Del Ray Artisans

CANCELED - Mindful Nature Journaling: Discovering Yourself Through Nature’s Wisdom (Register by 8/24)
2025-08-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Ashleigh Diserio, Diserio Consulting
Date/Time: Thursday, August 28, 6-7:30pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member
Class size: 5-15 participants
(Register by August 24)
This event has been canceled.
Join this guided outdoor journaling session to learn how to slow down, tune into your emotions, and gain clarity through nature-inspired reflection. We will go through a grounding and sensory awareness exercise, then do a journaling prompt with a reflection exercise.
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Describe the purpose and benefits of nature journaling as a tool for mindfulness, emotional awareness, and personal insight.
Engage in a grounding and sensory awareness practice to become more present in their bodies and connected to the natural environment.
Identify and articulate your emotions through metaphors and imagery inspired by nature.
Express inner thoughts and feelings creatively using guided journaling prompts, free-writing, drawing, or doodling.
Reflect on their journaling experience to gain personal clarity and deepen self-understanding.
Explore ways to integrate nature journaling into daily or weekly routines as a sustainable practice for emotional well-being and self-care.

Please bring your own journal, or you are welcome to purchase one from the instructor for $10 at the beginning of the workshop.
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Nature Journaling Club 2025
2025-08-30 10:00 - 12:00 | 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!
Del Ray Artisans’ Nature Journaling Club meets at 10am in front of Del Ray Artisans on the final Saturday morning of the month (except not in July, November, and December).
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

RESCHEDULED: First Thursday: Make a picture frame inspired by Matisse's decoupages 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2025-09-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This neighborhood event has been postponed to Thursday, September 11 due to the weather.
Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome.
On the last First Thursday of the year, come make your own picture frame using puzzle pieces. This activity is inspired by mosaic artists and cut paper collages (decoupages) by Matisse.
Plus get a sneak peek of the upcoming art exhibit, Second Time Around. 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 each First Thursday for themed activities, a donation drive to support a local nonprofit, and live music. The theme and nonprofit 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 3, 2025 – Music & Dance on the Avenue
May 1, 2025 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 5, 2025 – Rep Your Team
July 3, 2025 – Red, White, And Bloom
August 7, 2025 – Surf’s Up
Rescheduled to September 11, 2025 – Antique Appraisals on the Avenue

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

POSTPONED: STEAM-tastic: Cardboard Creatures Workshop (All Ages)
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been postponed. New date TBD.
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Saturday, September 6, 10am-12pm
Cost: $35 child / $45 adult; plus a $5 Supply Fee
Class size: 3-15 participants
(Register by September 2)
Explore your creativity through a hands-on STEAM activity: build and assemble a 3D cardboard collage of your favorite animal—such as a horse, unicorn, panda, raccoon, fox, alligator, and more! Learn about spatial reasoning, artistic engineering, and sustainable design while using recycled materials.
All supplies are provided, but you’re encouraged to bring flat, reusable materials from home to add a personal touch to your eco-friendly creation.
This activity combines art, design, and basic construction skills in a fun, family-friendly environment. Geared towards youth, but all ages and experience levels are welcome—including children under 12!

STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward youth, each lesson has a short talk or demonstration and a hands-on craft project. Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic workshops are made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant.

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Partners in Art (FULL)
2025-09-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-06 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.
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Intro to Acrylic Paint Pour Workshop (Register by 9/4)
2025-09-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Ditas Katague
Date/Time: Monday, September 8, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $15 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register by September 4)
Join us for a creative journey into acrylic “dirty pour” technique! In this 2-hour workshop at Del Ray Artisans, you’ll learn the art of creating mesmerizing abstract paintings using the fluidity of acrylic paints. Ditas Katague, local painter, jewelry maker and yoga instructor will guide you through the layered cup “dirty pouring” method, to achieve stunning, one-of-a-kind artworks.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your pouring skills, this workshop offers a relaxed and supportive environment for exploration and creativity. You’ll leave your finished artwork to set at the gallery at the end of the workshop, and pick it up during gallery hours later in the week.
Option: For a finishing touch, resin your masterpiece during the Playing with Resin workshop taught by Tracy Wilkerson on Monday, September 22, 6-9pm and save $10 when you register for both workshops at the same time! (UPDATE: The resin workshop is sold out. This option is no longer available.)
This 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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Eco-Chic Jewelry Workshop: Inner Tube Earrings (Register ASAP)
2025-09-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Ditas Katague
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 10, 6:30-8pm
Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $40 Non-member; Plus $20 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-20 participants
(Register in advance to save your seat; Walk-ins welcome, space permitting)
Transform bike inner tubes into wearable art. Craft beautiful earrings using upcycled materials, creating unique leaf, feather, and flower designs that are both eco-friendly and fashionable. Perfect for environmentally conscious crafters or anyone looking to try something new with recycled materials.
No experience necessary – we’ll guide you through cutting and painting to create your own lightweight, durable earrings. All materials and tools provided, including recycled inner tubes, paints, findings, and templates for various nature-inspired designs.
You will get 2 pairs of one-of-a-kind pierced earrings and the skills to continue creating sustainable jewelry at home. Perfect for environmentally conscious crafters, jewelry lovers, or anyone looking to try something new while giving new life to discarded materials.
All supplies are included in the supplies fee. If you want to make clip-on earrings, please bring your own clip on hardware.
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First Thursday: Make a picture frame inspired by Matisse's decoupages 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2025-09-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome.
On the last First Thursday of the year, come make your own picture frame using puzzle pieces. This activity is inspired by mosaic artists and cut paper collages (decoupages) by Matisse.
Plus get a sneak peek of the upcoming art exhibit, Second Time Around. 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 each First Thursday for themed activities, a donation drive to support a local nonprofit, and live music. The theme and nonprofit 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 3, 2025 – Music & Dance on the Avenue
May 1, 2025 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 5, 2025 – Rep Your Team
July 3, 2025 – Red, White, And Bloom
August 7, 2025 – Surf’s Up
Rescheduled to September 11, 2025 – Antique Appraisals on the Avenue

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

Dime Store Alchemy: Make a Found Object Poetry Box (Register ASAP)
2025-09-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Viki Walchak, vwalchak@yahoo.com
Date/Time: Saturday, September 13, 6-8:30pm
Cost: $55 Del Ray Artisans member / $65 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register in advance)
In the spirit of Joseph Cornell, a 20th century artist inspired by the poetry of found objects rearranged into evocative tableaus, participants will craft small inventive shadow boxes. A variety of mixed media and assemblage techniques will be introduced. This will be an opportunity to creatively explore memories, dreams and personal visions or give tribute to a friend or family member. It is a great way to practice intuitive art making skills and mine your personal and collective unconscious for insights and wisdom.
Participants will look at examples of Joseph Cornell’s assemblages and learn a bit about his motivations and techniques before crafting a shadowbox of their own design. Various mixed-media, collage and assemblage techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. Materials, wooden boxes and small hand tools will be provided, but participants are invited to bring in small bits of ephemera from their personal spaces too. Old cards, stamps, small objects, prints, broken electronics and such can all be intriguingly arranged using this art-making approach.
All materials and tools will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own collection of small objects and ephemera too.
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Del Ray Urban Sketchers 2025
2025-09-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-12 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.)
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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Photo courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt

Figure Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
2025-09-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 October.
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 $10 for Del Ray Artisans members and $15 for non-members. 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 Figure Drawing Sessions on Instagram! Tag #dralifedraw or @dralifedraw for your work to be featured.
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Artwork credit: “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

Partners in Art Evening (RSVP in Advance)
2025-09-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-15 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.
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Jewelry Fix-It Nite
2025-09-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Organizer: Tracy WilkersonDate/Time: Thursday, September 18 from 6:30-8:30pm (in half-hour appointments)
Do you have a bracelet/necklace/earrings that need fixing? Maybe your piece is missing a clasp or a hook or needs to be longer or shorter. If so, mark September 18 between 6:30-8:30pm on your calendar and RSVP.
Here’s how it works:

Register for a half-hour appointment.
Bring in 1-3 jewelry items that need fixing. Attending jewelers work in metal so they can fix a gold or sterling silver piece, but the replacement clasp or loop will not be in the same metal.
You will be paired with one of our on-site jewelry artists who will quickly assess what your item needs and repair it. If the piece cannot be repaired on Fix-It Nite, the artist will discuss repair options with you. You can then choose to commission them to fix your piece for delivery at a later date.
Please tip your jewelry repair artist for fixing your item so you can wear it again! 20% of these donations go to Del Ray Artisans.
Enjoy wearing your jewelry again!

Registration: This event is free to the public but you must register for a half-hour appointment to help maintain an even flow of people throughout the evening.
Tip/Donation: While this event is free to you, please plan on tipping the artist who fixes your jewelry. These jewelers are supplying their materials and tools in addition to their time and expertise for this event. We ask that you tip artists in cash. Please also consider making a donation to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit online or at the event.
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Radical Sewing Club-ALX 2025
2025-09-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 of capitalism, to resist exploitation and oppression, and to stitch together a world based on care and solidarity. All who share these values are welcome.
Registration: Registration is not required, but you may set a reminder in Eventbrite.
Cost: Recommended donation of $10 or pay what you can. No one turned away for lack of funds! Monetary donations will be split between Del Ray Artisans (our wonderful hosts) and Radical Sewing Club for continued materials.
Have materials to donate? We welcome fabric (full cuts and scraps alike), thread, needles, interfacing, embroidery hoops, buttons, pins, trims, lace, and functional zippers.
Contact: radicalsewingclubalx@pm.me or @radicalsewingclub_alx on Instagram
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Playing with Resin Workshop (SOLD OUT)
2025-09-22 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, September 22, 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register by September 18 before midnight)
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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80s Sing-Along & Dance Party
2025-09-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Do you like 80s music? Do you like to sing or dance to 80s music? Then this is the event for you!
Join a bunch of your fellow 80s fans and sing OR dance OR both the night away. We’ll be playing popular 80s music and showing the videos on a screen—lite food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Dressing up for the 80s is encouraged!
Suggested donation is $10 (or more) per person – all donations go to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit to support this and other awesome programs and events.
Also enjoy the Second Time Around art exhibit before it closes down on Saturday night. We’ll share small flashlights so you can check out all the awesome recycled materials artwork in more detail while singing and dancing.
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CANCELED: Nature Journaling Club on 9/27 due to the weather
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States

80s Movie Nite (Register ASAP)
2025-09-27 19:30 - 23:59 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Organizer: Tracy Wilkerson
Date/Time: Saturday, September 27, starting at 7:30pm
Theater Size: up to 30 movie goers
(Register in advance)
What better way to celebrate the Second Time Around art exhibit than to watch fun 80s movies, sitting in a gallery filled with artwork made with recycled materials?!? Join us at Del Ray Artisans on Saturday, Sept 27 for our movie marathon featuring The Goonies and Night at the Roxbury. Stop in for the first movie or stay for both!
There is no fee for this event, but donations to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit are encouraged (online or at the event). Bring your own drink and popcorn, as well as a small something to share with other movie-goers (these items will go on a movie snack table for all viewers to enjoy).
7:30pm – get to the gallery, find your spot, prep your movie snacks, and chat with other movie-goers
7:45pm – watch The Goonies – run time 1:54 (rated PG back in 1985, so PG-13 by today’s standards)
9:45pm – short break, more chatting, prep more movie snacks
10:10pm – watch Night at the Roxbury – run time 1:22 (PG-13) – although this is not an 80s movie, it epitomizes everything about the 80s
Space is limited. Register in advance to save your seat! Movies are not suitable for young children.
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STEAM-tastic: Make Scratchboard Art during Art on the Avenue (All Ages; Drop-in)
2025-10-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Mount Vernon Recreation Center Athletic Fields, 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, 22301, United States
Date/Time: Saturday, October 4, 10am-3pm
Cost: FREE, donations appreciated
(Drop-in, this is a self-paced activity)
Make scratchboard art at Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic activity tent in the Kids Art Corner during Art on the Avenue! The Kids Art Corner is located outdoors in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields. Come by any time between 10am-3pm to enjoy this self-paced activity.
Kids will draw designs using the scratching tools on their own butterfly-shaped, Halloween-themed, or rectangular scratchboard. Older kids will learn about and utilize stippling, hatching, and cross-hatching techniques, as well as how to create implied texture through mark-making. Plus pick up the handout on making your own stratchboards at home too!
The hands-on activity is for kids of all ages while supplies last. Family members are welcome. Please contact the Youth Programs Director at youth@delrayartisans.org with any questions.

STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward kids and teens, each lesson has a hands-on craft project. Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic program is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant.

RESCHEDULED to 11/29 - STEAM-tastic: Gaudi Mosaic Lizard (All Ages)
2025-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 29.
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Sunday, October 5, 10am-12pm
Cost: $30 child / $40 adult; plus a $20 Supply Fee
Class size: 3-15 participants
(Register by October 1)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through a unique STEAM-based art experience! Inspired by Antoni Gaudí’s famous mosaic lizard in Park Güell, Barcelona, this activity blends art, architecture, and math.
Participants will design a cardboard lizard, apply joint compound to sculpt a 3D form, and create a mosaic using patterns, colors, and repetition—just like Gaudí’s iconic style. Along the way, explore form, texture, symmetry, and the mathematical principles of tessellation used in mosaic design.
Learn how cultural heritage and creative engineering combine in Gaudí’s work, and make your own masterpiece using provided materials—or bring your own mosaic tiles and rhinestones to personalize it!
This hands-on, family-friendly workshop is perfect for all ages and experience levels—including children under 12.
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STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward youth, each lesson has a short talk or demonstration and a hands-on craft project. Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic workshops are made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant.

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

Full Hunter's Moon Sound Bath & Meditation (Register ASAP)
2025-10-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Ditas Katague
Date/Time: Sunday, October 5, 6:30-8pm
Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member
Class size: 6-25 participants
(Register in advance to save your space)
Join Ditas for an enchanting Full Moon Sound Bath. This special evening offers the perfect opportunity to release accumulated stress and reconnect with your inner wisdom.
Experience profound healing vibrations of crystal and Tibetan bowls and gong, while bathing in the powerful energy of the full moon. Beginning with gentle movement, then guided meditation, and culminating with a soundbath where harmonic frequencies help clear energy blockages and induce relaxation.
The October Full Moon, traditionally known as the Hunter’s Moon, rises as the leaves turn golden and the harvest season reaches its peak. Named for the time when hunters would track game by moonlight to prepare for winter, this moon symbolizes preparation, gathering resources, and honoring the abundance we’ve cultivated. It encourages us to harvest not only the fruits of our labor but also the wisdom we’ve gained throughout the year.
This moon phase encourages us to ask: What am I ready to release? What new energies am I ready to welcome? The vibrations of the soundbath will support this powerful intention-setting and letting go process.
There will be gentle movement and some light breathwork, a guided meditation and then the beautiful sound bath will fill the gallery with vibration and sound to help participants relax and release.
Participants should bring a yoga/exercise mat or thick blanket, pillow and water bottle for maximum comfort. Eye mask is optional.
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Create an Artwork Sales Website with Square (Register ASAP)
2025-10-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 8, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member
Class size: 4-20 participants
(Register in advance)
Interested in having an online presence with your artwork but not sure where to start? Set up a simple website using Square (SquareUp.com)! The instructor will show you the basic tools, and then walk you through adding a few artworks to your ‘item library’ and posting them on your Square website.
No experience necessary, but before attending this workshop you must create a Square account (either by downloading the SquareUp app onto your phone or through the create your account process on a computer).
During the workshop, you will:

Add a few items (one for each art piece) to your item library – this will include uploading a description, size, and price, as well as a picture.
Learn about managing inventory and variations
Create a simple website using Square and learn how to manage it

Note: Having a comprehensive item library will help you with sales during art markets; and having a website will allow you to process online sales and share your artwork with a wider audience. Please note that items for sale in your online store will be set to “pick up”; we will not cover setting up shipping in this workshop.
Bring to the workshop:

Your smartphone with the Square app or a laptop
Your log-in info for SquareUp.com
Information for a few of your artworks (title, description, dimensions, price, picture). The pictures must be on the same device you are using to access Square (either your smartphone or laptop).
Notebook for taking notes

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CANCELLED: Figure Drawing – Costumed Session (Oct 9th)
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The October 9th session has been cancelled. Join us for the October 16th session.
Drop-in and practice figure drawing through observation of our clothed model on Thursday evenings in October. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery. 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.
Fee for each session is $10 for Del Ray Artisans members and $15 for non-members. 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 Figure Drawing Sessions on Instagram! Tag #dralifedraw or @dralifedraw for your work to be featured.

Artwork credit: Drawings by Dina Wise

Creative Book Club: "Ways of Seeing" by John Berger
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Book: “Ways of Seeing” by John Berger
Facilitator: Marshall Carolus
Meeting Date: Saturday, October 11, 10am-12pm
(Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite)
Join us on October 11 at 10am to discuss John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing”. It’s an adaptation of a 4-part series he did for the BBC. As described by Michael Messmer, “Berger challenges the notion that Western art is solely the product of individual geniuses by exploring the social and economic contexts in which art is produced and consumed. The book comprises seven essays, some of which combine text and images, presenting a non-linear format that invites readers to engage critically with visual culture.”
The Creative Book Club meets on select Saturday mornings at Del Ray Artisans gallery to discuss readings by a variety of authors. The club is open to all who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other creative people. This is a free event; donations are appreciated. Del Ray Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. Future book selections will be announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email in advance.
If you have questions, please contact Marshall Carolus at marshallcarolus@aol.com.
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