Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Art Studio at the Szilagyi Center in Rowlesburg.The name Pysanky derives from the verb pysalty which means "to write". Take a four hour class at the Art Studio in the Szilagyi Center and learn the art of writing on eggs with a kistka and bees wax. Colorful designs will be created using a wax-resist (batik) method and vivid non-edible dyes. Instruction will be provided by Bernice Schwarzenberg who has been creating pysanky for many years. Refreshments will be provided. $20 per person. Contact Janet Szilagyi at
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Pottery classes are being offered at the Szilagyi Center in Rowlesburg this fall. Hand-building classes begin on Sunday, September 9, with a slab-built cup. Other projects this fall will include a candlestick, a votive, and a Christmas ornament. There will also be an 8-week wheel-throwing pottery class for beginners. Check out the Calendar for dates and details. Contact instructor Susan Ramey of Ridgetop Pottery with questions and to register for classes.
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On Saturday, August 25, three artists participated in the Friends of the Cheat's Summer Send-Off Concert. Susan Ramey, Gail Anderson, and Rob Riffe set up their artwork under the pavillion at the Friends of the Cheat Festival Grounds near Albright, West Virginia. Festival-goers were treated to four different musical acts, the weather was absolutely gorgeous, and the event raised money for Friends of the Cheat. Arts Preston artists also participate in the Art Market at Cheat Fest which is held the first Saturday in May.
