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RESCHEDULED – Playing with Resin Workshop

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

This workshop has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 21 from 6-9pm.Instructor: Tracy WilkersonDate/Time: Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 6-9pmCost: $40 for Del Ray Artisans Members and $50 for non-members, plus a $10 supply feeClass size: 6-12 participants(Register by June 9) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use […]

$50 – $60

“Monday-Mania” Card Making Party

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

Join us Monday, June 13 between 4-8pm for a free event making All Occasion art cards to benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit. “Cardie Host” Karen Schmitz shows art techniques, and all supplies are provided. The cards made will replenish the gallery card display or may be purchased to cover supplies and event organizer’s time. All […]

FREE, donations appreciated

Life Drawing – Gesture & Long Pose

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

Drop-in and practice life drawing on Tuesday, June 14 from 7-10pm. 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 don't […]

$8 – $10

Creative Book Club – “The Duchamp Dictionary” by Thomas Girst

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

Book: “The Duchamp Dictionary” by Thomas GirstFacilitator: Rusty LynnMeeting Date: Saturday, June 18 from 10am-12pm(Drop-in, set a reminder through Eventbrite)Come to our book club meeting on Saturday, June 18 from 10am to noon at the gallery. The book for this meeting is “The Duchamp Dictionary” by Thomas Girst. Marcel Duchamp was one of the most […]

FREE, donations appreciated

Pen, Ink, and Watercolor Workshop

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

Instructor: Holly BlackDate: Monday, June 20 from 6-8:30pmCost: $35 for DRA members and $45 for non-members, plus a $10 supply feeClass size: 6-14 participants(Register by midnight on June 17)Learn traditional and contemporary pen & ink techniques using a Uniball Vision fine point pen. Explore techniques such as hatching, cross-hatching and stippling with the pen and […]

$45 – $55

VIA EMAIL ONLY: Partners in Art Evening

Online

UPDATE: The in-person meeting has been canceled, but art sharing by email maybe possible, contact Michele at mredaycook@gmail.com for more information. 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 […]

FREE, donations appreciated

SOLD OUT: Colors, Shapes, and Scents Soap-Making Workshop

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

This workshop is now full. Registration is closed.Instructor: Suzan OkDate/Time: Saturday, June 25 from 10am-1pmCost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member; Plus $10 Supply FeeClass size: 3-6 participants(Register by midnight on June 22) Create your own bright, fun, scented soaps using a moisturizing shea butter base, premium fragrance oils, skin-safe colorants, and a […]

$35 – $45

RESCHEDULED: Everyday Abstracts a la El Anatsui Workshop

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

This workshop has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 13 from 6-8pm. Instructors: Amy Castine and Erica Hughes Date/Time: Sunday, June 26 from 10am-12pm Cost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member Class size: 4-15 participants (Register by 6pm on June 24) El Anatsui is a Ghanaian sculptor who creates textured artworks from everyday objects. Using […]

$25 – $35

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 […]