Del Ray Artisans

RESCHEDULED: Gaudi Mosaic Lizard (All Ages)
2025-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop is being rescheduled. New date/time TBD.
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Saturday, November 29, 10am-12pm
Cost: $25 child / $40 adult; plus a $20 Supply Fee
Class size: 3-15 participants
(Register by November 25)
Inspired by Antoni Gaudí’s famous mosaic lizard in Park Güell, Barcelona, this activity blends art, architecture, and math.
Participants will design a cardboard lizard, apply joint compound to sculpt a 3D form, and create a mosaic using patterns, colors, and repetition—just like Gaudí’s iconic style. Along the way, explore form, texture, symmetry, and the mathematical principles of tessellation used in mosaic design.
Learn how cultural heritage and creative engineering combine in Gaudí’s work, and make your own masterpiece using provided materials—or bring your own mosaic tiles and rhinestones to personalize it!
This hands-on, family-friendly workshop is perfect for all ages and experience levels—including children under 12.

STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward youth, each lesson has a short talk or demonstration and a hands-on craft project. Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic workshops are made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant.

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

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (10/3 - 11/30/2025)
2025-11-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 October 3 – November 30, 2025.
All work featured in the gift shop is by Del Ray Artisans members. Unframed 2-D work is available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on November 2 and November 27).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Open to the Public 12-6pm; Artist Appointments 6-8pm
2025-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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, The Mini World: Small Works of Art, between 6-8pm. Contact the curator with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Figure Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on two select Tuesday* evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model.
*Most sessions are on Tuesday evenings, but in 2025 there will be a session on Thursday, November 13 and a few costumed sessions on Thursday evenings in October.
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 don’t supply easels – only plenty of chairs – but you are welcome to bring your own easel if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome.
The first part of this session will be focused on gesture poses (dynamic 1-5 minute poses) to loosen up and participate in a fun, fast-paced drawing experience. The second hour will be a few short poses for more detailed drawings leading up to up to two 20-minute poses.
Fee for each session is $10 for Del Ray Artisans members and $15 for non-members. If you have any questions or would like to participate as a model for our sessions, please contact Brando Gould at LifeDrawing@DelRayArtisans.org.
View artwork from past DRA Figure Drawing Sessions on Instagram! Tag #dralifedraw or @dralifedraw for your work to be featured.
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Artwork credit: “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

Closed to the Public
2025-12-04, 2025-12-11, 2025-12-18 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved to prepare for the holiday market.

Holiday Market 2025 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-21 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market
December 5–21, 2025:
Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 11am-5pm
Join us for the 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market! The holiday market is open for the first three weekends in December (Dec 5-7, Dec 12-14, and Dec 19-21).
The market offers unique handmade fine arts and fine crafts from local artists presenting a variety of media, including fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, polymer clay, ornaments, mosaics, painting, prints, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood, and more. Different artists are featured each weekend! In addition, 2026 wall calendars featuring art by Del Ray Artisans members will be available for purchase with proceeds supporting our 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Holiday market hours are Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and Sundays 11am-5pm. The market is at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
The gallery is free, open to the public and accessible. For more information, contact the Holiday Market Coordinators: Steve Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com), Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com), and Amy Kitchin Hower (alkitchin.dc@gmail.com).
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Weekend 1 (Dec 5-7)
Artists include:

Veronica Barker-Barzel
Victoria Barnes (Victoria Barnes Photography)
Linda Gaines (Geeky Girl Gaines Crafts)
Donald Harris Sr. (Exclusively Knott’s Bow Ties)
Audrey Kremer (Audrey K-Designs)
Laine (Lainemindinventions)
Ginny Loving (Horrible Darlings by Ginny Loving)
Janna Marks (Mad Marks Designs)
Vega Overby (Vega Star Ceramics)
Robin Reid (Moxie & Magic)
Sarah Romer (Cactus & Hedgehog)
Cynthia Schoeppel (Cynthia Schoeppel Arts)
Kathy Stoner
Marcia Toepfer
Viki Walchak (Blue Hippo Pottery)
Tracy Wilkerson (Recycled Works)

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Weekend 2 (Dec 12-14)
Artists include:

Courtney Arnold (Lola Earnestine)
Lynn Chadwick (Lynn Chadwick Designs)
Maxine Cholmondeley (Max’s Mixtures Candles & Soaps)
Patty Moloney Figliola (Aisling Magick Art)
Walter Gordon
Brian Grow (Village Yard Studio)
Sherri Hunt, Colorful Fluid Dynamics Ary by Sherri
Roz Jacobs (Rozzie Jewelry)
Nancy Kline (Nancy Kline Art)
Haddy Kreie (Haddy K Art and Design)
Susan Lefler (Susan Lefler Studios)
Diana Manchak (designsinclay)
Liz Martinez
Patti North (All Fired Up!)
Mary Pike (Recycled Bag Lady)
Ann Cameron Siegal (The Momentary Pause)
Jennifer Van Pernis (Distinctive Fabrications)
Christine Vinh (StitchesnQuilts)

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Weekend 3 (Dec 19-21)
Artists include:

John T Allen (Permian Designs)
Marcel Artes Deolazo (thehornypotter.com)
Sheila Bailey (A Basket Case)
Evelyn Rose Cook
B A Hlioui (B A Hlioui Art)
Amy Kitchin Hower (AKH Studio Designs)
Stephen Lally (Stephen Lally Pottery)
Miyoung Obenschain (Purple Cardinal Arts LLC)
Diana Papazian (Papazian Design, LLC)
Susan Pawlukiewicz (Lucite Carvings)
Madeline Ramsey (Unique Stained Glass)
Raven (Crafty Colanah)
Ken and Sue Reed (Green and Burning Tree)
Mary Turpin
Joyce Wagner (Reinvented Elegance)
Tamara Wilkerson (WiRealm by Tamara)

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STEAM-tastic: Neurographic Art Workshop (Register ASAP)
2025-12-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Monday, December 8, 4-6pm
Cost: $15 child / $30 adult; plus $5 supply fee
Class size: 4-25 participants
(Register in advance; walk-ins welcome, space permitting.)
You don’t need to be an artist to explore neuroscience-inspired creativity! In this STEAM-based activity, we’ll create Neurographic Art, where art meets brain science. A neuron is a cell that transmits messages in your brain and body—and this relaxing drawing process is inspired by the organic structure of these neural pathways.
Through structured linework and spontaneous design, participants explore the connection between neural activity and creative expression. This calming activity promotes emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility, and visual mindfulness.
The hands-on activity is family-friendly and suitable for ages 10 and above, including adults! All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own markers, pens, or watercolors to add a personal touch.
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STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward youth, each lesson has a short talk or demonstration and a hands-on craft project. Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic workshops are made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant.

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

Board Meeting and Holiday Gathering
2025-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
December 2023 Board of Directors Holiday Gathering (courtesy of Sean Crumley)
The last Board meeting of 2025 will be at the gallery. A short business meeting (beginning at 6:30pm) will be paired with a holiday gathering to thank outgoing 2025 Board Members and welcome incoming 2026 Board Members.
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 Margaret Slipek at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least four days in advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

Radical Sewing Club-ALX 2025
2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Welcome to Radical Sewing Club-ALX!
Started in LA by Scout Quiquivix, the Alexandria chapter is a monthly drop-in style meeting where you can learn clothing repair, hand and machine sewing, or bring your own project to work on with the community.
Radical Sewing Club is about more than sewing–it’s a space to reimagine craft outside of capitalism, to resist exploitation and oppression, and to stitch together a world based on care and solidarity. All who share these values are welcome.
Registration: Registration is not required, but you may set a reminder in Eventbrite.
Cost: Recommended donation of $10 or pay what you can. No one turned away for lack of funds! Monetary donations will be split between Del Ray Artisans (our wonderful hosts) and Radical Sewing Club for continued materials.
Have materials to donate? We welcome fabric (full cuts and scraps alike), thread, needles, interfacing, embroidery hoops, buttons, pins, trims, lace, and functional zippers.
Contact: radicalsewingclubalx@pm.me or @radicalsewingclub_alx on Instagram
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"Toy Stories" Call for Entry Deadline
2025-12-14 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
Toy Stories
Exhibit Dates: January 2–31, 2026
Digital entry deadline: Sunday, December 14, 2025 by midnight
“To The Batcave” by Gordon Thomas Frank
Dive into the cultural, emotional, and imaginative realms of toys. Toys are often the first things we fall in love with – and sometimes the first things we break. We’re open to interpretations that highlight the joy of play, reflect on childhood nostalgia, or turn toys into surprising artistic expressions. We want all kinds of art that capture the playful, nostalgic spirit of toys. This could also include more conceptual ideas, like trees crafted from toy blocks, classic board games reimagined in a new light, or collages that showcase a cherished doll or character from your own toy collection.
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2025-12-14 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Alcove Gift Shop
January 2 – February 28, 2026
Application deadline: Sunday, December 14, 2025 by midnight
Del Ray Artisans’ Alcove is a gift shop within the gallery, where members (who apply and are accepted) display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D works are available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items.
The work will be displayed for two months, and as pieces are sold they can be replaced with similar work for no additional fee. This opportunity is independent of the monthly exhibits and is only open to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter.
Application Details & Form

Holiday-themed DIY Ukulele (Register by 12/13)
2025-12-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Khushi Bhansali
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 17, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus $30 supply fee
Class size: 5-20 participants
(Register by December 13)
Hand-paint and assemble your own ukulele to keep or give as a unique, one-of-a-kind handmade gift this holiday season.
The class begins with a quick overview of the ukulele’s parts and then participants will personalize their ukuleles with paint inspired by fall leaves, snowflakes, or something of their choice. After the decorating is finished, the instructor will guide participants on how to put the ukulele together and string the instruments. We’ll end with a beginner lesson on ukulele chords!
All materials are provided.
Register Now

Artwork credit: Ukuleles by Khushi Bhansali

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

Gallery Painting: Seeking Volunteers
2025-12-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-22 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-23 17:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery will be closed during this time for maintenance.
Seeking Volunteers
Help prepare to paint on Sunday, December 21 between 6-9pm.
Help paint the gallery on Monday, December 22 between 1-4pm and 5:30-8pm, as well as on Tuesday, December 23 between 5:30-8pm. Come for a three-hour shift or just part of the shift.
Please contact Ellen at Facilities@DelRayArtisans.org and Morgan at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org to let us know which date/time you plan to help. Thank you!

Gallery Closed for the Holidays
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-01 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Happy Holidays!
The gallery is closed to the public from December 22, 2025 through January 1, 2026.

Closed to the Public
2025-12-28 - 2025-12-31 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for the curator to arrange the upcoming exhibit.

"Toy Stories" Artwork Drop Off
2025-12-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Toy Stories, and for the next Alcove Gift Shop.
Artwork must be ready to hang (with screw eyes and wire) or ready for display (with mounting and/or a display stand if necessary). Review the standard artwork presentation guidelines and the Call for Entry for show specific information. Contact the curator with any questions.

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Toy Stories at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-01-02 - 2026-01-31 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Toy Stories Art Exhibit
January 2–31, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, January 2 from 7–9pm
Celebrating the toys we cherished as kids, the Toy Stories art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans brings a fun, nostalgic vibe to visitors and highlights the unique skills of numerous local artists who have crafted pieces reflecting nostalgia, admiration, and consumer culture of the toy world across a broad spectrum of media.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, January 2 between 7-9pm to meet curator Gordon Thomas Frank and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Register in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in January:

Packing Tape Image Transfers and Collage Workshop – Wednesday, January 7, 6:30-8:30pm
Creative Book Club: “How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters” by Martin Gayford – Saturdays, January 10 & April 11, 10am-12pm
Create an Artwork Sales Website with Square Workshop – Sunday, January 11, 6:30-8:30pm
Create an Art Inventory System in Excel Workshop – Monday, January 12, 6:30-8:30pm
Life Drawing Sessions – Tuesdays, January 20 & 27, 7-9pm
Neurographic Art Workshop: Teen edition – Saturday, January 24, 10am-12pm
Playing with Resin Workshop – Sunday, January 25, 6-9pm
Advanced Resin Techniques Lecture – Monday, January 26, 6:30-8:30pm
Nature Journaling Club – Saturday, January 31, 10am-12pm
Plus more! Upcoming programs listed at delrayartisans.org/programs

The Toy Stories art exhibit runs from January 2–31, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed February 1).
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, contact Gordon Thomas Frank at gordonfrank666@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Artwork credit: Detail of “To The Batcave” by Gordon Thomas Frank

"Toy Stories" Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2026-01-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Toy Stories Art Exhibit
January 2–31, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, January 2 from 7–9pm
Celebrating the toys we cherished as kids, the Toy Stories art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans brings a fun, nostalgic vibe to visitors and highlights the unique skills of numerous local artists who have crafted pieces reflecting nostalgia, admiration, and consumer culture of the toy world across a broad spectrum of media.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, January 2 between 7-9pm to meet curator Gordon Thomas Frank and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Register in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in January:

Packing Tape Image Transfers and Collage Workshop – Wednesday, January 7, 6:30-8:30pm
Creative Book Club: “How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters” by Martin Gayford – Saturdays, January 10 & April 11, 10am-12pm
Create an Artwork Sales Website with Square Workshop – Sunday, January 11, 6:30-8:30pm
Create an Art Inventory System in Excel Workshop – Monday, January 12, 6:30-8:30pm
Life Drawing Sessions – Tuesdays, January 20 & 27, 7-9pm
Neurographic Art Workshop: Teen edition – Saturday, January 24, 10am-12pm
Playing with Resin Workshop – Sunday, January 25, 6-9pm
Advanced Resin Techniques Lecture – Monday, January 26, 6:30-8:30pm
Nature Journaling Club – Saturday, January 31, 10am-12pm
Plus more! Upcoming programs listed at delrayartisans.org/programs

The Toy Stories art exhibit runs from January 2–31, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed February 1).
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, contact Gordon Thomas Frank at gordonfrank666@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Artwork credit: “To The Batcave” by Gordon Thomas Frank

Partners in Art (RSVP in Advance)
2026-01-05 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 1-2 works – complete or in progress – for feedback. All skill levels and media welcome.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated.
RSVP to Mila Mateu (milaenartes@gmail.com) and Suzanne Tillman (zannet@verizon.net) for details before the day of the meeting.
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Packing Tape Image Transfers and Collage (Register ASAP)
2026-01-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Viki Walchak
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 7, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $55 Del Ray Artisans member / $65 Non-member, plus a $10 supply fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits)
Participants will create mixed-media collages that incorporate packing tape image transfers. Image transfer and collage is a great way to include in a visual journal, create stand alone fine art works or graphic designs for posters, cards and invitations.
Participants will learn about the history of collage in art, make packing tape transfers and create at least one mixed-media collage as a spread in their visual journal or a stand alone work of art.
All supplies are included but participants are encouraged to bring collage and transfer fodder that reflects their personal interests and concerns as an artist.
Register Now

Artwork credit: Collage by Viki Walchak

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

Creative Book Club - "How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters" by Martin Gayford
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Book: “How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters” by Martin Gayford
Facilitator: Marshall Carolus
Meeting Dates: Saturdays, January 10 and April 11, 10am-12pm
(Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite)
The book, “How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters” by Martin Gayford, is filled with interviews with artists. To give us time to contemplate and enjoy the material, the book will be divided in half between the winter and spring discussions. The first half of the book will be discussed on Saturday, January 10, 10am-12pm and the second half on Saturday, April 11, 10am-12pm.
The Creative Book Club meets on select Saturday mornings at Del Ray Artisans gallery to discuss readings by a variety of authors. The club is open to all who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other creative people. This is a free event; donations are appreciated. Del Ray Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. Future book selections will be announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email in advance.
If you have questions, please contact Marshall Carolus at marshallcarolus@aol.com.
Remind Me

Del Ray Urban Sketchers @ St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2026-01-11 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Urban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations.
Bring your supplies and join us outside St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301) to produce still life, figure, or architecture subjects in your sketchbook. Participants will spend some time putting their skills into practice and then reconvene for a review of finished works.
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets on the second Sunday of the month (except not in July, August, and December) at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray, as well as on the third Thursday of most months at a time and location that is varied (view upcoming dates).
This program is FREE! Donations appreciated. Contact the organizer, Joan Bickelhaupt (joanbickelhaupt@gmail.com), with any questions.
RSVP via Eventbrite | View Upcoming Dates

Photo courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt

Create an Artwork Sales Website with Square (Register ASAP)
2026-01-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson
Date/Time: Sunday, January 11, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member
Class size: 4-20 participants
(Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits)
Interested in having an online presence with your artwork but not sure where to start? Set up a simple website using Square (SquareUp.com)! The instructor will show you the basic tools, and then walk you through adding a few artworks to your ‘item library’ and posting them on your Square website.
No experience necessary, but before attending this workshop you must create a Square account (either by downloading the SquareUp app onto your phone or through the create your account process on a computer).
During the workshop, you will:

Add a few items (one for each art piece) to your item library – this will include uploading a description, size, and price, as well as a picture.
Learn about managing inventory and variations
Create a simple website using Square and learn how to manage it

Note: Having a comprehensive item library will help you with sales during art markets; and having a website will allow you to process online sales and share your artwork with a wider audience. Please note that items for sale in your online store will be set to “pick up”; we will not cover setting up shipping in this workshop.
Bring to the workshop:

Your smartphone with the Square app or a laptop
Your log-in info for SquareUp.com
Information for a few of your artworks (title, description, dimensions, price, picture). The pictures must be on the same device you are using to access Square (either your smartphone or laptop).
Notebook for taking notes

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

CANCELED: Create an Art Inventory System in Excel
2026-01-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been cancelled.
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com
Date/Time: Monday, January 12, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; bring items listed below
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register by January 8)
Do you have lots of art pieces stored at home, but have to whip out the tape measure every time you submit to another show? Do you rack your brain to remember how you priced it last time? Have you submitted an art piece to a show, only to remember later that it is currently hanging elsewhere? Then this workshop is for you!
Designed for those who know the basics of using Excel, this workshop will teach you how to build your art inventory ‘system’ using an Excel file and a file folder holding your art photos. The goal is to create a system for keeping track of each art piece – size, medium, price, and other characteristics – as well as where each art piece currently is, where you’ve shown it before, and any other pertinent information about your artwork.
In this class, you will receive the instructor’s art inventory file ‘template,’ which you will then edit to your specific needs with help from the instructor. By the end of the class, you will have a working Excel inventory file to which you can add more artwork as you continue creating.
Required to bring to class: a laptop, access to Excel, your art inventory list and photos.
Everything you learn in this class will help you create Excel files for other uses, and there are so many other uses!
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
