Meet on Friday, March 8 at 3pm to help decorate the gallery exterior for the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival: Petal Porches (March 20-April 14). Our "porch" decoration theme is Cherry Bomb. All are welcome. No decorations on the upper half of the walkway railing to keep the gallery accessible. Please also be respectful of […]
This workshop is being rescheduled. Stay tuned for the new date. Instructor: Victoria Barnes, victoriabarnesphotography@gmail.com Date/Time: Saturday, March 9, 9:30am–noon Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member; plus bring your camera Class size: 4-15 participants (Register by midnight on March 6) Learn how to improve your flower photography with simple and inexpensive tips […]
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 […]
Instructor: Erica Hughes Date/Time: Monday, March 11, 6-9pm Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $25 Supply Fee Class size: 4-12 participants (Register by midnight on March 2) Learn how to use carving tools to create hand-carved stamps out of rubber! Practice techniques for chopping and slicing your own reusable custom […]
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 […]
Del Ray Artisans’ gardens need some TLC to prepare for spring. Join the Gardens Committee on Saturday, March 16 from 9-11am to help prep the gardens. 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 […]
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Same But Different Exhibit Dates: April 5–27, 2024 Digital entry deadline extended to Saturday, March 16, 2024 by midnight "Springtime in Maryland" by Archa Malhotra Explore notions of identity, distinctions and similarities in our natural and manmade world. Look at the interconnectedness of humanity by […]
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Sunday, March 17 from 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register in advance) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it as an adhesive, a covering, or the main […]
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 […]
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 […]
Instructor: Camille Kouyoumdjian Date/Time: Saturday, March 23, 10am–noon Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $15 Supply Fee Class size: 5-20 participants (Register by midnight on March 21) Collage by Camille Kouyoumdjian Explore the dynamic world of urban landscapes through the creative lens of collage. Learn about the importance of values, […]
Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Original Expressions at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital April 8–November 16, 2024 Entry deadline: Saturday, March 23, 2024 by midnight Seeking 2D artwork on any subject matter. The curators prefer art that helps soothe in a stressful environment. Also, due to new guidelines for a […]