Come to the 2nd annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market on Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 10am–4pm 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 diverse, […]
Join us at the Paws in the Park outdoor festival! This event is fun for the whole family, featuring entertainment, activities, animal-themed vendors, and, of course, a whole lot of adorable adoptables. Del Ray Artisans will have a tent with pet-inspired artwork from member Joyce Wagner (Reinvented Elegance), as well as information about current and […]
Drop-in and practice life drawing on one select Tuesday evening 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 […]
Please stay out of the gallery on Thursday, October 19th between 7am-10am during the cleaning. The floor must fully dry before walking on it.
This meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 28 at 7pm. If you are interested in running for a Board Position or have questions, contact Nominations@DelRayArtisans.org. The 2024 Board will begin its one-year term on January 1, 2024.
This workshop has been rescheduled to Wednesdays, November 8 & 15 from 6-9pm. Instructor: Amy Castine, amy.castine@aim.com Date/Time: Saturdays, October 21 and 28 from 9am-12pm Cost: $120 Del Ray Artisans member / $150 Non-member; plus a $30 Supply Fee Class size: 4-10 participants (Register by midnight on October 15) In this 2-day intermediate level beadwork […]
Come hear the author herself! Meet mosaic artist/photographer and Alexandria legend Nina Tisara on Saturday, October 21 from 5 to 7:30pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery. She will give a special reading of her story, Little Pine’s Halloween, at 6pm. Tisara wrote the story for her children when they were young. It tells of a […]
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Only Housemates Exhibit Dates: November 3–26, 2023 Digital entry deadline extended to Saturday, October 21, 2023 by midnight Portray your pet(s) or human housemates in the media of your choice: painting, photography, digital art, sculpture, fiber art, or other art forms. Capture the personality, beauty, […]
Instructor: Natasha Nacre, thegoddessnatashan@gmail.com Date/Time: Sunday, October 22 from 10am - Noon Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $15 Supply Fee Class size: 4-12 participants (Register by midnight on Oct 18) Spell jars, also known as witch bottles, have been used for centuries. Have you made your own spell bottle? […]
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: Suzan Ok Shumate Date/Time: Thursday, October 26 from 6-9pm Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 4-10 participants (Register by midnight on Oct 21) Join instructor Suzan Shumate in a fantasy-themed soap-making workshop. Using the melt and pour technique, you can create beautiful dragon eggs, […]
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! We meet at 10am in front of Del Ray Artisans on the […]