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CANCELED: Making Mosaic Art Workshop

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

This 2-day workshop has been canceled. Consider taking the 2-hour Quilt Patch Mosaic Workshop (no glass cutting) on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 6:30–8:30pm for a taste of this artform.  Instructor: Shona D’Cruz (pronounced “shawna”) Dates: Friday, July 1 from 10am–5pm AND Saturday, July 2 from 10am–12:30pm Class size: 6-10 participants (Register by midnight on June […]

First Thursday (4-7pm Gallery Touch Up, 6pm Liberty at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square)

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

From 4-7pm, drop-in to help touch up the gallery cubes and walls to prepare for the next exhibits.From 6-9pm, visit the "Red, White, and Blue" neighborhood First Thursday event at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the corner of Oxford and Mount Vernon Avenues to take a photo with Liberty, the Art Town Crier (aka Del […]

Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap

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

Join fellow Del Ray Artisans members for the Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap on Saturday, July 16 starting at 2pm.Save the date for the first in-person members’ art supplies swap since early 2020. Bring the supplies you no longer need and be ready to find a treasure in other’s discards. We’ll begin with a […]

Art Camp 2022 (Choose July 18–22 or July 25–29)

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

Del Ray Artisans invites young campers ages 8-12 years old for “Kids Just Wanna Have Fun” Summer Art Camp to spend a week creating art with professional local artist instruction. Students will have an immersive creative journey: painting, sculpting, journaling and other artful planned activities. During nice weather, kids will even have outdoors time to […]

First Thursday (Gallery Open 12-9pm)

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

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK (8/11). The gallery is still open until 9pm tonight (Thursday 8/4).We welcome you to Del Ray Artisans on Aloha Thursday with a lei and encourage you to visit our outdoor Luau Selfie Station from 6-8pm on Thursday, August 11! Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming […]

FREE, donations appreciated

“A Space To Clean” Soap-Making Workshop (SOLD OUT)

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

This workshop is now full.Instructor: Suzan OkDate/Time: Saturday, August 6 from 10am-1pmCost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member; Plus $10 Supply FeeClass size: 3-6 participants(Register by midnight on August 3) Create your own bright, fun, scented soaps using a moisturizing shea butter or glycerin base, premium fragrance oils, skin-safe colorants, and a variety […]

$35 – $45

Partners in Art (FULL)

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

On August 8th the group will meet in person. This session is FULL. If you would like to join the evening program that is currently sharing feedback via email and/or in person, 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 […]

FREE, donations appreciated

First Thursday (Luau Selfies 6-8pm, Gallery Open 12-9pm)

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

First Thursday will be held on August 11 due to the heat last week.We welcome you to Del Ray Artisans on Aloha Thursday with a lei and encourage you to visit our outdoor Luau Selfie Station from 6-8pm! Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming A Space Between art exhibit focusing on […]

FREE, donations appreciated

Everyday Abstracts a la El Anatsui Workshop

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

Instructors: Amy Castine and Erica Hughes Date/Time: Saturday, August 13 from 6-8pm Cost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member Class size: 4-15 participants (Register by midnight on August 10) El Anatsui is a Ghanaian sculptor who creates textured artworks from everyday objects. Using cleaned nespresso pods, learn about this fabulous contemporary artist while […]

$25 – $35

CANCELED – Quilt Patch Mosaic Workshop

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

This workshop has been canceled.Instructor: Shona D’Cruz (pronounced "shawna")Dates: Tuesday, August 16 from 6:30–8:30pmCost: $70 Del Ray Artisans members and $85 for non-members, plus a $20 supply feeClass size: 6-14 (12 years minimum age)(Register by midnight on August 12) Create a beautiful 4" by 4" ready-to-hang mosaic panel out of beautiful millefiori, ceramic tiles, stained […]

CANCELED – Playing with Resin Workshop

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

This event has been canceled by the instructor.Instructor: Tracy WilkersonDate/Time: Sunday, August 21 from 6-9pmClass size: 6-12 participants(Register by August 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 medium. There's lots of creative time during this 3-hour workshop… […]

$50 – $60

VIA EMAIL and/or IN-PERSON: Partners in Art Evening

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

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 […]

FREE, donations appreciated