LOCKPORT — The Niagara History Center will host a four-session class on the art of making Victorian-style beadwork purses beginning June 7.

The classes, taught by instructor Stephanie Drehs, an award-winning local artist who is skilled at beadwork, quilting and embroidery, is suitable for beginners and experienced bead students.

It will meet from 4 – 6 p.m. June 7, 21, 28 and July 12 at the History Center’s 215 Niagara St. site.

The class fee is $50. Bead kits for the class are available from the teacher for $25. Additional beads are sold in the History Center’s Outwater Emporium Gift Shop.

Register by calling the History Center at (716) 434-7433. Participants will receive a needs list upon registration.



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