Donate March 26–April 9 Starting Wednesday, March 26 through Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (Giving Day) our community comes together to support the amazing work of Alexandria nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Please remember Del Ray Artisans is one of those worthy causes! Del Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit […]
Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome. Activity on Thursday, April 3: Make your own 5×5-inch artwork inspired by Alma Thomas! Alma Thomas’ art was kindled by […]
Instructor: Sandra Alami Date/Time: Saturday, April 5, 10am-3pm Cost: $15/child Space is limited to 18 girls and 6 adults (Register by April 1) Brownies will complete all the steps needed to earn their Art and Design badge. All art supplies provided. (The actual badge is not included.) Troop leaders should register as a troop and […]
The afternoon program is FULL. If you would like to join the evening program, contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) for information and registration. Need support reaching your art related goals? Join this collegial group of artists to share your goals and get feedback on artwork. Monthly meetings include discussions on exhibit opportunities, the creative process […]
Instructor: Edom Alagaw, E21edomgeta@gmail.com Date/Time: Wednesday, April 9, 6-8pm Cost: $32 Del Ray Artisans member / $42 Non-member; participants bring own supplies Class size: 6-12 participants (Register in advance; walk-ins welcome only if space permits) Join our acrylic painting class and unleash your creativity! This class is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. You’ll […]
Book: “Falling Rocket: James Whistler, John Ruskin, and the Battle for Modern Art” by Paul Thomas Murphy Facilitator: Marshall Carolus Meeting Date: Saturday, April 12, 10am-12pm (Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite) "The untold story of the artistic battle between James Abbot MacNeill Whistler and John Ruskin over Whistler’s controversial, ground-breaking Nocturne in Black and […]
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets the second Sunday of most months at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub in Del Ray. (Del Ray Urban Sketchers does not meet in July, August, and December.) <!--Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite.--> Urban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of […]
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on two select Tuesday* evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. *Most sessions are on Tuesday evenings, but in 2025 there will be a session on Thursday, November 13 and a few costumed sessions on Thursday evenings in […]
Calling fellow artists, beginners to professionals, you are invited to join our art-support group, to share artistic goals, techniques, and the local art scene. Participants may show one or two artworks, any medium, in any stage, for advice and feedback. To join our small, friendly, and supportive artists’ group, contact Michele Reday Cook at mredaycook@gmail.com […]
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Sunday, April 20, 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by April 17) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it as an adhesive, a covering, or the main […]
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Monday, April 21, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; Bring items listed below Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by April 18) Do you have lots of art pieces stored at home, but have to whip out the tape measure every time you submit to another show? […]
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on two select Tuesday* evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. *Most sessions are on Tuesday evenings, but in 2025 there will be a session on Thursday, November 13 and a few costumed sessions on Thursday evenings in […]
Instructor: Jill Welch, contact@fairydusted.com Date/Time: Thursday, April 24, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $75 Del Ray Artisans member / $85 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-18 participants (Register by April 21) Make your own everlasting paper blooms! Take a deep breath, tap into your creativity, and rejuvenate your spirit in this hands-on workshop, where you'll […]
Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Friday, April 25, 5-8pm Cost: FREE, donations appreciated (Drop-in, this is a self-paced activity) Make your own 5x5-inch artwork inspired by Alma Thomas at Del Ray Artisans’ youth art activity booth at Dragon Fest at George Mason Elementary (2601 Cameron Mills Rd, Alexandria VA). Alma Thomas' art was kindled by what […]
Practiced 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! Del Ray Artisans' Nature Journaling Club meets at 10am in front of […]
Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, April 26, 10am-noon Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus $5 Supply Fee Class size: 4-25 participants (Register by April 22) You don't have to be an artist to make art with Neurographic Art. A neuron is a cell that carries messages between the brain and other […]
Join Courtney LeBlanc, Arlington Poet Laureate, for the launch party celebrating her new book, Her Dark Everything, on Saturday, April 26 from 7-9pm. This event is for adults only.
April showers bring May Day flowers at Del Ray Artisans. Join us for a free, artful, family-friendly activity from 6:30-8:00pm on First Thursday, May 1. Artist Morgan Parr will be exploring the floral expressions of iconic American artist Georgia O’Keeffe. Make your own pretty-in-pastel picture for your home art gallery. To celebrate this Dog Days […]
Instructor Morgan Parr Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, May 3, 10am-12pm Cost: $25/child Class size: 3-15 participants (Register in advance; walk-ins allowed, space permitting.) Georgia O'Keeffe's style of large-scale flowers, trees, and leaves that used distortion were inspired by her summer vacations to New Mexico. These beautifully colored leaves are sure to brighten up your […]