Arts and Crafts Development

Author: Jennifer Bridge

Major Program: Artistic Skill Development

After years of receiving request for crafts classes a group was formed in September with a purpose of teaching marketable skills.  The group currently consists 27 members and attendance varies on the topic.  The first program taught was bow making as it is technique used in a variety of applications. The FCS agent taught the skill of making a poinsettia bow and a volunteer leaders taught the basic bow skill.  Two of the participants used the newly acquired skills to make an item f

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Art on the Plaza

Author: Kristy Porter

Major Program: Artistic Skill Development

Pike County Extension Fine Arts teamed up with local artists to offer a popular warm weather series: Art on the Plaza. On Saturdays from late spring through early fall, participants can sign up to take part in an outdoor art activity in downtown Pikeville. Over the past two years, we’ve featured various artists, including Christopher Epling and Jessica Salyer, teaching basket weaving, cartoon drawing, acrylic and watercolor painting, and therapeutic art activities. Pike County Extension Fi

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