Reserved for Curators
This time is reserved for the Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse curators.
This time is reserved for the Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse curators.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
<!-- Photo Album --> The Alcove Gift Shop is open for 10 months of the year (closed in July and December for special events). New items will appear in the gift shop each week, and all the artwork is fully refreshed every two months. The current display runs January 2 – February 28, 2026. All […]
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 […]
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time is reserved for artists to pick up and drop off artwork. Contact the outgoing or incoming curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry). Unsold Artwork Pick Up Time for artists to pick up their unsold […]