Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, November 22, 10-11:30am Cost: $15 child / $30 adult; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 3-15 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits) Explore the science of color and light through the art of Claude Monet, one of the founding fathers of Impressionism. In this hands-on, STEAM-integrated […]
Meet Area 2 Farms, the neighborhood organic farm based in Shirlington (less than 3 miles away), at Del Ray Artisans gallery for an afternoon of sensory exploration. Area 2 Farms does more than just grow food for you, they build community around it. Join us for an immersive journey into the world of herbs--where you’ll […]
This workshop is being rescheduled. New date/time TBD. Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, November 29, 10am-12pm Cost: $25 child / $40 adult; plus a $20 Supply Fee Class size: 3-15 participants (Register by November 25) Inspired by Antoni Gaudí’s famous mosaic lizard in Park Güell, Barcelona, this activity blends art, architecture, and math. Participants will […]
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on two select Tuesday* evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. *Most sessions are on Tuesday evenings, but in 2025 there will be a session on Thursday, November 13 and a few costumed sessions on Thursday evenings in […]
Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Monday, December 8, 4-6pm Cost: $15 child / $30 adult; plus $5 supply fee Class size: 4-25 participants (Register in advance; walk-ins welcome, space permitting.) You don’t need to be an artist to explore neuroscience-inspired creativity! In this STEAM-based activity, we’ll create Neurographic Art, where art meets brain science. A neuron […]
Welcome to Radical Sewing Club-ALX! Started in LA by Scout Quiquivix, the Alexandria chapter is a monthly drop-in style meeting where you can learn clothing repair, hand and machine sewing, or bring your own project to work on with the community. Radical Sewing Club is about more than sewing–it’s a space to reimagine craft outside […]
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on two select Tuesday* evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. *Most sessions are on Tuesday evenings, but in 2025 there will be a session on Thursday, November 13 and a few costumed sessions on Thursday evenings in […]
Instructor: Khushi Bhansali Date/Time: Wednesday, December 17, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus $30 supply fee Class size: 5-20 participants (Register by December 13) Hand-paint and assemble your own ukulele to keep or give as a unique, one-of-a-kind handmade gift this holiday season. The class begins with a quick overview […]
Need 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 […]
Instructor: Viki Walchak Date/Time: Wednesday, January 7, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $55 Del Ray Artisans member / $65 Non-member, plus a $10 supply fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits) Participants will create mixed-media collages that incorporate packing tape image transfers. Image transfer and collage is a great way to include […]
Book: "How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters" by Martin Gayford Facilitator: Marshall Carolus Meeting Dates: Saturdays, January 10 and April 11, 10am-12pm (Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite) The book, "How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters" by Martin Gayford, is filled with interviews with artists. To give us time to contemplate and enjoy the […]
Urban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations. Bring your supplies and join us outside St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301) to produce still life, figure, or architecture subjects in your sketchbook. Participants will spend some time […]