Introduction to Encaustic Painting: Painting with Fire with Lynne Miller

Lynne is so excited to offer an introduction to encaustic painting workshop. You’ll go over a brief history of what encaustic is, choosing the right surface, and the dos/don’t of painting with heat. All art enthusiasts from beginners to intermediate are welcome. Lynne will discuss and demonstrate various techniques you can incorporate when working on your pieces; smooth vs textured surfaces, how to mix color, working transparent vs opaque, mark making, and touch on encaustic oil sticks. Each participant will be given 2 panels to work on during their class. The first one you will work on together with Lynne as she discusses different techniques. This will be your sample board and the second is your “Do Your Thing” piece. Paint, heated pallets, heat guns/torches, and assorted supplies will be provided. Please feel free to bring any materials you would like to incorporate into your personal piece or any special mark making tools (dental tools, pottery scraping tools etc). There will also be an assortment of tools as well for your use.

Trunk or Treats!

Here’s a sampling of upcoming Halloween events in our area… October 18th from 5-7 Orchard Hill Shopping Center – Trunk or Treat October 18th from 4-6 Elks Lodge 351 – Trunk or Treat October 18th – Head Over Heels Gymnastics and CrossFit Staunton – Trunk or Treat October 24th 5:30-08:30 Gypsy Hill Bandstand – Frightfully Fun Film Night Goosebumps 2 October 25th from 4-8 Staunton August VFW Post – Trunk or Treat October 25th 6:30 – 510 Richmond Ave Staunton Va 24401 – Boo-utiful Trunk or Treat October 26th from 11-4 – The Shabby Hippy – Trunk or Treat October 27th 4-6 – CMA’s Valley Nissan – Trunk or Treat October 31st at 5 – SAYMCA – Trunk or Treat October 31st from 5-7 Cherryvale Unite Methodist Church – Trunk or Treat

Stained Glass Autumn Leaves Workshop

Stained Glass Autumn Leaves Workshop at L&L Picture Framing & Stained-Glass Supply on Saturday, October 18th from 10-3:3:30 Come learn stained glass in this fun creative workshop & create a beautiful autumn leaf of your own with all the vibrant fall colors. No experience required! The 5-6 hour workshop includes all your selections of glass, metals, materials, variety of patterns, hands-on instruction. All tools provided. It’s a nice shared creative activity with family & friends. You can call/text the shop at 540-885-8354 anytime to get signed up. Registration & deposit can be taken over the phone.

The Haunting of Hill House at ShenanArts

Cut off from the outside world by its remote location and shunned by all who know its forbidding and sinister reputation, Hill House has remained empty and silent except for the daily visits of its grumbling caretaker, Mrs. Dudley. It’s isolation is broken by the arrival of Dr. Montague, an investigator of supernatural phenomena who has been granted a short lease by the present owner. He is joined by three others, all unacquainted, but all having their particular reasons for accepting Dr. Montague’s invitation to share his Hill House sojourn.

Staunton Jams 2025 Fall FundRager

106.3 WQSV, The Judy Chops, and Queen City Music Studios present: The 2025 Staunton Jams Fall FundRager Save the date, and check for individual Facebook events at Sponsoring Satellite Venues including the E&E Plumbing and Heating Main Stage on W Beverley, Baja Bean Co, Bricks Restaurant & Pub, The Green Room, Queen City Music Studios, American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriar’s Playhouse and more… All outdoor music is free and open to the public. The following events are ticketed: FRIDAY 10/17/25 ~8-10pm DJ Steve The Painter hosts The WQSV Friday Night Kick-off at Baja SATURDAY 10/18/25 ~8:00-11:00pm The Findells After-Hours Dance Party at Baja SUNDAY 10/19/25 ~4:00-6:00pm Valerie McQueen Band Happy Hour Set