When Victoria Redel visited Kremer Pigment in lower Manhattan more than twenty years ago, she found much more than art supplies; she discovered a new novel waiting to be written. Inspired by vibrant powders and a workshop on traditional techniques, she began to see how painting could illuminate the creative process behind her fiction.

The Hill Country Wood Turners will hold their next meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center in downtown Kerrville. Whether you’re an experienced woodworker or just curious about the art of turning wood, this group encourages all to attend.