Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents Printing with Your Watercolors with Joan Menard. Come play with watercolor pencils, crayons, and paint to explore the world of mono-printmaking. Learn about utilizing the secondary image that is created called a “ghost.” Your image can be reworked and reprinted several times. The plate that students use is translucent which allows tracing /painting over a 5x7 to 8x10 inch image brought by the artist. This is a fun way for watercolorists to pre-test color combinations before committing to a larger piece.
Joan Graybeal Menard is a multimedia artist who believes in exploring different art techniques. Her main studies in college were in printmaking. With the access to printing presses at SVAC, Joan relearned the newer, less toxic print methods that she is now sharing. For questions, contact Joan via email or text a menardjoan24@gmail.com or 304-646-0297. (Register: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, fee: $45 + $10 materials fee to instructor at the beginning of class Skill Level: beginning and experienced adult printers, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 416 Print Studio, 416 W Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980)