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Life Drawing Session – Gesture and Short Pose

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Drop-in and practice life drawing on two select Tuesday evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. Traditional 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 […]

$8 – $10
Event Series Nature Journaling Club

Nature Journaling Club

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

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! We meet at 10am in front of Del Ray Artisans on the […]

FREE, donations appreciated

Life Drawing Session – Gesture and Short Pose

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Drop-in and practice life drawing on two select Tuesday evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. Traditional 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 […]

$8 – $10

Chain Mail Bracelet Workshop (Register by 7/3)

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Instructor: Janna Marks, jannam22@yahoo.com Date/Time: Sunday, July 7, 10am-Noon Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $40 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 2-10 participants (Register by midnight on July 3) Learn how to make your own chain mail bracelet. The weave may look complex, but it is very beginner-friendly. Participants will learn […]

$40 – $50

5-day Figure Drawing Bootcamp (9am–3pm/day)

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12 9am–3pm each day Register Now Struggling to kickstart your daily drawing routine? Dive into our 5-day Figure Drawing Bootcamp, where we embrace art through dynamic poses and quick gestures ranging from 30 seconds to 20 minutes. Each day features two unique models, ensuring an engaging experience, with an […]

$55 – $280

CANCELED: Introduction to Tunisian Crochet: Cockatiel Cowl (Three 1.5-hour classes; Register by 7/1)

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Instructor: Dawn Zurell, dmzurell@gmail.com Date/Time: (Mondays) July 8, 15, and 22 from 7-8:30pm (Three 1.5-hour classes) Cost: $90 Del Ray Artisans member / $100 Non-member; bring own supplies Class size: 2-6 participants (Register by midnight on July 1) Tunisian crochet combines crochet and knitting, then produces a finished fabric that can look woven, knitted, or […]

$90 – $100

Life Drawing Session – Gesture and Short Pose

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Drop-in and practice life drawing on two select Tuesday evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. Traditional 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 […]

$8 – $10

CANCELLED: Playing with Resin Workshop (Register by 7/18)

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Sunday, July 21 from 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by July 18) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it as an adhesive, a covering, or the […]

$50 – $60

Unlock Your Creative Potential: Affirmation Card Workshop (Register by 7/23)

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Instructor: Sharon J. Burton Date/Time: Saturday, July 27, 10am-12pm Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $15 Supply Fee Class size: 5-10 participants (Register by midnight on July 23) Collage by Sharon J. Burton Are you looking to reignite your creative spark? Do you want to cultivate a mindset that empowers […]

$50 – $60

First Thursday Activity: Science Scavenger Hunt 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Feeling Olympic? Stop by Del Ray Artisans during the First Thursday in Del Ray this August between 6:30 and 8pm. Enjoy a sneak peek at The Science of our Surroundings art exhibit and participate in a family-friendly Science Scavenger Hunt. Use clues to discover up to five items found in the artwork in the gallery, […]

FREE, donations appreciated

STEAM-tastic: Paleolithic Archaeology – Cave Painting (Ages 6-10)

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Instructor Dr. Erica Hughes Instructor: Dr. Erica Hughes, zarathustraspeaks@msn.com Date/Time: Saturday, August 3, 10am-11:30am Cost: FREE, donations appreciated (Register by August 2; drop-ins allowed space permitting) Join Dr. Erica Hughes as she explains some of the techniques used to locate and excavate some of the oldest hominid sites! Ask questions of a real field archaeologist […]

FREE, donations appreciated

STEAM-tastic: Paleolithic Archaeology – Cave Painting (Ages 10-15)

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Instructor Dr. Erica Hughes Instructor: Dr. Erica Hughes, zarathustraspeaks@msn.com Date/Time: Sunday, August 4, 10am-11:30am Cost: FREE, donations appreciated (Register by August 3; drop-ins allowed space permitting) Join Dr. Erica Hughes as she explains some of the techniques used to locate and excavate some of the oldest hominid sites! Ask questions of a real field archaeologist […]

FREE, donations appreciated