Sure baked beans are delicious, but baked beads are fun! As part of the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s newly formed Early Morning Artists program in October, this is the first of three new offerings for young people. On Saturday, October 2, 9, or 16, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., students will join instructor Janice Colvin and learn how to make a mix of different colored beads using PMC clay. Colvin is a long-time jewelry maker and artist whose knowledge of the methods available for using PMC will dazzle the kids and ensure that they have some treasures to take home. Beads will be ‘cooked’ during class and ready to take home.

The deadline for registration is one week prior to each start date. Colvin has been teaching jewelry making and fabric crafts for over 10 yea4rs. She is co-owner of Sea Foam Jewels, fashioning casual to fine jewelry using sterling, imported crystal and glass beads. Fees are $20 per class for Arts Council Members, $25 for non-members.  The class will be held at the Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. Call 410.758.2520 or email arts4u@arts4u.info for more information.

Arts Council classes are designed to renew existing interests, and to develop new skills. Registration materials are available at 206 South Commerce St. in Centreville, Tuesday – Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, by calling 410-758-2520, online www.arts4u.info or via email at arts4u@arts4u.info   The Centre receives support through a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.

The Queen Anne’s County Arts Council is a non-profit organization committed to promoting, expanding, and sustaining the arts.

Please note that the ages for these classes are 6 to 12.