Del Ray Artisans

Spring Art Market Application Deadline
2026-04-05 23:59 (America/New_York) | Online
Call for Artists
Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market

Application deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 by midnight
Join Del Ray Artisans in its tradition of outdoor art markets and sell your original handmade artwork to the local community. This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9am to 3pm.
Details and Application

Partners in Art (RSVP in Advance)
2026-04-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-04 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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Life Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
2026-04-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on 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.
Register Now | View Upcoming Sessions

Artwork credit: “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

Spring2ACTion 2026
2026-04-08 - 2026-04-22 | Online
Donate April 8–22
Starting Wednesday, April 8 through Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (Giving Day) our community comes together to support the amazing work of Alexandria nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Please remember Del Ray Artisans is one of those worthy causes!
Del Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit of local artists and the community since 1992. Del Ray Artisans supports the development of artists at all levels and serves as a center for thriving artistic activity in Alexandria, Virginia.
During Spring2ACTion, please show your support for Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits, programs, youth and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists.
If you are in a position to do so, please donate to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit today. Other ways to support:

Buy artwork from local artists during our exhibits or from members’ websites.
Share our Spring2ACTion fundraising page with your network. Crowdsourcing adds up, and we absolutely appreciate every single donation and shout-out.
Register for a Creative Workshop or attend an upcoming Creative Program. Learn something new and have fun!

Please consider a tax-deductible donation and spread the word to friends and family. Every donation is appreciated. Thank you for supporting the arts!
Donate April 8–22

Reserved for Alexandria Film Festival (Internal Meeting)
2026-04-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This date/time is reserved for the Alexandria Film Festival to hold an internal meeting.
The Alexandria Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Alexandria, Virginia.

Creative Book Club - "How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters" by Martin Gayford
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Book: “How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters” by Martin Gayford
Facilitator: Marshall Carolus
Meeting Dates: Saturdays, January 10 and April 11, 10am-12pm
(Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite)
The book, “How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters” by Martin Gayford, is filled with interviews with artists. To give us time to contemplate and enjoy the material, the book will be divided in half between the winter and spring discussions. The first half of the book will be discussed on Saturday, January 10, 10am-12pm and the second half on Saturday, April 11, 10am-12pm.
The Creative Book Club meets on select Saturday mornings at Del Ray Artisans gallery to discuss readings by a variety of authors. The club is open to all who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other creative people. This is a free event; donations are appreciated. Del Ray Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. 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.
Remind Me

Del Ray Urban Sketchers @ St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2026-04-12 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.
RSVP via Eventbrite | View Upcoming Dates

Photo courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt

Board of Directors Meeting (ONLINE)
2026-04-14 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.

Del Ray Urban Sketchers @ Del Ray Pizzeria
2026-04-16 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, April 16 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
2026-04-18 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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Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2026-04-18 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Alcove Gift Shop
May 1 – June 28, 2026
Application deadline: Saturday, April 18, 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 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

CANCELLED: Supercars
2026-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been cancelled. Join us tonight for the Lego Cars workshop!
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Sunday, April 19, 10am-noon
Cost: $10 Child / $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member, plus a $8 supply fee
Class size: 3-15 participants
(Register by April 15)
Whether you think of hot rods, muscle cars or sports cars, there’s no denying that there were some stunning automobiles in our recent past. This workshop focuses on using contour lines to draw iconic cars of their choice from observation and then creating an arcade-like background to create a sense of space.
Participants will learn about lines so they can use contour lines to draw. They will learn about space using a one-point perspective to create the illusion of a 3D space on a 2D piece of paper. Contrast will also be discussed in order to use colors and patterns to make different parts of the artwork stand out. (Common Core Standards include: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.1, CCSS.ELA.Literacy.W.6.7, and CCSS.Math.Content.6.G.A.3)
This workshop is for youth ages 10+ and adults. Children must be accompanied by a co-participating adult guardian.

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.

Live From Your Studio - Connect with fellow DRA artists
2026-04-19 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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STEAM-tastic: Lego Cars (Ages 8-18 & adults)
2026-04-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Aaron Fletchersmith
Date/Time: Sunday, April 19, 6-8pm
Cost: $10 Child / $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member, plus a $7 supply fee
Class size: 10-20 participants
Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.
BUILD AND TAKE HOME YOUR OWN CAR!
Join artist Aaron Fletchersmith as he walks kids through the history and evolution of Lego cars!
We will talk about design changes and the complexity of the parts available over the years. But most importantly, you get to build and take home your own Lego race car!
All supplies included – plenty of parts will be available for everyone to build a car!
Register Now

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.

CANCELLED: Partners in Art Evening
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The April 21st meeting has been cancelled.
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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Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (3/6 - 4/25/2026)
2026-04-25 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 March 6 – April 25, 2026.
All work featured in the gift shop is by Del Ray Artisans members. Unframed 2-D work is available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on March 1, March 29, and April 26).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Nature Journaling Club
2026-04-25 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). 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).
RSVP (Optional) | View Upcoming Dates

Artwork credit: Drawing by Meredith D’Amore

Artist Appointments Only
2026-04-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public after 6pm on Saturday, April 25 and all day on Sunday, April 26 while the exhibit is taken down. This time is reserved for artists to pick up and drop off artwork. Contact the outgoing curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Saturday, April 25 from 6:30-8:30pm and Sunday, April 26 from 10am-1pm are reserved for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, Fast and Fabulous.

Accepted Artwork Drop Off
The remainder of the day on Sunday, April 26 is reserved for the installation of the ACHS 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition.

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.

Closed to the Public
2026-04-26 - 2026-04-29 | 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.

Alexandria City High School 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-23 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Alexandria City High School 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition
May 1–23, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, May 1 from 7–9pm
Discover Alexandria’s next generation of local legends at the Alexandria City High School (ACHS) 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition. In this showcase, Del Ray Artisans’ gallery offers you to experience student creativity firsthand. Stop by to support and see the creative direction behind the artists of tomorrow. This annual collaboration, bridging our school and community through the arts, runs from May 1 through May 23, 2026, reflecting the vibrant spirit and diverse perspectives of our youth and featuring curated works spanning a wide range of media, including drawing, painting, ceramics, mixed media, digital media, and photography.
The exhibition kicks off with a celebratory opening reception on Fri., May 1, between 7–9 p.m. The community is invited to meet the curators: Del Ray Artisans’ Youth Programs Facilitator (Viki Walchak), ACHS Visual Arts Department teachers (Hannah Brownell, Tabitha Eller, Anna Huerta, Pamela Johnson, Victoria Krieger, Lauren Pierson, and Marisa St. Louis), and Career & Technical Education (CTE) teachers (Maria Ivanova and Taki Sidley). Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite at achs-2026-student-exhibition.eventbrite.com.
The evening will be a vibrant celebration of student creativity, featuring:

Meet the Artists: An opportunity to engage with student creators and some of the ACHS Visual Arts and CTE faculty.
Live Performances: Chamber music performances led by ACHS Performing Arts teacher, Kevin Pace.
Fundraising & Fun: The ACHS National Art Honor Society will sell unique student-made items and offer craft activities for all ages to raise funds. Additionally, student artists will be on-site offering custom henna tattoos.
Art Awards: Presentation of the Juror, ACHS Superintendent Choice, and Administrator Choice Awards starting at 7:30pm.

Thank you to our jurors (Kay Brady, Courtney Pippin-Mathur, Ted Reed, Irby Vinson, and Diane Waggoner) for their time and dedication to our students. Special shoutout to our Superintendent, Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt, and Campus Administrators, Mr. Lance Harrell and Mr. Ashley Carter Sinclair, for selecting artwork award winners for the ACHS Superintendent and Administrator Choice Awards. We would like to recognize the students, Rozalia Finkelstein, for assisting with the press release, and Joel Montes and Tess Clarke for designing the exhibition showcard and gallery banner. Thank you to the above-mentioned and all who are participating in and contributing to the exhibition’s success, providing students with the experience and a platform to engage with the Alexandria community.
Save the dates for our creative programs and register in advance for our workshops in May:

Sewing Machine 101 Workshop – May 2: 6–7:30 p.m.
Mindful Acrylic Pour: A Creative Practice in Letting Go – May 3: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
DIY Ukulele Workshop – May 3: 6–8 p.m.
Playing with Resin Workshop – May 4: 6–9 p.m.
Shrinky Dink Charms Workshop (Ages 14+) – May 6: 6–8 p.m.
Junk Journaling Workshop – May 10: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Applique for Mending and Decoration – May 17: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Neurographic Art Workshop – Teen Edition! – May 23: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Plus don’t miss Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market on Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery.
Made possible with support from the City of Alexandria
The Alexandria City High School Titan Student Art Exhibition runs May 1-23, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thurs. noon–6 p.m. (May 7 noon–9 p.m.), Fri. noon–9 p.m., Sat. noon–6 p.m., and Sun. noon–6 p.m. (closed May 25-June 3).
The student exhibition is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria and a generous donation from Genesis Inspiration Foundation. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. For more information, contact the Director of Youth Programs Victoria Walchak at youth@delrayartisans.org and Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) serves more than 16,300 students who hail from more than 118 countries and speak 127 languages. ACPS has 18 schools, including two middle schools, two K-8 schools, one pre-K school and the internationally recognized Alexandria City High School. ACPS is committed to putting racial equity at the heart of all decisions and ensuring that each and every student succeeds. Visit www.acps.k12.va.us.
Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. Del Ray Artisans (DRA) appreciates the continued support from the City of Alexandria, Alexandria Commission for the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Alexandria City High School 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition Opening Reception
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States

Sewing Machine 101 (BYO Sewing Machine; Register by 4/28)
2026-05-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Syd Grossman
Date/Time: Saturday, May 2, 6-7:30pm
Cost: $25 per DRA member/$35 per non-member
Class size: 5-8 participants
(Register by April 28)
Learn the fundamentals of how to use your sewing machine, whether you’ve just bought it or haven’t used it in 20 years.
Sewing machines open up a world of possibilities to make or mend your clothes or decor, and create beautiful art with fabric. Starting up a sewing machine is a big, wonderful first step that can come with a few hitches. Come learn about your sewing machine from making first stitches to troubleshooting when something goes wrong.
We will review: threading your machine, winding the bobbin (if available on your machine), installing the bobbin, starting your first stitches, the differences between stitches (and which ones do you really need?), and troubleshooting errors.
If you have your manual please bring it, otherwise please contact Syd after registration with your machine’s make and model (ex: Brother C6000i, Kenmore 158.1595281, Pfaff Hobby 301) or pictures of the machine if you’re not sure.
Students must bring their own sewing machine and manual, or let Syd know what kind of machine they’re bringing.
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Image credit: Syd Grossman

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.

Mindful Acrylic Pour: A Creative Practice in Letting Go (Register by 4/29)
2026-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Yvette Trapani
Date/Time: Sunday, May 3, 10am-Noon
Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member; plus $20 supply fee
Class size: 8-12 participants
(Register by April 29)
In this relaxing, hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to mindfulness, meditation, & flow, then invited to experience mindfulness through the flowing art of acrylic pour painting. As colors move and blend across the canvas, the process invites you to slow down, stay present with the flow, and simply observe what unfolds. No artistic experience is needed.
All supplies will be provided. Participants will leave their paintings at the Del Ray Artisan gallery to allow time for the paintings to set. Art pieces can be picked during gallery hours.
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Artwork credit: Yvette Trapani

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

DIY Ukulele Workshop (Register by 4/29)
2026-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Khushi Bhansali
Date/Time: Sunday, May 3, 6-8pm
Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus $30 supply fee
Class size: 5-20 participants
(Register by April 29)
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

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

Playing with Resin Workshop
2026-05-04 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, May 4, 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, 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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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

STEAM-tastic: Shrinky Dink Charms (Ages 14-Adult; Register by 5/2)
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Victoria Walchak
Date/Time: Saturday, May 6, 6-8pm
Cost: $30 Teen / $45 Adult Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Adult Non-member, plus a $10 supply fee
Class size: 10-20 participants
(Register by May 2)
Honey, I shrunk the art!! Join in for a teen focused, family friendly hands on Shrinky Dinks Charms workshop. participants will create designs on shrinkable polystyrene, heat them until they shrink to about a third of their original size, and then glaze them with a UV resin. These can then be made into backpack charms, keyrings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more! Small works bring big fun!
Participants will create miniature works of art using shrinkable polystyrene and use jewelry findings and small hand tools to craft small personal art objects. All supplies and tools are provided.
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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.
