Adding another aspect to their mission to “Amplify the Arts” for local residents, the Berkeley Arts Council announces a schedule of instruction in various art subjects. Evening classes for adults begin in January with five six week courses:  Pottery/Handbuilding, Introduction to Oil Painting, Jewelry Design, and Introduction to Watercolor Painting. There will also be a daytime Art Exploration class for homeschoolers.

Registration is open now one the web at  www.berkeleyartswv.org/instruction, or in person at the Holiday Art and Craft Market at 115 South Queen Street in Martinsburg. Payment of $75 per person may be by cash, check or credit card. Registration for each series of six two-hour classes is first come, first served. Courses are designed for adults and young people ages 14 and up. Gift Certificates are available.

With the cooperation of MBC Parks and Recreation, the Pottery class takes place at the War Memorial Pool Building on Monday evenings. Other classes will take place in the Berkeley 2000 building at Lambert Recreation Center.