Del Ray Artisans

Lunar New Year Block Printing Workshop (Family-friendly; Register ASAP)
2026-02-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 17, 4-6pm
Cost: $10 Child / $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus $5 supply fee
Class size: 3-15 participants
(Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome only if space permits)
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse through playful, hands-on printmaking. Participants will design and carve soft foam printing plates inspired by zodiac horse imagery and celestial constellations, then ink and hand-print their designs using brayers and water-based inks. Create multiple prints to take home and share.
Participants will explore introductory printmaking, focusing on pattern-making, symbolism, and visual storytelling. They will gain hands-on experience with accessible tools. They will leave with original prints and a deeper understanding of the printmaking process.
No experience needed. This hands-on workshop is open to adults and children ages 7+ with an adult—families welcome! All materials are provided.
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Image credit: Block prints by Morgan Parr

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. The discount ticket price per child is 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.

Partners in Art Evening (RSVP in Advance)
2026-02-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-17 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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Tiny Lunar New Year Altars (Register by 2/17)
2026-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Mallory Henig
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 18 from 7-9pm
Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $40 Non-member, plus a $10 supply fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register before noon on February 17)
A tiny Lunar New Year altar is a miniature, personal space for honoring ancestors, setting intentions, and welcoming prosperity, using small items like beads to represent symbolic fruits, red lanterns, gold ornaments, crystals, family photos, flowers, and zodiac figurines all fitting in a tin can.
All supplies are included and attendees are welcome to bring their own items such as photos. During this workshop you will create your tiny altar assemblage and learn some tips in working in miniature and upcycled art.
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Image credit: Mallory Henig

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Del Ray Urban Sketchers @ Del Ray Pizzeria
2026-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Pizzeria, 2218 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 Del Ray Pizzaria (2218 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria VA) on Thursday, February 19 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.
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets on the third Sunday of the month (except not in July, August, and December) at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray, as well as on the third Thursday of most months at a time and location that is varied (view upcoming dates).
This program is FREE! Donations appreciated. Contact the organizer, KC Hodge (email coming soon), with any questions.
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Photo courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt

Radical Sewing Club-ALX
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | 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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Laurel Burch Inspired Horses Workshop (Family-friendly; Register ASAP)
2026-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Sunday, February 22, 10am-12pm
Cost: $10 Child / $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus $10 supply fee
Class size: 1-20 participants
(Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome only if space permits)
Explore color, pattern, and expressive design in this hands-on workshop inspired by the joyful, decorative style of artist Laurel Burch. Participants will create a stylized horse artwork using bold color, repeated patterns, strong outlines, and metallic accents.
Stencils and pattern references are provided, and no prior art experience is needed.
This hands-on workshop is open to adults, teens, and children ages 7-12 with an adult – families welcome! All materials included; participants leave with a finished artwork. The first 10 participants to register may take home a set of metallic markers at the end of the workshop.
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Artwork credit: Laurel Burch Inspired Horses by Morgan Parr

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. The discount ticket price per child is 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.

Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
2026-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join fellow Del Ray Artisans members for the Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap on Sunday, February 22 starting at 6pm.
Save the date for the first member meeting of 2026. Bring the supplies you no longer need and be ready to find a treasure in other’s discards!
If you are bringing boxes of supplies, please limit to no more than three boxes. To help things run smoothly, drop off your treasures at the start of the art supply swap; we won’t be able to accept any treasures after 6:15pm.
We’ll begin with a short meeting, and then select “new to you” art supplies. Looking forward to seeing you at the gallery!
To volunteer to help set up, contribute refreshments, or distribute leftovers elsewhere, please contact the Membership Director, Kara Macek, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.

Life Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on select Tuesday and Thursday 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 $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 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

Nature Journaling Club
2026-02-28 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

CANCELLED: Partnered Paint Workshop
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been cancelled.
Instructor: Haddy Kreie
Date/Time: Saturday, March 7, 7-9pm
Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member, plus a $5 supply fee
Class size: 6-20 participants
(Register by March 3)
Grab a friend and participate in this fun collaborative painting workshop! Participants work in pairs to create a single image across two separate canvases. Each person paints their own canvas while communicating and responding to their partner’s choices, discovering how shared vision and trust shape the final work.
This workshop reflects the Assembly art exhibit theme by exploring how growth happens through cooperation, dialogue, and creative interdependence.
All supplies are provided. No prior experience necessary.

Image credit: Photograph by Haddy Kreie

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STEAM-tastic: Calligraphy - The Art of Writing (Ages 10 to Adult)
2026-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Jenny Nicholson
Date/Time: Sunday, March 8, 10am-12pm
Cost: $10 per child / $25 per adult
Class size: 3-15 participants
Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.
Join members of the Washington Calligraphers Guild to learn the art of calligraphy. Students will explore a variety of letterforms through hands-on practice with markers, unique writing tools, and inks.
We will view a variety of calligraphy examples along with a brief history of alphabets and scripts, followed by a demonstration. Students will practice making the basic letter strokes with different writing tools, papers, and inks, and learn tips to continue their practice at home.
This is a time to slow down, use our hands and minds, and explore the world of making strokes into letters and words. All ages, beginners and those with experience are welcome. Good handwriting is not necessary, and practicing calligraphy improves handwriting with consistency and rhythm.
All supplies are included.
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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. The discount ticket price per child is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant.

View information about the facility and policies at the bottom of the Youth and Family-Friendly Programs page.

Del Ray Urban Sketchers @ St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2026-03-08 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301) 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.
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets on the second Sunday of the month (except not in July, August, and December) at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray, as well as on the third Thursday of most months at a time and location that is varied (view upcoming dates).
This program is FREE! Donations appreciated. Contact the organizer, Joan Bickelhaupt (joanbickelhaupt@gmail.com), with any questions.
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Photo courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt

Partners in Art (RSVP in Advance)
2026-03-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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.
RSVP to Mila Mateu (milaenartes@gmail.com) and Suzanne Tillman (zannet@verizon.net) for details before the day of the meeting.
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CANCELED: Acting Is Connecting Workshop (Register by 3/7)
2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Haddy Kreie
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 11, 7-8:30pm
Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $40 Non-member
Class size: 8-20 participants
(Register by March 7)
This interactive workshop uses simple acting and movement exercises to explore active listening, presence, and our bodies in relationship to one another and to shared space. Through playful activities and guided reflection, participants experience how awareness and openness deepen connection.
Participants should come dressed in clothing you are comfortable moving in. This is a physically engaging workshop. You may be invited to sit or roll around on the floor.
Acting Is Connecting embodies the Assembly art exhibit’s focus on gathering as a practice that strengthens understanding, empathy, and collective growth.
Registration coming soon!
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Image credit: Photograph by Haddy Kreie

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CANCELED: Paper Maché Pal (2-day Workshop; Register by 3/10)
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Courtney Pippin-Mathur
Date/Time: Saturdays, March 14 and March 28, 10am-12pm
Cost: $65 Del Ray Artisans member / $75 Non-member, plus a $10 supply fee
Class size: 4-10 participants
(Register by March 10)
In this 2-day (March 14 and March 28 from 10am-12pm) workshop, learn the basics of paper maché as you create your one-of-a-kind paper maché figure to keep you company, decorate your house, or just give you joy.
All the supplies for this workshop are included. No experience necessary.
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POSTPONED: DIY Ukulele Workshop (New date 5/3)
2026-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been postponed to May 3, 2026.
Instructor: Khushi Bhansali
Date/Time: Saturday, March 14, 6-8pm
Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus $30 supply fee
Class size: 5-20 participants
(Register by March 10)
Hand-paint and assemble your own ukulele to keep or give as a unique, one-of-a-kind handmade gift.
The class begins with a quick overview of the ukulele’s parts and then participants will personalize their ukuleles with paint inspired by snowflakes, spring, or something of their choice. After the decorating is finished, the instructor will guide participants on how to put the ukulele together and string the instruments. We’ll end with a beginner lesson on ukulele chords!
All materials are provided.
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Artwork credit: Ukuleles by Khushi Bhansali

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Junk Journaling Workshop (Register ASAP)
2026-03-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Azita R. Houshiar
Date/Time: Sunday, March 15, 9am-12pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus $10 supply fee
Class size: 5-12 participants
(Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits)
Collage by Azita Houshiar
Come to play and experiment freely, and leave with pages started and ideas you can continue exploring long after the class ends. Junk Journaling blends the art of collage with the practice of journaling, offering a playful, low-pressure way to explore creativity without worrying about perfection. The emphasis is on curiosity, intuition, experimentation, and discovering your own expressive style.
In this workshop, you’ll learn practical techniques for collage, layering, and composition, and receive guidance on using found paper, packaging, tags, embellishments, and everyday “junk” to create layered, expressive journal pages that reflect your personal perspective and storytelling style.
Please bring your own journal. If you don’t have one yet, high-quality paper will be provided so you can experiment and create during class. All other supplies will be included, such as paper, ephemera, stickers, tape, glue, and basic tools. You’re also welcome to bring old photographs, mementos, or personal collage materials you enjoy using, especially items that hold meaning for you.
This beginner-friendly class is open to teenagers and adults of all skill levels.
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Live From Your Studio - Connect with fellow DRA artists
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Live From Your Studio is a free, members-only, virtual gathering where Del Ray Artisans members can connect from their art-making space. This virtual event will take place monthly on the third Sunday of the month (excluding December) over Zoom. Artists are encouraged (but not required) to join from their studios and make art during the session. These events will allow members to paint and create art together, and forge deeper connections to other members.
RSVP at least a week before the gathering to help organizers prepare. Zoom connection information will be emailed to you two days before the gathering. If you have any questions, please contact organizer Laura Flynn Geissel at flynnmail52@proton.me and Membership Director Kara Macek at membership@delrayartisans.org.
Not a member? It’s easy to join Del Ray Artisans. Artist ($30-$110) and Patron ($250+) level memberships enjoy exhibition and program privileges. Supporter level memberships ($40/year) do not have exhibition privileges, but supporters have program privileges and may participate in programs such as this one!
Although this is a free event, as a nonprofit organization, donations are always welcome to support our mission of promoting art for the benefit of artists and the community. Donate online or at the gallery.
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CANCELED: Round Robin Paint Party
2026-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Haddy Kreie
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 18, 7-9pm
Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member, plus a $5 supply fee
Class size: 8-20 participants
(Register by March 14)
In this playful, low-pressure painting workshop, participants begin individual canvases and then periodically rotate them around the group. Each painter will start and end with their own canvas, shaped by many hands, and will take this canvas home.
This shared process highlights the Assembly art exhibit’s central idea: that creativity, like community, is enriched when we build together rather than alone.
All supplies are provided. No prior experience necessary.

Image credit: Photograph by Haddy Kreie

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CANCELED: Tortured Poets Workshop (Register by 3/15)
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Suzanne Fine, suzanne.fine@gmail.com
Date/Time: Thursday, March 19, 6-7:30pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member
Class size: 3-10 participants
(Register by March 15)
We’ll walk through a brief history of ‘tortured poets’ – Sylvia Plath, Virginia Woolf, Ernest Hemingway, L.M. Montgomery, etc. and link them to the lyricism of pop culture musicians. Then attendees will have time to construct and write, and maybe even share their own diaristic excerpts.
Participants will gain understanding of writing techniques and the importance of journaling consistently. Journals are provided – just bring yourself!

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CANCELED: Del Ray Urban Sketchers @ Del Ray Pizzeria
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Pizzeria, 2218 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This session has been canceled. Please join us for future Urban Sketchers sessions!
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 Del Ray Pizzaria (2218 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria VA) on Thursday, March 19 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.
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets on the third Sunday of the month (except not in July, August, and December) at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray, as well as on the third Thursday of most months at a time and location that is varied (view upcoming dates).
This program is FREE! Donations appreciated. Contact the organizer, KC Hodge (email coming soon), with any questions.
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Photo courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt

CANCELED: Needle-Felt Your Own Pet Portrait Workshop
2026-03-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Victoria Semaski
Date/Time: Saturday, March 21, 6-8:30pm
Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member, plus $15 supplies fee
Class size: 3-15 participants
(Register by March 17)
Learn basic needle felting tools and techniques to design and create a portrait of your chosen pet to display proudly in a 6-inch embroidery hoop. You may choose to add embroidery elements, if desired.
All supplies are provided for this workshop. No drawing or previous felting/embroidery skills needed. Recommended for adults and children ages 12+ years old.

Image credit: Needle-Felt Artwork by Victoria Semaski

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STEAM-tastic: Draw a Fibonacci Spiral (Adults and ages 10+)
2026-03-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Linda Gaines
Date/Time: Sunday, March 22, 11am – 12 noon
Cost: $10 child / $20 adult, plus $5 supplies fee
Class size: 2-15 participants
(Register in advance to guarantee a spot. Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.)
The Fibonacci sequence of numbers can be determined using simple math. The sequence can be seen in nature frequently and can be used to draw a series of squares that can be used to draw a Fibonacci spiral (also known as the golden ratio).
The program will cover an example of the relationship between math and nature. Learn how to calculate the Fibonacci sequence and draw the squares that relate to it on grid paper with a ruler. The Fibonacci Spiral can then be drawn in the squares.
All supplies are included in the supply fee. This workshop is open to adults as well as children 10 years old or older. Children ages 10-14 years old must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian.
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Image credit: Fibonacci spiral example by Linda Gaines

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. The discount ticket price per child is 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.

Playing with Resin Workshop
2026-03-23 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, March 23, 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.)
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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CANCELED: Theatrical Devising & Improv Workshop (Register by 3/21)
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Haddy Kreie
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 25, 7-9:30pm
Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $40 Non-member
Class size: 6-20 participants
(Register by March 21)
This collaborative theater workshop invites participants to explore improvisation games and group storytelling, culminating in short scenes devised and shared together.
Participants should come dressed in clothing you are comfortable moving in. This is a physically engaging workshop. You may be invited to sit or roll around on the floor.
Emphasizing trust, spontaneity, and shared imagination, the workshop reflects the Assembly art exhibit theme by showing how collective play and creativity help us grow, connect, and belong.
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Image credit: Photograph by Haddy Kreie

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Nature Journaling Club
2026-03-28 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). 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 to our nonprofit arts organization are 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
