Latino Surroundings - paintings by Edmy Ortiz (Tue, Oct 14)
9:00 AM-7:00 PM, Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building, 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA
Latino Surroundings features paintings by Edmy Ortiz, exploring the rich natural beauty of Santo Domingo, the land of her birth. Cost: free Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, through Oct 18.

Art: The Genius of Little Things
Tara Donovan’s visions are often contained in masses of mass-produced items, with big pieces defined by their details.

Arts And Entertainment: A Hawaiian Modernist, by Way of Russia
Architectural models, drawings, site plans and photographs by Vladimir Ossipoff are the subject of an extraordinarily interesting exhibition at the Yale School of Architecture.

Metal Mechanisms: Boxes, Lockets, Hinges and More (Tue, Oct 14)
6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Worcester Center for Crafts, Metals Studio, 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA
In this 10 week class students will explore techniques such as simple forming, copper etching and hollow construction to create functional and sculptural small containers. Simple to advanced hinge and clasp mechanisms will be covered as students progress. The materials fee will cover supplies for a first project, but additional materials will need to be purchased depending on the size and scope of projects. Prerequisites: Jewelry 1, soldering skills required. Materials not included. WOO Benefits at the Craft Center! 10% off all craft classes and workshops (which you can take for credit)! 10% discount off purchases over $15 in the Gallery Store! FREE entrance to Annual Festival of Crafts, Thanksgiving weekend! FREE entrance to all major events! Cost: Tuition and Fees: Non-Member Fee $339.00 / Member Fee $229.00 / Studio Fee $15.00 / Materials Fee $10.00 Tuesdays, through Nov 11.

Ruane Manning
Holiday in Venice I - to review a large graphic plus find out additional facts dealing with this Ruane Manning gallery art reproduction, continue through the artist inscription slightly the small graphic. Also get buying, conservation framing and print size advice for this museum art print. Ruane Manning is one of the top 50 best selling artists and has a large amount of other artists giclee prints like "Holiday in Venice I", go over their other art print reproductions.

027 Episode for Families: Aesop’s Fables
Enjoy the fundamental wisdom of Aesop’s Fables in this episode, produced especially for younger audiences.

Laurie Maitland
Crimson Accent I - to get a full size representation on this piece and look at enhanced history about this Laurie Maitland gallery giclee print, mouse click the artists text atop the reduced image of this piece to the left side. Get purchasing, conservation framing methods and size tips for this wall art reproduction. Laurie Maitland has created numerous other gallerie poster prints in the same genre as "Crimson Accent I", view their other gallerie art posters.

Natasha Wescoat
With the Waves - to see a bigger size display of this print and look through added information for this Natasha Wescoat wall artposter, move on through the artist headline atop the tiny display. Also get purchasing, conservation framing and print proportion recommendations for this wall art print. Natasha Wescoat has created various additional wall art poster prints in the same genre as "With the Waves", look over the artist list for the newest art giclee prints.

Arts, Briefly: Sales Underwhelm at Art Auctions
Adding to speculation about how the worldwide economic downturn will affect next month’s big auctions in New York, two sales abroad drew disappointing numbers.

Refinishing (Tue, Oct 14)
6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Worcester Center for Crafts, Refinishing Studio, 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA
This course teaches basic techniques used in refinishing and restoring furniture of all periods. The materials fee covers the cost of remover, alcohol, lacquer thinner, mineral spirits, rubbing oil, turpentine, linseed oil, transparent finish (varnish, sanding sealer, and shellac), steel wool, sand paper, brushes, and adhesives. Students should expect to purchase some additional supplies. Repairs and/or reconstruction of missing parts will be done outside of class. Both the size and type of piece must be approved by the instructor prior to the beginning of class. All pieces must be taken home at the end of the session. Some materials included. WOO Benefits at the Craft Center! 10% off all craft classes and workshops (which you can take for credit)! 10% discount off purchases over $15 in the Gallery Store! FREE entrance to Annual Festival of Crafts, Thanksgiving weekend! FREE entrance to all major events! Cost: Tuition and Fees: Non-Member Fee $339.00 / Member Fee $299.00 / Materials Fee $40.00 Tuesdays, through Nov 11.