Del Ray Artisans

First Thursday: Rummage Sale Preview 6:30-8pm
2025-07-03 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery on the “Red, White, And Bloom” First Thursday (July 3, 6:30-8pm) for our rummage sale preview and check out our selection of red, white, and blooming floral items! The rummage sale is a fundraiser for our nonprofit. Browsing is free of charge and all ages are welcome.
Visit again on Saturday and Sunday, July 5-6, 8am-1pm for the huge rummage sale. Great deals on household items, clothing, office supplies, jewelry, toys, books, sports equipment, handheld tools, small appliances, and more. Support Del Ray Artisans and go home with new-to-you treasures!
Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. In July there will not be an exhibit on display during First Thursday. Save the dates for our Youth Art Camp exhibits: Saturdays, July 19 and July 26, from 1-3pm.

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
September 4, 2025 – Antique Appraisals on the Avenue

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

Rummage Sale Donation Drop Off
2025-07-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Support Del Ray Artisans and go home with new-to-you, used treasures from our rummage sale on Saturday & Sunday, July 5-6, 8am-1pm. Donated items for the sale are welcomed and appreciated!
Donations may include household items, clothing, office supplies, jewelry, toys, books, sports equipment, handheld tools, small appliances, and more. Please do not drop off hazardous materials, broken items, or anything that requires two people to move (no large furniture or large electronics).
Donation drop off dates/times are:

Monday, June 30, 5-7pm
Wednesday, July 2, 12-9pm
Thursday, July 3, 12-9pm (Preview Sale from 6-9pm)
Friday, July 4, 12-3pm

Save the date for the big sale itself! The rummage sale will be:

Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6 from 8am-1pm
(Volunteer shifts each day: 7:30-10am, 8-11am, 10am-1pm, 11am-2pm)

Volunteer
Help receive and price donations for our annual rummage sale fundraiser during the drop off dates or help during the sale itself, please contact Morgan Parr at volunteers@delrayartisans.org. English-Spanish bilingual volunteers are especially needed during the sale.
DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Rummage Sale Fundraiser (8am-1pm, Indoor Yard Sale)
2025-07-05 - 2025-07-06 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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Support Del Ray Artisans and go home with new-to-you, used treasures from our rummage sale inside the gallery on Saturday & Sunday, July 5-6, 8am-1pm.
Great deals on household items, clothing, office supplies, jewelry, toys, books, small appliances, and more. All proceeds benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization.
Donate Items
Donated items are welcomed and appreciated. Items must be dropped off no later than July 4th (see dates/times below). Please do not drop off hazardous materials, broken items, or anything that requires two people to move (no large furniture or large electronics).
Donation drop off dates/times are:

Monday, June 30, 5-7pm
Wednesday, July 2, 12-9pm
Thursday, July 3, 12-9pm (Preview Sale from 6-9pm)
Friday, July 4, 12-3pm

Volunteer
Help receive and price donations for our annual rummage sale fundraiser during the drop off dates or help during the sale itself, please contact Morgan Parr at volunteers@delrayartisans.org. English-Spanish bilingual volunteers are especially needed during the sale.
DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Gran Venta de Verano (8am-1pm, Dentro de la Galería)
2025-07-05 - 2025-07-06 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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¡Por favor comparte!
¡Invitación a una Gran Venta de Verano!
Sábado y Domingo
5 de Julio y 6 de Julio
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
2704 Mt Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
Dentro de la Galería de Arte Del Ray Artisans
Grandes ofertas: artículos para el hogar, ropa, joyas, productos para oficina, materiales para arte, juguetes, libros, artículos para deportes, herramientas, electrodomésticos y más.
Todos los ingresos beneficiaran a la fundación sin ánimo de lucro, Del Ray Artisans.
¡No pase inadvertido, encontrara grandes tesoros!

Figure Drawing Bootcamp (6pm–10pm/day)
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-11 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11
6pm–10pm each day
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Del Ray Artisans is offering an instructional 5-day Figure Drawing Bootcamp. Each evening we will be honing our skills in composition, anatomy, mark making, and portraiture by studying the body through dynamic and long pose life drawing and activities. Each evening features a new model and new lessons, ensuring an engaging experience for artists at any stage of their journey. Can’t attend every evening? Get a one-day pass!
$200/week – Del Ray Artisans member
$250/week – Non-member
$55/day – Del Ray Artisans member
$65/day – Non-member
Immerse yourself in a creative environment, fostering both artistic expression and community. Whether you are drawing with traditional media or digitally, our bootcamp will have plenty to challenge you!
General Overview of Daily Instruction:

Day 1: Tools, starting your drawing, and composition
Day 2: Backgrounds, mark making, structure
Day 3: Intro to perspective and getting unstuck while drawing
Day 4: Why anatomy matters + advanced shadow/light and mark making
Day 5: Contrast, how to make final marks + portrait lessons

Supplies: Bring your own supplies or purchase our $30 supply kit (optional). The kit will provide you with a basic set of tools to get started including newsprint, charcoal, fine art paper, and pastels.
If you’d like to bring your own supplies, we recommend:

1 pad of Newsprint (preferably 14″ x 16″ or 18″ x 24″)
Charcoal (a variety of vine, compressed, pencils, and/or sticks)
Grey and/or Tan Toned Drawing Paper (for longer poses)
Rags/Blending stumps/Paper towels
Kneaded & Solid Erasers
Or anything you currently feel comfortable drawing with
Clipboards/Easels are welcome! (We will provide small tv trays for participants.)
Note: No oil paint during these sessions due to fumes. Dry media, acrylic paints, and watercolor are allowed.

Questions? Contact Figure Drawing Coordinator, Brando Gould at lifedrawing@delrayartisans.org. View scenes from last year’s bootcamp: Figure Drawing Bootcamp 2024.
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Board of Directors Meeting (ONLINE)
2025-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
This Board meeting will an online meeting through Zoom.
Active members are welcome to attend any Board meeting. If you wish to address the Board or bring something up to the Board during one of these meetings, contact Margaret Slipek at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least four days in advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda and receive the Zoom session link.

Summer Art Market 2025 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-07-12 - 2025-07-13 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us for Del Ray Artisans’ 4th annual Summer Art Market! This two-day, indoor market gives you the chance to purchase original handmade artwork from talented local artists. Each day is a different group of local artists with original work in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. Perfect for gifts or treat yourself!
The 2025 Summer Art Market is on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13, from 10am–4pm inside Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. The Summer Art Market is open to the public and free to browse.
Different artists are featured each day, so treat yourself and plan to visit the gallery on both days! Lost Boy Cider will also be participating in the event and will have a selection of their beverages. The artists featured in the 2025 Summer Art Market are:
Saturday, July 12, 10am–4pm

John T Allen (Permian Designs)
Denise Bentley (BFabricArt)
Rita Cohen, Blueweave
Gretchen D’Amore (Gdamore.com)
Donald Harris (Exclusively Knott’s Bow Ties)
Roz Jacobs (Rozzie Jewelry)
Amy Kitchin Hower (AKH Studio Designs)
Audrey Kremer (AudreyK-Designs)
Ginny Loving (Horrible Darlings by Ginny Loving)
Diana Manchak (designsinclay)
Liz Martinez
Heather McMordie
Cynthia Schoeppel (Cynthia Schoeppel Art)
Ann Cameron Siegal (The Momentary Pause)
Kathy Stoner
Tamara Wilkerson (WiRealm by Tamara)

Sunday, July 13, 10am–4pm

Jordana Adelman (Curious by Nature)
Courtney Arnold (Lola Earnestine)
Victoria Barnes (Victoria Barnes Photography)
Carolyn Barone (Must Haves…Designs by Carolyn)
Norma J. Brooks (njb Basket of Jewels)
Maxine Cholmondeley (Max’s Mixtures Candles & Soaps)
Liz Cotter
Fin Jullien (FinFurFeathers)
Laine (Lainemindinventions)
Stephen Lally (Stephen Lally Pottery)
Susan Lefler (Susan Lefler Studios)
Mike Long (Mike’s Wood Whirld)
Miyoung Obenschain (Purple Cardinal Arts LLC)
Ken Reed (Green and Burning Tree)
Rainbow-Wolf Sabin (Rainbow-Wolf Photos)
Tracy Wilkerson (Recycled Works)

Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2025-07-13 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Alcove Gift Shop
August 1 – September 27, 2025
Application deadline: Sunday, July 13, 2025 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 in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items.
The work will be displayed for two months, and as pieces are sold they can be replaced with similar work for no additional fee. This opportunity is independent of the monthly exhibits and is only open to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter.
Application Details & Form

Art Camp 2025 (Choose July 14–18 or July 21–25)
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-25 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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Del Ray Artisans invites young campers ages 8-12 years old for “Brushes & Beyond” Summer Art Camp to spend a week creating art with professional local artist instruction. Students will have an immersive creative journey, including painting, sculpting, journaling, and STEAM-tastic activities that celebrate science and art. During nice weather, kids will even have outdoors time to get fresh air, unwind, and replenish their creative energy. All artist supplies are provided. Students must bring their own lunches.
Choose Week One (July 14–18) or Week Two (July 21–25).
Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm.
For Ages: 8-12 (class size limited to 15 children per week)
Cost: $350 per child
Scholarship support is available; contact Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org for an application.
There will also be a special, one-day only, gallery show on the Saturday following camp (July 19 for week one campers and July 26 for week two campers) to show off students’ work. The reception is from 1-3pm and is a great chance for campers, family, and friends to talk to the camp coordinators and other students about their experience. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation of reception refreshments.
Art Camp will be at the Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. The gallery is accessible. For more information, contact Morgan Parr (Art Camp Administrator) at ArtCamp@DelRayArtisans.org, Sandra Alami (Youth Programs Director) at Youth@DelRayArtisans.org and Anna Sherlock (Office Manager) at Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org.
Registration
Choose one of the following schedule options:

WEEK ONE: July 14–18, 2025 from 9am-4pm daily

WEEK TWO: July 21–25, 2025 from 9am-4pm daily

Walk-ins are NOT allowed. 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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Del Ray Artisans’ Youth Art Programs are made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant and through a generous donation from Genesis Inspiration Foundation.

“Lovely As a Tree” Call for Entry Deadline
2025-07-15 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Lovely As A Tree
Exhibit Dates: August 1–30, 2025
Digital entry deadline extended to Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by midnight
“Backyard Beauty” by Robyn Seaton McGarry
Members are invited to explore all the ways in which trees impact our lives and the earth. Humans and animals depend on the shade, shelter, food provided, the beauty of and environmental impact of trees. Bring aspects of this natural phenomenon to life through paintings, photography, ceramics, items created from wood and other mediums that flow from your creative imaginations. Original creations only – no AI generated pieces.
The exhibit is open only to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans and then enter.
Entry Details & Form

Volunteer in the Gardens
2025-07-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Give some TLC to Del Ray Artisans’ gardens! Join the Gardens Committee to spruce up the landscaping around the gallery.
Bring gloves, knee pads (if desired), and laughter. Even if you don’t know what a weed is, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or the whole 2.5 hours. If you have any questions, please email Kurt at Gardens@DelRayArtisans.org.
MEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer hours (record your hours).
NON-MEMBERS: You are welcome to come help and learn too.
Save the Dates: During the season (March-October), the committee typically meets the third Saturday of the month from 9am-11am. In June, July, and August, we’ll meet an hour earlier (8am-10am) to avoid the heat. The June session will be a week earlier on Saturday, June 14th; and the September session has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 21st to avoid conflict with the HalloWEIRD art market. Thank you for your volunteer time!

NOTE: All plantings and transplantings must be approved by the Garden Committee. The Garden Committee approval is important to make sure the plants that get chosen are great for nature, located properly for the right amount of sun or shade, don’t conflict with other plants or facility needs, and fit into the overall garden plan with maintenance in mind.

Art Camp Week 1 Show
2025-07-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The week of Art Camp culminates with a one-day gallery show of campers’ art to share with the public, and then campers will take their artwork home.
Join us for these two special art exhibits on the Saturday following each week of art camp to show off students’ work. The hours and reception for the exhibits are 1-3pm on July 19 and July 26. This is a great chance for campers, family, and friends to talk to the camp coordinators and other students about their experience.

Art Camp Week 2 Show
2025-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States

Closed to the Public
2025-07-27 - 2025-07-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for the curator to arrange the upcoming exhibit.

"Lovely As a Tree" Artwork Drop Off
2025-07-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Lovely As a Tree, and for the next Alcove Gift Shop.
Artwork must be ready to hang (with D-rings or screw eyes, and wire) or ready for display (with mounting and/or a display stand if necessary). Review the standard artwork presentation guidelines and the Call for Entry for show specific information. Contact the curator with any questions.

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Lovely As A Tree at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Lovely As A Tree Art Exhibit
August 1–30, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, August 1 from 7–9pm
“Backyard Beauty” by Robyn Seaton McGarry
Lovely As A Tree is an art exhibit exploring the ways in which trees impact our lives and this earth. Humans and animals benefit from the shade, shelter, food provided, the beauty of and the environmental impact of trees. The talented members of Del Ray Artisans will bring aspects of this natural phenomenon to artistic life through painting, photography, ceramics, items created from wood and other mediums that flow from their prolific imaginations. This art exhibit is a showcase for the creative members of Del Ray Artisans.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 1 between 7-9pm to meet curator Robyn Seaton McGarry and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Also check out Del Ray Artisans’ Creative Summer Programs this month. In this series of workshops exploring the arts, you will learn techniques in collage, drawing, mixed media, photography, bead embroidery, and more from local artists. Delve into creative exploration solo or with friends. For children and/or adults, free and paid programs are offered. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/creative-summer.
The Lovely As A Tree art exhibit runs from August 1–30, 2025 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on August 31, 2025).
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, contact curator Robyn Seaton McGarry at robynmcgarry15@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

"Lovely As a Tree" Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2025-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Lovely As A Tree Art Exhibit
August 1–30, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, August 1 from 7–9pm
Lovely As A Tree is an art exhibit exploring the ways in which trees impact our lives and this earth. Humans and animals benefit from the shade, shelter, food provided, the beauty of and the environmental impact of trees. The talented members of Del Ray Artisans will bring aspects of this natural phenomenon to artistic life through painting, photography, ceramics, items created from wood and other mediums that flow from their prolific imaginations. This art exhibit is a showcase for the creative members of Del Ray Artisans.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 1 between 7-9pm to meet curator Robyn Seaton McGarry and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Also check out Del Ray Artisans’ Creative Summer Programs this month. In this series of workshops exploring the arts, you will learn techniques in collage, drawing, mixed media, photography, bead embroidery, and more from local artists. Delve into creative exploration solo or with friends. For children and/or adults, free and paid programs are offered. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/creative-summer.
The Lovely As A Tree art exhibit runs from August 1–30, 2025 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on August 31, 2025).
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, contact curator Robyn Seaton McGarry at robynmcgarry15@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Artwork credit: “Backyard Beauty” by Robyn Seaton McGarry

Creative Book Club: “Mad Enchantment: Claude Monet and the Painting of the Water Lilies” by Ross King
2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Book: “Mad Enchantment: Claude Monet and the Painting of the Water Lilies” by Ross King
Facilitator: Marshall Carolus
Meeting Date: Saturday, August 2, 10am-12pm
(Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite)
“Claude Monet’s water lily paintings are among the most iconic and beloved works of art of the past century. Yet these entrancing images were created at a time of terrible private turmoil and sadness for the artist. The dramatic history behind these paintings is little known; Ross King’s Mad Enchantment tells the full story for the first time and, in the process, presents a compelling and original portrait of one of our most popular and cherished artists.”
—Bloomsbury Publishing, Publisher
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 Marshall Carolus at marshallcarolus@aol.com.
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Ceramic Turtle Workshop (Adults & Youth ages 13+, SOLD OUT)
2025-08-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Diana Manchak
Date/Time: Saturday, August 2, 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 8-12 participants
(Register in advance; SOLD OUT)
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. Students will be notified once the finished pieces are back at the gallery.
Adults and participants ages 13+ years old are welcome. Please wear clothes appropriate for art projects or bring a smock.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

POSTPONED - STEAM-tastic: Monet-Inspired Bridge Workshop (All Ages)
2025-08-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been postponed.
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Sunday, August 3, 10-11:30am
Cost: $20 child / $30 adult; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 3-15 participants
(Register by July 30)
Explore the science of color and light through the art of Claude Monet, one of the founding fathers of Impressionism. In this hands-on, STEAM-integrated workshop, attendees will use oil pastels and watercolors to create their own artworks inspired by Monet’s gardens at Giverny.
Participants will learn how color theory, perception, and artistic technique come together to create shimmering, light-filled scenes. Through layering, optical blending, and the interaction of oil and water-based media, attendees will experiment with the similar tools and visual effects that defined the Impressionist movement.
Perfect for all ages and experience levels, including children under 12. All materials are included in the supply fee.
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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.

Mixing Media with Photography (Register by 8/1, 1 seat left!)
2025-08-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Alicyn Drew
Date/Time: Sunday, August 3, 7-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; Plus $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 3-6 participants
(Register by August 1; There is just 1 seat left!)
In this hands-on workshop, explore the fusion of black and white portrait photography with acrylic painting to create a mixed media artwork. You’ll begin with your own printed black and white portrait (emailed to me in advance and printed onto mulberry paper), then learn how to integrate it into a canvas using acrylics, texture, and creative layering techniques. I will also have ribbons, glitter and other fun odds and ends to embed into your image.
Although all materials are supplied, you are encouraged to bring lace, string, yarn, watercolors or other things to personalize your image.
We’ll walk through a live demo together, and you’ll have time to create your own unique piece. All materials — including paint, canvas (8″x12″), and your printed image are provided. No painting experience required, just a spirit of exploration and play. Please find a photo that you would like to embellish and make sure you email it to me at Alidrew@gmail.com at least 2 days before the workshop. The best photos for this technique have a lot of contrast, meaning more dark and light and less gray.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Call for Proposals for 2026 Art Exhibit Deadline
2025-08-03 23:59 | Online
Call for Proposals
2026 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans
Proposal deadline extended to Sunday, August 3, 2025 by midnight
“Visible Touch” art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans (Feb 2024)
Del Ray Artisans is seeking exhibit proposals for next year’s calendar. Del Ray Artisans strives to offer exhibits that reach a broad and diverse audience, encourage artistic development, and represent a wide variety of art forms. Experienced and first time curators welcome!
The Exhibit Selection Committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to the Board for final approval.
Proposal Form

Partners in Art (FULL)
2025-08-04 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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Neurographic Art Workshop (Register ASAP)
2025-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Monday, August 4, 6-8pm
Cost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member; plus $5 supply fee
Class size: 4-25 participants
(Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome space permitting)
You don’t have to be an artist to make art with Neurographic Art. A neuron is a cell that carries messages between the brain and other parts of our body and that is the basic unit of our central nervous system. Graphic is the artistic use of pictures, shapes and words. This activity helps you to connect with the art making process and allows your mind to relax.
Supplies are provided but please feel free to bring markers, pens or watercolors to add color to your project.
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Image credit: Neurographic art by Morgan Parr

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

Figure Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
2025-08-05 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: Detail of “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

CANCELED - Create an Art Inventory System in Excel (Register by 8/3)
2025-08-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 6, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; bring items listed below
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register by August 3)
Do you have lots of art pieces stored at home, but have to whip out the tape measure every time you submit to another show? Do you rack your brain to remember how you priced it last time? Have you submitted an art piece to a show, only to remember later that it is currently hanging elsewhere? Then this workshop is for you!
Designed for those who know the basics of using Excel, this workshop will teach you how to build your art inventory ‘system’ using an Excel file and a file folder holding your art photos. The goal is to create a system for keeping track of each art piece – size, medium, price, and other characteristics – as well as where each art piece currently is, where you’ve shown it before, and any other pertinent information about your artwork.
In this class, you will receive the instructor’s art inventory file ‘template,’ which you will then edit to your specific needs with help from the instructor. By the end of the class, you will have a working Excel inventory file to which you can add more artwork as you continue creating.
Required to bring to class: a laptop, access to Excel, your art inventory list and photos.
Everything you learn in this class will help you create Excel files for other uses, and there are so many other uses!
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First Thursday: Make art inspired by Andy Goldsworthy 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2025-08-07 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.
“I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree” is a line from Joyce Kilmer’s poem “Trees.” Come see the Lovely As A Tree art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery from August 1-30, 2025. View member artwork indeed as lovely as a tree! Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.
On First Thursday, August 7 from 6:30-8pm, come make your own collage homage to a tree using found organic materials inspired by the art of the sculptor, photographer, and environmentalist Andy Goldsworthy.

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
September 4, 2025 – Antique Appraisals on the Avenue

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

CANCELED: Introduction to Intuitive Collage Workshop (Register by 8/5)
2025-08-09 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 9, 10am-12pm
Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 4-10 participants
(Register by August 5)
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.
No artistic experience is necessary. All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring personal embellishments for your piece(s). This is a great and fun way to slow down, connect with yourself creatively, and tap into your inner wisdom.
The topic is focusing on using art to guide intention and intuition. Skills include collage, mixed media and journal writing. Participants will learn how to use an art medium as a means of jump starting creativity as well as self-care.
This workshops has been canceled.

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Tea & Herbs with Area 2 Farms (RSVP)
2025-08-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Meet Area 2 Farms, the neighborhood organic farm based in Shirlington (less than 3 miles away), at Del Ray Artisans gallery for an afternoon of sensory exploration. Area 2 Farms does more than just grow food for you, they build community around it.
Join us for an immersive journey into the world of herbs–where you’ll explore their origins, benefits, aromas, and flavors. You’ll harvest fresh herbs and blend your own tea to sip and enjoy a relaxed conversation with your farmers.
Whether you’re herb-curious or already tending a garden full, this is your invitation to slow down, connect, and bring a little bit of the farm into your daily rituals.
Space is limited—reserve your spot and experience what it means to sip slowly with your farmers. Note: Registration is through Area 2 Farms.
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Full Sturgeon Moon - Sound Bath & Meditation (Register ASAP)
2025-08-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Ditas Katague
Date/Time: Saturday, August 9, 7-8:30pm
Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member
Class size: 6-20 participants
(Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome, space permitting)
Join Ditas for an enchanting Full Moon Sound Bath. This special evening offers the perfect opportunity to release summer’s accumulated stress and reconnect with your inner wisdom to move toward harvest season.
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 August Full Moon, traditionally known as the Sturgeon Moon, marks a time when these ancient fish were most readily caught in the Great Lakes. It symbolizes abundance and the importance of harvesting what nourishes us while releasing what doesn’t serve our highest good.
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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