Del Ray Artisans

Playing with Resin Workshop (Register ASAP)
2025-10-19 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com
Date/Time: Sunday, October 19, 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register in advance)
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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Figure Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
2025-10-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-18 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: “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

Neurographic Art Workshop (Register ASAP)
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 22, 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

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Figure Drawing – Costumed Session
2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drop-in and practice figure drawing through observation of our clothed model on Thursday evenings in October. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery. 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.
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: Drawings by Dina Wise

Nature Journaling Club 2025
2025-10-25 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

2025 Annual Member Meeting & 2026 Board of Directors Election
2025-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
2025 Annual Member Meeting & 2026 Board of Directors Election
Sunday, October 26, 6-8pm
All members are invited to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 26 from 6-8pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Del Ray Artisans President Dawn Wyse Hurto will present a special message about the organization; the membership will vote on the slate (info below) to elect the 2026 Board of Directors; and the 2026 schedule of exhibits and programs will be announced.
Pizza and beverages will be provided. Thank you to Jet’s Pizza for the delicious pizza and generous discount to support our nonprofit. To contribute a side or dessert to share (thank you!), please email Kara Macek at membership@delrayartisans.org.

2026 Board of Directors Slate
Here is the slate of nominees for Del Ray Artisans’ 2026 Board of Directors:

President – Dawn Wyse Hurto
Vice President – Sean Crumley
Secretary – Margaret Slipek
Treasurer – Rita Schooley
Assistant Treasurer – Stephen Lally
Director of…
Archives – Kathryn Brown
Communications – Christian Melgar
Curating – Amy Kitchin Hower
Facilities – Kurt Peterson
Fundraising – (vacant)
Membership – Kara Macek
Outreach – Kelly MacConomy
Programs – Tracy Wilkerson
Technology – Dina Wise
Volunteers – Morgan Parr
Youth Programs – Victoria Walchak

If you are considering running for a position, please email the Nominating Committee at Nominations@DelRayArtisans.org. The 2026 Board will begin its one-year term on January 1, 2026.

Vote at the Meeting or by Proxy
At the Annual Meeting, each member in Good Standing (renew your membership if it has expired) is entitled to one vote in person or by proxy on any matter brought before the membership at any meeting at which quorum has been established. Actions shall pass if they carry a simple majority of the votes cast. (Review the bylaws.)
A member in Good Standing may appoint a proxy to vote for them by filling out the Appointment of Proxy Form. The proxy shall expire at the end of the 2025 Annual Meeting (October 26, 2025). Proxy forms shall not count towards establishing a quorum. Proxy forms must be received before 6pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Proxy forms will be emailed to the membership in advance.

In person votes will be cast at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 26, 2025 between 6-8pm.

Photo: Blast from the Past – President Michele Reday Cook addresses the membership at the 2013 Annual Meeting.

Experiencing Color at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5/3/2025 – 10/27/2025)
2025-10-27 | Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA, 22311, United States
Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans Art Exhibit at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
May 3 – October 27, 2025
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Del Ray Artisans through the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts in partnership with the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center presents Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans. The exhibit features the work of seven (7) member artists in glass cases in the lobby of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22311) from May 3, 2025 through September 21, 2025. UPDATE: This exhibit has been extended through Monday, October 27, 2025.
Come see the work of Stephanie Darlene Greenwald (digital drawing), Lesley Hall-Runner (acrylic, mixed media), Morgan Parr (mixed media), Karen Schmitz (collage, mixed media), Anastasia Travieso-Diaz (abstract painting), Joyce Wagner (mosaics), and Rod Whyte (digital painting), as they explore and reveal how they are influenced by color. The hotel lobby is open 24/7 to view the art. If you wish to pair the viewing with refreshments, the VINO Lobby bar is open 5-11pm daily.
All artwork is available for purchase, but must remain on display through the exhibit. Purchased artwork may be picked up at Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria VA) by appointment. Contact Liz Martinez at GWW@DelRayArtisans.org to make arrangements.
Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans is organized through Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls program in partnership with the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center through the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
The exhibit is open to the public and accessible, and an online photo album is available as well. For more information, please contact Liz Martinez at GWW@DelRayArtisans.org.
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Artwork credit: “Hubcap Hipster” by Joyce Wagner

CANCELED: Madhubani Themed Hand-drawn Pumpkin Decorating
2025-10-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been cancelled.
Instructor: Archa Malhotra, archa.vt@gmail.com
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 29, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $40 Non-member; plus $20 supply fee
Class size: 10-18 participants
(Register by October 25)
Madhubani Art is an Indian folk art form. In this hands-on workshop, Archa Malhotra will teach you how to make your very own Madhubani themed craft pumpkin using sharpie markers and acrylic paints.
We will explore drawing styles and motifs from an ancient Indian art form to sketch and paint on craft pumpkins. This is a fun activity that people of all skill levels can enjoy.
All supplies are included in the supplies fee.
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Image credit: Madhubani Pumpkin by Archa Malhotra

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Closed to the Public
2025-11-02 - 2025-11-05 | 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.

Closed to the Public Today; Artist Appointments 12-6pm
2025-11-02 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time (noon-6pm) is reserved for Del Ray Artisans artists to pick up unsold artwork from the outgoing exhibit and drop off accepted artwork for the incoming exhibit. Contact the curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, Bump in the Night.

Accepted Artwork Drop Off
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, The Mini World: Small Works of Art. Artwork must be ready to hang (with 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.

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.

The Mini World: Small Works of Art at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The Mini World: Small Works of Art Exhibit
November 7–30, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, November 7 from 7–9pm
Del Ray Artisans presents The Mini World: Small Works of Art, an art exhibit showcasing tiny art by artist members. Step into this miniature world and discover the joy of life’s little things. We invite you to experience the power of small, where each piece tells a story and proves that art knows no size limits.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, November 7 between 7-9pm to meet curators Betsy Jones, Kellie Sansone, and Mallory Henig and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Register in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in November:

STEAM-tastic: Cardboard Creatures Workshop – Nov. 8: 10am-12pm
Tea & Herbs with Area 2 Farms – Nov 8 and Nov 22: 1-2:30pm
Del Ray Urban Sketchers (meet at St. Elmo’s Del Ray) – Nov. 9: 1-3pm
Linocut Block Printing Workshop – Nov. 12: 7-9pm
Figure Drawing Session – Nov. 13 and Nov. 18, 7-9pm
Radical Sewing Club-ALX – Nov. 15: 6-8pm
Playing with Resin Workshop – Nov. 17: 6-9pm
Partners in Art Evening – Nov. 19: 7-9pm
STEAM-tastic: Monet-Inspired Bridge Workshop – Nov. 22: 10-11:30am

For more upcoming events, visit DelRayArtisans.org/programs.
The Mini World: Small Works of Art exhibit runs November 7-30, 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. The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27), but will be open for bonus gallery hours on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 12-6pm.
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 curators Betsy Jones, Kellie Sansone, and Mallory Henig or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Artwork credit: (Left) “Fairy Shelf” by Mallory Rose Henig; (Center) “Bessie Wondered Where Her Niece Had Gone” by Betsy Jones; (Right) “Fluff” by Kellie Sansone

"The Mini World: Small Works of Art" Exhibit Opening Reception
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States

POSTPONED: STEAM-tastic: Cardboard Creatures Workshop (All Ages)
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been postponed. New date coming soon.
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Saturday, November 8, 10am-12pm
Cost: $30 child / $45 adult; plus a $5 Supply Fee
Class size: 3-15 participants
(Register by November 4)
Explore your creativity through a hands-on STEAM activity: build and assemble a 3D cardboard collage of your favorite animal—such as a horse, unicorn, panda, raccoon, fox, alligator, and more! Learn about spatial reasoning, artistic engineering, and sustainable design while using recycled materials.
All supplies are provided, but you’re encouraged to bring flat, reusable materials from home to add a personal touch to your eco-friendly creation.
This activity combines art, design, and basic construction skills in a fun, family-friendly environment. Geared towards youth, but all ages and experience levels are welcome—including children under 12!
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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.

Tea & Herbs with Area 2 Farms (RSVP)
2025-11-08 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-22 13:00 - 14:30 | 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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Del Ray Urban Sketchers 2025
2025-11-09 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 most months at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray. (Del Ray Urban Sketchers does not meet in July, August, and December.)
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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Photo courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt

Partners in Art (RSVP in Advance)
2025-11-10 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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Board of Directors Meeting (ONLINE)
2025-11-11 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.

Linocut Block Printing Workshop (Register ASAP)
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Mallory Henig, malloryroseart@gmail.com
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 12, 7-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; Plus a $20 Supplies Fee
Class size: 6-15 participants
(Register in advance to guarantee a spot; walk-ins welcome if space permits.)
Empower yourself to make unique and personalized greeting cards and prints. Learn the technique of linocut to create rubber stamps for block printing. Mallory will teach you how to carve and print the stamp. You will take home your unique stamp to be reused again and again, as well as five greeting cards and envelopes.
All supplies are included in the supplies fee.
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Radical Sewing Club-ALX 2025
2025-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | 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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Live From Your Studio - Connect with fellow DRA artists
2025-11-16 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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Creative Partnership – Serenity Gallery/Del Ray Artisans Fundraiser (11/16/2025)
2025-11-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Serenity Gallery, 6408 Hayfield Place, Alexandria, 22310, United States
Color Strips, photo by Steven Halperson
Serenity Gallery, the in-home gallery of mosaic artist-photographer Nina Tisara, will host an Open House on Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 4-7pm in a creative partnership with Del Ray Artisans. Twenty percent of all sales (in person and online) will be donated to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit.
The art may be viewed in person at Serenity Gallery, 6408 Hayfield Place, Alexandria, VA or online. Please RSVP to ninat@ninatisara.com to attend the Open House.
Serenity Gallery features Nina’s widely collected mosaics and the stunning art photography of Steven Halperson. Nina first became known to Alexandrians as a photojournalist with the Gazette Packet for her sensitive and artistic portrayal of city residents, historic places and special events. She is the founder of Living Legends of Alexandria.
Artist-photographer Steven Halperson owns and manages Tisara Photography. Bringing over 30 years of experience and his artistic talent to his work, he specializes in family and business portraits and events. His portraits of Alexandria’s current Living Legends are on display in the Market Square Lobby of Alexandria City Hall. The Tisara Photography studio is located on South Washington Street in Old Town Alexandria.
Del Ray Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. Nina Tisara is a member of Del Ray Artisans.

Artwork (top) Caption: Dancing Vines, mosaic by Nina Tisara

Playing with Resin Workshop (Register ASAP)
2025-11-17 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, November 17, 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register in advance to guarantee a spot; walk-ins welcome if space permits.)
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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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Partners in Art Evening (RSVP in Advance)
2025-11-19 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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STEAM-tastic: Monet-Inspired Bridge Workshop (All Ages; Register ASAP)
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Saturday, November 22, 10-11:30am
Cost: $15 child / $30 adult; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 3-15 participants
(Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits)
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.

Bonus Gallery Hours on Wednesday 11/26 (open 12-6pm)
2025-11-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day (11/27), but open for regular hours on Friday 11/28 (12-9pm), Saturday 11/29 (12-6pm) and Sunday 11/30 (12-6pm). In addition, the gallery will be open on Wednesday 11/26 from 12-6pm.
Sunday, November 30th is the last day of The Mini World: Small Works of Art exhibit and the Alcove Gift Shop for 2025. Don’t miss them!
Hours differ for the Holiday Market. SAVE THE DATES: Del Ray Artisans’ 30th annual Holiday Market runs the first three weekends of December (December 5-21) and is open Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and Sundays 11am-5pm. Different artists are featured each weekend!
