Antiques and Collectibles
The Capital Home Show at Dulles Expo Center features decorating and remodeling products and services from more than 200 exhibitors, from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., tomorrow and Saturday; till 6 p.m. Sunday. Kia Steave-Dickerson of "Trading Spaces" shares style tips; Karl Lohnes of HGTV's "This Small Space" runs a Q and A; Dave Dettmen (Dr. Gadget) demonstrates new consumer products; and The Washington Post staff writers Annie Groer and Jura Koncius offer "Decorating with Style" workshops. 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. Fee: $9. 703-378-0910. www.capitalhomeshow.com . . . Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival near Harpers Ferry will draw approximately 200 juried artisans to the 29th annual event. Tomorrow through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., browse among their works in 20 categories and enjoy food and bluegrass music amid the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sam Michaels Park, Route 22 between Harpers Ferry and Charles Town, W. Va. Fee: $6, $3 for ages 6 through 17. 800-624-0577 or 304-725-2055. www.jeffersoncounty.com/festival . . . Sloans & Kenyon Appraisal Afternoon on Wednesday affords opportunities to ascertain the market value of keepsakes, heirlooms, antiques or jewelry. From noon to 2 p.m. at Chevy Chase House, get a verbal appraisal of up to five items. A tax-deductible $10 donation to benefit IONA Senior Services is requested. 5420 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-338-8714.
Classes
Decorate hand-painted furniture during an eight-week class at the Columbia Art Center. From 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays through Nov. 16, learn techniques for painting furniture, from preparing the surface and applying a design to painting and finishing the piece. Beginners welcome. 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia. Fee: $120; resident discount. 410-730-0075 . . . Sculpture projects for homeowners are offered at the Washington Sculpture Center studios: Learn stone carving over six weeks (either Tuesday through Nov. 2, or Nov. 9 through Dec. 21, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., or Saturdays, Oct. 9 through Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) to create gargoyles or other forms or designs for home or garden. Fee: $260 plus stones. Take "Beginning and Intermediate Mosaics" over nine sessions to decorate interior or exterior walls, create a picture or mirror frame, or fashion a tabletop for porch or patio. On Tuesdays (Oct. 5 through Dec. 7, from 12:30 to 3 p.m.) Thursdays (Oct. 7 through Dec. 9, from 12:30 to 3 p.m.) or Saturdays (Oct. 9 through Dec. 11, from 1:30 to 4 p.m.), learn methods step by step to create a personalized mosaic work of art or replicate an ancient mosaic or contemporary piece. Fee: $180 plus $100 kit. Take "Beginning/Intermediate Stained Glass" to decorate doors, windows, skylights, transoms or screens. On Mondays through Nov. 15 (10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) or Wednesdays through Nov. 17 (7 to 9:30 p.m.), choose between copper-foil or lead-came construction and learn basic techniques for cutting, assembling and soldering a stained-glass window chosen from patterns or self-designed. Experienced students may work in an open workshop on three-dimensional pieces, larger-scale windows or more complex small windows. Projects and tools may be stored in the classroom; tools and supplies may be purchased from the instructor. Fee: $200 plus cost of glass. 1338 Half St. SE. 202-2479-6730. www.dcsculpture.org.
Exhibits
"Furniture in Maryland Life" is a new, permanent exhibit at the Maryland Historical Society exploring the manufacture, design and function of furniture made and used throughout the state between 1634 and 2000. Decorative-arts pieces, including painted Federal furniture and silver from the society's collection, will be on view as well as items never before displayed publicly. 201 W. Monument St., Baltimore. 410-685-3750. www.mdhs.org.
Lectures
James Dyson speaks tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. in the U.S. Navy Memorial Theater. The British inventor and designer discusses his work and latest projects, followed by a product display and cocktail reception at Apartment Zero (406 7th St. NW). 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free, but reservations required today (e-mail info@susangrantlewin.com or phone 212-947-4557). For the reception, call 202-628-4067 or visit www.apartmentzero.com.
Tours
The Indian Craft Shop inside the Department of the Interior holds an open house today and tomorrow to coincide with the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian. From 1 to 3:30 p.m., meet artists and shop for pottery, sculpture, beadwork and other traditional crafts from more than a dozen tribes. Book-signings by W. Jackson Rushing III ("Allan Houser, An American Master," Abrams, $60) and Virginia Stroud ("Baby Journal: A Book About Me," American Indian College Fund, $39.95). 1849 C St. NW. Open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and the third Saturday of the month, 1 to 4 p.m. Free, but photo ID required. 202-208-4056. www.indiancraftshop.com. . . Washington National Cathedral's Annual Open House on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. includes craftsmen working with iron, carved wood and stained glass, and using scaffolding and chain hoists to lift 300-pound stone blocks. The horticulture department will lead tours and give presentations on the grounds. Enjoy children's activities, music and food. Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Most activities are free. 202-537-3129. www.nationalcathedral.org.
J.J. McCoy
