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  • #VisitDelRay First Thursday, 6:30-8pm Family-Friendly Creative Activity @DelRayArtisans

    First Thursday: Make a picture frame inspired by Matisse’s decoupages 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)

    First Thursday Activity 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
    Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 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. On the last First Thursday of the year, come make your own picture frame using puzzle pieces. This activity is […]

    FREE, donations appreciated

  • Volunteer in the Gardens

    Volunteer in the Gardens
    Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 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, […]

  • Poetry box by Viki Walchak

    Dime Store Alchemy: Make a Found Object Poetry Box (Register ASAP)

    Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

    Instructor: Viki Walchak, vwalchak@yahoo.com Date/Time: Saturday, September 13, 6-8:30pm Cost: $55 Del Ray Artisans member / $65 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register in advance) In the spirit of Joseph Cornell, a 20th century artist inspired by the poetry of found objects rearranged into evocative tableaus, participants will craft small […]

    $65 – $75
  • Del Ray Urban Sketchers

    Del Ray Urban Sketchers 2025

    Del Ray Urban Sketchers (Free)
    St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 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.) <!--Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite.--> Urban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of […]

    FREE, donations appreciated

  • Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline

    Online

    Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop October 3 – November 30, 2025 Application deadline: Sunday, September 14, 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 […]

  • To The Beat by Katherine Rand

    Figure Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session

    Life Drawing Session – Gesture and Short Pose
    Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 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 […]

    $10 – $15
  • Partners in Art Evenings

    Partners in Art Evening (RSVP in Advance)

    Partners in Art Evening
    Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 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 […]

    FREE, donations appreciated
  • Jewelry Fix-It Nite

    Jewelry Fix-It Nite

    Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

    Organizer: Tracy WilkersonDate/Time: Thursday, September 18 from 6:30-8:30pm (in half-hour appointments)Do you have a bracelet/necklace/earrings that need fixing? Maybe your piece is missing a clasp or a hook or needs to be longer or shorter. If so, mark September 18 between 6:30-8:30pm on your calendar and RSVP. Here's how it works: Register for a half-hour […]

    FREE, please tip the artist
  • HalloWEIRD outdoor art market; Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9am-2pm in the Mt Vernon Rec Center fields next to Del Ray Artisans gallery

    HalloWEIRD Art Market 2025

    Mount Vernon Recreation Center Athletic Fields 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, United States

    Come to the 4th annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9am–2pm to browse Halloween-inspired creations that are spooky, creepy, crawly, and goth. Maybe you like the upbeat, fun side of the season, like costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors. You can see art celebrating that too! The market offers […]

  • Radical Sewing Club - Alexandria, VA

    Radical Sewing Club-ALX 2025

    Radical Sewing Club
    Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 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 […]

    FREE, donations appreciated

  • Playing with Resin Workshop (SOLD OUT)

    Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

    Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Monday, September 22, 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by September 18 before midnight) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it as an adhesive, a covering, or […]

    $50 – $60
  • To The Beat by Katherine Rand

    Figure Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session

    Life Drawing Session – Gesture and Short Pose
    Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 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 […]

    $10 – $15