STEAM-tastic! Check out Del Ray Artisans’ new youth program of interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) taught by professionals from each field. Geared toward kids and teens, each lesson has a short talk or demonstration and a hands-on craft project. Family members are welcome to attend, listen, and learn. Register in advance to ensure your child’s spot, but drop-ins are welcome space permitting. Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic workshops are made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant and through a generous donation from Genesis Inspiration Foundation.

First Thursday activities are designed for children, families, and all ages. Drop-in on the First Thursday of the month from April through September from 6:30pm-8pm for our FREE family-friendly event.

See each event for details:

All Upcoming Programs
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Past STEAM-tastic Workshops & Activities

• Draw a Fibonacci Spiral (March 22, 2026)
• Laurel Burch Inspired Horses (February 22, 2026)
• Monet-Inspired Bridge (November 22, 2025)
• Girl Scout Art and Design Brownie Badge (October 19, 2025)
• Databending/Glitch Art at Spooky Mad Science Expo (October 18, 2025)
• Automata Art Meets Engineering at Spooky Mad Science Expo (October 18, 2025)
• Scratchboard Art at Art on the Avenue (October 4, 2025)
• Adopt a Squishmallow (August 17, 2025)
• Art Camp (July 14-18 and July 21-25, 2025)
• Analogous Watercolor Leaves (May 3, 2025)
• Make art inspired by Alma Thomas at Dragon Fest, George Mason Elementary (April 25, 2025)
• 2-D Paper Mache Room Decoration (March 22 & March 29, 2025)
• Fairy Home in the Forest (March 8, 2025)
• Mindfulness: Mandalas and Meows (February 23, 2025)
• Color Theory: Pop Art Cats (February 8, 2025)
• Design a Robot at Art on the Avenue (October 5, 2024)
• Painting with Virtual Reality (September 14, 2024)
• From Cells to Biomes – Fluid Pours (August 31, 2024)
• Satellites in Outer Space – Antenna Pointing & Satellite Construction (August 17-18, 2024)
• Paleolithic Archaeology – Cave Painting (August 3-4, 2024)

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Facility

When visiting Del Ray Artisans gallery, parking is available on Mount Vernon or Commonwealth avenues (do not park in the bank parking lot across the street). The facility is accessible and bathrooms are available. The gallery has a kitchen, including a refrigerator and microwave if needed.

Policies

• You may register for workshops online or at the gallery. Registration must include payment in order for you to be fully registered. Any registrations without payment will not reserve your spot in the workshop until payment has been received.
• If a workshop does not reach the minimum number of students within 3 days of the workshop, it may be cancelled at the instructor’s discretion. If you are already registered (and have paid) for a workshop that is cancelled, your whole registration amount will be refunded.
• If you request to withdraw from a workshop 72 hours or more before the day of the workshop, Del Ray Artisans will refund the Workshop Fee and any Supply Fee minus a 15% processing fee.
• No refunds will be provided for cancellations less than 72 hours before the day of the workshop.

Questions or Feedback

Contact the Youth Programs Director at Youth@DelRayArtisans.org and the Office Manager at Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org.