Seventy nine entries competed for the top honors at this year’s QuiltFest. Organizers, Ohio County Historical Society and Sunshine Stitchers, are proud to announce the winning entries.

The coveted Best in Show Quilt was awarded to “Stellar Legacy” by Diane Livezey of Edgewood, Kentucky. In addition, Diane was the first place winner in the Mixed Techniques category with “Serendipitous” which was also the People’s Choice. A Special Judges Recognition was given to “Pheasant” by Suzanne Peters of Union, KY by NQA certified judge, Linda Luggen of Cincinnati, OH. Continue reading →

The Rising Sun-Ohio County Parks and Recreation Department is very excited to announce the upcoming June Programs for kids in the Shiner Community Park Below is a list of those activities that begin in June.

Tyke Hike – Parents are invited to explore the wonders of nature and go for a walk with your little tyke. There will be a story, a craft and a short hike in the Park. Suitable for children ages 3-5. We will meet on Mondays in June at 10-11am at the shelter in the Shiner Community Park (weather permitting). Cost is $2.00/week or $8.00 for the entire session. Continue reading →

Session A Ages 6-9 9:00 to 9:45

Week One: July 6,7,8,9 Students will make prints and paint a class mural.
Week Two: July 12,13,14,15 Students will work with clay to create fun stuff.
All classes taught by Andrea Grimsley and Molly Beyer

Session B Ages 9-12 10:00 to 11:00 Quilting with Mrs. B

Week One: July 6,7,8,9 Make your own 18 in. square quilt by weaving together colorful strips of fabric. You can embellish with beads, buttons, charms, feathers, let your imagination guide you! Learn basic color, design, hand sewing and pressing techniques.
Week Two: July 12,13,14,15 Create an 18 in. quilt by sewing colorful squares together and cutting them up to make exciting designs. Students will work with sewing machine; learn design principals and pressing techniques. It’s sew easy!
All classes taught by Susan Bengtson. Continue reading →

During the month of June, join local artists Herb Herrick and Luann Houser. Together these Pendleton artists will have on display fine works of art of “Landscapes, Lattigo & Lace” The show will open in the Pendleton’s Main Gallery June 4 through June 25.

The Pendleton is open Wednesday through Friday 12 – 5 and on Saturday 10 – 5. During the First Friday of each month the hours are extended until 9:00. This is a free event and families are welcome to come and enjoy.

Herb Herrick, Studio 4 Acrylic
Luann Houser, Studio 1A Oil

PENDLETON ART CENTER, RISING SUN
201 Main Street
Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
812-438-9900