Gallery 119 offers art classes
PENDLETON — Pendleton Artists Society’s Gallery 119 offers art classes on a regular basis.
The next classes are:
• Pottery with Janae Ledbetter — 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 15, and Sunday, Jan. 16. In this two-day workshop titled “Beautifully Broken,” participants will use a 15th century art form called Kintsugi (Keen-sue-ge). Kintsugi is a craft dedicated to the restoration of fine pottery. In this process, shattered pieces of pristine vases are artfully rejoined with a gold laced epoxy. Cost is $65 and includes all supplies. Maximum 12 students, adult only.
• Deco Clay Class with Pam Rowley — 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. Participants will make a deco clay mirror accent piece to use on the table or wall. This is a beginner class. Colors for the project are selected by the student at the time of class. Cost is $50 with all supplies and tools provided. Ages 12 and older.
• Jewelry Class with Tracy Davidson — 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23. Participants will make personalized charm necklaces using mixed metals, their own designs, including a stamp of inspiration or names. Cost is $45 and includes use of
all tools. All metals, silver, beads and charms are provided. This is a beginner class for people 7 and older.
• Children’s Art Classes — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday each month. Each class will be different and taught by different teachers. Each class is independent and will need its own registration. The class for each month will be advertised on the PAS website.
Registration for classes can be completed at the gallery, 119 W. State St., Pendleton; by phone at 765-778-0986 during regular business hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; or online at PASgallery119.org/events.
Scholarship applications due
PENDLETON — South Madison Community Foundation’s portal to apply for scholarships is open through Feb. 15.
The foundation awards about $100,000 annually from about 35 scholarship funds.
It has mailed letters to the homes of high school seniors at Lapel and Pendleton Heights high schools and encourages seniors to apply at SouthMadison-Foundation.org.
Meeting , Jackson Township talk scheduled
ANDERSON —Madison County Historical Society’s monthly membership meeting is set for 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at the Anderson Public Library in the Chief Anderson Room on the third floor.
This change in location and time allows for a presentation by County Historian Stephen T. Jackson, part of his What’s In A Name Series: the “History of Jackson Township,” and follow social distancing. It is recommended that people wear masks.
The historical society will close at noon ON Jan. 24.
There is no charge to attend this event. Call 765-683-0052 for more details.
