Community Calendar

Shenandoah Valley Art Center’s Monthly Print Demo: the Golding Pearl Press with Lana Lambert will demonstrate the platen press in action. Come see this treadle driven machine in action and learn how letterpress work was done in years past and how it differs from the cylinder driven presses of the same nature. Free and open to the public! Come join us and learn about the wonderful world of printmaking. Tuesday, August 11, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Print Club Demos are held every second Tuesday in the 416 Print Studio at 416 West Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Yoga for Stress Relief in Harrisonburg, VA

Take a break from the busyness of everyday life and give your mind and body time to reset.
Join Bryahnna Trice, an Integral Hatha Yoga and Ayurveda teacher specializing in stress management through yoga and lifestyle practices, for an hour of gentle movement, breathwork, and deep relaxation. This class is designed to help calm the nervous system, release tension, and restore a sense of balance so you can feel your best.

Whether you’re new to yoga or have an established practice, this welcoming session offers an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and leave feeling refreshed and renewed. Please bring a yoga mat and any props that help you feel comfortable.

Date: Thursday August 13th
Time: 6:15-7:15PM
Location: Friendly City Food Co-op Patio, Harrisonburg, VA
Cost: $10/$5 for Co-op Owners

Reserve your spot today using the form below and make time for rest, relaxation, and self-care.

Could you use some intentional rest and relaxation? Are you struggling to stave off anxiety or regulate your nervous system?
The Growing Space invites you to settle in with us for this guided and grounding sound journey.
Come together in a different kind of listening experience where time and the chattering mind can step aside. Take time to pause and rejuvenate yourself with a unique sound journey experience, featuring the sounds of large gongs, bowls, exquisite chimes and more.
Fri. August 14th, 6:30-8:00 PM
Sun. August 23rd, 4:00-5:30 PM
Ages 18+
Seats are available but many listeners enjoy the aesthetic sensory experience of lying down with eyes closed. The invitation is to bring a mat, blankets, pillow, eye mask, wear extra-comfy clothes, etc.
This event is pay what you will, with a suggested contribution of $20. No one will be turned away due to lack of discretionary funds.

TO REGISTER for either date, email mdeatonarts (at) gmail (dot) com
***Space is very limited and pre-registration is required.
The Growing Space is located next to the Dayton Church of the Brethren at:
206 Main. St.
Dayton, VA 22821
Feel free to email with questions.

Multi-instrumentalist and interdisciplinary facilitator Mike Deaton shares expansive soundscapes of intentional vibrations that draw from traditional and personal practices of connection, positive transformation, rest, meditation, and self-healing.
Mike has trained in the following modalities, among others:
-Sound Meditation
-Vocal Self-Care
-Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
-The Circle Way
-Mindful Schools, Levels 1 and 2
-Sound Empowerment
-Dancing Mindfulness
-Music and Wellness
-Expressive Arts Facilitation
-Drum Circle Facilitation

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of June, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery and newly designated Members’ Building, invites you to be a part of the most anticipated event of the year – the Annual Anniversary Members Judged Show. Awards will be presented, including a special opportunity for one artist to be featured in a solo exhibition in the Members Gallery in 2027. This year’s show will be judged by award winning artist, Karen Rosasco. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 5 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. We will be celebrating our 40th anniversary with a festive evening featuring a BBQ, a Silent auction, and more ways to support the Art Center – all with no ticket required. Don’t miss this celebration of your creative community. This will be a laid-back evening with food, good company, and great art! The exhibition will be open to the public June 5 – August 1 , Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at 126 S. Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents Introduction to Pronto Plate with Joan Graybeal Menard. Lithography is a printing method that works on the concept that oil and water don't mix. Traditionally done on stone or ball grained aluminum plate, the Pronto plate is a more accessible method as it is made of thin, flexible, inexpensive plastic. Joan will share the basic techniques to create art on this surface and how to print with plastic plates. We will use the studio presses but people have also printed these plates without the need of a press. Students will start with utilizing laser printed images, photographs and drawings ( Joan has various images to use or you can send her some of yours in advance.) We will also test the various direct applications of drawing and mark making methods that work on this unique media. This class is an introduction to the basics. More advanced lessons can be arranged with Joan in the future if desired. 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 at menardjoan24@gmail.com or 304-646-029. (Register: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee: $50 + $10 materials fee to instructor at the beginning of class, Sunday, August 16, 1:00 – 4:00p.m., 416 Print Studio, 416 W. Main St. Waynesboro, VA 22980.

A 4 week class where we will learn basic djembe techniques, rhythm-based wellness components, basic & intermediate rhythm patterns, traditional rhythms & songs from West Africa & beyond, and more. All drums and percussion will be provided. No experience necessary. Mondays in August (10, 17, 24, 31) from 6:00 - 6:50pm. Facilitated by Mike Deaton, a certified Drum Circle Facilitator and trainer at Village Music Circles. For more information or for an EventBrite registration link, email mdeatonarts@gmail.com. 

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of June, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery and newly designated Members’ Building, invites you to be a part of the most anticipated event of the year – the Annual Anniversary Members Judged Show. Awards will be presented, including a special opportunity for one artist to be featured in a solo exhibition in the Members Gallery in 2027. This year’s show will be judged by award winning artist, Karen Rosasco. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 5 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. We will be celebrating our 40th anniversary with a festive evening featuring a BBQ, a Silent auction, and more ways to support the Art Center – all with no ticket required. Don’t miss this celebration of your creative community. This will be a laid-back evening with food, good company, and great art! The exhibition will be open to the public June 5 – August 1 , Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at 126 S. Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

In this two day hands-on workshop we will learn natural printing techniques using locally foraged or found fresh plant materials. The class will provide basic knowledge of botanical contact printing (also called eco-printing) on paper and textiles. The techniques used in class will be environmentally friendly, using a minimum of chemical components and no plastic.

You will learn how to achieve the best possible print outcome, including how to prepare the materials, how and when to use mordants, and how to select the most appropriate plants for the process. We will also explore more advanced contact printing techniques, such as using carrier blankets for mordants and colors. We will finish up the class by assembling a simple textile collage using some of the samples you have created in class.

The workshop fee includes the cost of all materials used to create initial print samples. Provided on the venue website is a list of appropriate papers, and fabrics to bring along for further explorations.

Basic tools such as heated pots, boards, rods, clamps, and string will be available for in-class use.

Taught by Charlottesville artist Lotta Helleberg

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Drawing, an Introduction with John Hancock. Experience the challenges and the joys of drawing in this 6 week class. Introducing beginners to the basics with essential incremental steps for drawing confidently from observation (and imagination too). We will explore a small range of drawing materials including graphite pencil, conte, pen and ink, and ink wash as we employ some of the very best traditional and contemporary drawing strategies. Loads of helpful handouts as well as group and personal feedback. (Registration: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee $310, June 20 – August 1, 10:30am – 1:00pm)

In this two day hands-on workshop we will learn natural printing techniques using locally foraged or found fresh plant materials. The class will provide basic knowledge of botanical contact printing (also called eco-printing) on paper and textiles. The techniques used in class will be environmentally friendly, using a minimum of chemical components and no plastic.

You will learn how to achieve the best possible print outcome, including how to prepare the materials, how and when to use mordants, and how to select the most appropriate plants for the process. We will also explore more advanced contact printing techniques, such as using carrier blankets for mordants and colors. We will finish up the class by assembling a simple textile collage using some of the samples you have created in class.

The workshop fee includes the cost of all materials used to create initial print samples. Provided on the venue website is a list of appropriate papers, and fabrics to bring along for further explorations.

Basic tools such as heated pots, boards, rods, clamps, and string will be available for in-class use.

Taught by Charlottesville artist Lotta Helleberg