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SUMMARY:The Art of Tea at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Tea Art Exhibit\nMay 3 – June 2\, 2024\nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 3 from 7–9pm\n“Floral Infusion” by Suzan Ok Shumate and Sue Shumate\nPhoto Album \nStep into a world where art intersects with tea. Through The Art of Tea exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery\, artists explore the culture of tea\, a drink that dates back thousands of years to China’s Shang Dynasty. Channeling their inner Zhou Fang\, Matisse\, Cassatt\, and van Rijsselberghe\, artists depict themes and stories surrounding this aromatic beverage. From tea cups and tea pots to the Mad Hatter or Boston Tea Party\, this exhibit intrigues and delights\, like an herbal infusion on a sunny morning. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, May 3 between 7-9pm to meet curators Suzan Ok Shumate and Sue Shumate and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nGet your tickets now for Morning Tea on Saturday\, May 25 from 10am-noon ($35 per Del Ray Artisans member\, $45 per non-member). Wear your favorite hats and gloves\, or dress casually; this is a time to relax and enjoy a few hours of conversation with friends or family over a delicious cup of tea with petite savories and sweets. \nThe Art of Tea exhibit runs May 3 – June 2\, 2024 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are First Thursday (Apr-Sept) 12-9pm\, Thursday 12-6pm\, Friday 12-9pm\, Saturday 12-6pm\, and Sunday 12-6pm. On the last day of the exhibit (Sunday\, June 2) the gallery is open 12-4pm. \nThe gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, contact curators Suzan Ok Shumate at suzan.ok@gmail.com and Sue Shumate at susan.shumate1@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/the-art-of-tea/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suzan Ok Shumate":MAILTO:suzan.ok@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Block Printing 2.0 Workshop: Beyond the Basics (Register by 5/1)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ellen Rosenthal\, efrosevalley@gmail.com\nDate/Time: Saturday\, May 4\, 9am-noon\nCost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus students must bring supplies\nClass size: 3-6 participants\n(Register by midnight on May 1) \nThis workshop is for those who have the basics of single ink block printing\, but want to do more. We’ll go beyond the basics by learning about enhancing designs with linear art techniques\, exploring ways to add additional color and interest through double-ink and simple reduction ink printing\, and using post-printing enhancement techniques\, such as collage and mixed media. \nParticipants must bring 4-8 block-prints previously created from the same edition\, plus the block used to make them\, and the supplies listed below. \nBring these Printmaking Materials: \n\n4-8 block prints from the same edition. Prints do not have to be perfect\, can be “seconds”\, and digital prints or photocopies of the print would work fine for this workshop.  Ideally\, the block prints should be smaller than 8 x 10″\nThe carved block used to make the above block prints. If you do not have the actual block\, bring a blank block that is the same size.\nCutter tools\nBench hook/printing plate\nWater-based block-printing inks (recently purchased\, not old) in 2-3 colors minimum (No oil-based printmaking inks)\nBrayer\nPrintmaking paper\, white or colored. “Fadeless Art Paper” 12 x 18″ sheets (not the rolls) from Amazon are an excellent choice\nWooden or metal spoon\nNew make-up sponges or a small kitchen sponge\n\nBring these other Art Materials: \n\nPencil: 2B and Ebony pencil (or other soft pencil 4B or 6B)\nWhite drawing paper 9 x 12″ for sketching and for making stencils\nScissors\nYour favorite dry art materials (color pencils\, markers\, crayons\, etc.)\nGlue stick\nScraps and pieces of colored or patterned paper (optional; I’ll have some to use)\nPaper towels (the gallery does not supply them)\nSmock or old shirt\n\nPlease contact instructor Ellen Rosenthal at efrosevalley@gmail.com with any questions. Looking forward to celebrating Print Day in May with you! \nRegister Now \n\nArtwork credit: Block print progression by Ellen Rosenthal \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility\, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/block-printing-beyond-the-basics/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen Rosenthal":MAILTO:efrosevalley@gmail.com
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