Whether your interest is creative writing or blacksmithing, the Berea Festival of LearnShops has something for you. Select among LearnShops that last from two hours to two days to pursue your interest in sustainable living, media arts, collage, painting, Appalachian crafts, fiber arts, jewelry, glass, storytelling, literary arts, theatre, music, multimedia sculpture or woodworking.

The Festival of LearnShops is Family Friendly, so bring your kids or grandkids, enroll them in the youth-friendly offerings or join an intergenerational learnshop and create together.

Fri, Jul 21
Roberta Schultz: Empowerment Drumming
9:30 AM
Chestnut Street Pavilion
Starts at $44.00

Suzanne Thompson: Silk Screen Printing on Fabric
9:30 AM
Berea Makerspace
Starts at $156.00

Jonathan Dazo: Sgraffito-The Art of Carving on Clay Bowls
9:30 AM
Russel Acton Folk Center
Starts at $90.00

Mary Ann Woolery-Bussey: Leaf Printing on Silk Scarves
9:30 AM
Berea Welcome Center (Train Depot-Back Platform)
Starts at $180.00

Chip Bailey: Mountain Music of Appalachia
2:00 PM
Berea City Hall (Basement Conference Room)
Starts at $36.00

Maria Tinnell: Coiled Linen Bracelet Class
2:00 PM
Berea City Hall (Community Room)
Starts at $30.00

Jonathan Dazo: Hand-built Clay Art (Slab Constructed Mug and Spoon Rest)
2:00 PM
Starts at $96.00

Dustin Cecil: Introduction to Broom Making - The Cobwebber Broom (2)
2:00 PM
Chestnut Street Pavilion
Starts at $60.00

Rebekah Johnson: Reversible Apron
5:00 PM
Old Town Fabric
Starts at $66.00

Sat, Jul 22
Kathy Conroy: Introduction to Scratchboard Art
9:00 AM
Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea
Starts at $114.00

Maria Tinnell: Miniature Coiled Linen Basket Class
9:30 AM
Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea
Starts at $60.00

Paul R. Buhrmester: Pyrography on Gourds
9:30 AM
John B. Stephenson Hall Berea College
Starts at $48.00

Dustin Cecil: Introduction to Broom Making - The Cobwebber Broom
9:30 AM
Berea Welcome Center (Train Depot-Back Platform)
Starts at $60.00

Pat Banks: Iris the Queen of the Garden in Watercolor
9:30 AM
Berea Senior Citizens Center (Intergenerational Center behind the Russel Acton Folk Center)
Starts at $90.00

Chris Robbins: Introduction to Broom Making
9:30 AM
Berea College Student Craft
Starts at $156.00

Fran Morris Mandel: Bead Embroidered Semi-Precious Stone Pendant
9:30 AM
Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea
Starts at $108.00

Jeff Farmer: Blacksmithing Forge a Letter Opener
9:30 AM
Berea Welcome Center (Train Depot-Back Platform)
Starts at $78.00

Candi Rawlins: NEW Off-Loom Bead Weaving
9:30 AM
John B. Stephenson Hall Berea College
Starts at $120.00

Paul R. Buhrmester: Pyrography on Gourds
2:00 PM
John B. Stephenson Hall Berea College
Starts at $48.00

Dustin Cecil: Introduction to Broom Making - The Cobwebber Broom
2:00 PM
Berea Welcome Center (Train Depot-Back Platform)
Starts at $60.00

Jeff Farmer: Blacksmithing Forge "Lucky" Salt Spoons with Horseshoe Nails
2:00 PM
Berea Welcome Center (Train Depot-Back Platform)
Starts at $78.00

Rebekah Johnson: Learn to Sew a Traditional Rag Quilt at Old Town Fabric
3:00 PM
Old Town Fabric
Starts at $142.00

Sun, Jul 23
Jeff Farmer: Blacksmithing Forge a Camp Knife (Advanced Class)
9:00 AM
Berea Welcome Center
Starts at $78.00

Diana L. Thomas: Handmade Polymer Clay Bead Necklace
9:30 AM
Starts at $83.00

Maria Tinnell: Coiled Linen Bracelet Class
9:30 AM
Starts at $30.00

Paul R. Buhrmester: Pyrography on Gourds
9:30 AM
John B. Stephenson Hall Berea College
Starts at $48.00

Elizabeth Foley: Envisioning Joy
9:30 AM
Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea
Starts at $84.00

Fran Morris Mandel: Beaded Leather Cuff with Semi-Precious Stone
9:30 AM
Starts at $120.00

Robin Reed: Shiitake and Oyster Mushroom Log Inoculation
9:30 AM
The Cabin of Old Town Artisan Gallery
Starts at $102.00

Dustin Cecil: Introduction to Broom Making - The Cobwebber Broom
9:30 AM
Berea Welcome Center
Starts at $60.00

Maria Tinnell: Coiled Linen Bracelet Class
2:00 PM
Starts at $30.00

Paul R. Buhrmester: Pyrography on Gourds
2:00 PM
John B. Stephenson Hall Berea College
Starts at $48.00

Elizabeth Foley: Stamp Printing Colorful Repeat Patterns
2:00 PM
Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea
Starts at $108.00

Dustin Cecil: Introduction to Broom Making - The Cobwebber Broom
2:00 PM
Berea Welcome Center
Starts at $60.00

Jeff Farmer: Blacksmithing, Forge Decorative Leaf Keychains
2:00 PM
Berea Welcome Center
Starts at $78.00

Mon, Jul 24
Linda Stephenson: Trio of Earrings (Swarovski crystals and sterling silver)
9:30 AM
Russel Acton Folk Center
Starts at $60.00

Robin Reed: Shiitake and Oyster Mushroom Log Inoculation
9:30 AM
The Cabin of Old Town Artisan Gallery
Starts at $102.00

Dr. Jeannette Jones: Mixed-Media Art Journal
2:00 PM
Starts at $90.00

Rebekah Johnson: Make a Quilt to Last a Lifetime-Crib, Twin, or Queen Size
5:00 PM
Old Town Fabric
Starts at $180.00

Tue, Jul 25
Linda Stephenson: Bracelet and Earring Basic Beading
9:30 AM
Starts at $60.00

Mary Reed: Corn Shuck Arts, Flowers & Dolls
9:30 AM
Russel Acton Folk Center
Starts at $96.00

Nikki Noel: Stained Glass - Appalachian Landscape
9:30 AM
The Center on Estill
Starts at $90.00

Troy Price: Podcasts - How To Create Your Own
9:30 AM EDT
Starts at $66.00

Wed, Jul 26
Bill Berryman: Beginning Watercolor Painting For The Insecure!
9:30 AM
Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea
Starts at $90.00

Mary Reed: Quilt Block Painting
9:30 AM
Russel Acton Folk Center
Starts at $108.00

Neil Di Teresa: LEARN SIX DRAWING TECHNIQUES IN 6 HOURS!
9:30 AM
Starts at $114.00

Michelle Amos of Little Loomhouse: Weaving Basics
9:30 AM
Berea City Hall
Starts at $54.00

Nikki Noel: Stained Glass - Bottles and Blooms
9:30 AM
The Center on Estill
Starts at $66.00

Michelle Amos: Weaving Log Cabin Pattern
2:00 PM
Berea City Hall
Starts at $54.00

Nikki Noel: Stained Glass - Bottles and Blooms
2:00 PM
The Center on Estill
Starts at $66.00

Thu, Jul 27
Donna Lamb: Build and Play a Cantar
9:30 AM
Starts at $48.00

Linda Stephenson: Button and Bead Necklace and Earrings
9:30 AM
Starts at $60.00

Pat Sturtzel: Fabric Dyeing - Low Water Immersion and Bound Resist
9:30 AM
John B. Stephenson Hall Berea College
Starts at $150.00

Mary Reed: Quilt Block Painting
9:30 AM
Russel Acton Folk Center
Starts at $108.00

Mary Ann Woolery-Bussey: Leaf Printing on Silk Scarves
9:30 AM
Berea Welcome Center
Starts at $180.00

Dr. Jeannette Jones: Mixed-Media Art Journal
2:00 PM
Starts at $90.00

Fri, Jul 28
Linda Stephenson: Beginning Memory Wire
9:30 AM
Starts at $84.00

Diana L. Thomas: Handmade Polymer Clay Bead Necklace
9:30 AM
Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea
Starts at $83.00

Nikki Noel: Stained Glass - Appalachian Landscape
9:30 AM
The Center on Estill
Starts at $90.00

Becky Brown: The Basics of Enameling
9:30 AM
Becky Brown Studio and Gallery
Starts at $108.00

Pat Sturtzel: Fiber Art - Creating Tools and Creating Fabric Design
9:30 AM
John B. Stephenson Hall Berea College
Starts at $132.00

Pat Banks: The Secret Life of Trees from Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall
9:30 AM
Starts at $90.00

Donna Lamb: Build and Play a Cantar
9:30 AM
Starts at $48.00

Candi Rawlins: NEW Off-Loom Bead Weaving
9:30 AM
Starts at $120.00

Lindy Evans: Make and Take Santa Class
1:00 PM
Starts at $294.00

Becky Brown: The Bluegrass Enamel Learnshop
2:00 PM
Becky Brown Studio and Gallery
Starts at $108.00

Sat, Jul 29
Bob Berger: Writing Calligraphically
9:30 AM
Starts at $96.00

Paul R. Buhrmester: Pyrography on Gourds
9:30 AM
Starts at $48.00

Becky Brown: The Bluegrass Enamel Learnshop
9:30 AM
Becky Brown Studio and Gallery
Starts at $108.00

Pat Sturtzel: Fabric Dyeing - Batik Processes: Soy Wax and Flour Paste
9:30 AM
John B. Stephenson Hall Berea College
Starts at $150.00

Neil Di Teresa: COMPLETE A LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN SIX HOURS!
9:30 AM
Starts at $150.00

Dr. Jeannette Jones: Alcohol Markers and Colored Pencils
9:30 AM
Starts at $150.00

Podcasts - How To Create Your Own
9:30 AM EDT
Starts at $66.00

Jeff Farmer: Forge a Spiral Candle Holder
9:30 AM
Berea Welcome Center
Starts at $78.00

Paul R. Buhrmester: Pyrography on Gourds
2:00 PM
Starts at $48.00

Becky Brown: The Basics of Enameling
2:00 PM
Becky Brown Studio and Gallery
Starts at $108.00

Jeff Farmer: Forge My Iron Valentine (Paperweight)
2:00 PM
Berea Welcome Center
Starts at $78.00

Sun, Jul 30
Paul R. Buhrmester: Pyrography on Gourds
9:30 AM
Starts at $48.00

Becky Brown: The Basics of Enameling
9:30 AM
Becky Brown Studio and Gallery
Starts at $108.00

Jeff Farmer: NEW Blacksmithing, Forge a Plant Bracket for Hanging Plant
9:30 AM
Berea Welcome Center (Train Depot-Back Platform)
Starts at $78.00

Becky Brown: The Bluegrass Enamel Learnshop
2:00 PM
Becky Brown Studio and Gallery
Starts at $108.00

Jeff Farmer: Blacksmithing, Forge a Letter Opener
2:00 PM
Berea Welcome Center
Starts at $78.00

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Date: July 21 - 30, 2023

Location: Various Venues, Berea, KY 40403

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