VALPARAISO — The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida (115 Westview Ave.) has scheduled several crafting classes as part of its Heritage Alive! series. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Call 678-2615 to register.
Available classes are listed below.
•basketweaving, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 19: $30 ($25 for members). Beginners and advanced weavers will make a heart basket.
•hand quilting class, 10-11 a.m. Jan. 26 to March 2: $35 ($30 for museum members). Students will learn hand appliqué and create a quilted wall hanging.
•pine needle basketry, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 5 and 12: Learn the original Seminole techniques and make a beautiful pine needle basket in this two-part class. $55 ($50 for members).
•chair caning, 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 5, 12 and 19: $55 ($50 for members). Do you have a chair that needs re-caning? Sign up for the museum's three-day workshop.
•fiber rush weaving, 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 7: $55 ($50 for members). Students will learn fiber rush weaving and make their own foot stool. Register early and stain or paint your stool to match your home décor.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Hand quilting and more at the Heritage Museum