Artist, author and educator Peggy Dean showed us how to paint ornaments like a professional. For more crafty ideas, check out Peggy's blog. Peggy ordered her ceramic ornaments from bisqueimports.com.

Lisa Beiswenger will teach participants how to paint vintage and modern ceramic Halloween ornaments from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 12 and from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Cresson Public Library.

Supplies: • Plain round ornament (plastic, ceramic or paper mâché) • Paint in bright colors • Black marker Directions: 1. If using paper mâché ornament, paint white and let dry.