Arts fest: Pottery, jewelry, purses, paintings, stained glass, quilts, art dolls, lighting and mosaics by 17 Cincinnati artists, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today at Sycamore Place, Seventh and Sycamore streets, downtown. Free admission. 723-0268.

Classes: Wire embellished gift tags, noon-3 p.m. today, free; stamping 101, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, $25; heavy metal class, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, $25. Scrapbook Central, 9405 Cincinnati-Columbus Road, West Chester Township. Reservations: 777-2777.

Global goods: Gifts from around the world, including handpainted CRISPAZ (Christians for Peace in El Salvador) crafts, scarves from Ecuador, wood carvingsfrom Madagascar and handmade gifts by Peaslee Girls Group, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today by the Intercommunity Justice & Peace Center, Peaslee Center, 215 E. 14th St., downtown. Free admission. Information: 621-5514.

Holiday open house: Handmade jewelry, Creative Memories scrapbooks and accessories, Pampered Chef merchandise and famous-maker baskets, 1-5 p.m. today, 10892 Shadow Glen Drive, Loveland. Information: 509-9510.

Craft bazaar: Gifts in a jar (soups, layered cookies, bath salts, etc.), handmade pottery and photography, 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Artitudes Greetings, 2405 Robertson Ave., Norwood. Benefits Norwood Girls Ballet & Tap. Free. 351-2000.

Stained glass open house: Display on creating stained glass art and special sales, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday through Dec. 14 at Tiffany Art Glass, 65 E. Kemper Road, Springdale. Information: 671-2788 or 633-2788.

Fresh flower arranging: Seasonal flowers with candle, berries, seasonal accents, 7-8:15 p.m. Thursday at Belle Maison-Hyde Park, 3520 Erie Ave. $45, $15 instruction fee. Reservations: 871-1109.

Cake decorating for kids: Decorate a 6-inch cake for a special occasion, 2-3 p.m. for ages 5 and above at Belle Maison-Madeira, 7710 Shawnee Run Road. $18, $5 instruction class. Reservations: 561-5105.

Art on Symmes: Men's shopping night, 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, with jazz guitar by Bobby "Blues" Cunningham. Shopping help, refreshments and free gift wrap. Also, handwoven clothing by Kathleen L. Zien, through Jan. 10. 1000 Symmes Road, Fairfield. 844-2787.

Kids ornaments: Children make tree ornaments from natural materials, 10 a.m.-11:15 p.m. Friday at the Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Road, Avondale. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. 221-0981.

Holiday craft-making: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday at Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park. Information: 421-5707.

Antiques Marketplace: Antiques and collectibles, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Drawbridge Inn, Fort Mitchell. $3 adults. Information: (859) 578-0439.

To get a home, garden or craft-related class listed, send the date, time, cost, location and information number10 days before event to Joy Kraft by fax: 768-8330; e-mail: jkraft@enquirer.com.