Del Ray Artisans

Have a Heart Workshop
2023-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Amy Castine
Date/Time: Monday, June 5 from 6-9pm
Cost: $60 Del Ray Artisans member / $80 Non-member; plus a $20 Supply Fee
Class size: 4-8 participants
(Register by midnight on June 2)
Come and create a fun piece of wearable bead art! While bead embroidery may look complicated, it doesn’t have to be. In this workshop, you will learn four beginning bead embroidery stitches as you create your own beautifully embellished heart pendant. Plus, the skills you learn can be combined and added to all sorts of fiber arts, giving you a solid foundation to expand your creativity.
The $20 supply fee includes all the materials to make a pendant similar—but not identical—to the photo. Each pendant will be one-of-a-kind.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Life Drawing Session - Gesture and Short Pose
2023-06-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-15 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

Imaginary Creature Workshop (Registration Closed)
2023-06-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Kelsey Joyce, kelseyjoyceart@gmail.com
Date/Time: Saturday, June 10 from 9am-12pm
Cost: $50 Del Ray Artisans member / $60 Non-member; plus a $15 Supply Fee
Class size: 4-10 participants
(Register by midnight on June 7)
Learn how to design and build a sculpture of an original imaginary creature in the style of Mexican folk art alebrijes. Alebrijes were created by Pedro Linares Lopez, a Mexican cartoneria artisan who created Papier-mâché figurines that he coined alebrijes after imagining them in a fever dream. Alebrijes are creatures that consist of features that represent multiple creatures and the four elements of nature. Dragons are great alebrije because they have all four elements of nature: air represented in their wings, fire represented in their flames, land represented in their legs, and water represented in their ability to swim.
In this workshop we will explore the cultural importance of Linares’ alebrijes and how they have become a tradition in Mexico. We will build our imaginary creatures with armature sculpting wire, clay, papier mache, aluminum foil, resin eyeballs, acrylic paint, glitter, feathers, and many more mixed media materials. We will work swiftly to get as much done as possible and will be utilizing hair dryers to help us dry our papier mache & artworks quickly. I look forward to you bringing your imagination to life!
All materials will be supplied to use during the workshop to create your creature. If you wish to also own one of Kelsey Joyce’s creations and paint it at home, separate Imaginary Creature kits will be available for purchase directly from the instructor at the end of the workshop.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Del Ray Urban Sketchers
2023-06-11 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 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.
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*NOTE: Del Ray Urban Sketchers does not meet in July, August, and December.

Artwork credit: Detail of “Working Out (St. Elmo’s)” by Cathy Messina

Introduction to Knitting (Three 1.5-hour classes)
2023-06-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Dawn Zurell
Date/Time: (Mondays) June 12, 19, and 26 from 7-8:30pm (Three 1.5-hour classes)
Cost: $75 Del Ray Artisans member / $85 Non-member; Bring own supplies
Class size: 2-8 participants
(Register by midnight on June 10)
This introduction class is great for those who have never tried knitting or have knitted years ago and want to restart their craft. It is spread out over three weeks, so you will have time to practice the techniques learned in each session. This format will set you up for success in your new hobby and give you the basic skills needed to continue with future projects. You will also complete a pair of fingerless mitts!
This series of three 1.5-hour classes is for anyone aged 13+ years. The specific skills taught in this class are:

cast on
knit stitch
purl stitch
bind off
“tinking” or working back
fixing simple mistakes

Additionally, you will learn common knitting terms, and be introduced to the vast array of yarns in the fiber world.
Materials you must bring to class:

150-200 yards single ply worsted weight (#4) yarn, wool, wool blend, or other natural fiber in a light color (see yarn suggestions at the end of the class description)
US #8 (5mm) bamboo needles in straight or circular
Darning needle or notion kit/set

No preparation is needed, but (if you would like to have a book to refer to) here are a couple suggestions:

Modern Daily Knitting Skill Set: Beginning Knitting
Interweave Knits Knitter’s Companion

Suggestions for yarn:
Natural fibers, single ply yarn, and light colors are easiest for beginners, but we have included acrylic recommendations for those sensitive to wool.

2 skeins of Valley Yarns Berkshire, available at yarn.com
1 skein of Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted, available at yarn.com
1 skein of Facets™ Yarn by Loops & Threads®, available at Michaels
2 skeins of Lion Brand® Landscapes® Fusion Yarn, available at Michaels and JoAnns
1 skein of Manos del Uruguay Maxima, available at Fibre Space (please have it wound into a cake)

Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Introduction to Crochet (Three 1.5-Hour Classes)
2023-06-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Dawn Zurell
Date/Time: (Wednesdays) June 14, 21, and 28 from 7-8:30pm (Three 1.5-hour classes)
Cost: $75 Del Ray Artisans member / $85 Non-member; Bring own supplies
Class size: 2-8 participants
(Register by midnight on June 12)
This introduction class is great for those who have never tried crochet or have crocheted years ago, and want to restart their craft. It is spread out over three weeks, so you will have time to practice the techniques learned in each session. This format will set you up for success in your new hobby, and give you the basic skills needed to continue with future projects. You will also complete a pair of fingerless mitts!
This series of three 1.5-hour classes is for anyone aged 13+ years. The specific skills taught in this class are:

foundation chain
single crochet
half double crochet
double crochet
identifying and fixing simple mistakes

Additionally, you will learn common crochet terms, and be introduced to the vast array of yarns in the fiber world.
Materials you will need to bring to your first class:

150-200 yards of single ply worsted weight (#4) yarn, wool, wool blend, or other natural fiber in a light color (see yarn suggestions at the end of the class description)
US 8-H (5mm) crochet hook
Darning needle or notion kit/set

No preparation is needed, but if you would like to have a book to refer to, here are a couple suggestions:

Mini Hook Book: Learn to Crochet!
A to Z of Crochet: The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Crocheter

Suggestions for yarn:
Natural fibers, single ply yarn, and light colors are easiest for beginners, but we have included acrylic recommendations for those sensitive to wool.

2 skeins of Valley Yarns Berkshire, available at yarn.com
1 skein of Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted, available at yarn.com
1 skein of Facets™ Yarn by Loops & Threads®, available at Michaels
2 skeins of Lion Brand® Landscapes® Fusion Yarn, available at Michaels and JoAnns
1 skein of Manos del Uruguay Maxima, available at Fibre Space, (please have it wound into a cake)

Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Ceramic Turtle Workshop
2023-06-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Due to the popularity of this workshop, a second date has been added: Saturday, July 15 from 6-9pm (Register by midnight on July 8).
Instructor: Diana Manchak
Date/Time: Saturday, June 17 from 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 8-12 participants
(Register by midnight on June 12)
Design and create a one-of-a-kind keepsake turtle. Students will use stoneware clay to hand-build a turtle by forming shapes from soft clay in different patterns and learn how to make limbs and head to complete their turtle. We will use a variety of basic clay techniques that are the foundation for all clay work.
Students will select a glaze color or two and the instructor will dry and fire each turtle and return the finished pieces for pick up at the gallery.
Participants ages 12 through adults are welcome. Children ages 6-11 yrs old should attend the separate Turtle Magic Clay Workshop.
Please wear clothes appropriate for art projects or bring a smock. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Turtle Magic Clay Workshop (Rescheduled to 7/15)
2023-06-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 15 from 1-4pm.
Instructor: Diana Manchak, designsinclay@hotmail.com
Date/Time: Sunday, June 18 from 9am-12pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 8-12 participants
(Register by midnight on June 12)
Children ages 6-11 are invited to design and create a one-of-a-kind keepsake turtle. Students will use stoneware clay to hand-build a turtle by forming shapes from soft clay in different patterns and learn how to make limbs and head to complete their turtle. We will use a variety of basic clay techniques that are the foundation for all clay work.
Students will select a glaze color or two and the instructor will dry and fire each turtle and return the finished pieces for pick up at the gallery.
Register youth ages 6-11 for this workshop. Have an older child? Youth ages 12+ and adults should attend the separate Ceramic Turtle Workshop.
Please wear clothes appropriate for art projects or bring a smock. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

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

Introduction to Knitting Class
2023-06-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-06-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for the Introduction to Knitting classes on (Mondays) June 12, 19, and 26 from 7-8:30pm (three 1.5 hour classes). You must register before midnight on June 10 to attend.

Partners in Art Evening (RSVP)
2023-06-20 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, but 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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Introduction to Crochet Class
2023-06-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-06-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for the Introduction to Crochet classes on (Wednesdays) June 14, 21, and 28 from 7-8:30pm (three 1.5 hour classes). You must register before midnight on June 12 to attend.

Creative Flower Photography Workshop
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Victoria Barnes, victoriabarnesphotography@gmail.com
Date/Time: Saturday, June 24 from 10am-12pm
Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member; plus bring your camera
Class size: 4-15 participants
(Register in advance)
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. This workshop is great for any level of photography experience, including beginners.
Participants will receive both instruction and hands-on practice:

Using simple, inexpensive lighting techniques
Best things to use for a background when shooting indoors
Creative techniques to produce one-of-a-kind photographs

Students must bring their own camera. Digital cameras are best, but phone cameras may be used if necessary.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Nature Journaling Club
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-29 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!
We meet at 10am in front of Del Ray Artisans on the final Saturday morning of every month. 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 of pinks and larkspur by Meredith D’Amore

Hands-on Introduction to Polymer Clay Workshop
2023-07-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Audrey Kremer with Ken and Susan Reed
Date/Time: Saturday, July 1 from 10am to 2pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $20 Supply Fee
Class size: 4-12 participants
(Register by midnight on June 27)
Enjoy an introduction to polymer clay and the tools used to shape it. Learn some basic techniques and how to combine them for more complex forms. The instructors will also demonstrate or discuss more advanced techniques.
During the workshop, participants will make a small piece of jewelry, bowl, bottle or sculpture project. After the workshop, participants will take home their finished item and a few tools so they can continue to work with this creative medium on their own.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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First Thursday (Gallery Closed)
2023-07-06 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans gallery is closed in early July to prepare for the Summer Art Market (July 8-9, 2023 from 10am-4pm each day). Join us this Saturday and Sunday (different artist each day) and check out original art in a wide range of media from talented local artists.
PLUS register children ages 8-12 now for our week-long Art Camp (Choose July 17–21 or July 24–28)!
The neighborhood First Thursday festival is still happening in Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (located at Mount Vernon & Oxford Avenues) and all along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on July 6, 2023.

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 us for these neighborhood themes:

April 13, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration
May 4, 2023 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 1, 2023 – Baseball – Every Pitch Counts!
July 6, 2023 – Red, White, & Brews (Gallery is closed; no outdoor activity)
August 3, 2023 – A Country Music Showdown
September 7, 2023 – Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far, Far Away

Turtle Magic Clay Workshop (Ages 6-11)
2023-07-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Diana Manchak, designsinclay@hotmail.com
Date/Time: Saturday, July 15 from 1-4pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 8-12 participants
(Register by midnight on July 8)
Children ages 6-11 are invited to design and create a one-of-a-kind keepsake turtle. Students will use stoneware clay to hand-build a turtle by forming shapes from soft clay in different patterns and learn how to make limbs and head to complete their turtle. We will use a variety of basic clay techniques that are the foundation for all clay work.
Students will select a glaze color or two and the instructor will dry and fire each turtle and return the finished pieces for pick up at the gallery.
Register youth ages 6-11 for this workshop. Have an older child? Youth ages 12+ and adults should attend the separate Ceramic Turtle Workshop.
Please wear clothes appropriate for art projects or bring a smock. 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.

Ceramic Turtle Workshop (Sold Out)
2023-07-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Diana Manchak
Date/Time: Saturday, July 15 from 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 8-12 participants
(Register by midnight on July 8)
Design and create a one-of-a-kind keepsake turtle. Students will use stoneware clay to hand-build a turtle by forming shapes from soft clay in different patterns and learn how to make limbs and head to complete their turtle. We will use a variety of basic clay techniques that are the foundation for all clay work.
Students will select a glaze color or two and the instructor will dry and fire each turtle and return the finished pieces for pick up at the gallery.
Participants ages 12+ and adults are welcome. Children ages 6-11 yrs old should attend the separate Turtle Magic Clay Workshop.
Please wear clothes appropriate for art projects or bring a smock. 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.

Papier-Mache Sculpture Workshop
2023-07-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Jonathan Ottke, ottkej@gmail.com
Date/Time: Sunday, July 16 from 9am-12pm
Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member; plus a $5 Supply Fee
NOTE: Children ages 8+ may attend with a registered parent. Cost is $25/child + $5 Supply Fee.
Class size: 4-12 participants
(Register in advance)
Papier-mâché is not just the fun project of you remembered from your youth, it’s a sophisticated sculptural form that can even be used outside if one uses special materials to make it. Artists such as Claes Oldenburg and Niki de Saint Phalle used to great effect. It can be used to make small to very large work. We will use cardboard and paper to map out the overall structure, then build our papier-mâché sculpture to its final result. While it’s drying, we’ll paint the work to achieve a colorful exciting masterpiece.
Please wear clothes appropriate for art projects or bring a smock. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Art Camp 2023 (Registration Closed)
2023-07-24 - 2023-07-28 | 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 art camp available later in August for parents, friends and the community to enjoy.
July 24–28
Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm.
For Ages: 8-12 (class size limited to 12 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 the Office Manager at Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org.
Registration
Walk-ins are NOT allowed. Registration is open to DMV area residents only. 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).
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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 Community Partners MCD Mateos for sponsoring art camp.

First Thursday: Luau Selfie Station 6-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2023-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
We welcome you to Del Ray Artisans on Visit Del Ray’s First Thursday (theme Del Ray’s Country Music Showdown, formerly Aloha Thursday) with a lei and encourage you to visit our outdoor Luau Selfie Station from 6-8pm on Thursday, August 3!
Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming Treasures of the DMV art exhibit exploring the famed, overlooked, natural, and abstract highlights from the region. The gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays (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 us for these neighborhood themes:

April 13, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration
May 4, 2023 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 1, 2023 – Baseball – Every Pitch Counts!
July 6, 2023 – Red, White, & Brews (Gallery is closed; no outdoor activity)
August 3, 2023 – A Country Music Showdown
September 7, 2023 – Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far, Far Away

Introduction to Intuitive Collage Workshop
2023-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Sharon Burton, sjbcreativeventures@gmail.com
Date/Time: Saturday, August 5 from 10am-12pm
Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member
Class size: 4-10 participants
(Register before noon on August 4)
Intuitive collage is a practice of using magazine images and collage to connect with your inner wisdom or intuition. Participants will be guided through a simple meditation, then given time to create a collage card, followed by journal prompts to reflect on the meaning of their piece.
All supplies are included but you may also bring your own. No artistic experience is necessary. This is a great and fun way to slow down, connect with yourself creatively, and tap into your inner wisdom.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Partners in Art (FULL)
2023-08-07 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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Pie Contest, Indoor Picnic, and Summer Member Meeting
2023-08-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join fellow artists and friends at the annual Pie Contest, Indoor Picnic, and Summer Member Meeting on Sunday, August 13 from 5-7pm. Prepare a savory or sweet entry for the pie contest or sign up to be a judge and get the first sample of the delicacies. There will be prizes for both sweet and savory pies.
In addition to the Annual Pie Contest, we’ll have an indoor picnic and enjoy (after the pie contest judging) pies for dessert!
Preceding the picnic will be a short meeting with information on upcoming events and the fall exhibit schedule. Plan to be there for fun and comradery.
Please RSVP by August 10 to help the organizers plan the food and beverage quantities. Members who RSVP will be entered into a drawing for prizes.

Creative Book Club – “Brunelleschi’s Dome” by Ross King
2023-08-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Book: “Brunelleschi’s Dome” by Ross King
Facilitator: Rusty Lynn
Meeting Date: Saturday, August 19 from 10am-12pm
(Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite)
The book for our August 19th discussion is “Brunelleschi’s Dome” by Ross King. The book is about the construction of the largest dome ever built by the 15th century. It had been a challenge for the architects and builders of the cathedral in Florence for several hundred years. So when Brunelleschi devised a plan for the building and won the job, it became a central concern in the city. Ross King is an art historian who delves into the art, as well as the political and social challenges of the period. I have read a number of his books, and I am sure whoever gets into reading it will be rewarded in ways they never expected.
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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Partners in Art Evening (8/22 Cancelled)
2023-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The Tuesday, August 22, 2023 meeting has been cancelled. Please join us on Tuesday, September 19 from 7-9pm.
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, but 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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