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Event Series Life Drawing – Long Poses

Life Drawing – Long Poses

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

Artwork by Linda Lowery Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Both nude and clothed models are featured. (Models will be nude unless otherwise noted.) These sessions operate on a drop-in basis so there is no need […]

$10 – $12

CANCELED: Creative Identity: The Art of Affirming Your Inner Creative

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

This workshop has been canceled.Instructor: Sharon Burton Dates: Thursday, August 22 from 6:30-8:30pm Class size: 5-12 participants (Register by August 18) Do you ever question if you are "really" a talented artist or creative? Do you feel that you have an inner artist or creative inside but need help coaxing it out? Do you feel […]

RESCHEDULED: “Stained Glass” Window Paintings

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

Artwork by Jonathan OttkeThis workshop has been rescheduled to October 26. Instructor: Jonathan Ottke Date: Saturday, August 24 from 10am-1pm Class size: 5-15 participants (Register by August 20) Students will paint clear and translucent papers to mount on windows, creating a stained glass effect. Students will learn about painting, design and luminosity. No experience necessary. […]

Sketchcrawling in the Summer

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

Instructor: Joan BickelhauptSessions: June 30, July 28, and August 25 Class size: 3-15 participants Register in advance. Registration ends at 6pm the Friday before each session. Participants may bring their own supplies, or purchase supplies from the instructor during their session. Improve your skills in visual storytelling by creating images from direct observation that convey […]

CANCELED: Transform a Childhood Board Game into a Book

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

This workshop has been canceled.Instructor: Stacy Rausch Date: Saturday, August 31 from 5-9pm Class size: 5-12 participants (Register by August 28) Spend a few hours creating a hand-bound notebook or art journal using a childhood board game as the cover. I will show you how to recycle any cardboard board game into a one-of-a-kind art […]

“We’re All In This Together” Card Swap – SIGN UP NOW

Call for Entry ~ Open to All Artists with a U.S. Domestic (or Equivalent) Mailing Address We're All In This Together Card Swap starts Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Rolling deadlines; Last day to sign up TBD Art in The Age Of Social Distance: This is a handcrafted, artful card swap between artists. We have not […]

OUTDOOR: Urban Sketchbooking Meetup (June 14, 2020)

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

Meets second Sundays from January-June Urban Sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations. This Del Ray meeting 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 […]

RESCHEDULED: Playing with Resin Workshop

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

This workshop has been rescheduled to Monday, August 17.Workshop: Playing with Resin Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson Date/Time: Monday, June 15 from 6-9pm Class size: 5-10 participants (Register by June 12) Come play with resin in a safe environment - learn the ins and outs of mixing resin and using it in your artwork as an adhesive, […]

ONLINE: How to Publish Your Work in Literary Journals Workshop

Online

Instructor: T.J. Butler Date: Monday, June 29 from 7-9pm Class size: 3-20 participants (Register by Noon on June 29) This workshop will be online through the Zoom platform. Registrants will be sent login information the day before the workshop. Are you interested in publishing your short fiction and poetry in literary journals and magazines? Have […]

Online belly dance themed figure drawing sessions from DCAMC

Online

DC Art Model Collective (DCAMC) is offering belly dance themed figure drawing sessions online. Each model organizes and runs their own sessions. We hope these online sessions inspire you to draw or paint and submit your artwork to the Art in Movement exhibit! Entries are due Monday, August 10 by midnight. Mark your calendar for […]

CANCELLED: Knitting with Wire (Jewelry Making) Workshop

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

This workshop has been cancelled. Instructor: Nan Lopata Date: Saturday, August 8 from 11am-3pm Class size: 3-8 participants (Register by August 4) Only a few simple tools are needed to make beautiful jewelry! Great for beginners, this workshop will cover several methods of knitting with wire. You'll create a simple bracelet and then use creativity […]

ONLINE: The Creative Spark Book Club (Free!)

Online

Facilitator: Sharon Burton, Spark Your CreativeClub size: 3-15 participants Next Meeting Date: Saturday, August 15 from 10:30am-12pm Location: ONLINE MEETING (Zoom details will be sent two days in advance) Book: "The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life" by Twyla Tharp (RSVP by August 12) Looking for a way to spark and maintain […]