Instructor: Syd Grossman Date/Time: Sunday, June 21, 10am to Noon Cost: $25 per DRA member/$36 per non-member, plus a $5 supply fee Class size: 5-15 participants (Register by June 18) 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 […]
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 […]
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Sunday, June 21, 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by June 17) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it as an adhesive, a covering, or the main […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]
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 May 1 – June 28, 2026. All work featured […]
The gallery is open to the public from 12-6pm today. The exhibit is taken down after gallery hours end. Unsold Artwork Pick Up Artists, please pick up your unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, USA at 250, between 6-8pm. Contact the curator with any questions (contact info in the call for entry). Volunteer All artists […]
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. […]
The gallery is closed on First Thursday, July 2, 2026. First Thursday was a former program of the Del Ray Business Association. In 2026, Del Ray Citizens Association has assumed responsibility for organizing and presenting this beloved neighborhood tradition. The 2026 First Thursday dates and themes are: May 7 — It’s A Beautiful Day in […]
Instructor: Azita R. Houshiar Date/Time: Sunday, July 5, 10am-1pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus $10 supply fee Class size: 5-12 participants (Register by July 1) Collage by Azita Houshiar Come to play and experiment freely, and leave with pages started and ideas you can continue exploring long after the class […]
Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10 9am–3pm each day Register Now Want to sharpen your figure drawing skills and take your work to the next level? Sign up for our 5-day Figure Drawing Bootcamp, where we’ll dive into artistic anatomy through a combination of short and long poses designed to teach you about the […]