September brings the routine back into life and CraftWorks brings the opportunity to spice it up with a creative outlet. David Lillard, executive director of CraftWorks believes strongly that among a few, "...one important ingredient to lifelong happiness is the joy of artistic creation..." and so CraftWorks invites everyone to get a taste of the creative juices that flow at the In Town Studio in September.

For starters, CraftWorks is offering a Free Drawing Class With Judy Bradshaw on September 4th, 10-11am, In Town Studio. In this one-hour crash course in drawing, participants will learn the basics of shape, value and texture--and leave with a new appreciation of what they can do. Participants must sign up on the web site to participate--without delay as the class is this Saturday.

Families with young children, are welcomed to join us for the Young Artists Program Open House held on Sunday September 19th from 1-4pm. The kids will get creative with paints, pastels and collages and will have the opportunity to meet our wonderful Teaching Artists, including Young Artist Studio Manager Emily Vaughn. Parents will learn about our fantastic programs, and can let the kids create and have fun! We have programs for children ranging from two years to late teens. Home school, after school and weekend programs are available and can be viewed on the CraftWorks web site CLASSES tab.
 

  Do you know anyone who can solve the Rubik's cube, or wants to? Kids from ages 10 and up are invited to join the fun with Anthony, speed cuber extraordinaire, as they Solve the Cube at Craftworks every Wednesday afternoon from 4-5:30pm. Learn to solve the cube, practice techniques to solve fast, attend competitions, and impress friends, teachers and parents!  The get together is supervised by CraftWorks staff.

Running out of summer activities for your kids? Looking for something to fill those last weeks before school starts? Have your kids Come Do with Emily Vaughn! Classes meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10-11:30 for ages 6-9, and 1-3pm for kids ages 9-12. Kids learn about the lives and works of artists like Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol, and then create work inspired by that artist’s subject matter and chosen medium. Individual classes are only $25, with discounts offered when you sign up for one or two whole weeks.

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Are your kids interested in having fun, being smart and going places?

This fall, CraftWorks will be representing West Virginia at the USA Science and Engineering Festival: "You Can Solve The Rubik's Cube!" Competition.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Rubik's Cube invention and the creator, Professor Erno Rubik will be honored at the festival in D.C.. Anthony Forcione a 15 year old resident of Jefferson county, attending Washington High School is eagerly heading the competition and is seeking recruits to form a team to represent West Virginia on October 21st. Anthony is a national competitor ranked 527 in the USA and is living proof that anyone can learn to solve the cube at incredible speed. For more info on the competition visit www.usasciencefestival.org/

Every Wednesday from 4-5:30PM starting August 18th high school aged kids will meet at CraftWorks in Town to prepare for the event. Please RSVP if you are interested, meet Anthony, make friends, and have fun!

Ah, why is the birdseed disappearing so quickly?   We know it isn’t squirrels because these are squirrel proof feeders – too much weight on the feeding deck closes a cover over the seed.  But did we figure on a thief that could sit on top and reach over to get the coveted seed? 

Can’t resist posting this picture of just how beautiful fresh eggs can be when purchased directly from a farmer who cares about her flock of diverse chickens.  It’s hard to use them instead of just looking at them.  Fiona Harrison (Slaynt Vie Farm) farms an organic garden at Cool Spring and brings eggs and produce in exchange!