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Creative Book Club – “Caravaggio and the Creation of Modernity” by Troy Thomas

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 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, […]

FREE, donations appreciated

STEAM-tastic: Satellites in Outer Space – Antenna Pointing (Ages 10-15)

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 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 […]

FREE, donations appreciated

STEAM-tastic: Satellites in Outer Space – Satellite Construction (Ages 6-10)

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 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 […]

FREE, donations appreciated

2025 Wall Calendar Call for Entry Deadline

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Call for Entry (Open to Members Only) Del Ray Artisans’ 2025 Wall Calendar Digital entries due Sunday, August 18, 2024 Members: Submit your best work to the 12th annual Del Ray Artisans’ wall calendar! All entries are to be received digitally, and no physical pieces of art will be collected. There is no entry fee, no […]

“Fascinating Fiber, Alluring Fabric” Call for Entry Deadline

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Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Fascinating Fiber, Alluring Fabric Exhibit Dates: September 6–28, 2024 Digital entry deadline extended to Sunday, August 18, 2024 by midnight “Ode to Arachne” by Liz Martinez (left) and “Homage” by Robyn McGarry (right) Seeking artwork that features Fiber and Fabric as a major component in construction and/or […]

Event Series Life Drawing Session – Gesture and Short Pose

Life Drawing Session – Gesture and Short Pose

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 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 […]

$8 – $10
Event Series Partners in Art Evening

Partners in Art Evening (RSVP in Advance)

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

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 […]

FREE, donations appreciated

2025 Exhibit Committee Meeting

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

The gallery will be closed at this time for a private meeting.

SOLD OUT: Playing with Resin Workshop (Register by 8/23)

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Sunday, August 25 from 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by August 23) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it as an adhesive, a covering, or the […]

$50 – $60

Advanced Resin Techniques Lecture (Register ASAP)

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Presenter: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Monday, August 26, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member Class size: 7-20 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome, space permitting) Do you like working with resin but want to get a little more creative? In this class, we will discuss advanced resin techniques such as layering, […]

$20 – $30

STEAM-tastic: From Cells to Biomes – Fluid Pours (Ages 6-10)

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Instructor Suzan Ok Shumate Instructor: Suzan Ok Shumate, suzanok@gmail.com Date/Time: Saturday, August 31, 9am-11am Cost: FREE, donations appreciated (Register by August 30; drop-ins allowed space permitting) Learn about life science with STEM teacher Suzan Shumate. You'll explore life on Earth from the cells to ecosystems. Then, you'll use acrylic pouring to create colorful, abstract paintings […]

FREE, donations appreciated
Event Series Nature Journaling Club

Nature Journaling Club

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

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 […]

FREE, donations appreciated