Del Ray Artisans

Rummage Sale Fundraiser (Indoor Yard Sale)
2024-07-20 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-21 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Extended one day! Also on Sunday, July 21, 8am-1pm!
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¡Por favor comparte! (Versión en español)
Support Del Ray Artisans and go home with new-to-you, used treasures from our rummage sale on Saturday, July 20 AND Sunday, July 21 from 8am-1pm inside the gallery.
All proceeds benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization.
Donated items for the sale (dropped off in advance) are welcomed and appreciated! Drop off times at the gallery for donations are: July 14 (5-8pm), July 15 (5-7pm), July 16 (1-5pm), July 18 (12-8pm), and July 19 (12-8pm).
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).
If you have questions about donations, contact Margaret Slipek at fundraising@delrayartisans.org. Thank you!
Volunteer
To help during the drop off dates and/or sale, please contact Morgan Parr at volunteers@delrayartisans.org.
DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

CANCELLED: Playing with Resin Workshop (Register by 7/18)
2024-07-21 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: Sunday, July 21 from 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register by July 18)
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.

Gallery Closed to the Public
2024-07-22 - 2024-07-31 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
With the exception of the Summer Art Market (July 13-14) and Super Summer Rummage Sale fundraiser (July 20-21), the gallery is closed to the public in July for creative programs and facility repairs.
Regular gallery hours resume on August 1, 2024 for The Science of our Surroundings art exhibit.

Help Paint the Gallery
2024-07-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Volunteers,
We need you! Please come help paint the gallery on Wednesday, July 24 and/or Thursday, July 25 between 10am-3pm. Come for an hour or a few hours. Wear clothes that you are okay with getting paint on.
It takes us all to run this volunteer-powered organization. Thank you for any time you can give.
Sincerely,
Kurt Peterson, Director of Facilities

Gallery Reserved for Private Workshop
2024-07-24 16:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is reserved at this time for a private workshop. Please contact Tracy Wilkerson (recycledworks@yahoo.com) with any questions.

RESCHEDULED: Unlock Your Creative Potential: Affirmation Card Workshop
2024-07-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been rescheduled to November 2nd.
Instructor: Sharon J. Burton
Date/Time: Saturday, July 27, 10am-12pm
Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $15 Supply Fee
Class size: 5-10 participants
(Register by midnight on July 23)
Collage by Sharon J. Burton
Are you looking to reignite your creative spark? Do you want to cultivate a mindset that empowers your artistic journey? Join us for a transformative workshop, inspired by the new book, Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations and Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife by instructor Sharon Burton, where you’ll create personalized affirmation cards designed to inspire and motivate your creative spirit. You’ll learn how to craft affirmations that resonate with your artistic goals and aspirations.
In this workshop, you’ll discover the power of positive affirmations in boosting your creativity and self-confidence. You’ll learn how to craft affirmations that resonate with your artistic goals and aspirations. Through hands-on activities and guided exercises, you’ll create beautiful affirmation cards that serve as daily reminders of your creative potential.
The $15 supply fee includes collage materials, however participants are welcome and encouraged to bring their own collage materials. Signed copies of Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations and Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife (Swiner Publishing Company, 2024) by the instructor will be available for purchase during the workshop for $15/book.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Closed to the Public: Artist Appointments Only
2024-07-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while artwork is collected for the next exhibit.
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, The Science of our Surroundings. 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. Contact the incoming curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
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.

2025 Art Exhibit Call for Proposals Deadline
2024-07-31 23:59 | Online
Call for Proposals
2025 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans
Proposal deadline extended to Wednesday, July 31, 2024 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

Reserved for Gallery Cleaning
2024-08-01 07:00 - 10:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for gallery cleaning.

First Thursday Activity: Science Scavenger Hunt 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2024-08-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Feeling Olympic? Stop by Del Ray Artisans during the First Thursday in Del Ray this August between 6:30 and 8pm. Enjoy a sneak peek at The Science of our Surroundings art exhibit and participate in a family-friendly Science Scavenger Hunt.
Use clues to discover up to five items found in the artwork in the gallery, and then:

draw and color what you have uncovered in the Olympic Ring coloring page provided.
OR
take a phone pic of the solved clues displayed in the art of science.
OR
take a selfie with the artwork!

There will also be an Olympic photo station in the gallery so feel free to stop by for your Olympic selfie! All the activities are free of charge.
Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.

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 for live music and themed activities. The selected nonprofit for each date 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 11, 2024 (Postponed, then cancelled due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom
May 2, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 6, 2024 – Jump into Summer
July 11, 2024 – Red, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp)
August 15, 2024 (Rescheduled from August 1 due to the weather) – Del Ray Olympics
September 5, 2024 – Saddle Up

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

The Science of our Surroundings at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2024-08-02 - 2024-08-31 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The Science of our Surroundings Art Exhibit
August 2–31, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, August 2 from 7–9pm
Del Ray Artisans invites you to join us at The Science of Our Surroundings, a science-themed art exhibit. A cutaway of a cell. The food chain. The visible light spectrum. A dinosaur skeleton. The layers of the Earth, from the crust to the core. Each of these scientific concepts immediately conjure vivid, colorful images in our collective minds, thanks to the diligent and tireless work of science textbook artists. Come see how our artistic community has explored these concepts of science! Expect to see photography, experiments, paintings, sculptures and media that illustrate the science of our surroundings.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 2 between 7-9pm to meet curators Aaron Fletchersmith and Amanda Fletchersmith and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
During this exhibit, Del Ray Artisans is launching a new program of free, interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward kids and teens, each lesson has a short talk or demonstration and a hands-on craft project. Each topic will have two sessions: one for youth ages 6-10 and another for ages 10-15 (10 year olds choose which session to attend). Family members are welcome to attend, listen, and learn. Register in advance to ensure your child’s spot, but drop-ins are welcome space permitting. STEAM-tastic activities include:

Paleolithic Archaeology – Cave Painting for Ages 6-10 on Saturday, August 3, 10am-11:30am and Ages 10-15 on Sunday, August 4, 10am-11:30am

Satellites in Outer Space – Antenna Pointing for Ages 10-15 on Saturday, August 17, 5-7pm and Satellite Construction for Ages 6-10 on Sunday, August 18, 10am-12pm

From Cells to Biomes – Fluid Pours for Ages 6-10 on Saturday, August 31, 9am-11am and Ages 10-15 on Saturday, August 31, 11am-1pm

In addition, our Creative Summer Programs schedule continues until August 31. Mark your calendar for the family-friendly Science Scavenger Hunt on First Thursday, August 1, 6:30-8pm (free, drop-in) and get a sneak peek of the art exhibit. Plus review the summer schedule for creative workshops, life drawing sessions, book club, artist support groups, and more.
The Science of our Surroundings exhibit runs August 2–31, 2024 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 September 1, 2024).
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 Aaron Fletchersmith at aaron.fletchersmith@gmail.com and Amanda Fletchersmith at amanda.fletchersmith@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Artwork credit: Artwork by A & A Fletchersmith

"The Science of our Surroundings" Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2024-08-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States

STEAM-tastic: Paleolithic Archaeology - Cave Painting (Ages 6-10)
2024-08-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor Dr. Erica Hughes
Instructor: Dr. Erica Hughes, zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
Date/Time: Saturday, August 3, 10am-11:30am
Cost: FREE, donations appreciated
(Register by August 2; drop-ins allowed space permitting)
Join Dr. Erica Hughes as she explains some of the techniques used to locate and excavate some of the oldest hominid sites! Ask questions of a real field archaeologist about paleolithic cave art and then try it yourself! Wear clothing that can get dirty.
The hands-on activity is for participants’ ages 6-10. Family members are welcome to attend, listen, and learn. Please contact the Youth Programs Director at youth@delrayartisans.org with any questions.
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STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for FREE, interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward kids and teens, 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 FY2025 Annual Arts Program Grant.

Photo (top, public domain image): Rhino drawings from the Chauvet Cave; Approximately 30,000 to 32,000 years old.

STEAM-tastic: Paleolithic Archaeology - Cave Painting (Ages 10-15)
2024-08-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor Dr. Erica Hughes
Instructor: Dr. Erica Hughes, zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
Date/Time: Sunday, August 4, 10am-11:30am
Cost: FREE, donations appreciated
(Register by August 3; drop-ins allowed space permitting)
Join Dr. Erica Hughes as she explains some of the techniques used to locate and excavate some of the oldest hominid sites! Ask questions of a real field archaeologist about paleolithic cave art and then try it yourself! Wear clothing that can get dirty.
The hands-on activity is for participants’ ages 10-15. Family members are welcome to attend, listen, and learn. Please contact the Youth Programs Director at youth@delrayartisans.org with any questions.
Register Now

STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for FREE, interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward kids and teens, 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 FY2025 Annual Arts Program Grant.

Photo (top, public domain image): Rhino drawings from the Chauvet Cave; Approximately 30,000 to 32,000 years old.

Partners in Art (FULL)
2024-08-05 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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CANCELLED: First Crochet Hat: “Just-Like-That Hat” (Two 2-hour classes; Register by 8/1)
2024-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Dawn Zurell, dmzurell@gmail.com
Date/Time: Mondays, August 5 and 12, 7-9pm
Cost: $70 Del Ray Artisans member / $80 Non-member; plus students must bring supplies
Class size: 2-6 participants
(Register by August 1)
Are you ready to explore beyond single crochet? This class will get you there! You will learn to work in the round and create a few new stitches for this fun project, “Just-Like-That Hat” by Jenn Wolfe Kaiser. You’ll have a new hat in just two weeks (2 sessions, 2 hours each).
Skills required: Basic crochet knowledge
Skills learned: Working in the round, half double crochet, double crochet, front and back post stitches, increases, decreases.
Materials you must bring to class:

150 yds of any bulky weight yarn (lighter colors or multi-colored yarns are easier to work with)
US K (6.5mm) crochet hook
tapestry needle
scissors

Instructor will provide a printed copy of the pattern.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Life Drawing Session – Gesture and Short Pose
2024-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drop-in and practice life drawing on two select Tuesday 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 $8 for Del Ray Artisans members and $10 for non-members. Register now or pay at the gallery before the session. 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 Life Drawing Sessions on Instagram! Tag #dralifedraw or @dralifedraw for your work to be featured.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
Register Now | View Upcoming Sessions

Artwork credit: Detail of “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

CANCELLED: First Knitted Hat: “Simple Hat - the World's Simplest!” (Two 2-hour classes; Register by 8/4)
2024-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Dawn Zurell, dmzurell@gmail.com
Date/Time: Wednesdays, August 7 and 14, 7-9pm
Cost: $70 Del Ray Artisans member / $80 Non-member; plus students must bring supplies
Class size: 2-6 participants
(Register by August 4)
Are you ready to explore projects beyond flat knitting? This workshop will get you there. You will learn to work in the round and knit ribbing for this fun project, “Simple Hat – the World’s Simplest!” by Stuart Moulder. You’ll have a new hat in just two weeks (2 sessions, 2 hours each).
Skills required: Basic knitting knowledge
Skills learned: Working in the round, ribbing, increases, decreases.
Materials you must bring to class:

120 yds of any bulky weight yarn (lighter colors or multi-colored yarns are easier to work with)
US 8 (5.0mm) 6-7” double pointed needles, set of 5
US 8 (5.0mm) 16” circular needle
tapestry needle
scissors

The instructor will provide a printed copy of the pattern.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

RESCHEDULED: Unleash Your Creativity: Acrylic Painting Class (Register by 8/3)
2024-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Edom Alagaw, E21edomgeta@gmail.com
Date/Time: Thursday, August 8, 6-8pm – Rescheduled to September 26
Cost: $32 Del Ray Artisans member / $42 Non-member; participants bring own supplies
Class size: 4-12 participants
(Register by August 3)
Join our acrylic painting class and unleash your creativity! This class is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. You’ll learn essential techniques, such as color mixing, brushwork, and layering, while creating your own vibrant masterpiece. Our step-by-step instruction ensures a fun and supportive environment where you can explore your artistic potential. Bring your own acrylic paints and brushes and enjoy a relaxing, inspiring experience.
Materials you must bring to class:

Acrylic Paints: A basic set of primary colors (red, blue, yellow), plus black and white. You may expand with secondary colors (green, orange, purple) and some earth tones (brown, sienna).
Brushes: A variety of brush sizes and shapes, including flat, round, and detail brushes. Synthetic brushes are suitable for acrylics.
Palette: A palette for mixing your paints. A plastic or glass palette is ideal, but a disposable paper palette also works.
Canvas or Painting Surface: Stretched canvas, canvas boards, or canvas paper. For beginners, canvas boards or paper are usually more economical.
Palette Knife: For mixing paints and creating texture on your painting.
Water Container: A container for rinsing your brushes.
Cloths/Paper Towels: For cleaning brushes and wiping up spills.
Apron/Old Clothes: Acrylic paint can be hard to remove from fabric once dry, so wear something you don’t mind getting messy.
Spray Bottle: To keep your paints moist on the palette.
Pencil and Eraser: For sketching your initial design on the canvas.
Storage Box/Bag: To keep all your supplies organized and easy to transport.

Optional materials:

Easel: A tabletop easel if you prefer to paint at an angle, though this is optional and depends on your comfort.
Mixing Mediums: Optional, but you might want to have some acrylic mediums like gloss medium, matte medium, or modeling paste to experiment with different textures and finishes.

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HalloWEIRD Art Market Applications Due
2024-08-10 23:59 | Colasanto Park (outside Del Ray Artisans Gallery), 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Call for Artists
Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market
Application deadline: Saturday, August 10, 2024 by midnight
Apply now for the 3rd annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market centered around the theme: Halloween. Showcase your spooky, creepy, crawly, disturbing, goth pieces or focus on the upbeat, fun side of the season (costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors, etc). This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event in Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10am to 4pm.
Details and Application

Del Ray Sketchcrawl (Register in advance)
2024-08-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Joan Bicklehaupt
Date/Time: Sunday, August 11, 1-3pm
Cost: $15 Del Ray Artisans member / $25 Non-member; bring your own supplies
Class size: 3-12 participants
(Register in advance)
The main focus of a sketchcrawl is for everyone to meet up…go out…and sketch! We will rotate through different stops along Mount Vernon Avenue, starting from Del Ray Artisans gallery and ending at St Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray. Together, the group will decide how long they’ll sketch at each site. Bring a hat, sunscreen and whatever portable art supplies you would like to carry.
We will discuss Art on the Go: materials, subjects, and approaches to quick, gestural sketches that help capture images around town
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Artwork Credit: Photo by Joan Bicklehaupt

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

Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
2024-08-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join fellow Del Ray Artisans members for the Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap on Sunday, August 11 starting at 4pm.
Join us for the third member meeting—and second art supplies swap—of 2024! Bring the supplies you no longer need and be ready to find a treasure in other’s discards.
We’ll begin with a short meeting, and then select “new to you” art supplies. Looking forward to seeing you at the gallery.
If you have any questions about the meeting, please reach out the Membership Director, Kate Gibney, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
To volunteer to help set up or donate munchies, contact the Volunteers Director, Morgan Parr, at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org.

ONLINE: Board of Directors Meeting
2024-08-13 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 Kathryn Brown 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.

Create an Art Inventory System in Excel (Register ASAP)
2024-08-15 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: Thursday, August 15, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; Bring items listed below
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome only if space permits)
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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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Volunteer in the Gardens
2024-08-17 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 will meet the third Saturday of every month from 9am-11am. In June and August, we’ll meet an hour earlier (8am-10am) to avoid the heat. The July 20th session has been cancelled. The September session has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 22nd 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.

Creative Book Club - "Caravaggio and the Creation of Modernity" by Troy Thomas
2024-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Book: “Caravaggio and the Creation of Modernity” by Troy Thomas
Facilitator: Rusty Lynn
Meeting Date: Saturday, August 17 from 10am-12pm
(Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite)
“Considered one of the founders of modern painting, Caravaggio is famous for defying convention in his radically new realistic art. This book explicitly focuses on his works’ inherent tensions, contradictions and ambiguities, key aspects of his modernity.”
—Reaktion Books Ltd, 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 our book club leader Rusty Lynn at rustylynn@earthlink.net.

STEAM-tastic: Satellites in Outer Space - Antenna Pointing (Ages 10-15)
2024-08-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor Aaron Fletchersmith
Instructor: Aaron Fletchersmith, aaron.fletchersmith@gmail.com
Date/Time: Saturday, August 17, 5pm-7pm
Cost: FREE, donations appreciated
(Register by August 16; drop-ins allowed space permitting)
Join Aaron Fletchersmith to learn about SATELLITES IN OUTER SPACE! We’ll learn what’s involved in pointing an antenna at a satellite and the concept of orbits. Try out antenna pointing with real professional tools!
The hands-on activity is for participants’ ages 10-15. Family members are welcome to attend, listen, and learn. Please contact the Youth Programs Director at youth@delrayartisans.org with any questions.
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STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for FREE, interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward kids and teens, 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 FY2025 Annual Arts Program Grant.

Photo (top): Model plans provided by Radeus Labs, Inc. Photos courtesy of Aaron Fletchersmith.

STEAM-tastic: Satellites in Outer Space - Satellite Construction (Ages 6-10)
2024-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor Aaron Fletchersmith
Instructor: Aaron Fletchersmith, aaron.fletchersmith@gmail.com
Date/Time: Sunday, August 18, 10am-Noon
Cost: FREE, donations appreciated
(Register by August 16; drop-ins allowed space permitting)
Join Aaron Fletchersmith to learn about SATELLITES IN OUTER SPACE! We’ll learn what’s involved in pointing an antenna at a satellite and the concept of orbits. Build a (paper) satellite antenna station!
The hands-on activity is for participants’ ages 6-10. Family members are welcome to attend, listen, and learn. Please contact the Youth Programs Director at youth@delrayartisans.org with any questions.
Register Now

STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for FREE, interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward kids and teens, 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 FY2025 Annual Arts Program Grant.

Photo (top): Model plans provided by Radeus Labs, Inc. Photos courtesy of Aaron Fletchersmith.
