• The July Young Artisan Class will be held Thursday, July 23, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. This class is open to students in grades 2 through 6. Snacks and materials will be provided. The cost is $25 per student. By student request, participants will paint mini canvases using acrylic paint, squeegees, and paint brushes.

• Beginner Watercolor Class will be held Friday, July 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Recommended for ages 14 and up, this class will cover basic watercolor techniques, how to use different watercolor materials, and ways to create a desired effect with materials on hand. The subject will be “Painting Clouds.” All materials will be provided. The class fee is $35.

• Master quilt maker and teacher Brenda Bonzcar will lead Learning to Sew, on August 3 – 5, a three-day intensive introductory course for beginners. Classes will meet from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day. Students will complete several projects during the course. All materials and equipment will be provided. The class fee is $75.

• The Potter County Artisan Co-op is seeking sponsors and vendors for the upcoming Falling Leaves Festival. Contact the Co-op for vendor applications or sponsorship information.

To register for these classes or events, please call the Potter County Artisan Co-op at (814) 274-8165. The Co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street and is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Looking for an activity while visiting the area? The Potter County Artisan Co-op can arrange a private group class for you and your friends at a convenient time. Please call ahead or message us on Facebook to schedule.

Events and classes are supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Elk County Council on the Arts, state agencies funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.