Long Island museums&nbsp;are for more than just art, they&#39;re for learning crafts too. These two museums are teaching Long Islanders how to make jewelry and pottery.

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Learn how to make pottery and jewelry at LI museums

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LI museums offer pottery and jewelry making classes

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