Community Calendar

Shenandoah Valley Art Center Winter Market is back! Looking for the distinctive holiday gift? SVAC Artists will fill the 126 S. Wayne space with handcrafted artwork: jewelry, pottery, paintings, prints, sculptures, and handmade soaps. Also featured will be “Make the Holidays” Winter Market at the Shenandoah Valley Art Center’s 416 West Main Street Gallery, featuring handmade ceramic work by Make Waynesboro Clay Studio. Stop by and see what Make Waynesboro’s members and instructors have been crafting, including ornaments, dinnerware sets, vases, jewelry, wall art, and so much more. Make sure you also mark your calendars for the Holiday Sale Kick-off event on December 1, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.! This will be a fun and festive event to kick-off holiday shopping. (Winter Market dates: December 1 – January 13, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

December 9th
“Twas the Night Before Christmas”
Storyteller – Twas the Night Before Christmas
Santa Claus in the 1800's
Antique Dolls and Toy Exhibits
Kids Crafts – Music
December 9th (Saturday) 4 to 6 PM
Cost: $5 for 1; $10 for 2; $15 for 3: $20 for 4 or more
Location: Fort Harrison, 335 Main Street, Dayton, VA
Reserve a space at TicketLeap.com or contact fortharrisonva@gmail.com

OASIS Fine Art and Craft Gallery presents a host of holiday workshops to create your own decor or gift:

Ceramic Ornaments
Led by Brenda Fairweather at OASIS
Date: December 2, 10 at 12pm
Description: Decorate your own ceramic ornament. Participants will receive one glazed, fired, ceramic ornament to decorate with any design they choose using permanent markers or paint.
Cost: $15

Glass Ornaments
Led by Susan Elliot
Date: December 10, 1-3pm
Come learn the basics of creating unique and beautiful glass ornaments for your holiday tree!  Each participant will create two glass ornaments during this fun workshop, (which is limited to adults due to the nature of the materials used). Each ornament will take about 20 minutes to complete. Boxes for ornaments will be provided.
Cost: $15

Stained Glass Angels
Leader: Barbara Camph
Date: December 10, 12-3pm
Design and make your own stained glass crazy angel! We’ll have precut body shapes in all colors. You’ll apply the copper tape, Barbara will solder her together, you will clean and patina (if desired).
Cost of Activity: $7

Original Etched Artwork
Leader: Bahir alBadry
Date of Activity: December 10, 12-3pm
Work with Bahir to create an original etched piece of artwork. Bahir will provide the aluminum plate, on which you will draw your design. The next step is etching with specialty tools, under Bahir’s direction. If you like, you can also apply acrylic paint. All supplies and tools will be provided.
Cost of Activity: $20

As always, more information can be found on our website and on our Facebook page. Please contact Barbara Camph (tbcamph@aol.com) if you have any questions.

December 10th
“Twas the Night Before Christmas”
Storyteller – Twas the Night Before Christmas
Santa Claus in the 1800's
Antique Dolls and Toy Exhibits
Kids Crafts – Music
December 10th (Saturday) 4 to 6 PM
Cost: $5 for 1; $10 for 2; $15 for 3: $20 for 4 or more
Location: Fort Harrison, 335 Main Street, Dayton, VA
Reserve a space at TicketLeap.com or contact fortharrisonva@gmail.com

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of December, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery, is presenting an exhibition by Beryl Jazvic, an art educator from the Fredericksburg area. With an unwavering passion for the profound art of painting portraits, Beryl dives fearlessly into the intricate tapestry of human emotions. Having experienced different places and communities throughout her life, she holds a deep appreciation for the influence of diverse faces and their narratives on her artistic journey. Beryl's work is a testament to her insatiable curiosity for the human experience. Drawing from a well of inspiration, she skillfully captures the essence of her subjects, depicting the raw beauty of their emotions. Each brushstroke reveals her commitment to authenticity and her quest to reflect the captivating stories etched within every face. As an artist, Beryl's role transcends boundaries, encompassing a multitude of forms. She is not only a painter but also a storyteller, weaving narratives through her art. With reverence and dedication, she seeks to preserve the beauty that surrounds her, showcasing the remarkable diversity of the human spirit through her portraiture. An opening reception to meet the artist will be held on December 9, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

In the SVAC Member’s Gallery the theme is “Small Works.” Presented will be unique small works of art, priced to accommodate art collectors and Holiday shoppers seeking gifts or works to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibit December 2 - 30, remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity and joining lives through art! (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday; Opening December 9, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

Everything Gingerbread!!! Come join the SVAC Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop on Saturday, Dec 2, 1:00pm - 3:00pm In the 416 W Main Street studio and leave your masterpiece for the Annual Gingerbread Sculpture Contest. Drop off of any entries made on site or at home is December 1 -2. Join in the holiday fun by crafting a house, a car, a spaceship, or... anything! Enter in kids, families, or adult categories. Top prize is $100. Pick-up and awards ceremony is December 16, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of December, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery, is presenting an exhibition by Beryl Jazvic, an art educator from the Fredericksburg area. With an unwavering passion for the profound art of painting portraits, Beryl dives fearlessly into the intricate tapestry of human emotions. Having experienced different places and communities throughout her life, she holds a deep appreciation for the influence of diverse faces and their narratives on her artistic journey. Beryl's work is a testament to her insatiable curiosity for the human experience. Drawing from a well of inspiration, she skillfully captures the essence of her subjects, depicting the raw beauty of their emotions. Each brushstroke reveals her commitment to authenticity and her quest to reflect the captivating stories etched within every face. As an artist, Beryl's role transcends boundaries, encompassing a multitude of forms. She is not only a painter but also a storyteller, weaving narratives through her art. With reverence and dedication, she seeks to preserve the beauty that surrounds her, showcasing the remarkable diversity of the human spirit through her portraiture. An opening reception to meet the artist will be held on December 9, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

In the SVAC Member’s Gallery the theme is “Small Works.” Presented will be unique small works of art, priced to accommodate art collectors and Holiday shoppers seeking gifts or works to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibit December 2 - 30, remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity and joining lives through art! (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday; Opening December 9, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

Welcome winter with a ranger-led hike to experience the beauty of nature while also learning about the surrounding area. Join Ranger Renee for an hour long stroll on an easy trail. We will walk at a comfortable pace.

Meet at the Lupton picnic shelter (1191 Lupton Rd.) at 1pm. Dress accordingly, wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and any other gear you need to feel comfortable on the trail.

The guided hike is a free activity, but an annual or daily ($5) parking pass must be displayed in each vehicle. Either pass can be purchased when you enter the park that day.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of December, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery, is presenting an exhibition by Beryl Jazvic, an art educator from the Fredericksburg area. With an unwavering passion for the profound art of painting portraits, Beryl dives fearlessly into the intricate tapestry of human emotions. Having experienced different places and communities throughout her life, she holds a deep appreciation for the influence of diverse faces and their narratives on her artistic journey. Beryl's work is a testament to her insatiable curiosity for the human experience. Drawing from a well of inspiration, she skillfully captures the essence of her subjects, depicting the raw beauty of their emotions. Each brushstroke reveals her commitment to authenticity and her quest to reflect the captivating stories etched within every face. As an artist, Beryl's role transcends boundaries, encompassing a multitude of forms. She is not only a painter but also a storyteller, weaving narratives through her art. With reverence and dedication, she seeks to preserve the beauty that surrounds her, showcasing the remarkable diversity of the human spirit through her portraiture. An opening reception to meet the artist will be held on December 9, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

In the SVAC Member’s Gallery the theme is “Small Works.” Presented will be unique small works of art, priced to accommodate art collectors and Holiday shoppers seeking gifts or works to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibit December 2 - 30, remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity and joining lives through art! (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday; Opening December 9, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

Shenandoah Valley Art Center Winter Market is back! Looking for the distinctive holiday gift? SVAC Artists will fill the 126 S. Wayne space with handcrafted artwork: jewelry, pottery, paintings, prints, sculptures, and handmade soaps. Also featured will be “Make the Holidays” Winter Market at the Shenandoah Valley Art Center’s 416 West Main Street Gallery, featuring handmade ceramic work by Make Waynesboro Clay Studio. Stop by and see what Make Waynesboro’s members and instructors have been crafting, including ornaments, dinnerware sets, vases, jewelry, wall art, and so much more. Make sure you also mark your calendars for the Holiday Sale Kick-off event on December 1, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.! This will be a fun and festive event to kick-off holiday shopping. (Winter Market dates: December 1 – January 13, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.