Del Ray Artisans

Life Drawing - Gesture
2019-11-03 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Both nude and clothed models are featured. (Models will be nude unless otherwise noted.) These sessions operate on a drop-in basis so there is no need to register in advance. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint from our live models. We don’t supply easels but you are welcome to bring your own if you want to use one. Please no acrylics or oils; pastels, watercolor and ink are permissible. All skill levels are welcome.
The fee for each three-hour session is $10 for DRA members and $12 for non-members. Two-hour sessions are $8 for members and $10 for non-members.
Gesture Sessions
Come to the gesture sessions to loosen up and participate in a fun, fast-paced drawing experience. These two-hour sessions are composed primarily of dynamic 1 to 5-minute poses. Occasionally different drawing exercises are employed to keep things interesting.

Artwork credit: Gesture drawing by Katherine Rand

Partners in Art (Nov 2019)
2019-11-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Need support reaching your art related goals? Join this collegial group of artists to share your goals and get feedback on artwork. Monthly meetings include discussions on exhibit opportunities, the creative process and the local art scene. Artist can bring 1-3 works – complete or in progress – for feedback. All skill levels and media welcome. Donations ($1-3) greatly appreciated. Meetings held at the Del Ray Artisans gallery. Members and non-members invited.
Contact Katherine Rand (katherine@katherinerand.com) or Suzanne Tillman (zannet@verizon.net) with questions.
View Upcoming Meetings

"Local Artisan Showcase" Call for Entry Deadline
2019-11-05 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Clockwise from upper-left: “Tropical Realm” by Nancy Ramsey, “Heron” by Alfonso Ong, “Paddle Board Dog” by Michele Reday Cook, and “Etta” by Ellen Rosenthal
Del Ray Artisans members must submit their entries via the online entry form by midnight on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 to be considered for this Gallery Without Walls exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital.

Life Drawing - Short/Long Poses
2019-11-06 14:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Both nude and clothed models are featured. (Models will be nude unless otherwise noted.) These sessions operate on a drop-in basis so there is no need to register in advance. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint from our live models. We don’t supply easels but you are welcome to bring your own if you want to use one. Please no acrylics or oils; pastels, watercolor and ink are permissible. All skill levels are welcome.
The fee for each three-hour session is $10 for DRA members and $12 for non-members. Two-hour sessions are $8 for members and $10 for non-members.
Short/Long Pose Sessions
The three-hour short/long pose sessions start with some short 1 to 5-minute warm-up poses and progressively move into longer poses lasting 10 to 45 minutes. These sessions provide a great opportunity to refine your drawing and observation skills.

Artwork credit: Drawing by Linda Lowery

Life Drawing - Long Poses
2019-11-06 18:30 - 21:30, 2019-12-04 18:30 - 21:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Artwork by Linda Lowery
Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Both nude and clothed models are featured. (Models will be nude unless otherwise noted.) These sessions operate on a drop-in basis so there is no need to register in advance. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint from our live models. We don’t supply easels but you are welcome to bring your own if you want to use one. Please no acrylics or oils; pastels, watercolor and ink are permissible. All skill levels are welcome.
The fee for each three-hour session is $10 for DRA members and $12 for non-members. Two-hour sessions are $8 for members and $10 for non-members.
Long Pose Sessions
If you want to spend an extended amount of time on a pose, come to our long pose sessions. These sessions are generally composed of two long poses with perhaps a few warm-ups at the start.
View Upcoming Sessions

Partners in Art: Field-trip to Glenstone Art Museum
2019-11-07 10:30 - 17:00 | VA
Trip date: November 7 from 10:30am-5pm
Join other artists on this trip to the great new art museum, Glenstone, in Potomac, MD. We have tickets for noon that day and will be leaving about 10:30am from a convenient location (TBD). We will leave Glenstone at 3pm for the trip back. The only cost will be for the bus. Spouses and friends are welcome too.
This event is full. Please contact Rusty Lynn at rustylynn@earthlink.net for more information or to be added to the Wait List.

Volunteer: Garden TLC Meet-Up
2019-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Come join our garden leaders: Pamela Underhill, Jenny Nicholson, and Jeff Lodge, as we work in the garden learning tips on weeding, trimming, etc. Wear appropriate clothing. If you want to bring your own tools, you may. Come join us (even if it’s only an hour) to create a blooming success next Spring! Thank you for your volunteer time.
MEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer hours.
NON-MEMBERS: You are welcome to come help and learn too!

Curating Workshop
2019-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
A private workshop for 2020 curators to meet with the Curating Director and office staff.

Local Artisan Showcase (11/11/2018-11/10/2019)
2019-11-10 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Local Artisan Showcase at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
November 11, 2018 – November 10, 2019
“Life is Good with the Wind on Your Face” by Monica Hokeilen
The Local Artisan Showcase at the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork. The exhibit is a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program in partnership with VCA Alexandria and features paintings, photography, and mixed media works of art.
This year-long exhibit in the exam rooms at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital runs from November 11, 2018 through November 10, 2019. Patrons may view the artwork at VCA Alexandria during regular business hours and at the discretion of hospital staff. Regular hours are Monday through Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 8am-3pm, and closed Sunday.
All artwork is available for purchase through Del Ray Artisans. Artists are donating 20% of the purchase price of sold pieces to Del Ray Artisans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital is located at 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. VCA Alexandria staff can be reached by phone at 703-751-2022 or 703-823-3601. Del Ray Artisans’ volunteer GWW curator, Monica Hokeilen, may be reached at GWW@DelRayArtisans.org.

Workshop: Playing with Resin
2019-11-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Workshop: Playing with ResinInstructor: Tracy Wilkerson
Date/Time: Sunday, November 10 from 6-9pm
Class size: 5-10 participants
(Register by November 7; Walk-ins welcome, space permitting)
Come play with resin in a safe environment – learn the ins & outs of mixing resin and using it in your artwork as an adhesive, a covering, or the main medium. There’s lots of creative time during this 3-hour workshopÖno need to rush, which is one of the first lessons in using resin! You’ll leave your finished masterpiece(s) to set at the gallery at the end of the workshop, and pick them up during gallery hours later in the week.

View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Card Making Party
2019-11-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Come to the gallery for our card making party on Veterans Day (Monday, November 11) from 4-8pm. All are welcome to this free, drop-in, 4-hour card making creative social party and giving event to benefit Del Ray Artisans (DRA).
Donated handmade cards will be used to freshen up the gallery card display and for the Sunshine Committee to send to members and friends who could use a little “shine” to brighten their day. Plus, we’ll make some upbeat cards for our Veterans on this national holiday!
Hostesses Theresa Kulstad and Karen Schmitz welcome all levels of “cardie” enthusiasts to drop-in (no registration required) and will provide plenty of art making materials, cards, envelopes, and munchies. Shared materials and snacks are always appreciated.
Card Making Parties are FUN!

Learn & share new art techniques/mini-demos
No experience needed, just bring a positive “art-itude”
Great opportunity for new members and artists to mingle
See the $100 & Under art exhibit
DRA members can use donated time toward annual membership volunteer hours
Find out what’s new & happening for 2020 at Del Ray Artisans
Donations appreciated for making cards you are taking home

To help with the event and clean up, please contact Karen at kschmitzart@gmail.com. Thank you!

Board Meeting (Nov 2019)
2019-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Active members are welcome to visit 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 in advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

Board Retreat 2019-2020
2019-11-16 08:30 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This retreat is for both current 2019 Board members and incoming 2020 Board members. The Community Room that we’ll be using is just inside the main entrance of the AX Police Department HQ at 3600 Wheeler Ave. As you enter the atrium the Community Room will be to your left.
We’ll have coffee, juice and some breakfast goodies there Ö all you need to bring are your creative ideas and desire to help set the course for an even more vibrant DRA!

The Creative Spark Book Club
2019-11-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Facilitator: Sharon Burton, Spark Your CreativeClub size: 3-12 participants
First Date: Saturday, Sept 28 from 10:30am-12pm
First Book: “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert
(RSVP by Sept 25)
Second Date: Saturday, Nov 16 from 10:30am-12pm
Second Book: “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield
(RSVP by Nov 13)
Looking for a way to spark and maintain your artistic practice? Want to connect with a variety of artists and creatives to share ideas? Join the Creative Spark Book Club at Del Ray Artisans. We will meet every other month on a Saturday morning, starting in September 2019 to discuss readings by a variety of authors to help you stay inspired and motivated for your creative practice. The club is free and open to members and non-members who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other like-minded creative people.
This club will focus on readings by a variety of authors to help you spark and maintain your creative practice. Topics may include working through creative blocks, incorporating creativity into your daily life, creative goal setting, and more.
Book discussions will be facilitated by Sharon Burton. Future book selections will be voted on by the group and announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email the month prior.
View Upcoming Dates
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First Book: “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert
Second Book: “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield

Golden Paints Mixed Media Lecture & Demo (Free!)
2019-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Amy Shawley PaquetteDate: Sunday, November 17 from 7-9pm
Cost: FREE, but please RSVP
(RSVP by November 13)
Learn about the wide range of Golden acrylic paints and mediums, along with the new QoR Watercolors, and discover how they can enhance your Mixed Media projects! Get a good understanding of each product, their different attributes, and how to make the right choices in grounds and colors for the best intended application. Learn what to put under paint, and how to layer, create washes, stains, and collage! We will cover a variety of tools and techniques including the use of stencils, paint markers, dry media, image transfers, iridescent colors, and how to create encaustic-like effects.
This is a great place for beginners and experienced artists alike to learn new techniques and be inspired by innovative applications. Attendees will receive a literature packet and a small bag of acrylic paint samples (while supplies last).
RSVPs are closed. Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Partners in Art Evening (Nov 2019)
2019-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
All local artists, from beginners to professionals, are invited. We discuss the local art scene, exhibit opportunities, share artistic goals, techniques, media, and creative processes. Enjoy the collegiality and support of your fellow artists! Participants may also bring in 1-3 artworks, in any medium, in any stage, to discuss goals, process, and ask for advice. We use the positive and successful format developed in our afternoon sessions for our feedback procedure. Donations ($1–3) greatly appreciated.
Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
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Del Ray Artisans’ Spirit Night at McDonald’s
2019-11-20 16:00 - 19:00 | McDonald’s, 1000 N Henry Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Support Del Ray Artisans by attending Spirit Night at McDonald’s (1000 N Henry Street, Alexandria VA 22314) from 4-7pm!
MCD Mateos, McDonald’s is generously donating a percentage of sales between 4-7pm to our nonprofit. During this event, you’ll also have the opportunity to see and purchase artwork from Del Ray Artisans at McDonald’s.
For event questions or to volunteer, email Joe Franklin at Fundraising@DelRayArtisans.org and Mila Mateu at milaenartes@gmail.com.
McDonald’s, 1000 N Henry Street, Alexandria VA 22314
2019 Spirit Nights are from 4-7pm on:

Thursday, April 25
Thursday, May 16
Thursday, June 20
Wednesday, October 16
Wednesday, November 20

Gallery Closed on Thanksgiving
2019-11-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will be open the remainder of the weekend (Friday from noon-9pm, Saturday from noon-9pm, and Sunday from noon-6pm).
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Community Turkey Trot
2019-11-28 09:00 - 12:00 | VA
The 44th Alexandria Turkey Trot is a 5-mile run/walk on Thanksgiving Day that follows the roads of Del Ray starting and ending at George Washington Middle School at the corner of Braddock Road and Mount Vernon Avenue.
The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day, but open the remainder of the weekend. Check out the current exhibit from Friday-Sunday during gallery hours!

Shop Small Promotion: Black Friday
2019-11-29 12:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Special Promotion on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday(November 29-30, 2019)
10% discount on any artwork purchased from the current exhibit!
The current art exhibit, $100 & Under, showcases members’ original artwork — all priced at $100 or less. Buyers will take art home immediately after purchase during this exhibit (November 1 – December 1). This is a rapidly evolving exhibit, as sold artwork is replaced each week with new work, so visit frequently to shop from lots of great art at prices all art-lovers can afford.
Shop local and support the artists in your community! Del Ray Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art organization.

When you #shopsmall, you make a big impact. Come to Alexandria, the D.C. region’s #shopsmall headquarters, and visit Del Ray Artisans gallery for unique, hand-crafted finds!

Shop Small Promotion: Small Business Saturday
2019-11-30 12:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Special Promotion on Small Business Saturday (November 30, 2019)
10% discount on any artwork purchased from the current exhibit, PLUS receive a FREE t-shirt with any artwork purchase of $100 or more (while supplies last).
The current art exhibit, $100 & Under, showcases members’ original artwork — all priced at $100 or less. Buyers will take art home immediately after purchase during this exhibit (November 1 – December 1). This is a rapidly evolving exhibit, as sold artwork is replaced each week with new work, so visit frequently to shop from lots of great art at prices all art-lovers can afford.
Shop local and support the artists in your community! Del Ray Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art organization.

When you #shopsmall, you make a big impact. Come to Alexandria, the D.C. region’s #shopsmall headquarters, and visit Del Ray Artisans gallery for unique, hand-crafted finds!

"$100 and Under" Artwork Pick Up
2019-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists and buyers to pick up their artwork from the closing show, $100 and Under.
Questions? Contact the curators curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Kathy Turner (kturnersan@gmail.com).

"Tangerine" Call for Entry Deadline
2019-12-02 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
“Broken” by Betsy Mead
All area artists must submit their entries via the online entry form by midnight on Monday, December 2, 2019 to be considered for the exhibit.

Life Drawing Holiday Party
2019-12-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
“Gazelle with book” by Katherine Rand
Join us to celebrate another year’s worth life drawing at Del Ray Artisans! Please bring a food item to share. The feasting will be followed by our regular afternoon short/long pose drawing session from 2-5pm.

Holiday Market 2019 Setup
2019-12-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-12-06 14:00 - 17:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Holiday Market setup – open for administrative business only

Holiday Market 2019
2019-12-06 - 2019-12-22 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans’ 24th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market
First 3 Weekends in December:
Fridays 6-9pm,
Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm
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Join us for the 24th annual Holiday Market! The Holiday Market is open for the first 3 weekends in December: December 6-8, December 13-15, and December 20-22.
There are completely different artists each weekend, so visit us all three weekends! Admission is free!
The Market offers unique handmade fine arts and fine crafts from local artists (including pottery / ceramics, photography, jewelry, fiber, paper crafts, and glass). In addition, wall calendars, cookbooks, and upcycled tote bags and zippered pouches will be available for purchase.
Artists are donating a percentage of their sales to help support Del Ray Artisans’ mission to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
The Holiday Market will be at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Hours are Fridays 6-9pm, and Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm. The gallery is free, open to the public and accessible. For more information, contact the Holiday Market Coordinators: Steve Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Amy Kitchin Hower (alkitchin.dc@gmail.com).
Weekend 1 (Dec 6-8)
Artists include:

Cornelia Atchley, Hand 2 Eye Inc.
Rebecca Barnes, A Term of Art
Steph Greenwald Illustration
Julie N Jakopic
Maria Kaneer
Nan Lopata
Liz Martinez
Megan Levanduski, Megan Elaine Designs
Stephanie Morse, Stephosaurus Designs
Patti North, All Fired Up!
Ken and Sue Reed
Silvia Souza, Paperifils
Howard Stelzer, How-Aud’s Creations
Kathy Stoner, Lone Pine Dry Goods
Christine Vinh, StitchesnQuilts
Pamela Viola Handmade
Viki Walchak, Blue Hippo Pottery

Weekend 2 (Dec 13-15)
Artists include:

Sandra Alami, There’s Something About Purl
Kasse Andrews-Weller and Paula Cleggett
Marcel Artes Deolazo
Lynn Chadwick Design
Chris Fedderson, MacroFine Photography
Maria Frescas, Maria’s Windows
Kate Gibney, LucidArts
Stephen Lally Pottery
Lisa McBride, Map Maven Arts
Diana Papazian, Papazian Design
Bindu & Bharat Parikh, Nirvana
Madeline Ramsey, Unique Stained Glass
Donna Reinsel
Cynthia Schoeppel Art
Kevin Sherlock Woodturning Arts
Marcia L. Toepfer

Weekend 3 (Dec 20-22)
Artists include:

Anola Boutah, Phimjai
Marsha Brown
Lucy Carr, Carrhoots
Lynn Fernandez, Now Brace Yourself
Marcelle Fozard, American Roadtrip Pennant Pillows
Janice Horoschak, Abstract Couture
BWS Johnson, Blooms of Paradise
Nancy Kline
Chris Lederman, Bead Therapy
Diana Manchak
PK Phillips Photography
Travis Rosamond, Suds & Such
Elsa Spezio, Jewelry by Elsa
Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance
Tracy Wilkerson, Recycled Works
Tamara Wilkerson, WiRealm by Tamara
Eli Wilson
Nancy Yonehiro, Angst and Attitude

Board Meeting (Dec 2019)
2019-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
