Green, who is also a member of Creative Quilters of Southern Kentucky, has two quilts that will be displayed. The quilt, called “French Baskets,” is white and pink and features a basket with appliqu/d flowers that look like they’re spilling out of a basket.

Thursdays June 12-July 17; participants 16 and older introduced to a variety of artistic rendering techniques, color theory, blending and gradation, simple perspective and composition; various subjects will be discussed while landscapes will be the primary area of study; class goal is for each student to be able to complete a painting; instructor Jonathan Annett; $75 city residents, $94 others. Fridays; experienced painters use the center’s painting studio at the Arts Center for uninterrupted independent work; participants responsible for all materials; $20 city residents, $25 others per week or $60 city residents, $75 others per month. Clay open studio – Hours vary based on other programs at the center; call Jennifer Rankin at 972-1632 to confirm hours; opportunity for potters who wish to work independently; includes firing and use of glazes on hand; participants must have taken at least one class with the center or show proof and knowledge of good studio practices to be eligible; $65 city residents, $81 others (per month). June 9-13; children ages 7 to 12 explore science through horticulture; city residents $120, others $145. June 16-20; children ages 7 to 12 create chemical concoctions from slime to ice cream; city residents $120, others $145. read more

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Viola Krausnick and her daughter, Janet Egle, will be the “Featured Quilters” at the Chase County Museum Quilt Show this weekend in Champion. Over 30 quilts, 25 of them Krausnick and Egle’s, will be on display. This is the first time the women have been the featured quilters at the show and Krausnick says “it’s rewarding. Krausnick says hand quilting is a “lot different than it used to be. One of the quilts on display Krausnick made in the 1960s. Web Site Design By RADWEN, Inc. read more

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