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SUMMARY:First Thursday (Activity 6-9pm\, Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Dreamcatcher by Liz Martinez featured in the STIGMA art exhibit\nJoin us at Del Ray Artisans on First Thursday\, September 2 to decorate a dreamcatcher outside in the Artisans Garden\, plus get a sneak peek of the STIGMA art exhibit inside the gallery. \nIn some Native American and First Nations cultures\, dreamcatchers are hung over a cradle or bed as protection. In connection with the exhibit\, the desire is for this activity to give hope. \nStarting at 6pm Kelly MacConomy\, artist and Del Ray Artisans’ Director of Outreach\, will be in the garden to help you decorate. Liz Martinez\, artist and co-curator of the new art exhibit\, will be in the gallery to answer your questions. The gallery will have extended hours for First Thursday activities (open until 9pm). Admission to the gallery and DIY activity are free. \n  \n\nDel Ray celebrates  First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6-9pm on the first Thursday of the month (April through September). \nVisit Del Ray Artisans gallery (open 12-9pm on First Thursdays) for a sneak peek of the next art exhibit\, then have dinner at one of Del Ray’s local restaurants! \nThe 2021 First Thursday themes are: \n\nApril 1 – Petal Porch Party – This theme is also part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival with Del Ray as one of the stops! The gallery closes at 6pm on April 1st.\nMay 6 – Dog Days in Del Ray – The gallery will be open until 9pm! Come get a sneak peek of The Art in Nature exhibit.\nRescheduled to June 12 due to weather –Unmask Your Inner Superhero – The gallery will be open until 8pm on June 10th and 9pm on June 12th. See The Naked and the Newt exhibit; PLUS come dressed as a SUPERHERO (especially reptile- or amphibian- themed ones) for the silly photo shoot outside the gallery at 7pm (June 3rd and June 12th)! Don’t have a superhero cape? There will be a “Make a Cape” table outside for kids from 6-9pm on June 12th.\nRescheduled to July 8\, then cancelled due to weather – Red\, White\, & Blue – Make your own Lady Liberty crown between 6-9pm outside the gallery\, and get a sneak peek of the John W. Hiller Retrospective Photography Exhibit.\nAugust 5 – Aloha Thursday – Come down to Del Ray Artisans’ garden for a Hawaiian tropical background selfie photo opp\, and enjoy a sneak preview of the new Together art exhibit.\nSeptember 2 – Show Your Spirit – Get a sneak peek of the STIGMA art exhibit inside the gallery and decorate a dreamcatcher outside in the Artisans Garden.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-activity-6-9pm-gallery-open-12-9pm/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy":MAILTO:kmacconomy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T183000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Creative Consciousness: A 7-Week Artist’s Way Program
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: Creative Consciousness: A 7-Week Artist’s Way Program\nDate/Time: Thursdays from 6:30-8pm\, starting July 29 through Sept 9 (7 weeks total)\nInstructor: Sharon Burton\nCost: $100 Del Ray Artisans member / $125 non-member\nClass size: 5-12 participants\n(Register by midnight on July 28) \nRegister now for the Creative Consciousness: A 7-Week Artist’s Way Course based on “The Listening Path: The Creative art of Attention”\, the latest book by Julia Cameron.  This course\, facilitated by Sharon Burton\, will meet once a week for seven weeks via Zoom. \nEach week we will read a chapter from this new take on the principles of “The Artist’s Way”\, complete weekly exercises designed for creative and personal transformation to make you a better listener to your environment\, your relationships\, and yourself. This course will help students embrace a new world of creativity that will resonate through all aspects of your life. The support of other creatives will assist you on this journey of self discovery. Artists\, writers\, and other creatives as well  are encouraged to participate. \nStudents must purchase or have access to the book “The Listening Path: The Creative Art of Attention” by Julia Cameron and a dedicated journal for the program. The course will be held online via Zoom on Thursdays from 6:30-8pm\, starting July 29 through September 9. \nRegister Now \n\nAbout the Instructor: Sharon J. Burton is an artist\, art curator\, and creative life advisor\, and member of Del Ray Artisans. She is a self-taught visual artist whose preferred medium is collage and mixed media and has exhibited her art in galleries\, art venues and other settings across the country since 2007. Sharon has curated a number of art exhibitions in the Washington\, DC area since 2005 and has served as an art consultant for novice art collectors. \nSince 2007\, Sharon’s artwork has been shown in juried exhibitions\, galleries and alternative art spaces in the following cities: New York City\, Philadelphia\, Baltimore\, Columbia\, Maryland\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, Washington\, DC\, Lorton\, Virginia and Atlanta\, Georgia. Her work can be found in private collections in Atlanta\, Washington\, DC and other places across the country. Learn more via Sharon J. Burton’s website. \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility\, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/creative-consciousness/2021-09-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Creative Summer Programs,Program,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon J. Burton":MAILTO:sjbcreativeventures@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T183000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Creative Consciousness: A 7-Week Artist’s Way Program
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: Creative Consciousness: A 7-Week Artist’s Way Program\nDate/Time: Thursdays from 6:30-8pm\, starting July 29 through Sept 9 (7 weeks total)\nInstructor: Sharon Burton\nCost: $100 Del Ray Artisans member / $125 non-member\nClass size: 5-12 participants\n(Register by midnight on July 28) \nRegister now for the Creative Consciousness: A 7-Week Artist’s Way Course based on “The Listening Path: The Creative art of Attention”\, the latest book by Julia Cameron.  This course\, facilitated by Sharon Burton\, will meet once a week for seven weeks via Zoom. \nEach week we will read a chapter from this new take on the principles of “The Artist’s Way”\, complete weekly exercises designed for creative and personal transformation to make you a better listener to your environment\, your relationships\, and yourself. This course will help students embrace a new world of creativity that will resonate through all aspects of your life. The support of other creatives will assist you on this journey of self discovery. Artists\, writers\, and other creatives as well  are encouraged to participate. \nStudents must purchase or have access to the book “The Listening Path: The Creative Art of Attention” by Julia Cameron and a dedicated journal for the program. The course will be held online via Zoom on Thursdays from 6:30-8pm\, starting July 29 through September 9. \nRegister Now \n\nAbout the Instructor: Sharon J. Burton is an artist\, art curator\, and creative life advisor\, and member of Del Ray Artisans. She is a self-taught visual artist whose preferred medium is collage and mixed media and has exhibited her art in galleries\, art venues and other settings across the country since 2007. Sharon has curated a number of art exhibitions in the Washington\, DC area since 2005 and has served as an art consultant for novice art collectors. \nSince 2007\, Sharon’s artwork has been shown in juried exhibitions\, galleries and alternative art spaces in the following cities: New York City\, Philadelphia\, Baltimore\, Columbia\, Maryland\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, Washington\, DC\, Lorton\, Virginia and Atlanta\, Georgia. Her work can be found in private collections in Atlanta\, Washington\, DC and other places across the country. Learn more via Sharon J. Burton’s website. \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility\, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/creative-consciousness/2021-09-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Creative Summer Programs,Program,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon J. Burton":MAILTO:sjbcreativeventures@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Del Ray Urban Sketchers (Free)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub on the second* Sunday of the month from 1-3pm! \nUrban Sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations. \nThis meetup operates on a drop-in basis during afternoons of the second Sunday of each month\, so there is no need to register in advance. Bring your supplies and join us outside at the cafe to produce still life\, figure\, or architecture subjects in your sketchbook. Participants will spend some time putting their skills into practice and then reconvene for a review of finished works. \n“Working Out (St. Elmo’s)” by Cathy Messina\nPlease wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space. During the pandemic this program is FREE!  Donations appreciated. \nMeet outside at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA 22301). Contact the organizer\, Joan Bickelhaupt (joanbickelhaupt@gmail.com)\, with any questions. \n*PLEASE NOTE: In February and May 2021\, we will meet on the third Sunday of the month to avoid holidays. No meeting in July\, August\, and December.\n \nView Upcoming Dates
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/urban-sketchers-2021/2021-09-12/
LOCATION:St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub\, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Urban Sketchers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joan Bickelhaupt":MAILTO:joanbickelhaupt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T160000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Partners in Art (FULL)
DESCRIPTION:The ONLINE afternoon program is FULL.  \nIf you would like to join the evening program that is currently sharing feedback via email (resuming in person meeting beginning in September 2021)\, contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) for information and registration. \nNeed 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 and the local art scene. Artist can bring 1-3 works – complete or in progress – for feedback. All skill levels and media welcome. \nThis program is free\, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Mila Mateu (milaenartes@gmail.com) or Suzanne Tillman (zannet@verizon.net) with questions about the afternoon program. \nThis event will be an online meeting through the Zoom platform. Current afternoon program participants will receive a reminder of the meeting with the Zoom information in advance of the meeting. \nView Upcoming Meetings
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/partners-in-art-2021/2021-09-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partners in Art,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Tillman":MAILTO:zannet@verizon.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T113000
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SUMMARY:Fall Soap-making Fun
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: Fall Soap-making FunInstructor: Suzan Ok\nDate/Time: Saturday\, September 18 from 9am-11:30pmCost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member; Plus $10 Supply Fee\nClass size: 6-10 participants\n(Register by September 15; do not drop-in) \nCreate your own beautiful fall soaps using a moisturizing shea butter base\, premium fragrance oils\, and fun\, skin-safe colorants. While your freshly poured soaps harden\, you can decorate your very own gift box with a medium of your choice. Take your fall-themed box and decorated\, scented soaps home with you at the end of this seasonal workshop. \nFace masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. \nRegister Now \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility\, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/fall-soap-making-fun/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T210000
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SUMMARY:VIA EMAIL and/or IN-PERSON: Partners in Art Evening
DESCRIPTION:In-person meetings are resuming in September 2021\, but artists may choose to still participate via email. You MUST contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) to RSVP / register in advance.\n\nCalling 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. \nTo join our small\, friendly\, and very supportive artists’ group\, contact Michele Reday Cook at mredaycook@gmail.com for details and registration (choose to participate via email or in-person) BEFORE the day of the meeting.\n \nThis program is free\, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions. \nView Upcoming Meetings
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/partners-in-art-evening-2021/2021-09-21/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partners in Art,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michele Reday Cook":MAILTO:mredaycook@gmail.com
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