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SUMMARY:The Unseen World of Extreme Diving (Free Zoom Talk)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Matt Hansen\nDate: Wednesday\, February 1 from 7-8pm\nCost: None (FREE)\n(Register by 6pm on February 1 to receive the connection info) \nJoin technical diving enthusiast Matt Hanson as he describes typically unseen environments in scuba. Matt will discuss the joys\, hazards\, and equipment associated with diving under ice or deeper than 130 feet. Divers must bring their own light and warmth\, maintain the oxygen needed to support life while avoiding toxicity\, and manage the risks as nitrogen goes from inert to both narcotic and hazardous. Matt will provide photographs\, media\, and stories from his own dives and resources for exploring the broader world of technical diving. \nThis free talk is held in conjunction with The Unseen art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery (February 3-25\, 2023). \nThe talk will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email one day in advance and approximately one hour before the talk. You may attend on a computer\, tablet\, or smartphone. \nRegister Now \n\nView other upcoming programs on the Upcoming Programs page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/extreme-diving/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes%2C Programs Director":MAILTO:programs@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T160000
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SUMMARY:Partners in Art (FULL)
DESCRIPTION: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. \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 1-2 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. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nView Upcoming Meetings
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/partners-in-art-2023/2023-02-06/
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="Suzanne Tillman":MAILTO:zannet@verizon.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132737
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230325T171106Z
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing Session - Gesture and Short Pose
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in and practice life drawing on one select Tuesday evening each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. \nTraditional drawing media (such as pencils\, pens\, and charcoal) are welcome; and pastels\, watercolor and ink are permissible. Please do not bring acrylics or oil paints. We don’t supply easels – only plenty of chairs – but you are welcome to bring your own easel if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome. \nThe first part of this session will be focused on gesture poses (dynamic 1-5 minute poses) to loosen up and participate in a fun\, fast-paced drawing experience. The second hour will be a few short poses for more detailed drawings. \nFee for each session is $8 for Del Ray Artisans members and $10 for non-members. Register now or pay at the gallery before the session. If you have any questions\, please contact Erica Hughes at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nRegister Now  |  View Upcoming Sessions \n\nArtwork credit: “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/life-drawing-2023/2023-02-07/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Life Drawing,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brando Gould%2C Figure Drawing Coordinator":MAILTO:lifedrawing@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132737
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T141210Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Book Club - “The Secret Lives of Color” by Kassia St. Clair
DESCRIPTION:Book: “The Secret Lives of Color” by Kassia St. Clair\nFacilitator: Rusty Lynn\nMeeting rescheduled to Saturday\, February 11 from 10am-12pm\n(Drop-in\, set a reminder in Eventbrite) \nThe book for the first book club meeting of 2023 is The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair (published in 2016). The book is organized around the color groups and full of very interesting research about all the colors imaginable. \nSince the book is all about colors\, and most of us have a favorite color or two\, please feel free to bring a piece of your artwork to share that uses one or more of your favorite colors to the discussion. \n“The Secret Lives of Color tells the unusual stories of seventy-five fascinating shades\, dyes\, and hues. From blonde to ginger\, the brown that changed the way battles were fought to the white that protected against the plague\, Picasso’s blue period to the charcoal on the cave walls at Lascaux\, acid yellow to kelly green\, and from scarlet women to imperial purple\, these surprising stories run like a bright thread throughout history.”—Penguin Books (Publisher) \nThe Creative Book Club meets on select Saturday mornings to discuss readings by a variety of authors. The club is free and open to all who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other creative people. Future book selections will be announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email in advance. \nIf you have questions\, please contact our book club leader Rusty Lynn at rustylynn@earthlink.net. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. \n.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/creative-book-club-feb-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rusty Lynn":MAILTO:rustylynn@earthlink.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T150000
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SUMMARY:Del Ray Urban Sketchers
DESCRIPTION:Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets the second Sunday of each month* at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray. Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite. \nUrban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations. \nBring 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. \nThis program is FREE! Donations appreciated. Meet 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. \nView Upcoming Dates \n*NOTE: Del Ray Urban Sketchers does not meet in July\, August\, and December. \n\nArtwork credit: Detail of “Working Out (St. Elmo’s)” by Cathy Messina
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/urban-sketchers-2023/2023-02-12/
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:20230218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T120000
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED - Beyond the Block: Experimenting With Nontraditional Printmaking Workshop (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:Due to illness the Beyond the Block workshop is being rescheduled. New date TBD. \nInstructor: Meredith D’Amore\nDate: Saturday\, February 18 from 10am-12pm\nCost: $15 Del Ray Artisans member / $25 non-member\, plus $5 supply fee & bring required supplies\nClass size: 3-10 participants\n(Register by midnight on February 14) \nExplore ways to make prints without purchasing tons of supplies. Use reclaimed materials to divert waste from landfills while creating prints that can stand alone or be incorporated into artwork from other disciplines. \nArtists from all disciplines and experience levels are invited to explore ways to use found objects and upcycled materials to create nontraditional prints. Instructor Meredith D’Amore will demonstrate plate-making techniques with recycled packaging materials as well as how to ink plates to achieve different results without the need for a press. Students will create their own collagraphs and discuss ways to reduce the ecological footprint of our artmaking as we explore ways to make prints with what we already have. \nStudents are asked to pay a $5 supply fee for shared materials used in the workshop. Students must also bring their own supplies listed in the 2023 Beyond the Block Supply List (open document) and below. \nStudents must bring the following required supplies: \n\nXacto knife (with a sharp/new blade)\nCutting surface (back of your sketchbook\, small cutting mat\, or cutting board)\nScissors\nGlue stick\nRuler/straight edge (metal works best)\nPencil and pen for sketching ideas\nSketchbook or paper for sketching ideas\nBrayer\nSpeedball Water Soluble Block Printing Ink Starter Set – 6 bold colors with 1.25 tubes. If you don’t want the full starter set\, at least purchase tubes of two colors. You may purchase inks from other brands\, but make sure the inks are water soluble.\nWooden spoon or large metal spoon for burnishing prints\nPrintmaking paper (does not have to be expensive) – Suggested: Strathmore 333-11 300 Series Printmaking\, Lightweight\, 11 x 14 inches\, 30 sheets; also recommended: Mulberry Paper \nStack of newspapers/magazine/phone book for scrap paper\n1-2 Large zip-lock baggies (gallon size)\n\nOptional Supplies: \n\nSmock or apron (Water soluble ink should wash off clothing\, but may not from certain fabrics.)\nScraps of textured paper\, fabrics\, aluminum foil\, natural objects like textured leaves or feathers\, tiny food boxes like raisin boxes\, clean and dry food packaging like styrofoam takeout containers or flat clear plastic panels from clamshell containers.\n\nFace masks are recommended inside 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/beyond-the-block-rescheduled/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith D%E2%80%99Amore":MAILTO:meredith.w.damore@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T180000
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SUMMARY:Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Del Ray Artisans members for the Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap on Sunday\, February 19 starting at 4pm. \nSave the date for the first member meeting of 2023. Bring the supplies you no longer need and be ready to find a treasure in other’s discards. \nWe’ll begin with a short meeting\, and then select “new to you” art supplies. Looking forward to seeing you at the gallery! \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out the Membership Director\, Kate Gibney\, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/member-meeting-feb-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Member Meeting,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate Gibney%2C Membership Director":MAILTO:membership@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T200000
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SUMMARY:Women with ADHD (Free Zoom Talk)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Faith Hendon\nDate: Tuesday\, February 21 from 7-8pm\nCost: None (FREE)\n(Register by 6pm on February 21 to receive the connection info) \nWomen with ADHD are often unseen in medical literature. Only a few studies across a broad range of journals have attempted to research how hormonal increase during the menstrual period affects ADHD severity\, and even fewer have focused on potentially how the hormonal change through menstrual cycles impacts medication efficacy or vitamin deficits. \nJoin Faith Hendon for a discussion and meta-analysis of current research within and external to the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) focusing on ADHD and women\, with a secondary focus on cyclic (menstrual/hormonal) patterns of observable symptoms and behaviors. \nThis free talk is held in conjunction with The Unseen art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery (February 3-25\, 2023). \nThe talk will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email one day in advance and approximately one hour before the talk. You may attend on a computer\, tablet\, or smartphone. \nRegister Now \nAbout the Presenter: Faith Hendon has an extensive background in technology and an established career in behavior analysis. She has been a practicing BCBA/LBA since November of 2019\, and has worked in the field of ABA since 2017. She is currently pursuing her PhD in ABA from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology\, with two published studies in behavioral journals. Faith provides current in-home services to families with autistic children and other developmental concerns requiring behavioral mitigation and education. Faith follows a modernized compassionate care approach in ABA treatment with full attention to the personhood and dignity of clients\, focusing on relabeling deficits as potential superpowers\, and helping families learn how to hone unique skills and abilities while increasing understanding of communication methods. Outside of the behavioral world\, Faith is a musical\, artistic\, Mom-Solo with 3 cats and a giant floof-dog. She enjoys helping others and making the world more colorful and accepting for all. \n\nArtwork credit: “Chaos Warrior” by Faith Andana \n\nView other upcoming programs on the Upcoming Programs page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/women-with-adhd/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes%2C Programs Director":MAILTO:programs@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T210000
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SUMMARY:Partners in Art Evening
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo join our small\, friendly\, and supportive artists’ group\, contact Michele Reday Cook at mredaycook@gmail.com for details and registration BEFORE the day of the meeting. \nThis program is free\, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nView Upcoming Meetings
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/partners-in-art-evening-2023/2023-02-21/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132738
CREATED:20230324T193749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T210501Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Paper Quilling Workshop (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Erica Hughes\nDate: Saturday\, February 25 from 10am-12pm\nCost: $15 Del Ray Artisans member / $25 Non-member\, plus $30 supply fee\nClass size: 3-8 participants\n(Register by midnight on February 22) \nLearn the art of paper quilling! Students will be introduced to the tools and techniques of this ancient art form. The instructor will walk everyone through step-by-step basic scrolls and how to use each of the tools\, demonstrate some flowers and animals\, and guide participants through making their own paper quill. \nAll materials for the class will be provided\, and the students will take home a full set of tools so they can continue creating fabulous flowers\, animals\, and whatever else they can imagine! Come learn a new skill that is as old as paper itself! \nFace masks are recommended inside 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/intro-to-paper-quilling/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
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