Arts and Crafts Classes - Keeping Arts Alive with Memories on Main

With the New Year comes a new venture at Memories on Main Antiques and Collectibles with arts and crafts classes in Downtown Mount Airy. They are launching a new arts & crafts initiative - 220 Downstairs Studio has been opened in the basement of their store, and they will be offering classes throughout the year. Upcoming classes already on the schedule include Porcelain Painting with Scott Mauldin, Furniture Refinishing & Restoration with Jim Mauldin, Indoor Barn Quilting with Jessica Bolick, Crocheting for Adults & Children with Tiffany Hipsley, Leatherwork with Rossi George, Retouching Vintage Photographs (computer class) with Jeff Moore, and Working with 35mm Cameras with Cal Besore. Other classes coming up in the near future include the fiber art of tatting (lace making), chair caning, reverse painting on glass, tool sharpening, plus many more! Register in person for these great classes, at Memories on Main Antiques and Collectibles in Downtown Mount Airy, or call 336-783-0000. Class prices vary, according to the number of hours you will spend in the class and if supplies are included or not. Call Rose (store owner) or Scott (studio director) for further details - 336-783-0000. Jan. 26 - Porcelain Painting with Scott Mauldin from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - $50 - 3 sessions Jan. 27 - Restoring and Refinishing Furniture with Jim Mauldin from 6 to 8 p.m. - $75 for 6 sessions, plus supplies (students need to pick-up supply lists) Jan. 29 - Indoor Barn Quilting with Jessica Bolick - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - $40 for one session, which includes supplies Jan 31 - Crocheting Scarves for Adults from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Crocheting Coasters for Children from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - $65 for 5 sessions