The Shenandoah Valley Art Center in Waynesboro is featuring the artworks of Jane Tressel in November.
Tressel’s Modern Realism-inspired paintings explore everything from expressive figurative interpretations to vibrant interior and outdoor scenes, all with a sharp focus on color, content, and composition.
After years in design, marketing, and arts management, Tressel rediscovered her passion for painting when she moved back to Virginia.
With a history of working for PBS, General Electric, and Xerox — and winning some top design awards — she’s now looking forward to sharing her art with a wider audience through exhibitions.
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.
Make sure you also mark your calendars for the Holiday Sale Kick-off event on Friday, Nov. 8, from 5-7 p.m.
Winter Market dates: Nov. 1-Jan. 11, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Make Waynesboro Clay Studio’s pottery show and sale
The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of November, in the 416 W. Main St. Gallery, is presenting Make Waynesboro Clay Studio’s pottery show and sale. 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. A Holiday Sale and Kick off event will be held Nov. 8, 5-7 p.m.
Make Waynesboro sale dates: Nov. 1-Dec. 28, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More SVAC programming
In the SVAC Member’s Gallery the theme is “Orange.” The members will present unique works of art, priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibit remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity, and joining lives through art.
Exhibition dates: Nov. 2-30, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.
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 a.m. to 12 noon, 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. Call SVAC at 540-949-7662 if you are interested in joining and reserving a space.
Have you ever wanted to learn printmaking? Join the SVAC Print Club each 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the Tom Brown Print Studio. An experienced printmaker will demonstrate a project and give you the opportunity to work. Come and get to know the magic of printmaking.
Free. Preregistration at 540-949-7662, 1-3 p.m.
Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents Holiday Handwork Classes for Kids ages 5-12. This six series of classes , taught by Deb Harvey, is designed to spark creativity, build life skills, and make gifts for friends and family as part of the holiday celebrations. Classes will be held Saturdays, Nov. 2-Dec. 14. No class Nov. 30. Times: 10 a.m. to 12 noon. All materials are included at a cost of $125. Preregister at www.svacart.com .
Call for Artists. Applications are open for 40UNDER40 at Shenandoah Valley Art Center. It is a juried exhibition featuring 40 works of art from Virginia artists age 40 and under. The center is looking for artists pushing boundaries in materials, processes, subjects in any media. This is consistently an exciting and vibrant exhibit, and we encourage artists to apply. The exhibit is designed to give a boost to excellent emerging artists who create unexpected works. Apply at www.svacart.com by Dec. 13.
The SVAC Gift Shop features original art and fine craft pieces from local and regional artists. Visit the historic buildings in downtown Waynesboro or go to the online gallery to do your shopping. Area delivery, shipping or personalized gift baskets are available to recipients.
The galleries will be open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call (540) 949-7662 or visit www.svacart.com.
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