Slots are still available for the Matting and Framing Workshop on September 25 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Leia Wood, Berkeley County artist and teacher, will conduct “Matting and Framing.” In the 4-hour hands-on workshop participants will learn how to measure and cut mats for and frame their art, tips and tricks of the trade, and where to purchase materials for framing their own work.

Additional workshops scheduled are:

On October 23 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Nancy McKeithen, a WV-based writer and print/web designer, will conduct a 4-hour workshop on “Writing to Promote Your Art”. Workshop participants will write copy that can be used for creating an artist statement, press release, bio, website and brochure.

On November 15, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, David Decker of Decker and Company will discuss tax issues for artists.

Berkeley Arts Council members are eligible for discounted fees on the workshops. To register for the workshops or become a member of the Arts Council, please go to www.berkeleyartswv.com.