Waynesville is decorated for the holidays, and the chill in the air makes it a perfect time to explore our galleries, restaurants, and gift-shops.

The Waynesville Gallery Association is excited to present its December edition of Art After Dark, happening Friday, December 4.

Art After Dark transforms Downtown Waynesville into an exquisite visual, culinary and performing arts center. Festive Art After Dark flags designate participating galleries, such as Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery 86, Burr Studios, Earthworks Gallery, The Jeweler’s Workbench, Twigs and Leaves Gallery, TPennington Art Gallery, Cedar Hill Studios, the Village Framer, and Moose Crossing Burl Wood Gallery.

December offers a wonderful variety of artists and mediums to explore, and an opportunity to create art and watch demonstrations. Burr Studio will be featuring artist Lisa Hoffman, who will be engraving and etching her glass ornaments. Stop by to watch Lisa at work, and enjoy the festive night and refreshments!

Cedar Hill Studio, across from the old courthouse, will be featuring a demo by Susan Lingg. Susan is a self taught artist, enjoying the process of painting in mixed media of water color, handmade paper and acrylic. Come enjoy the demo along with wonderful music.

Paul Malcolm with the North Carolina Symphony and wife Lisa will be playing violin duet in Cedar Hill Studios backroom, and Steve Whiddon, an awesome one man band, will be playing outside.

Gallery 86 will continue It’s a Small, Small Work during this months’ Art After Dark. The show provides a unique opportunity for budding artists to exhibit their work, as well as the opportunity for more seasoned artists to test their boundaries. Community members also have a chance to purchase work from new and established artists at reasonable prices.

Twigs and Leaves Gallery would like to thank their loyal customers for a wonderful year as they celebrate the holiday season during Art After Dark Friday, December 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests will be have the opportunity to make a greeting card to be given to Meals on Wheels recipients. They will be doing this again on Saturday, December 12 during the “Night before Christmas” event from 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday evening, as you stroll through the gallery’s 145+ primarily regional artists, enjoy holiday piano music by Amy Shahparast and indulge in festive hors d’eurves. Twigs and Leaves Gallery, at 98 North Main Street in Waynesville, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sundays from 1-4 p.m. (828) 456-1940, www.twigsandleaves.com.

The Village Framer will feature members of Makers Foundry, a collective of graduates from Haywood Community College. Members will offer a wonderful selection of beautiful handmade scarves, pottery and house wares providing a great opportunity for special gifts. Providing demonstrations and refreshments.

If You Go: Art After Dark, Friday, December 4, 2015, downtown Waynesville. For more details, please visit the Waynesville Gallery Association at www.waynesvillegalleryassociation.com