Craft Closets, Trash Bashes, and Granny Squares

That half-used pack of sparkly blue paper in your basement could be somebody else's next masterpiece. On this Tourism Tuesday, Janet Michael and Justin Kerns of the Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau head to Valley Avenue for a return visit with Misty Weaver, owner of Art Again Thrift Shop. When Janet first talked with Misty in July, the shop wasn't even open yet. A few months later, it's full of classes, community projects, and ideas, and it caught Justin's eye as just the kind of unexpected stop that small tour groups love.

Misty explains how Art Again turns donated craft supplies into affordable finds, a $10 craft bar, and low-cost classes like paper making and kinusaiga fabric art. She shares the story of the first Trash Bash, a "Chopped for art" competition with a silent disco twist. She also talks about the shop's $25-a-year teacher program, the Granny Square Christmas tree, and big ideas for next year, from a repair fest to a "rage wall" for chipped dishes. Justin brings a Winter Village update and closes with a heartfelt tribute to beloved Winchester artist Eugene B. Smith. Listen in for a fun, creative conversation, and maybe a reason to finally clean out your craft closet.

LINKS & RESOURCES

Art Again Thrift Shop: artagainthrift.com Find them on social media at Art Again Thrift Valley Avenue, Winchester (across the street from Claudio's Pizza) Janet's first conversation with Misty (July 2026): thevalleytodaypodcast.com/art-again Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau: visitwinchesterva.com Click the Events tab for Winter Village and holiday events Winter Village: Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, in Old Town Winchester Eugene B. Smith obituary: ompsfuneralhome.com/obituary/eugene-b-smith/ THE VALLEY TODAY with Janet Michael — A decade of conversations.

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