Knitting, crocheting, quilting and other hand crafts have made their way back into the arts and fashion. The Queen Anne’s County Arts Council in Centreville, Maryland has a number of classes covering a variety of techniques offered in their current winter/spring schedule of classes.

Award winning hand quilting instructor Anne Welsh offers “Intro to Hand Applique Quilting” a one-day workshop on Wednesday, January 16 from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Students will learn the basics of the needle-turn applique method to make a decorative pillow. Materials provided by the instructor and included in the class cost. $35 for members, $45 nonmembers, ages 16 and above. The deadline for registration is January 9.

Fashion forward trends include handmade knitted or crocheted accessories. Creating personalized clothing and other items is a great form of self-expression and rewarding to make. Learn basic knitting stitches and techniques for use on the scarf. A few extra techniques will be taught for the hat. Either can be customized in color and pattern. “Knit A Hat and Scarf” will be taught by fiber artist Emilee Kingsley on Saturday, January 19 from 10 am to 2 pm for ages 8 and above. $30 for members, $40 for non-members. The deadline for registration is January 11.

Classes are held at the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD 21617. Phone 410.758.2520 or download registration forms at www.arts4u.info

The Arts Council is supported in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council and is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting, expanding and sustaining the arts. We connect artists to audiences and the community to the arts. Visit us on the web www.arts4u.info.

The photo is of applique detail by Anne Welsh.