Waynesboro, PA: Destination ARTS! activities continue in Waynesboro, PA with art exhibits and special events scheduled at Gallery 50, 42 West ARTS Co-Op, Through the Lens & Beyond, and the Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro. The galleries feature oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, sculptures, jewelry, photographs, furniture, and more.  This weekend, they will be open on Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. (Gallery 50 and 42 West ARTS Co-Op only), Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Monday, October 24, 2016 – Painting Classes with Marjorie Tressler:

1:00-4:00 p.m. Gallery 50 – 50 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268. Join Marjorie Tressler for a painting class for artists of all ability levels. $65 for 6 classes which you may attend to suit your own flexibility. For more info, contact Marjorie at 717-762-6791 or at [email protected].

Wed, October 26, 2016 – Art Classes with Donna Bingaman:

12pm – 3pm. 42 West Arts Co-op – 42 W Main St, Waynesboro, PA 17268. Art Classes with Donna Bingaman. The creative spirit is unleashed as you enter our classroom accompanied by the sounds of the flute and guitar.  The inspiration of Patric Schlee who paints and plays his melodies for all to enjoy.

Donna give each student personal instruction from her 40 years of experience of painting portraits, still life, landscapes, etc. Bring in a photograph of what you want to paint and Donna will help students learn to apply oil paint to achieve a beautiful painting of their own.

Quote from Donna Bingaman – “I believe that music, conversation, and a casual atmosphere inspires creativity, healing and lasting friendships.”

We paint, eat cookies, laugh and share.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 – Gourd Art Demonstration: 

12:30-2:30 p.m. 42 West ARTS Co-Op & Gallery – 42 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268. Nature enthusiast Denny Bingaman will demonstrate his process of making decorative gourds. Visitors will be shown his techniques of carving, burning, and dyeing the gourds. For more information, visit the co-op website at www.42westarts.com or call 717-762-8394.

Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 – Oil Painting Demonstration:

2-4 p.m. Gallery 50 – 50 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268. Curator and director Marjorie Tressler will be conducting an oil painting demonstration featuring a large landscape. For more information, call 717-655-2915.

Tressler teaches art locally and has conducted classes at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, where her portraits were featured in a solo show in 1993. She is a former student of the Schuler School of Fine Arts and has studied with several nationally known and prominent local artists over the last 35 years. Tressler has been Gallery 50’s lead curator and director since 2013.

Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 – Musical Demonstration: 

5:30-8 p.m. 42 West ARTS Co-Op & Gallery – 42 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268. Patric Schlee will entertain visitors with a variety of musical instruments, including the didgeridoo, flute, and drums. Wine and light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit the co-op website at www.42westarts.com or call 717-762-8394.

Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 – Wine Down Friday: 

5:30-8 p.m. Gallery 50 – 50 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268. Live music for Destination ARTS! Wine Down Friday.

Island Fusion featuring Nancy & Jody Messich.

Wine and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 717-655-2915.

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 – Musical Make It & Fake It:

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Music Makers – 46 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268.

Conquer your fear of improvising music!  Patrick McNamee will be leading a free workshop for musicians wanting to learn beginning improvisation skills. All instruments, ages, and styles (rock, jazz, etc) welcome! Participants must provide their own instrument and have at least a middle school level of playing experience and working knowledge of the musical alphabet. Reserve your space by visiting www.artsalliancegw.org/musicmakers or by calling 717-655-2915.

 

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 – Paper Making Workshop:

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – 42 West Arts Co-op – 42 W Main St, Waynesboro, PA 17268.

Hollis Mentzer will conduct a paper making workshop. Participants will make several sheets of paper, experimenting with additions and variations. Paper will be hung to dry overnight and can be picked up the following day. The cost of the workshop is $15 and includes all materials. Please sign up at 42 West ARTS Co-Op.

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 – Portrait Painting Demo: 

12-2 p.m. 42 West ARTS Co-Op & Gallery – 42 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268. Donna Bingaman will be demonstrating painting a portrait in oils. For more information, visit the co-op website at www.42westarts.com or call 717-762-8394.

Sunday, October 30, 2016 – Galleries

Ongoing Shows

Gallery 50’s (50 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268) newest window installation is “All About Color,” featuring Chambersburg contemporary artist Marti Yeager. Artwork by local artists Donna Mason, Carol Miller, and Liz Hurley is also on display. Continuing by popular demand, “Fin, Feathers, and Fur” featuring artists Carol Wilks and Beth De’ Loiselle will continue to be featured in the main gallery with new work being added.

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42 West ARTS Co-Op (42 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268) presents their new show, “Living Water.” Artwork by co-op members will be on display and for sale that features each artist’s interpretation of the theme. For more information, visit the co-op website at www.42westarts.com or call 717-762-8394.

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Through the Lens & Beyond (38 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268) features fine art photography, illustrations, oil and watercolor paintings, and two-dimensional art. Custom framing, classes, and seminars plus a “Day Rental” photography studio are also offered. Their website is www.throughthelensandbeyond.com.

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The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro (13 South Church

Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268) brings together area potters of all skill levels and ages offering classes, workshops, and pottery sales. Guild members have 24 hour access to the wheels and kiln seven days a week. For information about classes and special programs visit their website at www.ceramics-nccs.org.

Musical performances at Destination ARTS! are supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

For more information, please visit the website at www.artsallianncegw.org or call 717-655-2915 or email [email protected].

Destination ARTS! currently includes:

Gallery 50 (50 West Main Street)
42 West ARTS (42 West Main Street
The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro (13 South Church Street)
Through the Lens & Beyond (38 West Main Street).

The galleries feature oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, sculptures, jewelry, photographs, furniture, and more. Most art is available for sale and there is no charge for admission to the galleries.

This weekend, they will be open

Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m (Gallery 50 and 42 West ARTS Co-op only)
Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.