Practiced by artists and naturalists alike, nature journaling is a centuries-old exercise in refining our powers of observation, appreciation for nature, drawing skills, and mindful presence. This group is open to all experience levels as we meet to sketch, connect, and learn together! Del Ray Artisans' Nature Journaling Club meets at 10am in front of […]
Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, April 26, 10am-noon Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus $5 Supply Fee Class size: 4-25 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits) You don't have to be an artist to make art with Neurographic Art. A neuron is a cell that carries messages between […]
Join Courtney LeBlanc, Arlington Poet Laureate, for the launch party celebrating her new book, Her Dark Everything, on Saturday, April 26 from 7-9pm. This event is for adults only.
April showers bring May Day flowers at Del Ray Artisans. Join us for a free, artful, family-friendly activity from 6:30-8:00pm on First Thursday, May 1. Artist Morgan Parr will be exploring the floral expressions of iconic American artist Georgia O’Keeffe. Make your own pretty-in-pastel picture for your home art gallery. To celebrate this Dog Days […]
Instructor Morgan Parr Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, May 3, 10am-12pm Cost: $25/child Class size: 3-15 participants (Register in advance; walk-ins allowed, space permitting.) Georgia O'Keeffe's style of large-scale flowers, trees, and leaves that used distortion were inspired by her summer vacations to New Mexico. These beautifully colored leaves are sure to brighten up your […]
The afternoon program is FULL. If you would like to join the evening program, 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 […]
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 […]
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets the second Sunday of most months at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub in Del Ray. (Del Ray Urban Sketchers does not meet in July, August, and December.) <!--Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite.--> Urban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of […]
This workshop has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 10th. Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Sunday, May 11, 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by May 8) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use […]
Instructor Ruth Furpahs Instructor: Ruth Furpahs Date/Time: Sunday, May 18, 9-10:30am Cost: $20/child Class size: 1-15 participants (Register by May 14) Create a poster with a Punch! To honor the earth, create a poster emphasizing an environmental problem and/or solution. These may be from personal experience or from any background knowledge you may have. Also […]
Instructor Ruth Furpahs Instructor: Ruth Furpahs Date/Time: Sunday, May 18, 11am-12:30pm Cost: $20/child Class size: 1-15 participants (Register by May 14) Create a poster with a Punch! To honor the earth, create a poster emphasizing an environmental problem and/or solution. These may be from personal experience or from any background knowledge you may have. Also […]
On Sunday, May 18 starting at 4pm, join your fellow Del Ray Artisans members for the spring member meeting and this FREE member benefit program to find out how you can prepare to show your work successfully at Del Ray Artisans and beyond. Many art galleries will refuse to accept artwork that is poorly wired, […]