“I had a chance to go by the station this week and see the artwork delivered
for the BSSS exhibit. My husband Terry hung the show since I was home recovering
after our little one's arrival on May 27th. I wanted to tell you how nice
the exhibit looks-- not only did Terry do a great job organizing and hanging
the work but the quality of the work was as I had both hoped and remembered
from the school--simply excellent. I am especially impressed with the school's
teaching of natural light effects in the plein air paintings and with the
overall uniqueness of the students' work. Beautiful stuff-- I wish I could
afford to purchase several. Also appreciate the instructor's participation
in the show-- as seen with Ron Bhoemer's and Jeffrey Stockberger as well
as Mary and Ginny's pieces. I am sure there are others. Thank you! Thank
you for your participtation at the station exhibit space!”
— Mia LaBerge, WMRA Radio
An extract from an article entitled “A Living Memory” by Marcia Rae published in The Enamelist Society Newsletter, Summer 2009
“ Grandchildren of Eleanor Olton inherited her home after her death at age 90. ……….. She had been an enamelling teacher for the Sandwich Gallery of the League of NH Craftsmen and the bequest included the contents of her enamel studio…………… In March 2009, The Enamelist Society Board had its Annual Meeting, and considered grant requests, including one from Janly Jaggard , and Barbara Brothers, Chairman of the Board, for the Beverley Street Studio School in Staunton, Virginia. They were seeking funds to introduce a learning center for enameling to the Mid Atlantic region, specifically the Shenandoah Valley. This was the perfect match for Eleanor Olton’s kilns and enamel supplies. On behalf of the family, I donated her supplies to The Enamelist Society so that the Society could, in turn, donate them to Beverley Street Studio. Averill Shepps, President of The Enamelist Society, drove to my home in New Hampshire, and left with her large car packed with kilns and a large quantity of supplies. The delivery chain continued when Janly and Barbara arrived at Averill’s studio in Pennsylvania to take the supplies to their new home at BSSS in Virginia.”
Gallery Talks
Are held at the Beverley Street Galleries, 22 W. Beverley Street, Staunton,
VA
All talks are FREE and Open to the Public
JAN OLSSON The Figure in Context: Drawing and Painting the
Figure in Space
Friday, Feb 26, 2010, 7 to 8 pm
SARAH LOCK Jewelry and Metalsmithing Techniques
Friday, Mar 5, 2010, 7 to 8 pm
SHAY CLANTON Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor
Friday, March 26, 7-8pm
LIZ GEIGER Still Life Boot Camp
Friday, April 23, 7-8pm
BARBARA QUACKENBUSH Acrylic Collage
Friday, May 21, 6:30-8pm
Beverley Street Studio School’s 2nd Annual Museum and Masters Weekend
featuring Cézanne and Modernism
Friday, March 5, Appetizers, Dinner and Conversation
French Themed Evening featuring appetizers & wine followed by soup, salad & dessert.
Discussion on Cézanne from an artist’s point of view, Jan Olsson. 6-9 pm Trinity
Church Parish Hall, 214 West Beverley Street, Staunton
Sunday, March 7, Baltimore Museum of Art Bus Trip featuring Cézanne and
Modernism Exhibit.
Includes morning snacks and drinks on bus, exhibit entrance, audio tour and
Artful Conversations with three major exhibit curators (3-4 pm). Lunch on
own. Bus departure 6 pm. Gourmet boxed dinner included on return trip along
with drinks. Bus departure 8 am from the Staunton Quality Inn, 1-81 Exit
225 Seating is limited. Make your reservation by February 12. Also, plan
to attend an introductory slide-talk on Cézanne and Modernism by Ulysse Desportes
at The Beverley Street Galleries on February 15 at 12:30 p.m.
Sign up for the entire weekend and save 10% off of a second spring bus trip to Washington, D.C.
| Cost | BSSS members | non-Members |
| A. Bus Trip | $ 110 | $120 |
| B. Dinner | $ 40 | $ 50 |
| C. Combination | $ 130 | $ 150 |
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Five luncheons and conversations are held during the year, joining 7 participants with an artist for an interesting and fun experience at Newtown Bakery.
Members' PAINT OUT
Saturday, May 22
