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SUMMARY:Toy Stories at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Toy Stories Art Exhibit\nJanuary 2–31\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Friday\, January 2 from 7–9pm\nCelebrating the toys we cherished as kids\, the Toy Stories art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans brings a fun\, nostalgic vibe to visitors and highlights the unique skills of numerous local artists who have crafted pieces reflecting nostalgia\, admiration\, and consumer culture of the toy world across a broad spectrum of media. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, January 2 between 7-9pm to meet curator Gordon Thomas Frank and the artists. Mark your calendar now or  set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nRegister in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in January: \n\nPacking Tape Image Transfers and Collage Workshop – Wednesday\, January 7\, 6:30-8:30pm\nCreative Book Club: “How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters” by Martin Gayford – Saturdays\, January 10 & April 11\, 10am-12pm\nCreate an Artwork Sales Website with Square Workshop – Sunday\, January 11\, 6:30-8:30pm\nCreate an Art Inventory System in Excel Workshop – Monday\, January 12\, 6:30-8:30pm\nLife Drawing Sessions – Tuesdays\, January 20 & 27\, 7-9pm\nNeurographic Art Workshop: Teen edition – Saturday\, January 24\, 10am-12pm\nPlaying with Resin Workshop – Sunday\, January 25\, 6-9pm\nAdvanced Resin Techniques Lecture – Monday\, January 26\, 6:30-8:30pm\nNature Journaling Club – Saturday\, January 31\, 10am-12pm\nPlus more! Upcoming programs listed at delrayartisans.org/programs\n\n\nThe Toy Stories art exhibit runs from January 2–31\, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm\, Friday 12-9pm\, Saturday 12-6pm\, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed February 1). \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 Gordon Thomas Frank at gordonfrank666@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org. \n\n \n\nArtwork credit: Detail of “To The Batcave” by Gordon Thomas Frank
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/toy-stories/
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="Gordon Thomas Frank":MAILTO:gordonfrank666@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Nature Journaling Club
DESCRIPTION:The January 31st session has been cancelled due to the weather. See you at the next session on February 28th! \nPracticed by artists and naturalists alike\, nature journaling is a centuries-old exercise in refining our powers of observation\, appreciation for nature\, drawing skills\, and mindful presence. This group is open to all experience levels as we meet to sketch\, connect\, and learn together! \nDel Ray Artisans’ Nature Journaling Club meets at 10am in front of Del Ray Artisans on the final Saturday morning of the month (except not in July\, November\, and December).  \nParticipants will need to bring their own sketchbooks and supplies. We will have plenty of time for sketching in nature before gathering again at 11:30am to share our sketches and observations and discuss tips and tools for nature journaling in the wild. We hope you will join us as we strengthen our art and inquiry practice together! \nSuggested supplies: sketchbook\, pens\, pencils\, colored pencils\, watercolor pencils\, or other portable media\, and a water bottle since we will be outdoors. You may also want to bring something to sit on (folding chair or blanket). \nNOTE: This program is held outdoors and will be canceled if raining. \nThis program is FREE! Donations appreciated. For more information\, contact the coordinators: Stephanie Darlene Greenwald (stephanie@stephaniedarlene.com) and Meredith D’Amore (meredith.w.damore@gmail.com). \nView Upcoming Dates \n\nArtwork credit: Drawing by Meredith D’Amore
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/nature-journaling-2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Journaling Club,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith D%E2%80%99Amore":MAILTO:meredith.w.damore@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Paint for Paws Workshop to benefit ARMA
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 31 from 6-9pm is reserved for the Paint for Paws Workshop to benefit Aussie Rescue of the MidAtlantic. Register in advance through Paint to the Rescue.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/arma-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
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