About Us

Kristina Sheldon and Tom Repasky are both accomplished artists with technology expertise and they both are tea and coffee aficionados. Having moved to Danville from Portland, Oregon, where there are often two or three coffee and tea shops on a single block, they began to look for similar places in the local area. Not finding exactly what they had in mind, they decided to open their own.

As a professional artist who had gallery shows in Portland and the midwest, plus several websites promoting his art, Tom was also looking for a way to showcase his artwork in a more personal environment. One where people could actually walk in, look at it, and talk to him in person if they wished. He thought, "what better way to do that than over a freshly brewed cup of coffee?"

Tom has also had a long career in the computer technology field, and has been running a freelance technology consulting business via the internet for years. Opening the Tea Gallery has allowed him to move that business into its own home (rather than cyberspace), where again, he can meet with clients face to face and offer his expertise on anything from web development to system security assessments and audits. Tom's long involvement with digital art has also brought him into the role of instructor, as artists see his work and become interested in how to use the 3d programs for their own projects. As a result, he has also started to offer classes in how to create 3d art and animation.

Kristina is a graduate of the California College of Arts and Crafts. She paints in acrylic, and also creates multimedia pieces. She has twenty years of experience in graphic design, and in particular designing for physicians and medical departments. She offers assistance with powerpoint presentations for medical instruction, plus poster design for national conferences. She also produces brochure and business card designs, and is an experienced copywriter.

Tania Myren Zobel offers acting classes at the gallery after 7:00 pm by appointment. She is the Artistic Director of Danville's Susquehanna Shakespeare Festival. She has taught acting for thirty years, and appeared on and off Broadway before turning to play writing and directing. She will also offer readings of new plays at the Gallery.

It has been a lifelong dream of Kristina's to have her own little teashop. It has been a lifelong dream of Tom's to have his own art gallery. The Tea Gallery is the result of this meshing of dreams. Please stop by and see what we are about.

Fresh roasted coffee, loose leaf artisan and gourmet teas. Tea accessories and a great time all at the Tea Gallery.