Woodcarving: Artist Rudi Kostner from the House of ARNI will demonstrate woodcarving 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today at Saxony Imports, 542 Race St, downtown. Information: 621-7800.

        Christmas Open House: More than 35 businesses in historic MainStrasse in Covington have planned entertainment, food and, of course, shopping for their Christmas Open House 11 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Nov. 17 and noon-5 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 18. Information: (859) 491-0458

        The old-fashioned shopping village also will have a special event 6-8 p.m. today with gift drawings, a faux fur raffle, and Bengals and Pacers ticket giveaways — all to benefit the Salvation Army. Information: (859) 431-0032.

        Seminar: Designers will give decorating demonstrations throughout the holiday open house 10 a.m.-6 p.m. todayand noon-4 p.m. Sunday at Kordenbrock Interiors in Crescent Springs. Floral designer Susan Grier will have a holiday decorating seminar at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 1. Reservations for Dec. 1, 341-0072. The shop is at 2641 Crescent Springs Blvd.

        Antiques: Second Sunday Antiques Marketplace moves indoors at the Madison, at Madison and Seventh streets in Covington, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundaywith beer and cola memorabilia, china, crystal, furniture, jewelry, linens, painting and pottery. Admission: $2. Information: (859) 341-3390.

        Quilt show: The Friends of William Howard Taft will feature quilts made from the Civil War to the Great Depression Monday through Nov. 30 at the education center, 2038 Auburn Ave. The Taft Birthplace is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving). Free. 684-3262.

        Open house: The Eclectic Garden in Newtown will have an open house 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday featuring dried flowers, hostess gifts, crystal, chocolates and stuffed animals. 6809 Main St. Information: 561-2021.

        Krohn sale: Plants from the Krohn Conservatory's Octoberfest show will be sold 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday in Eden Park. Information: 352-4080.

        Heritage classes: Create a turkey with flowers, pampas grass, cattail feathers and grape clusters 6-8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m.-noon next Saturday. Fee: $48.50.

        A cornucopia centerpiece class using leaves, flowers, pods, greens and peppers will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, and 10:30 a.m.-noon next Saturday. Fee: $42.50.

        The Heritage is at 7664 Wooster Pike, Plainville. Information: 561-9300.

        Wreath-making: Woodlands on Mount Lookout Square will teach the ABCs of wreath-making 7 p.m. Wednesdayusing caspia, yarrow, cockscomb, wild grasses and moss. Fee: $45 (includes materials). Information: 533-4153.

        Gift-wrapping: Belle Maison, 3520 Erie Ave., East Hyde Park, will demonstrate how to create custom gift wrap using flowers and other accents 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday. Fee: $40 (includes supplies). Information: 871-1109.

        Rustic open house: Rustic Comforts in Milford is planning a country-cabin open house 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. next Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Nov. 18. with themed holiday trees, quilts, Christmas decorations, ornaments, door prizes, s'mores and campfire treats. Information: 965-8944. The store is at 120 Main St.

        Studio open house: Studio Collection, a group of nine women artists, will present an eclectic mix of drawings, prints, handmade paper, jewelry, pottery, quilts and other handmade pieces 10 a.m.-4 p.m. next Saturday at Harmony Lodge, 646 E. Epworth Ave., Winton Place. Information 542-5450.

        Native Landscaping: The Greater Cincinnati Wild Ones Native Landscaping group will meet for a tour of the prairie/wetland along the Miami Whitewater bike trail and Shaker Trace Nursery 10 a.m. next Saturday. Meet at 8667 New Haven Road. Information: 941-6497.

        David T. Smith open house: The Workshops of David T. Smith's “Christmas in the Country” open house will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. next Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday Nov. 18 at the furniture and pottery shop, 3600 Shawhan Road, Morrow. Chairs, lighting accessories, ornaments, folk art and a Santa's Sale Tent will be included with 20-60 percent discounts. Information: 932-2472.

        Kentucky arts: Uniquely Kentucky in Crescent Springs will be showcasing works by Bluegrass artisans noon-4 p.m. Nov. 18. The shop was selected by the Kentucky Craft Marketing Program as one of six pilot stores to market the collection. 2341 Buttermilk Crossing. Information: 426-8585.

        Items may be submitted by phone: 768-8467; fax: 768-8330; e-mail jkraft@enquirer.com.

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