Del Ray Artisans

Nature Journaling Club
2024-03-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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!
We meet at 10am in front of Del Ray Artisans on the final Saturday morning of the month (except not in July, November, and December). Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite.
Participants will need to bring their own sketchbooks and supplies. We will have plenty of time for sketching in nature before gathering again at 11:30am to share our sketches and observations and discuss tips and tools for nature journaling in the wild. We hope you will join us as we strengthen our art and inquiry practice together!
Suggested supplies: sketchbook, pens, pencils, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, or other portable media, and a water bottle since we will be outdoors. You may also want to bring something to sit on (folding chair or blanket).
NOTE: This program is held outdoors and will be canceled if raining.
This program is FREE! Donations appreciated. For more information, contact the coordinators: Stephanie Darlene Greenwald (stephanie@stephaniedarlene.com) and Meredith D’Amore (meredith.w.damore@gmail.com).
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Artwork credit: Drawing by Meredith D’Amore

First Thursday (Gallery Open 12-9pm) - Activity Rescheduled to 4/11
2024-04-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Due to the weather: First Thursday activities have been rescheduled to Thursday, April 11. The gallery will still be open until 9pm today!
Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm for our family-friendly activity. We are decorating upcycled flower containers! Each person will receive a container to decorate at the gallery and a small bag of potting soil & seeds to take-home for planting and watering.
This First Thursday also get a sneak peek of the Same But Different art exhibit that officially opens with a reception on Friday, April 5 from 7-9pm. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.
From March 20–April 14, check out Del Ray Artisans’ gallery exterior decorations for the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival: Petal Porches. Our theme is Cherry Bomb!

For the first First Thursday of 2024 on April 4th, the Del Ray Business Association has chosen the theme: Del Ray in Bloom to celebrate National Gardening Month. Join the Del Ray community for live music and themed activities. Donations to this First Thursday’s selected nonprofit, the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club, will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues).

Every year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association. Join us for the neighborhood themes:

April 11, 2024 (Postponed from April 4 due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom
May 2, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 6, 2024 – Jump into Summer
July 11, 2024 – Red, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp; no First Thursday activity)
August 1, 2024 – Olympics or Carnival (TBD)
September 5, 2024 – Saddle Up

Mix and Match Upcycle Earrings Workshop (Rescheduled 6/23)
2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been rescheduled to June 23rd.
Instructor: Megan Levanduski
Date/Time: Saturday, April 6, 10am-noon
Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 4-10 participants
(Register by midnight on April 3)
Make your own unique, upcycled, mix and match earrings! Participants will make up to two pairs of mix-matched, custom earrings from upcycled and vintage materials. You will learn basic jewelry making techniques, and no prior experience is necessary.
All supplies are provided but participants may bring their own items to incorporate, such as beads, a single pair of earrings that has lost its partner, or a pair of clip-ons they would like to convert. The instructor will help you with the process to do so.

Artwork credit: Earrings by Megan Levanduski

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RESCHEDULED to 4/15: Partners in Art
2024-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
RESCHEDULED: The April 8th meeting has been rescheduled to April 15th.
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 and the local art scene. Artist can bring 1-2 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.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Spring2ACTion 2024
2024-04-10 - 2024-04-24 | Online
Donate April 10–24
Starting Wednesday, April 10 through Wednesday, April 24, 2024 (Giving Day) our community comes together to support the amazing work of Alexandria nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Please remember Del Ray Artisans is one of those worthy causes!
Del Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit of local artists and the community since 1992. Del Ray Artisans supports the development of artists at all levels and serves as a center for thriving artistic activity in Alexandria, Virginia.
During Spring2ACTion, please show your support for Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits, programs, youth and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists.
If you are in a position to do so, please donate to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit today. Other ways to support:

Buy artwork from local artists during our exhibits or from members’ websites.
Share our Spring2ACTion fundraising page with your network. Crowdsourcing adds up, and we absolutely appreciate every single donation and shout-out.
Register for a Creative Workshop or attend an upcoming Creative Program. Learn something new and have fun!

Please consider a tax-deductible donation and spread the word to friends and family. Every donation is appreciated. Thank you for supporting the arts!
Donate April 10–24

Meditative Art Mandalas Workshop (Register by 4/6)
2024-04-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Stacy Rausch
Date/Time: Thursday, April 11, 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $20 Supply Fee
Class size: 5-15 participants
(Register by midnight on April 6)
Mandalas in progress by Stacy Rausch
Drawing mandalas can be a type of therapeutic art form and can help well-being and reduce anxiety. The design is usually symmetrical, radiating from the center of a circle, which is what you will learn to do in this class. However, I will also show examples of what else you can do with the basic shapes and structure of the mandala, or “circle.”
After showing you the basics of how to construct a mandala, we will spend time going over the primary designs and shapes, before jumping into drawing your own circular piece of art.
Each student will receive a basic kit you will take home to continue your meditative art journey.
Note: The art of the mandala has been around since the 4th century primarily in Tibet, India, Nepal, China and Japan. Buddhists use the mandala as a spiritual and ritual symbol – often creating sand mandalas that are then destroyed in a ceremony.
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Gallery Open 12-9pm; First Thursday Activity Cancelled
2024-04-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This event has been cancelled due to the weather.
Join us outside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm for our family-friendly activity. We are decorating upcycled flower containers! Each person will receive a container to decorate at the gallery and a small bag of potting soil & seeds to take home for planting and watering.
Also pop into the gallery to see the Same But Different art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. Please be considerate of the workshop that is happening tonight.
From March 20–April 14, check out Del Ray Artisans’ gallery exterior decorations for the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival: Petal Porches. Our theme is Cherry Bomb!

For the first First Thursday of 2024 on April 11th (rain date), the Del Ray Business Association has chosen the theme: Del Ray in Bloom to celebrate National Gardening Month. Join the Del Ray community for live music and themed activities. Donations to this First Thursday’s selected nonprofit, the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club, will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues).

Every year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association. Join us for the neighborhood themes:

April 11, 2024 (Postponed, then cancelled due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom
May 2, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 6, 2024 – Jump into Summer
July 11, 2024 – Red, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp; no First Thursday activity)
August 1, 2024 – Olympics or Carnival (TBD)
September 5, 2024 – Saddle Up

Gel Printing Workshop: Same But Different Edition (Register by 4/9)
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Eileen M. O’Brien
Date/Time: Saturday, April 13, 10am-noon
Cost: $50 Del Ray Artisans member / $60 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 4-10 participants
(Register by midnight on April 9)
“Venn Diagram” (gel print) by Eileen M. O’Brien
Packing materials and cardboard boxes get a second life in this workshop that teaches you how to make wonderful prints using household items, stamps, and stencils! Printmaking with a gel plate is a fun and easy way to create unique prints that can be beautiful collage papers or stand on their own. Learn how to pull prints from gel plates using different papers and paints and create several pieces in just two hours.
Plate kits will be provided for class use only, but take-home kits are available for purchase for $20 directly to the instructor during the workshop. All other supplies are included in the supplies fee, but participants may feel free to bring their own papers or paints to use as well.
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Del Ray Urban Sketchers
2024-04-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-12 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 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.
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Artwork credit: “Working Out (St. Elmo’s)” by Cathy Messina

Partners in Art (FULL)
2024-04-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 and the local art scene. Artist can bring 1-2 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.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Life Drawing Session – Gesture and Short Pose
2024-04-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drop-in and practice life drawing on two select Tuesday evenings 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 leading up to up to two 20-minute poses.
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 or would like to participate as a model for our sessions, please contact Brando Gould at LifeDrawing@DelRayArtisans.org.
View artwork from past DRA Life Drawing Sessions on Instagram! Tag #dralifedraw or @dralifedraw for your work to be featured.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Artwork credit: “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

Partners in Art Evening (RSVP in Advance)
2024-04-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-15 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 BEFORE the day of the meeting.
This program is free. Donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Life Sketch with Alexandria Choral Society
2024-04-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2701 Cameron Mills Rd, Alexandria, VA, 22302, United States
Spring2ACTion for Del Ray Artisans and Alexandria Choral Society now through April 24
Practice sketching people! The Alexandria Choral Society invites you to purchase a ticket (just $15 through this link just for artists) for the PRO CORO ALEXANDRIA’S SPRING CONCERT: To The Sea on Saturday, April 20 at Westminster Presbyterian Church (2701 Cameron Mills Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302). There are a limited number of artist seats available.
Meet at 6:30pm to choose your seat in the front row and/or set up easels in the transept. The audience will watch you as you sketch! There will be a brief intermission, and, after the second half of the concert, you will have the opportunity to display and sell (optional) your sketches to the singers and audience during the reception.
To fit with the theme of the performance, sketchers are encouraged to add nautical embellishments (mermaid tails, captain’s hats, gills) to the faces they draw. If sketchers wish to receive a printed copy of the sheet music from which the artists will be performing to sketch on top of, please contact Erica Hughes at programs@delrayartsans.org.
Artist Ticket | Audience Ticket

Life Sketch with Alexandria Symphony Orchestra: Sketching the Symphony
2024-04-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 4915 E Campus Dr, Alexandria, 22311, United States
Spring2ACTion for Del Ray Artisans and Alexandria Symphony Orchestra now through April 24
Join Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and Del Ray Artisans (DRA) for our collaborative Sketching the Symphony program!
Bring your sketchbook and pencils and draw the musicians or interpret the music visually. You are welcome to bring lap board, but no easels.
We will meet in the lobby at 7pm and be seated in the 2nd floor balcony. We’ll draw during the first half of the concert and share drawings during intermission. Feel free to enjoy the rest of the concert however you like.
The Saturday, April 20th concert is On the Town at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center (4915 E Campus Dr, Alexandria, VA 22311).
RSVP in advance by emailing coordinator Margaret Wohler at wohler4@verizon.net. There are a limited number of free artist seats available.

Artwork credit: Sketch by Margaret Wohler

Creative Flower Photography Workshop (Registration Closed)
2024-04-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Victoria Barnes, victoriabarnesphotography@gmail.com
Date/Time: Sunday, April 21, 9:30am–noon
Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member; plus bring your camera
Class size: 4-15 participants
(Register by midnight on April 18. No walk-ins.)
Learn how to improve your flower photography with simple and inexpensive tips and tricks, using everyday items. This class will teach you how to create beautiful photographs worthy of hanging in the home, whether the flowers are in a garden, or if you use a bouquet of store-bought flowers. The class will also focus on some creative ideas to take your flower photography to the next level. This workshop is great for any level of photography experience, including beginners.
Students must bring their own camera. Digital cameras are best, but phone cameras may be used if necessary. Tripods are not required, but may be useful.
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Artwork credit: Photographs by Victoria Barnes

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Playing with Resin Workshop (Register ASAP)
2024-04-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com
Date/Time: Monday, April 22 from 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register in advance)
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! 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).
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First Thursday Activity: Dog Mask Making 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2024-05-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Channel your inner hound dog at Del Ray Artisans during the Dog Days of Del Ray First Thursday event! Want to look more like your best friend? From 6:30-8pm on May 2 come by the gallery to color your own dog mask during our family-friendly activity! Then try your hand at a game of outdoor lawn darts FETCH games using soft and safe dartboard balls.
Be sure to bring along your four-legged BFF and family for photo opp fun and games! Pups can be art aficionados too. Dog treats provided while supplies last.
Plus get a sneak peek of The Art of Tea art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.

Every year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month.
Join the Del Ray community for live music and themed activities. The selected nonprofit for each date will be announced in advance and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. Join us for the neighborhood themes:

April 11, 2024 (Postponed, then cancelled due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom
May 2, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 6, 2024 – Jump into Summer
July 11, 2024 – Red, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp)
August 1, 2024 – Olympics or Carnival (TBD)
September 5, 2024 – Saddle Up

Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.

Block Printing 2.0 Workshop: Beyond the Basics (Register by 5/1)
2024-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Ellen Rosenthal, efrosevalley@gmail.com
Date/Time: Saturday, May 4, 9am-noon
Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus students must bring supplies
Class size: 3-6 participants
(Register by midnight on May 1)
This workshop is for those who have the basics of single ink block printing, but want to do more. We’ll go beyond the basics by learning about enhancing designs with linear art techniques, exploring ways to add additional color and interest through double-ink and simple reduction ink printing, and using post-printing enhancement techniques, such as collage and mixed media.
Participants must bring 4-8 block-prints previously created from the same edition, plus the block used to make them, and the supplies listed below.
Bring these Printmaking Materials:

4-8 block prints from the same edition. Prints do not have to be perfect, can be “seconds”, and digital prints or photocopies of the print would work fine for this workshop. Ideally, the block prints should be smaller than 8 x 10″
The carved block used to make the above block prints. If you do not have the actual block, bring a blank block that is the same size.
Cutter tools
Bench hook/printing plate
Water-based block-printing inks (recently purchased, not old) in 2-3 colors minimum (No oil-based printmaking inks)
Brayer
Printmaking paper, white or colored. “Fadeless Art Paper” 12 x 18″ sheets (not the rolls) from Amazon are an excellent choice
Wooden or metal spoon
New make-up sponges or a small kitchen sponge

Bring these other Art Materials:

Pencil: 2B and Ebony pencil (or other soft pencil 4B or 6B)
White drawing paper 9 x 12″ for sketching and for making stencils
Scissors
Your favorite dry art materials (color pencils, markers, crayons, etc.)
Glue stick
Scraps and pieces of colored or patterned paper (optional; I’ll have some to use)
Paper towels (the gallery does not supply them)
Smock or old shirt

Please contact instructor Ellen Rosenthal at efrosevalley@gmail.com with any questions. Looking forward to celebrating Print Day in May with you!
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Artwork credit: Block print progression by Ellen Rosenthal

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Zen Brush Calligraphy Workshop (Register by 5/4)
2024-05-05 09:30 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Jenny Nicholson
Date/Time: Sunday, May 5, 9:30am-noon
Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member; plus a $20 Supply Fee
Class size: 3-10 participants
(Register by midnight on May 4)
Join us for a cup of green tea, jasmine pearls, genmaicha, or other teas (tea provided) and learn about the four treasures of East Asian style calligraphy (brush, ink, ink stone, and paper). We will practice with the brush and explore personal expression using sumi ink on rice paper. The final project will be a weathergram to hang outside and a small booklet of our practice. All art materials are included in the supply fee.
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Artwork credit: Zen Brush Calligraphy by Jennifer Nicholson

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Member Meeting & Benefit Program: Instagram for Artists
2024-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us in-person or via Zoom (a hybrid meeting) for a FREE program of interest for DRA members. We’ll start with refreshments and a brief business meeting, then dive into Instagram for Artists!
Del Ray Artisans’ Technology Director Dina Wise will walk you through Instagram, including building posts, stories, reels, and more. She’ll discuss the importance of captions, hashtags and @tags; setting up collaborations; and how to photograph and edit art to create the perfect post.
Homework before the meeting: if you haven’t already, try signing up for Instagram and come with questions! Dina may not be able to help remote viewers with troubleshooting specific to their account, but generic questions are welcome. For hands-on help, please attend in person.
Don’t miss this presentation! Zoom information was emailed to all members on Sunday, May 12. If you did not receive the email, please contact Kate at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org and Dina at Technology@DelRayArtisans.org.

Creative Book Club – “Studio of the South: Van Gogh in Provence” by Martin Bailey
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Book: “Studio of the South: Van Gogh in Provence” by Martin Bailey
Facilitator: Rusty Lynn
Meeting Date: Saturday, May 18 from 10am-12pm
(Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite)
Join us to discuss “Studio of the South: Van Gogh in Provence” by Martin Bailey. The book tells the story of Van Gogh’s stay in Arles.
“For Van Gogh, the south of France was an exciting new land, bursting with life. He walked into the hills inspired by the landscapes, and painted harvest scenes in the heat of summer. He visited a fishing village where he saw the Mediterranean for the first time, energetically capturing it in paint. He painted portraits of friends and locals, and flower still life paintings, culminating in the now iconic Sunflowers. He rented the Yellow House, and gradually did it up, calling it ‘an artist’s house’, inviting Paul Gauguin to join him there. This encounter was to have a profound impact on both of the artists. They painted side by side, their collaboration coming to a dramatic end a few months later. The difficulties Van Gogh faced led to his eventual decision to retreat to the asylum at Saint-Remy.
“Based on extensive original research, the book reveals discoveries that throw new light on the legendary artist and give a definitive account of his fifteen months in Provence, including his time at the Yellow House, his collaboration with Gauguin and its tragic and shocking ending.”
–Frances Lincoln, Publisher
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.
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[Canceled] Paint Your Own Tessellated Tea Mug Workshop (Register by 5/14)
2024-05-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Bridget Anthony-Hlioui
Date/Time: Sunday, May 19, 10am-1pm
Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member; plus a $45 Supply Fee
Class size: 5-10 participants
(Register by midnight on May 14)
Learn to paint a tessellated pattern on a mug in this 3-hour beginner to intermediate workshop taught by Alexandria-based artist and instructor Bridget Anthony-Hlioui, B A Hlioui Art. Bridget’s passion for patterns and world cultures has been featured in Alexandria’s very own Art on the Avenue and is gaining national recognition. Tessellation is a method of artistic decoration that has been used for centuries in the Islamic world to decorate ceramics, architecture, and textiles.
Bridget will walk you through the process as you learn how to tessellate a pattern, design and apply it to your mug and paint. All skill levels are encouraged to try it. The supply fee includes one ceramic bisque mug, food safe underglazes, glaze, and firing services. Finished pieces will be ready for pick-up at the gallery approximately two weeks following the workshop.
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Artwork credit: Doorways tea cups by Bridget Anthony-Hlioui

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Playing with Resin Workshop (Register ASAP)
2024-05-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com
Date/Time: Monday, May 20 from 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits)
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! 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).
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