Museum classes let you get crafty

Connie Cousins

The latest exhibit at the Bellefonte Museum for Centre County, “A World of Stitches” running through Dec. 20, has added another artist to the lineup. Judith Finkelstein will contribute “The Ancient Art of Felt Making” to the show.

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Classes to be held at the museum, 133 N. Allegheny St.:

• At 2 p.m. Nov. 8, Kimberly Davis will present “Lessons Learned on Creativity, Persistence and Just Getting it Done.”

She spent four months waking up and heading directly to her studio to make a mini art quilt. Davis will share the lessons learned by completing the quilt. Free.

• From 1-4 p.m. Nov. 21, Davis will lead an applique arts class. Participants can learn to create mini quilts. No experience is necessary. Materials and tuition cost is $35.

• At Judy Finkelstein’s felt classes, participants will learn the ancient craft of making felt and then create an object from the fabric. Bring two plastic grocery bags and an older bath towel to all felt classes.

The following felt classes are offered:

Beads, buttons and flowers: Learn felting techniques while creating your own mini flower garden. 10 a.m. Nov. 14. Materials and tuition cost $32.

Beret: beginners are welcome to make a stylish felted beret in your choice of colors. No sewing is required. Bring a sandwich or take a short lunch break. 10 a.m. Nov. 21. Materials and tuition cost $32.

Holiday stocking: The technique is as described for the beret class. 10 a.m. Dec. 12 (Victorian Christmas weekend). Materials and tuition cost $45.

To register for classes, e-mail Pat House at prhouse3@yahoo.com.

A colorful train ride

Come and enjoy a fall foliage train ride on a beautifully restored, circa 1940s, open-window passenger train for one day only — Oct. 24.

Depart from the Bellefonte train station at 10 a.m. to Pleasant Gap (11/ 2 hours) or at 1 p.m.

for a trip on the main line to Lock Haven along Bald Eagle Valley. Prepare to board 30 minutes prior to departure for this three-hour round-trip ride with no stops.

Tickets are available at the Bellefonte Train Station, Talleyrand Park or via PayPal at www.bellefontetrain.org. Tickets cost for $10 for Pleasant Gap (children 2 and younger on an adult’s lap are free) and $25 for the Lock Haven trip. Call 355-1053 or 355-2197.

Join the parade

Bellefonte’s annual Halloween Parade will be held rain or shine at 3 p.m. Oct. 25. Put on your finest costume and join the parade, which begins at Bellefonte Area High School and marches down Bishop Street and up Allegheny Street to the courthouse. There will be treat bags for all and prizes for individuals and families/groups.

Please bring a food item to donate to the Bellefonte Food Bank.

Connie Cousins writes the weekly On Centre column on Bellefonte. She can be reached at connie.cousins@yahoo.com.