Community Calendar

Stamp Out ICE is a collection of small artworks created in protest of ICE on perforated, postage-stamp-like sheets. The show features over a dozen artists from across the U.S. and Canada, including three from Minneapolis, all expressing their ire over the federal takeover of many U.S. cities.

Visitors are invited to view the collection of stamp artwork, create postcards, explore a library of mail art books, and see a firsthand demonstration of artistamp perforation on an 1888 patented Rosback perforator.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents Loom Beading: Create Your Own Design with Cherie Witt. Unlock your creativity and learn the calming craft of loom beading in this beginner-friendly workshop. No prior experience is necessary. I will guide you through every step of the process. In this class, you will learn how to:
Properly warp your loom, weave with seed beads to create clean straight rows, follow a bead pattern chart, and
finish your project securely. This class is open to your creativity and design development. All tools and materials are included in the class fee. Loom beading may become your new favorite hobby! (Ages: Teen-Adult! (Register: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee: $50, Saturday, March 28, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., 126 Gallery, 126 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980).

Hey bluegrass jammers come join the Waynesboro Music Bluegrass Jam at Shenandoah Valley Art Center, Saturday, March 28, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Jam sessions will be held in the 416 West Main St. Gallery which will give expanded space allowing for break-off jams, if merited. We will stick with the format of passing tunes in a circle and passing the hat to support the musicians, which is, of course, optional. The art center is also a terrific gallery space so check out the exhibits. There will be seating or standing room for participants. Come pick, listen, or hang out with a friend! All are welcome! (Every 4th Saturday, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, Va. 22980, Free!)

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents Stretch and Release Yoga with Paula Figgatt and Leslie Chisnell. Gather in the Heart of Downtown Waynesboro for a meditative experience that benefits the mind while increasing your range of flexibility and centeredness in the body. Stretch & Release Yoga targets the fascia and connective tissues including tendons, ligaments and bones while creating suppleness, openness and health for our inner organs and muscles. By stilling the mind, bring the awareness deeply inward to create peace and relaxation to restore and renew the Spirit! (Register: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee: $10 per session, Tuesday, February 3 – April 14, 6:05 - 7:00 p.m., 416 Gallery, 416 W Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980)

Stamp Out ICE is a collection of small artworks created in protest of ICE on perforated, postage-stamp-like sheets. The show features over a dozen artists from across the U.S. and Canada, including three from Minneapolis, all expressing their ire over the federal takeover of many U.S. cities.

Visitors are invited to view the collection of stamp artwork, create postcards, explore a library of mail art books, and see a firsthand demonstration of artistamp perforation on an 1888 patented Rosback perforator.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents Stretch and Release Yoga with Paula Figgatt and Leslie Chisnell. Gather in the Heart of Downtown Waynesboro for a meditative experience that benefits the mind while increasing your range of flexibility and centeredness in the body. Stretch & Release Yoga targets the fascia and connective tissues including tendons, ligaments and bones while creating suppleness, openness and health for our inner organs and muscles. By stilling the mind, bring the awareness deeply inward to create peace and relaxation to restore and renew the Spirit! (Register: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee: $10 per session, Tuesday, February 3 – April 14, 6:05 - 7:00 p.m., 416 Gallery, 416 W Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980)

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents Drypoint Etching: An Entry to the World of Printmaking with Diane Wilkin. This Drypoint Etching class will provide you with understanding of the basics of intaglio printmaking. Avoiding toxic chemicals, we will scribe an image on a plexiglass 'plate', slather it with ink, and then polish it so ink remains only in the grooves. This will be transferred to wet paper using an etching press with LOTS of pressure. A novice can place a 5x7 image under the clear plexiglass and 'trace' the image lines. The final image is a reverse of the drawn image. Come get messy, experience an "Ah, HA!" moment when you pull the print and take home two prints and a scribed plate - all three a piece of art. Diane Wilkin is an artist/educator who works in printmaking and pastels. A past medical photographer and high school art teacher, she is retired and pursuing her new jobs: a full-time artist and energetic grandma. Her art celebrates the woods and ocean, often with children. A transplant from suburban Philadelphia, Diane is enjoying the landscapes of central Virginia. She can be reached at diwilkin@gmail.com or 215-801-4036 and you can see more of her work at www.dianewilkin.com. (Register: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee: $60 + $8 materials fee due at the beginning of class, Monday, March 30, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Print Studio, 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, Va. 22980).

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents Stretch and Release Yoga with Paula Figgatt and Leslie Chisnell. Gather in the Heart of Downtown Waynesboro for a meditative experience that benefits the mind while increasing your range of flexibility and centeredness in the body. Stretch & Release Yoga targets the fascia and connective tissues including tendons, ligaments and bones while creating suppleness, openness and health for our inner organs and muscles. By stilling the mind, bring the awareness deeply inward to create peace and relaxation to restore and renew the Spirit! (Register: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee: $10 per session, Tuesday, February 3 – April 14, 6:05 - 7:00 p.m., 416 Gallery, 416 W Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980)

In the SVAC Member’s Gallery the theme is “Red.” The members will present their unique interpretations of the theme in each work of art which is priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibition, remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity, and joining lives through art! The exhibition will be open to the public March 3 -28, Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 126 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents Stretch and Release Yoga with Paula Figgatt and Leslie Chisnell. Gather in the Heart of Downtown Waynesboro for a meditative experience that benefits the mind while increasing your range of flexibility and centeredness in the body. Stretch & Release Yoga targets the fascia and connective tissues including tendons, ligaments and bones while creating suppleness, openness and health for our inner organs and muscles. By stilling the mind, bring the awareness deeply inward to create peace and relaxation to restore and renew the Spirit! (Register: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee: $10 per session, Tuesday, February 3 – April 14, 6:05 - 7:00 p.m., 416 Gallery, 416 W Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980)