Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
2022-07-16 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, 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 short meeting, and then select “new to you” art supplies. Looking forward to seeing you at the gallery!
If you have any questions, please reach out the Membership Director, Beth Richardson, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

Art Camp 2022 (Choose July 18–22 or July 25–29)
2022-07-18 - 2022-07-29 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, 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 get fresh air, unwind, and replenish their creative energy. All artist supplies are provided. There will be an online photo album highlighting the two weeks of art camp available later in August for parents, friends and the community to enjoy.
Choose Week One (July 18–22) or Week Two (July 25–29).
Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm.
For Ages: 8-12 (class size limited to 10 children per week)
Cost: $350 per child
Scholarship support is available; contact Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org for an application.
Instructors have taken the ALX Promise pledge and follow the current pandemic policies in accordance with CDC and the State of Virginia during summer camps. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. Students must bring their own lunches.
Art Camp will be at the Del Ray Artisans gallery at the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. The gallery is accessible. For more information, contact Amy Castine (Youth Programs Director) at Youth@DelRayArtisans.org and Anna Sherlock (Office Manager) at Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org.
Registration
Choose one of the following schedule options:

WEEK ONE: July 18–22, 2022 from 9am-4pm daily

WEEK TWO: July 25–29, 2022 from 9am-4pm daily

Walk-ins are NOT allowed. You must register in advance. Cost is $350/child. Your application is not complete until the registration form is filled out, payment is received, and your schedule choice is confirmed by the Youth Programs Director, Art Camp Administrator, or Office Manager. You may pay with cash, check, or credit card at the gallery or by credit card online (instructions in the application).
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Sponsor a Camper
Every year Del Ray Artisans offers scholarships to children who cannot otherwise afford to attend this magical camp. Interested in sponsoring a camper? Your donation will help send a youth to camp. Thank you for your support.
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Thank you to Kiwanis Club Alexandria for sponsoring art camp.
Thank you to Community Partners MCD Mateos for sponsoring art camp.

First Thursday (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2022-08-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, 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 A Space Between art exhibit focusing on shadows, negative space, and often overlooked components of a scene. The gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays (April through September).

Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month (April through September).
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery (open 12-9pm on First Thursdays) for a peek at the art exhibit. Come to our outdoor activity starting at 6pm each First Thursday:

The neighborhood theme on April 21, 2022 (postponed from April 7 due to the weather) is Books on Parade! Del Ray Artisans along with Upcycle invite you to join us for First Thursday for this fun upcycled paper project. Choose to make a feather or flower from craft paper, book pages or old comic books. Plus see the Second Life art exhibit featuring art made with at least 50% recycled materials!

The neighborhood theme on May 5, 2022 is Dog Days in Del Ray. We’ll be “Making Art Splash!” Come create a “Washington Color Rule-the-School” canvas in Colasanto Park outside the gallery and recreate a Gene Davis Stripe Sidewalk Painting in conjunction with the upcoming art exhibit: Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School

The neighborhood theme on June 2, 2022 is Unmask Your Superhero. The outdoor activity has been canceled due to the weather. Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming Afros and Abstract art exhibit.

The neighborhood theme on July 7, 2022 is Red, White, and Blue. Take a photo with Liberty, the Art Town Crier, at the corner of Oxford and Mount Vernon Avenues! The gallery is closed to prepare for the Summer Art Market on July 9-10.

The neighborhood theme on August 11, 2022 (postponed due to the heat) is Aloha Thursday. We welcome you to Del Ray Artisans with a lei and encourage you to visit our outdoor Luau Selfie Station. Inside the gallery you’ll find the clever A Space Between art exhibit.

September – Show Your Spirit

"A Space To Clean" Soap-Making Workshop (SOLD OUT)
2022-08-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, 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 of fun molds. Fragrances will include pineapple, pina colada, ocean breeze, and other summer-inspired scents, as well as classics like rose and lavender.
While your freshly poured soaps harden, you may decorate your very own gift box with a medium of your choice. Take your gift box and handcrafted scented soaps home with you at the end of this workshop.
No experience necessary. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Partners in Art (FULL)
2022-08-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, 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 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 1-3 works – complete or in progress – for feedback. All skill levels and media welcome.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Mila Mateu (milaenartes@gmail.com) or Suzanne Tillman (zannet@verizon.net) with questions about the afternoon program.
This event will be an online meeting through the Zoom platform. Current afternoon program participants will receive a reminder of the meeting with the Zoom information in advance of the meeting.
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First Thursday (Luau Selfies 6-8pm, Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2022-08-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, 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 shadows, negative space, and often overlooked components of a scene. The gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays (April through September).

Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month (April through September).
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery (open 12-9pm on First Thursdays) for a peek at the art exhibit. Come to our outdoor activity starting at 6pm each First Thursday:

The neighborhood theme on April 21, 2022 (postponed from April 7 due to the weather) is Books on Parade! Del Ray Artisans along with Upcycle invite you to join us for First Thursday for this fun upcycled paper project. Choose to make a feather or flower from craft paper, book pages or old comic books. Plus see the Second Life art exhibit featuring art made with at least 50% recycled materials!

The neighborhood theme on May 5, 2022 is Dog Days in Del Ray. We’ll be “Making Art Splash!” Come create a “Washington Color Rule-the-School” canvas in Colasanto Park outside the gallery and recreate a Gene Davis Stripe Sidewalk Painting in conjunction with the upcoming art exhibit: Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School

The neighborhood theme on June 2, 2022 is Unmask Your Superhero. The outdoor activity has been canceled due to the weather. Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming Afros and Abstract art exhibit.

The neighborhood theme on July 7, 2022 is Red, White, and Blue. Take a photo with Liberty, the Art Town Crier, at the corner of Oxford and Mount Vernon Avenues! The gallery is closed to prepare for the Summer Art Market on July 9-10.

The neighborhood theme on August 11, 2022 (postponed due to the heat) is Aloha Thursday. We welcome you to Del Ray Artisans with a lei and encourage you to visit our outdoor Luau Selfie Station. Inside the gallery you’ll find the clever A Space Between art exhibit.

September – Show Your Spirit

Everyday Abstracts a la El Anatsui Workshop
2022-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, 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 making your own creation using his methods.
All supplies will be provided during this workshop, but you are welcome to bring additional cleaned Nespresso pods.
Face masks are recommended while inside the gallery.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

CANCELED - Quilt Patch Mosaic Workshop
2022-08-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, 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 glass, vitreous tiles, natural elements and other fun materials. During this 2-hour class, the instructor will walk you through the steps of creating a design, along with considerations for color and placement of your chosen tesserae. Designs may be geometric, free-form or pretty much anything you fancy! Please note the following:

Please do not bring any glass or ceramic cutting tools to this workshop.
Please wear closed-toed shoes.
This is not messy work (no glass cutting), but the adhesive won’t come off clothing. Please dress accordingly and bring an apron if you wish.

Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

CANCELED - Playing with Resin Workshop
2022-08-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, 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… No need to rush, which is one of the first lessons in using resin!
This workshop does not get into using dyes with resin or building big molds to create one-of-a-kind resined tables (as seen on YouTube), but this workshop will provide you with a good understanding of how resin works so you can be bold enough to take the next steps in your creative interests.
Although the class is listed for 3 hours, you can leave once you have finished your creations. Some students finish very quickly while others take the whole 3 hours to create – there is plenty of time for each person to enjoy the creative process while not feeling rushed. You’ll leave your finished masterpiece(s) to set at the gallery at the end of the workshop, and pick them up during gallery hours later in the week.
The workshop is designed for adults. Children ages 16-17 may participate with parental permission. Children ages 12-15 may participate only with a co-participating adult guardian (guardian must contact instructor in advance).
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

VIA EMAIL and/or IN-PERSON: Partners in Art Evening
2022-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, 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 for details and registration (choose to participate via email or in-person) BEFORE the day of the meeting. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
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CANCELED - Victorian Inspired Earrings Workshop
2022-08-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop is being rescheduled in the Fall.
Instructor: Y’vonne Page-MagnusDate/Time: Saturday, August 27 from 10am-12pmCost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $25 Supply FeeClass size: 4-20 participants(Register by midnight on August 24)
Step into a time period featuring the most diverse jewelry: 1837 – 1901. During this one-of-a-kind workshop, design and make four pairs of earrings using beautiful findings, semi-precious stones and crystals inspired by the Victorian Era. Add your own style to each pair of earrings with guided instruction along the way. Learn easy wire wrapping techniques that can also be applied to future jewelry making projects.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

WHIRLY TWIRLY: First Thursday (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2022-09-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans turns THIRTY this year. To celebrate, check out our rhyming programs in September—including our WHIRLY TWIRLY: “Show Your Spirit” First Thursday!
Come to the gallery during the last First Thursday of 2022 (September 1st) to make an Ojo de Dios at our outdoor activity table from 6-8pm. An Ojo de Dios “is a spiritual and votive object made by weaving a design out of yarn upon a wooden cross. Often several colors are used. They are commonly found in Mexican, Peruvian people and Latin American communities, among both Indigenous and Catholic peoples.” (source: Wikipedia)
Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming The Big 3-0 art exhibit celebrating Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Anniversary with a stunning members showcase. The gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays (April through September).
Photo credit: Douglas P. Perkins, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month (April through September).
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery (open 12-9pm on First Thursdays) for a peek at the art exhibit. Come to our outdoor activity starting at 6pm each First Thursday:

The neighborhood theme on April 21, 2022 (postponed from April 7 due to the weather) is Books on Parade! Del Ray Artisans along with Upcycle invite you to join us for First Thursday for this fun upcycled paper project. Choose to make a feather or flower from craft paper, book pages or old comic books. Plus see the Second Life art exhibit featuring art made with at least 50% recycled materials!

The neighborhood theme on May 5, 2022 is Dog Days in Del Ray. We’ll be “Making Art Splash!” Come create a “Washington Color Rule-the-School” canvas in Colasanto Park outside the gallery and recreate a Gene Davis Stripe Sidewalk Painting in conjunction with the upcoming art exhibit: Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School

The neighborhood theme on June 2, 2022 is Unmask Your Superhero. The outdoor activity has been canceled due to the weather. Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming Afros and Abstract art exhibit.

The neighborhood theme on July 7, 2022 is Red, White, and Blue. Take a photo with Liberty, the Art Town Crier, at the corner of Oxford and Mount Vernon Avenues! The gallery is closed to prepare for the Summer Art Market on July 9-10.

The neighborhood theme on August 4, 2022 is Aloha Thursday. We welcome you to Del Ray Artisans with a lei and encourage you to visit our outdoor Luau Selfie Station. Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming A Space Between art exhibit.

The neighborhood theme on September 1, 2022 is Show Your Spirit. Come make an Ojo de Dios at our outdoor activity table from 6-8pm while inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming The Big 3-0 art exhibit.

30th Anniversary Party & "The Big 3-0" Exhibit Reception
2022-09-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year with a members art exhibit, anniversary party & reception, and programs that rhyme with THIRTY. The Big 3-0 members showcase features stunning artwork in a variety of media and themes. Member artists share their favorite works, as well as memories of Del Ray Artisans nonprofit in this exhibit.
Join us for The Big 3-0 exhibit reception and 30th Anniversary Party on Saturday, September 3 from 3-6pm. The party will be inside and outside (rain date is September 10). Curators Dawn Wyse Hurto and Dale Spivey will announce artist awards, special volunteers will be recognized, and a good time is planned for all. Thank you to local restaurants Alexandria Cupcake, Del Ray Pizzeria, Los Tios Grill, McD Mateos McDonald’s, and Tsim Yung for sponsoring the event and to Bill Cabrera for the live music. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Also save the date for these programs that rhyme with THIRTY:

WHIRLY TWIRLY: “Show Your Spirit” First Thursday on Sept 1 starting at 6pm
PURTY: Life Drawing Session (Gestures & Short Poses) on Tuesday, Sept 6 from 7-9pm (drop in with your art supplies; no oils or acrylics)
FUR-DY: Pet Portrait in Glass workshop on Saturday, Sept 10 from 9:30am-12pm and pick up on Wednesday, Sept 14 from 7-8pm (register by Sept 6)
EARTHY: Garden volunteers pulling weeds and sharing laughter on Saturday, Sept 17 from 9-11:30am (help keep the gallery grounds looking great!)
WORDY: Creative Book Club discusses “Amazing Grace: The Life of Beauford Delaney” by Davy Leeming on Saturday, Sept 17 from 10am-12pm
JOURNEY: Del Ray Urban Sketchers meets Sunday, Sept 18 from 1-3pm at St Elmo’s Coffee Pub (drop in with your sketchbook & supplies)
QWERTY: Playing with Resin workshop (upcycle old keyboard keys into art while learning the ins and outs of resin!) on Sunday, Sept 18 from 6-9pm (register by Sept 14)
SHOW-ME: Partners in Art Evening on Tuesday, Sept 20 from 7-9pm (Bring 1-2 artworks for feedback; RSVP to the coordinator before the day of the meeting)
HURDY GURDY: Build your own medieval musical instrument on Saturday, Sept 24 from 5:30-8:30pm and Sunday, Sept 25 from 10am-1pm (register by Sept 10)
NERDY: Tessellation workshop on Wednesday, Sept 28 from 12-3pm (learn how to make mathematically inspired art like M.C. Escher)

PLUS, join us for our first outdoor HalloWEIRD Art Market on Saturday, September 24 from 10am-4pm in the park adjoining the gallery, as well as for the annual community festival Art on the Avenue on Saturday, October 1 from 10am-6pm all along Mount Vernon Avenue.
For more information on all these events, visit DelRayArtisans.org/calendar
Year-round Del Ray Artisans carries one-of-a-kind handcrafted greeting cards created by local artists to benefit our nonprofit. During this exhibit, you’ll find EVEN MORE CARDS extending beyond the merchandise area into the gallery space and sorted by a word that rhymes with THIRTY, such as flirty, earthy, wordy, purty, and more. Card making has been an ongoing part of Del Ray Artisans’ history. Even prior to having our own physical gallery, cards were made for sale by individual members for fundraising purposes. This tradition has continued for thirty years!
More recently, in 2020, the Creative Card Swap was started to keep artists connected to each other during the pandemic. The activity was so popular it became an ongoing, recurring Del Ray Artisans program. In conjunction with The Big 3-0 exhibit, we’ll launch an online exhibit of special cards traded in the Creative Card Swap. View this collection to witness the great breadth, creativity, and joy of handcrafted cards.
The Big 3-0 members showcase runs September 2 – October 1, 2022 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on Sunday, October 2, 2022).
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, contact the curators Dawn Wyse Hurto (Technology@DelRayArtisans.org) and Dale Spivey (President@DelRayArtisans.org).

Artwork Credit: Detail of “The Big 3-0” by Dawn Wyse Hurto (Mixed media collage of members artwork)

PURTY: Life Drawing Session - Gesture and Short Poses
2022-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans turns THIRTY this year. To celebrate, check out our rhyming programs in September—including our PURTY: Life Drawing Session focused on gesture and short poses.
Drop-in and practice life drawing on Tuesday, September 6 from 7-9pm. 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 supply easels – only plenty of chairs – but you are welcome to bring your own easel if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome.
The first part of this session will be focused on gesture poses (dynamic 1-5 minute poses) to loosen up and participate in a fun, fast-paced drawing experience. The second hour will be a few short poses for more detailed drawings.
Fees for this session are $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Register now or pay at the gallery before the session. If you have any questions, please contact Erica Hughes at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Artwork credit: Detail of “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

FUR-DY: Pet Portrait in Glass Workshop
2022-09-10 09:30 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Betsy MeadDate/Time: Saturday, September 10 from 9:30am-12pm, plus pick up on Wednesday, September 14 from 7-8pmCost: $65 DRA member / $75 Non-member; plus $30 Supply FeeClass size: 9 participants maximum(Register by September 6)
Del Ray Artisans turns THIRTY this year. To celebrate, take one or more of our rhyming programs in September!
During the FUR-DY: Pet Portrait in Glass Workshop honor your favorite pet by creating a portrait with powdered glass! Following the “sgraffito” technique, students will use glass powder to create black and white portraits of their favorite pets on an 8” x 8″ fusible glass square. (The instructor may be able to bring additional limited colors such as brown, beige, and orange. This is TBD.)
Students will create their portraits and get them “ready to fire” on Saturday, September 10 from 9:30am-12pm. After the class the instructor will take the portraits to her studio, kiln-fire them, and then return the finished, framed portraits to students on Wednesday, September 14 from 7-8pm for a class discussion.
All supplies are provided. No experience is needed. Students should bring at least 2 black and white photos of their pet printed on computer paper. The photos should fit nicely on an 8″ x 8″ square. If you need assistance in sizing your image, please contact instructor Betsy Mead at egmead@gmail.com.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

SHOW-ME: Partners in Art (FULL)
2022-09-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
The ONLINE afternoon program 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.
Del Ray Artisans turns THIRTY this year. To celebrate, check out our rhyming programs in September—including our SHOW-ME: Partners in Art program where creatives gather and share feedback with each other!
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 1-3 works – complete or in progress – for feedback. All skill levels and media welcome.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Mila Mateu (milaenartes@gmail.com) or Suzanne Tillman (zannet@verizon.net) with questions about the afternoon program.
This event will be an online meeting through the Zoom platform. Current afternoon program participants will receive a reminder of the meeting with the Zoom information in advance of the meeting.
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FUR-DY: Pet Portrait Pick Up
2022-09-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Wednesday, September 14 from 7-8pm is reserved for participants in the FUR-DY: Pet Portrait in Glass Workshop to pick up their fired pieces.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

WORDY: Creative Book Club - “Amazing Grace: The Life of Beauford Delaney” by Davy Leeming
2022-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans turns THIRTY this year. To celebrate, check out our rhyming programs in September—including our WORDY: Creative Book Club program reading and discussing biographies of visual artists!
Book: “Amazing Grace: The Life of Beauford Delaney” by Davy LeemingFacilitator: Rusty LynnMeeting Date: Saturday, Sept 17 from 10am-12pm(Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite)
The book for the September meeting is “Amazing Grace: The Life of Beauford Delaney” by Davy Leeming (published in 1998). This book tells the life story of a very fine 20th Century artist who was black and includes accounts of his struggles with racism as he sought to make a living as an artist in mid twentieth century America and France. The book features a small number of color reproductions of his paintings and a few photographs of Beauford and his friends.
The Creative Book Club meets on select Saturday mornings to discuss readings by a variety of authors. The club is free and open to all who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other creative people. Future book selections will be announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email in advance.
If you have questions, please contact our book club leader Rusty Lynn at rustylynn@earthlink.net.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

JOURNEY: Del Ray Urban Sketchers
2022-09-18 13:00 - 15:00 | VA
Del Ray Artisans turns THIRTY this year. To celebrate, check out our rhyming programs in September—including our JOURNEY: Del Ray Urban Sketchers program exploring and documenting the world around us!
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and typically meets the second Sunday* of each month at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray. Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite.
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 at the cafe to produce still life, figure, or architecture subjects in your sketchbook. Participants will spend some time putting their skills into practice and then reconvene for a review of finished works.
This program is FREE! Donations appreciated. Meet outside at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301). Contact the organizer, Joan Bickelhaupt (joanbickelhaupt@gmail.com), with any questions.
*PLEASE NOTE: In May and September 2022, we will meet on the third Sunday of the month. No meeting in July, August, and December.

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QWERTY: Playing with Resin Workshop (CANCELED)
2022-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This event has been canceled by the instructor.
Instructor: Tracy WilkersonDate/Time: Sunday, September 18 from 6-9pmCost: $40 DRA member / $50 Non-member; plus $10 Supply FeeClass size: 6-12 participants(Register by September 14)
Del Ray Artisans turns THIRTY this year. To celebrate, take one or more of our rhyming programs in September!
During the QWERTY: Playing with Resin Workshop, upcycle old keyboard keys into art while learning the ins and outs of resin! Artist-instructor Tracy Wilkerson will teach you how to prep, mix, and use resin as an adhesive, a covering, or the main medium. All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring personal embellishments for your piece(s).
This workshop does not get into using dyes with resin or building big molds to create one-of-a-kind resined tables (as seen on YouTube), but this workshop will provide you with a good understanding of how resin works so you can be bold enough to take the next steps in your creative interests.
Although the class is listed for 3 hours, you can leave once you have finished your creations. Some students finish very quickly while others take the whole 3 hours to create – there is plenty of time for each person to enjoy the creative process while not feeling rushed. You’ll leave your finished masterpiece(s) to set at the gallery at the end of the workshop, and pick them up during gallery hours later in the week.
The workshop is designed for adults. Children ages 16-17 may participate with parental permission. Children ages 12-15 may participate only with a co-participating adult guardian (guardian must contact instructor in advance).
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

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SHOW-ME: Partners in Art Evening
2022-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans turns THIRTY this year. To celebrate, check out our rhyming programs in September—including our SHOW-ME: Partners in Art program where creatives gather and share feedback with each other!
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 for details and registration (choose to participate via email or in-person) BEFORE the day of the meeting. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
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HalloWEIRD Art Market 2022 (Outdoor on 9/24, RAIN or SHINE)
2022-09-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Colasanto Park (outside Del Ray Artisans Gallery), 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us for HalloWEIRD (our new outdoor art market) on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 10am–4pm to browse Halloween-inspired creations that are spooky, creepy, crawly, and goth-like. Or, maybe you like art that focuses on the upbeat, fun side of the season (e.g., costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors). You can see that too! The market offers diverse, original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. There is something for everyone!
This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event in Colasanto Park adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA (corner of Commonwealth and Mount Vernon avenues). The market is FREE to browse and open to the public. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
The artists featured in HalloWEIRD are:

Raquel Brueggemann, Just Because Resin
Amy Castine
Meredith D’Amore, Rare Bird Press
Danielle Deemer, Gothee
Amanda Fletchersmith, Custom Monster
Erica Hughes & Suzan T. Ok, Fox Arrow Artisans
BWS Johnson, Blooms of Paradise
Betsy Jones, Betsysmallpeople
Mary Katz, Star and Moon Craft Shop
Annemarie Kuhns, Love + Lino
Megan Levanduski, Megan Elaine Designs
Samantha Ludwitzke, Samantha’s Doodles
Liz Martinez
Nami Oshiro
Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance

Plus, special performances! Del Ray Artisans and Monarca in Flight present Human Spiders during HalloWEIRD! Monarca in Flight is Northern Virginia’s first studio devoted primarily to aerials and aerials education. (UPDATE: The aerials have been cancelled.)
Visit inside Del Ray Artisans gallery to see The Big 3-0 art exhibit (Sept 2 – Oct 1, 2022) featuring members’ artwork and celebrating the 30th Anniversary of our nonprofit arts organization.
For more information on HalloWEIRD, contact Erica Hughes (Programs Director) at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org.

Artwork by Meredith D’Amore (Rare Bird Press)

HURDY GURDY: Build your own musical instrument! (FULL)
2022-09-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop is full.
Instructor: Erica HughesDate/Time: Saturday, Sept 24 from 5:30-8:30pm AND Sunday, Sept 25 from 10am-1pmCost: $15 DRA member / $25 Non-member; plus $60 Supply FeeClass size: 2-10 participants(Register by September 10)
Del Ray Artisans turns THIRTY this year. To celebrate, take one or more of our rhyming programs in September!
During the HURDY GURDY workshop you will build your own working medieval wheel instrument! The hurdy gurdy looks like a spaceship, but you turn the handle that presses a rosined wheel against two strings. First mentioned in a 10th century manuscript with two operators, the hurdy gurdy became a one-person instrument in the 13th century and all the rage in the 17th century court of King Louis XIV. In Ukraine, it is known as the lira or relia. It was and still is played by professional, often blind, itinerant musicians known as lirnyky.
No experience necessary. Follow step-by-step instructions with a punning historian who can’t remember left and right! You will be chortling as you assemble your very own wooden puzzle and sing along to Donovan.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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HURDY GURDY: Build your own musical instrument! (day 2 of 2)
2022-09-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Sunday, September 25 from 10am-1pm is reserved for participants in the HURDY GURDY workshop to complete their musical instruments.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

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NERDY: Tessellation Workshop
2022-09-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Bridget Anthony-HliouiDate/Time: Wednesday, September 28 from 12-3pmCost: $60 DRA member / $70 non-member; plus $5 Supply FeeClass size: 4-10 participants(Register by September 24)
Del Ray Artisans turns THIRTY this year. To celebrate, take one or more of our rhyming programs in September!
During the NERDY: Tessellation Workshop use your love of art with basic math and geometry to explore the process of tessellation on a 2D surface. To tessellate you create a pattern that completely covers a surface without gaps or overlaps. Think of the awe-inspiring Al Humbra, works of Escher, and American quilts.
First the instructor will review artworks that use tessellation and share how this process has influenced her own artistic process and art; then, through a working demonstration, you will measure, make templates, and trace. Next you will explore patterns made by adjacent, sliding and translating shapes. Upon the completion of your basic pattern, make the creative decision to either maintain a purely geometric theme or add organic variances through subtle details. Once your pattern is established, you will “ink” and apply color patterns. WARNING: The drawing of repeated patterns is known to have a calming effect! 😉
Upon the completion of the workshop, you will have a better understanding of how artists use math and geometry, and will have practiced the tessellation process completing at least one work of art.
The $5 supply fee covers basics. Please bring these supplies with you:

12-inch ruler
Scissors
Black Illustration Pens or Ultra-Fine & Fine point Sharpies
Controllable Medium for adding color in small areas. (Suggestions: Colored pencils, permanent or alcohol markers, watercolor pencils, and/or paints: Gouache, watercolor, acrylic. If you bring paints, please also bring small brushes.)

Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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About the Instructor: Bridget Anthony-Hlioui is a veteran educator, art curriculum developer, Certified Art Therapy Life Coach, and working artist who incorporates her love of geometry in her own artwork.

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Cocktails with the Curator (Online Gathering)
2022-10-08 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
In Ecclesiastes it is written that “there is nothing good for a man under the sun except to eat and to drink and to be merry.” The Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment exhibit celebrates the way that food and drink bring people together and bring joy to our lives. It is a hybrid show that combines a National Ceramic Cup Show focused on drinking vessels; with a regional two-dimensional and non-ceramic three-dimensional show that echoes these themes.
Join us online on Saturday, October 8 at 7:30pm for Cocktails with the Curator. Stephen Lally, curator of the Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment exhibit, will share his vision for this hybrid exhibit, share details about the award winners (selected by juror Jeremy Wallace), and answer questions.
The online platform allows for participants from across the country to attend. Juried in to the National Ceramic Cup show include artists from Alabama, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, New York, as well as local DMV artists.
Make your favorite drink and join the session!
Register before Saturday, October 8 at 6:30pm ET in order to receive the connection information in time. The meeting will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered members will be sent the connection information via email the day before the meeting and again one-hour before the meeting. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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Artwork credit: (above) Vessel by juror Jeremy Wallace;(page top) “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry” (photograph) by Sam Lally featuring pottery by Stephen Lally

Del Ray Urban Sketchers (Free)
2022-10-09 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub on the second* Sunday of the month from 1-3pm!
Urban Sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations.
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and typically meets the second Sunday of each month. Bring your supplies and join us outside at the cafe to produce still life, figure, or architecture subjects in your sketchbook. Participants will spend some time putting their skills into practice and then reconvene for a review of finished works.
“Working Out (St. Elmo’s)” by Cathy Messina
Please wear a face mask. This program is FREE! Donations appreciated.
Meet outside at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301). Contact the organizer, Joan Bickelhaupt (joanbickelhaupt@gmail.com), with any questions.
*PLEASE NOTE: In May 2022, we will meet on the third Sunday of the month. No meeting in July, August, and December.

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ONLINE: Partners in Art (FULL)
2022-10-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
The ONLINE afternoon program 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 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 1-3 works – complete or in progress – for feedback. All skill levels and media welcome.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Mila Mateu (milaenartes@gmail.com) or Suzanne Tillman (zannet@verizon.net) with questions about the afternoon program.
This event will be an online meeting through the Zoom platform. Current afternoon program participants will receive a reminder of the meeting with the Zoom information in advance of the meeting.
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Floristry for Merry Beginners Workshop
2022-10-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: BWS JohnsonDate/Time: Sunday, October 16 from 6:30-7:30pmClass size: 1-10 participantsCost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus $20 supply fee(Register by noon on Oct 15)
Have you always wanted to arrange flowers? Would you like to try different hand tools before you buy them? Are you fond of color but aren’t quite confident putting different hues together?
Interact with other budding florists in a friendly environment. Learn the basics of the color wheel and explore flower shapes. Select blooms and create a masterpiece you’ll bring home at the end of the workshop.
All the supplies to create a basic arrangement are included in the workshop cost. These include a small vessel and a small array of seasonal flowers. If desired, students may bring their own additional supplies, blooms, and vessels to supplement the selection on hand.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Life Drawing Session - Gesture and Short Pose
2022-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drop-in and practice life drawing on one select Tuesday evening 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 don’t supply easels – only plenty of chairs – but you are welcome to bring your own easel if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome.
The first part of this session will be focused on gesture poses (dynamic 1-5 minute poses) to loosen up and participate in a fun, fast-paced drawing experience. The second hour will be a few short poses for more detailed drawings.
Fee for each session is $8 for Del Ray Artisans members and $10 for non-members. Register now or pay at the gallery before the session. If you have any questions, please contact Erica Hughes at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Artwork credit: Detail of “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand
