Instructor: Victoria Walchak Date/Time: Wednesday, 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 in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits) Honey, I shrunk the art!! Join in for a teen focused, family friendly hands on Shrinky […]
In 2026, Del Ray Artisans will have special extended gallery hours on the First Thursday of the month from April through June. Come check out the exhibit today from 12-9pm! The gallery is free to browse and all ages are welcome. From May 1–23, 2026, Del Ray Artisans gallery is hosting the Alexandria City High […]
<!-- Artist Application | -->Photo Album Del Ray Artisans' Spring Art Market is on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9am-3pm in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA). This market that gives you the chance to purchase original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists in […]
This workshop has been postponed until Saturday, June 6, 10am-1pm. Instructor: Azita R. Houshiar Date/Time: Sunday, May 10, 10am-1pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus $10 supply fee Class size: 5-12 participants (Register by May 6) Collage by Azita Houshiar Come to play and experiment freely, and leave with pages started […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Paws and Kinship at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital June 8, 2026 – May 29, 2027 Entry deadline: Thursday, May 14, 2026 by midnight “Opal” by Rod Whyte Seeking 2D artwork that explores the emotional bond between ourselves and animals. Come celebrate the creatures […]
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists USA at 250 Exhibit Dates: June 5–28, 2026 Digital entry deadline extended to Friday, May 15, 2026 by midnight “The Many Faces of Washington” by Karen Feeley Capture the spirit of our nation: its past, present, and its promise for the future. In an era where it […]
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, […]
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 […]
Instructor: Syd Grossman Date/Time: Sunday, May 17, 10am to Noon Cost: $25 per DRA member/$36 per non-member, plus a $5 supply fee Class size: 5-15 participants (Register by May 13) Applique is the process of applying material to the surface of another material for decoration (or mending!). Learn how to hand-sew patches onto ripped or […]