Community Calendar

Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Piedmont Master Gardeners will host a free information meeting on how to take part in the 2026 training class for Extension Master Gardeners serving Charlottesville and Albemarle County. For more details, contact Nick Saylor, master gardener program coordinator, at 434-872-4581 or nickjs23@vt.edu. To learn more about the program, visit https://piedmontmastergardeners.org/become-an-extension-master-gardener/

Thursday’s Painting Group is a meeting of artists who want to paint! Artists bring their own supplies and gather at SVAC on Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at no cost to participants. Take advantage of your fellow painters for inspiration and light critique if you are interested. Come relax, share ideas or techniques, and independently work in the medium of your choice! Please call Shenandoah Valley Art Center if you are interested in joining and reserving a space! (540-949-7662, July 3,10, 17, 24, 31, 416 W. Main St., Waynesboro 22980)

Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Piedmont Master Gardeners will host a free information meeting on how to take part in the 2026 training class for Extension Master Gardeners serving Charlottesville and Albemarle County. For more details, contact Nick Saylor, master gardener program coordinator, at 434-872-4581 or nickjs23@vt.edu. To learn more about the program, visit https://piedmontmastergardeners.org/become-an-extension-master-gardener/

Thursday’s Painting Group is a meeting of artists who want to paint! Artists bring their own supplies and gather at SVAC on Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at no cost to participants. Take advantage of your fellow painters for inspiration and light critique if you are interested. Come relax, share ideas or techniques, and independently work in the medium of your choice! Please call Shenandoah Valley Art Center if you are interested in joining and reserving a space! (540-949-7662, July 3,10, 17, 24, 31, 416 W. Main St., Waynesboro 22980)

Thursday’s Painting Group is a meeting of artists who want to paint! Artists bring their own supplies and gather at SVAC on Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at no cost to participants. Take advantage of your fellow painters for inspiration and light critique if you are interested. Come relax, share ideas or techniques, and independently work in the medium of your choice! Please call Shenandoah Valley Art Center if you are interested in joining and reserving a space! (540-949-7662, July 3,10, 17, 24, 31, 416 W. Main St., Waynesboro 22980)

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Sweet Treats: Drawing Candy Wrappers in Colored Pencil-Adult Class with Rainbow Willard. Shiny, crinkly, colorful - candy wrappers are full of artistic potential! In this vibrant drawing workshop, students will learn how to capture the sparkle, texture, and color of candy packaging using professional quality colored pencils. Working from curated reference photos provided by the instructor, students will explore realistic drawing techniques like layering, blending, and highlighting to make their artwork pop off the page. This class is designed for students with prior drawing experience who want to push their skills while having a little fun along the way. All materials are included- just bring your sweet tooth for color! Rainbow Willard is a practicing artist and art educator with a BFA in Art Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has experience teaching all ages and specializes in drawing, painting, mixed media, and printmaking. Rainbow creates a welcoming, encouraging space where students can build confidence, explore new techniques, and make art that feels personal and fun. Tuesdays July 8, 15, 22, and 29, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., $250, 416 W. Main St. Waynesboro, Va. 22980, register https://www.rainbowwillard.com/shop )

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Printing Bee, a collaborative work session designed for a small group of printmakers to come together, share ideas, and provide creative support to one another. It takes place in the print studio on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with the possibility of extending the session if there's no afternoon class scheduled. Due to limited printing space, attendance and press reservations are managed on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure your spot or inquire about availability, please contact Joan Menard by texting 304-646-0297. (Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30).

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Thursday’s Painting Group is a meeting of artists who want to paint! Artists bring their own supplies and gather at SVAC on Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at no cost to participants. Take advantage of your fellow painters for inspiration and light critique if you are interested. Come relax, share ideas or techniques, and independently work in the medium of your choice! Please call Shenandoah Valley Art Center if you are interested in joining and reserving a space! (540-949-7662, July 3,10, 17, 24, 31, 416 W. Main St., Waynesboro 22980)