Instructor: Mallory Rose Henig Date/Time: Wednesday, September 9, 7-9pm Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $40 Non-member; plus $15 supply fee Class size: 4-15 participants (Register by September 5) Fill your whimsy cup by creating a 1:12 scale Fairy Bookshelf! Using a variety of materials, you’ll create a unique Fairy Bookshelf that can be […]
Call for Entry (Open to Members Only) Del Ray Artisans’ 2027 Wall Calendar Digital entries due Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Members: Submit your best work to the 14th annual Del Ray Artisans’ wall calendar! All entries are to be received digitally, and no physical pieces of art will be collected. There is no entry fee, no […]
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. […]
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Carnival of Curiosities Exhibit Dates: October 2–31, 2026 Digital entry deadline: Thursday, September 10, 2026 by midnight “Killer Clown Quartet” by Tiara Safic-Martin Step right up and enter a carnival of curiosities where all manner of carnival-themed art—silly or dark, from food and lights to games, rides, […]
Come to the 5th annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 10am–4pm to browse Halloween-inspired creations that are spooky, creepy, crawly, and goth. Maybe you like the upbeat, fun side of the season, like costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors. You can see art celebrating that too! The market offers […]
Instructor: Laura Ramirez-Drain Date/Time: Sunday, September 13, 10am-Noon Cost: $15 Child / $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member; Plus $5 Supply Fee Class size: 5-20 participants (Register by September 9) Learn the history and cultural importance of piñatas in Hispanic traditions while creating your own colorful mini piñata to take home. Choose to […]
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 […]
Instructor: Khushi Bhansali Date/Time: Saturday, September 13, 6-8pm Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus $30 supply fee Class size: 4-12 participants (Register by September 9) Perfect for beginners and artists alike, this mosaic class offers a fun, relaxed way to get creative. We will take you from a blank board to […]
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 […]
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop October 2 – November 29, 2026 Application deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026 by midnight Del Ray Artisans’ Alcove is a gift shop within the gallery, where members (who apply and are accepted) display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D works are available […]
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: Laura Ramirez Drain Date/Time: Wednesday, September 16, 6-9pm Cost: $60 Del Ray Artisans member / $70 Non-member Class size: 3-10 participants (Register by September 13) Learn simple and effective ways to promote your artwork and creative business online. The class focuses on building confidence, improving visibility, and creating engaging content. You must bring your […]