Del Ray Artisans

Playing with Resin – Focus on Texture (FULL, Join Waitlist)
2021-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop is full, but you may join the waitlist.
Workshop: Playing with Resin
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson
Date/Time: Sunday, June 13 from 6-9pm
Class size: 5-9 participants
(Register in advance; Do not drop-in.)
Learn the ins and 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 workshop…no 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.
All supplies are included in the supplies fee, and you may bring your own items to further customize your work. This workshop will focus on texture and is brought to you in conjunction with the The Naked and the Newt: Humans and Herpetons art exhibit. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
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Playing with Resin – Focus on Texture (FULL, Join Waitlist)
2021-06-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop is full, but you may join the waitlist.
Workshop: Playing with Resin
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson
Date/Time: Monday, June 14 from 6-9pm
Class size: 5-9 participants
(Register by June 11)
Learn the ins and 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 workshop…no 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.
All supplies are included in the supplies fee, and you may bring your own items to further customize your work. This workshop will focus on texture and is brought to you in conjunction with the The Naked and the Newt: Humans and Herpetons art exhibit. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
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ONLINE: Watercolor Painting Dewy Leaves Workshop
2021-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Instructor: Marni Maree, www.marnimaree.comDate: Friday, June 18 from 6-8pmCost: $50 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-members
Class size: 10-25 participants
Online workshop
(Register before 4pm on Friday, June 18)
Learn to use watercolor techniques such as wet in wet, salt texture, lifting, and scratching to paint beautiful leaves. After painting leaves you will add realistic dew drops. They are so fun and easy you will soon be adding dew drops to all of your paintings!
Demonstration and hands-on activity, suitable for high school age and adults. For the hands-on activity you will need to have these supplies:

Watercolor paints (3 colors)
Watercolor paper (Instructor prefers 140 lb cold press Arches)
Brushes (round with a nice point, scrubber)
Table salt
Toothpick or other sharp object
Water
Paper towel

This workshop will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email one day before the workshop and approximately one hour before the workshop. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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ONLINE: Crochet for Beginners
2021-06-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Crochet by Elaine Hood
Online Workshop: Crochet for Beginners
Instructor: Elaine Hood
Date/Time: Saturday, June 19 from 1-3pmCost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; Plus $15 crochet kit or bring your own supplies
Class size: 4-8 participants
(Register by June 12 if ordering the supply kit; If you have your own supplies, register by 11am on Saturday, June 19)
As part of Del Ray Artisans’ exhibit The Naked and The Newt and its focus on texture, instructor Elaine Hood will guide participants through the fundamentals of crochet – chain stitch, single crochet, project planning and more, as time and interests permit. Students will leave the class with the skills to complete their first project – a pot holder, headband, or fingerless gloves – and the resources to continue their journey through the world of fiber arts.
Purchase the $15 crochet kit when registering or bring your own yarn and hook and optional plastic tapestry needle. The crochet kit includes: medium (4) weight acrylic yarn, size H (5mm) aluminum crochet hook with ergonomic handle, and plastic tapestry needles for finishing. Crochet kits will be available to pick up at the gallery during regular hours (Thursdays & Fridays 12-6pm, Saturdays 12-4pm).
If supplying your own materials, choose a medium to light or bright color yarn, and avoid cottons and shiny or textured yarn. Bring:

1 skein Acrylic or wool blend yarn – medium (4) weight (avoid dark colors for stitch visibility), such as Lion Brand® Heartland® Yarn (yellow stone), Red Heart® Super Saver® Yarn (white), or Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Solid Yarn (canyon sunset)
Size H (5mm) aluminum crochet hook, with or without ergonomic grip, such as Susan Bates® Silvalume® Aluminum Crochet Hook or Anodized Aluminum Crochet Hook by Loops & Threads®
Plastic tapestry needle (optional, for finishing), such as Loops & Threads® Knit Quick™ Plastic Needles

This workshop will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the workshop and again one hour before the workshop. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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About the instructor: Elaine Hood is a multimedia and fiber artist who employs crochet, knit, needle felting, beading, weaving, and other techniques in her creations. She has been crocheting since she was a young child, making everything from hats to swimwear to non-Euclidean geometric structures. Elaine taught an annual crochet workshop at the Camden County Arts 4 Teens Festival for several years. She holds an Associate degree in Applied Arts and a BA in Clinical/Counseling Psychology. Elaine resides in Maryland with two bearded dragons, her partner, and two cats.

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Creative Summer Programs Proposal Deadline
2021-06-19 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Instructors forCreative Summer Programs at Del Ray Artisans
July – August 2021
Second deadline for proposals: Saturday, June 19, 2021
Pastel Painting Workshop at Del Ray Artisans, May 2021
Seeking proposals for creative classes & workshops at Del Ray Artisans to be held in July and August 2021. In-person and online, demonstrations, speaking engagements, free and fee-based programs, hands-on art classes, and more are all welcome. Tailor your program for the experienced artist or the beginner—for adults, children, families, seniors, or all age groups. We are filling the schedule with awesome, artful programs all summer long.
Submit your proposal by midnight on Saturday, June 19 to be included in the second round of program selection and marketing for Del Ray Artisans’ 2021 Creative Summer Programs. Contact Programs@DelRayArtisans.org with any questions.
Proposal Form

CANCELLED: Draw the human figure – anatomical sketching
2021-06-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Drawing by Michael Sherman
This workshop has been cancelled.
Online Workshop: Draw the human figure – anatomical sketching
Instructor: Michael Sherman
Date/Time: Sunday, June 20 from 1-3pm
Class size: 4-16 participants
(Register by midnight on June 13)
The Naked and the Newt art exhibit explores what it means to be in a body. During this course, instructor Michael Sherman will guide students on HOW to draw a body in an environment. Students will observe proportion, positioning, and how the body interacts with the environment.
Recommended materials: drawing pad (11×14″) white/natural tone, drawing pencils (Medium/HB to soft/up to 9B, and one charcoal pencil), white kneaded eraser, manual pencil sharpener, and a ruler (min. 12″). Full body model sources will be provided for study. Students may supply their own for exploration.
This workshop will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the workshop and again one hour before the workshop. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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RESCHEDULED: No Gaps or Overlaps: Learning Tessellation (Ages 8 and up)
2021-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
This workshop is being rescheduled. New date coming soon.
Online Workshop: No Gaps or Overlaps: Learning Tessellation
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 24 from 10-11am
Instructor: Bridget Anthony-Hlioui
Class size: 5-20 participants
(Register by midnight on June 19)
This workshop was developed to teach young students the art of tessellation, integrating measurement and geometric concepts. It addresses the need for online educational art activities that provide meaningful ways for students to connect with their world. Upon the completion of the course, students will have a better understanding of how artists use math and geometry to beautify spaces and communicate ideas.
This workshop will meet online (via Google Meet) in two sessions: Tuesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 24. Each individual session is held for one hour from 10-11am and is structured to accommodate younger attention spans while encouraging independent work after the first session. However, all ages are welcome.
This workshop is taught by Bridget Anthony-Hlioui, a veteran educator, art curriculum developer, Certified Art Therapy Life Coach, and working artist who incorporates her love of geometry in her own artwork.
Parents know their children best; if your child will need assistance or encouragement, Bridget will be happy to work with you so you can stay close during instruction.
Household, on-hands supplies are encouraged with suggested materials below:

Pencils
Eraser
Thick Paper (Instructor prefers Canson XL series Mixed Media)
12-inch ruler
Index cards
Scissors
Scotch tape
Paper towels
Black markers or pens (one Ultra-Fine Point Black Sharpie & one Fine Point Black Sharpie recommended)
An easily controllable medium to add color. (This depends on the student’s skills and availability. Anything from crayons, markers, to watercolor suggested next.)
Watercolor pencils (A basic set) -OR- Watercolors and brush set (Instructor recommends Palitra Brush Set)
Small cup of water
Small hair dryer is not a must but very helpful

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VIA EMAIL: Partners in Art Evening
2021-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
In-person meetings have been cancelled until further notice; however, this program is offering monthly sharing & feedback via EMAIL. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) for information.

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.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
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Extended hours during “The Naked and the Newt” art exhibit
2021-06-25 12:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The Naked and the Newt: Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy Art Exhibit
June 4 – 26, 2021
Come see The Naked and the Newt: Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy art exhibit to see how artists explore the human body and reptiles / amphibians / herpetons. This exhibition investigates conceptions of anatomy, texture, and conservation with our partners, the Virginia Herpetological Society, and runs June 4-26, 2021 at 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.
Regular gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-6pm, and Saturdays 12-4pm. This exhibit will also be open during these extended hours:

Saturday, June 5, 12-8pm
Sunday, June 6, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)
Friday, June 11, 12-8pm
Saturday, June 12, 11am-8pm
Sunday, June 13, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)
Friday, June 25, 12-8pm

Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space. The gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing.
For more information, contact the curator, Dr. Erica Hughes (zarathustraspeaks@msn.com), or Director of Curating, Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

ONLINE: Turtles of Virginia: Life History and Conservation (FREE)
2021-06-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Instructor: JD KleopferDate: Friday, June 25 from 6:30-7:30pm
Class size: 1-100 participants
(Register by 5pm on June 25)
Who doesn’t love turtles? Unlike their reptilian cousins (snakes, crocodilians and lizards), most everyone finds turtles to be appealing. Whether it’s the story of the tortoise and the hare or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, we have appreciated and revered turtles in folklore, culture and religion. Whatever the reason may be as to why we view turtles with such affection and reverence, they will always hold a high level of fascination and enjoyment for us.
Globally, there are over 320 species of turtle with 22 species inhabiting Virginia. Except for Antarctica and its surrounding waters, turtles inhabit every continent and ocean, from arid deserts to tropical jungles and across the vast oceans.
JD Kleopfer, the State Herpetologist of Virginia, will discuss the various species of turtle inhabiting Virginia and their general ecology and conservation.
This presentation is brought to you by the Virginia Herpetological Society (VHS) and Del Ray Artisans, both 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, in conjunction with The Naked and the Newt art exhibit.
The presentation is FREE; donations are appreciated. You may donate via the registration page (select “Register” and choose donation amount).
This presentation will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the presentation and again one hour before the presentation. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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“The Naked and the Newt ” Artwork Pick Up by Appointment
2021-06-26 12:30 - 18:00 | VA
“Sunbaaaathing” by Guy Jones
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, The Naked and the Newt, by appointment only.

Questions? Contact the curator Erica Hughes (zarathustraspeaks@msn.com)

ONLINE: Say Hello to My Lizard Friend
2021-06-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Online
Workshop: ONLINE: Say Hello to My Lizard FriendDate/Time: Saturday, June 26 from 3-5pm
Instructor: Amy CastineCost: $15 for Del Ray Artisans members and $25 for non-members, plus an optional $15 supply kit
Class size: 4-6 participants
If you have your own supplies, register by 1pm on Saturday 6/26 (2 hours before the workshop!).
Register by 7:30pm on Friday 6/25 if ordering the supply kit and pick up at Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA) between 5-8pm on 6/25.

While making a three dimensional lizard, students will learn the basics of wire weaving. We will use a simple template and medium gauge wire to form the base of the lizard and add beads of each student’s choice woven into the frame with thin gauge wire. Everyone can personalize their creature in natural or fantastical colors. This class is a good introduction for anyone who wants to develop their skills as a wire weaver. Ages 12 and up.
Purchase the $15 supply kit of wire and beads (students will need their own pliers) or make sure you have these supplies to make your lizard friend:

10 yards 18 g wire
30-40 yards 22 g wire
24 grams size 8/0 seed beads
2 fancy beads for eyes
pliers

If you purchase a supply kit, please pick it up at the gallery on Friday, June 25 between 5-8pm.
This workshop will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the workshop and again one hour before the workshop. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

John W. Hiller Retrospective Photography Exhibit (7/1-7/17)
2021-07-01 - 2021-07-17 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
John W. Hiller Retrospective Photography Exhibit
July 1 – 17, 2021
Southern Arizona Ranch Land (1977) by John W. Hiller
Online Album | Video Tour
Del Ray Artisans is honored to showcase over four decades of photography from longtime member, Oscar and Emmy winner John W. Hiller with a special two-week exhibit (July 1-17, 2021). The work ranges from his solitary landscapes of the American West to the tranquility of the gardens of Japan, as well as contemporary experiential imagery.
Visit the gallery on First Thursday, July 1 for a preview of the exhibit or reserve a ticket for a half-hour viewing during the extended hours on opening day: Friday, July 2 between 12-8pm. Opening day tickets are not required, but ticket holders have priority entry. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing.
Opening Day Tickets
John called Alexandria home for 40 years. He was an active member of Del Ray Artisans and volunteered his expertise for years as the Historian and Director of Archives, and documented and photographed exhibitions for online platforms. John was born in Altadena, California in 1935 and passed away in 2020 at the age of 84.
John was modest and quiet about his career, but this local cinematographer and photographer was the recipient of an Oscar for the 1984 documentary short “The Stone Carvers” about the Gothic architectural adornments on the Washington National Cathedral. He also received 20 Emmys for various other projects. For 31 years he worked in the Smithsonian’s Motion Picture Unit as a producer, director, photography director, cinematographer, videographer, editor, and still photographer. John also previously worked in Hollywood, for the American Red Cross, USIA, and the U.S. Navy. His work resulted in over 131 films and videos used in exhibits and broadcast media; he received over 135 awards for those films.
Here are two of John’s films to enjoy:

“Dream Windows, Reflections in the Japanese Garden” (1995) – https://youtu.be/xWcmuk2tN7M
“Generation on the Wind” (1979) – https://vimeo.com/161535630

In honor of John W. Hiller’s work, Del Ray Artisans is creating the John W. Hiller Photography and Film Scholarship, which will be awarded to a high school student for photography or film excellence. Donations are appreciated to help fund this new scholarship.
Donate
Alyssa Pease (John’s wife) and Del Ray Artisans’ Karen Schmitz are curating this retrospective with over five decades of photographs and additional personal items from his life journey. There will be specially selected artworks for sale, extended hours, and additional open gallery days.
John W. Hiller Retrospective Photography Exhibit runs July 1–17, 2021 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. The extended gallery hours during this exhibit are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12-8pm, and Sundays 12-4pm.
To close the exhibit and honor those we have lost, please join us in the garden outside the gallery on Saturday, July 17 at 7pm for a Native American Pipe Ceremony led by Guy Jones.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
For more information, contact Karen Schmitz (KSchmitzArt@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

John W. Hiller Retrospective Photography Exhibit Opening Day Appointments
2021-07-02 12:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
John W. Hiller Retrospective Photography ExhibitJuly 1 – 17, 2021
Southern Arizona Ranch Land (1977) by John W. Hiller
Del Ray Artisans is honored to showcase over four decades of photography from longtime member, Oscar and Emmy winner John W. Hiller with a special two-week exhibit (July 1-17, 2021). The work ranges from his solitary landscapes of the American West to the tranquility of the gardens of Japan, as well as contemporary experiential imagery.
Visit the gallery on First Thursday, July 1 for a preview of the exhibit or reserve a ticket for a half-hour viewing during the extended hours on opening day: Friday, July 2 between 12-8pm. Opening day tickets are not required, but ticket holders have priority entry. The gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing.
Opening Day Tickets
John called Alexandria home for 40 years. He was an active member of Del Ray Artisans and volunteered his expertise for years as the Historian and Director of Archives, and documented and photographed exhibitions for online platforms. John was born in Altadena, California in 1935 and passed away in 2020 at the age of 84.
John was modest and quiet about his career, but this local cinematographer and photographer was the recipient of an Oscar for the 1984 documentary short “The Stone Carvers” about the Gothic architectural adornments on the Washington National Cathedral. He also received 20 Emmys for various other projects. For 31 years he worked in the Smithsonian’s Motion Picture Unit as a producer, director, photography director, cinematographer, videographer, editor, and still photographer. John also previously worked in Hollywood, for the American Red Cross, USIA, and the U.S. Navy. His work resulted in over 131 films and videos used in exhibits and broadcast media; he received over 135 awards for those films.
Here are two of John’s films to enjoy:

“Dream Windows, Reflections in the Japanese Garden” (1995) – https://youtu.be/xWcmuk2tN7M
“Generation on the Wind” (1979) – https://vimeo.com/161535630

Alyssa Pease (John’s wife) and Del Ray Artisans’ Karen Schmitz are curating this retrospective with over five decades of photographs and additional personal items from his life journey. There will be specially selected artworks for sale, extended hours, and additional open gallery days.
John W. Hiller Retrospective Photography Exhibit runs July 1–17, 2021 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. The extended gallery hours during this exhibit are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12-8pm, and Sundays 12-4pm.
To close the exhibit and honor those we have lost, please join us in the garden outside the gallery on Saturday, July 17 at 7pm for a Native American Pipe Ceremony led by Guy Jones.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
For more information, contact Karen Schmitz (KSchmitzArt@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

First Thursday (Cancelled, but Gallery Open Until 8pm Tonight!)
2021-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
July Theme: Red, White, & Blue
The “Make your own Lady Liberty crown” outdoor activity was cancelled due to the weather.
The gallery will still be open tonight until 8pm. Come see the John W. Hiller Retrospective Photography Exhibit!

Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6-9pm on the first Thursday of the month (April through September).
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery (open 12-6pm on Thursdays) for a sneak peek of the next art exhibit, then order dinner and drinks for carryout from one of Del Ray’s local restaurants, and stroll the neighborhood!
The 2021 First Thursday themes are:

April 1 – Petal Porch Party – This theme is also part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival with Del Ray as one of the stops! The gallery closes at 6pm on April 1st.
May 6 – Dog Days in Del Ray – The gallery will be open until 9pm! Come get a sneak peek of The Art in Nature exhibit.
Rescheduled to June 10 and rescheduled again to June 12 due to weather –Unmask Your Inner Superhero – The gallery will be open until 8pm on June 10th and 9pm on June 12th. See The Naked and the Newt exhibit; PLUS come dressed as a SUPERHERO (especially reptile- or amphibian- themed ones) for the silly photo shoot outside the gallery at 7pm (June 3rd and June 12th)! Don’t have a superhero cape? There will be a “Make a Cape” table outside for kids from 6-9pm on June 12th!
Rescheduled to July 8, then cancelled due to weather – Red, White, & Blue – Make your own Lady Liberty crown between 6-9pm outside the gallery, and get a sneak peek of the John W. Hiller Retrospective Photography Exhibit.
August 5 – Aloha Thursday
September 2 – Show Your Spirit

ONLINE: Board Meeting (2021)
2021-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
This Board meeting will a virtual session.
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 at least in four days advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

RESCHEDULED: Upcycle Shadow Box Project for Parents and Kids (Outdoors, RAIN or SHINE)
2021-07-17 14:00 - 15:30 | VA
Shadow Boxes by Megan Levanduski
This workshop is being rescheduled.
Workshop: Upcycle Shadow Box Project for Parents and Kids
Date/Time: Saturday, July 17 from 2-3:30pm
Instructor: Megan Levanduski
Class size: 6 participants
(Register by midnight on July 13)
Learn how to make your own mixed media “altered art” project using upcycled materials. Participants will be guided on how to use a variety of found objects, recycled materials, paper, and paint to create one of a kind artwork. Each person will be able to make at least one shadow box or canvas project.
Participants will learn how to mix and incorporate a variety of materials into one cohesive project. They will also learn how to upcycle and reuse materials into something new, gaining ideas for what they may already have at home for future projects.
The cost of the workshop is a supply fee of $10 per person plus the instruction fee:

$50 Del Ray Artisans member + 1 child ($70 total including supplies)
$75 Del Ray Artisans member + 2 children ($105 total including supplies)
$60 Non-member + 1 child ($80 total including supplies)
$85 Non-member + 2 children ($115 total including supplies)

This workshop will be held outside Del Ray Artisans gallery – rain or shine! If there is a chance of rain, canopy tents will be set up.
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OUTDOORS: Native American Pipe Ceremony
2021-07-17 19:00 - 19:30 | VA
Katsura (1984) by John W. Hiller
Del Ray Artisans is honored to showcase over five decades of photography from longtime member, Oscar and Emmy winner John W. Hiller with a special two-week exhibit (July 1-17, 2021). The work ranges from his solitary landscapes of the American West to the tranquility of the gardens of Japan, as well as contemporary experiential imagery. John passed away in 2020 at the age of 84.
Alyssa Pease (John’s wife) and Del Ray Artisans’ Karen Schmitz curated the John W. Hiller Retrospective Photography Exhibit featuring his photographs and additional personal items from his life journey.
To close the exhibit and honor those we have lost, please join us in the garden outside the gallery on Saturday, July 17 at 7pm for a Native American Pipe Ceremony led by Guy Jones.
For more information, contact Karen Schmitz (KSchmitzArt@gmail.com).
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“Together” Invitational Call for Entry Deadline
2021-07-17 23:45 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open by invitation only to outstanding member volunteersTogether
Exhibit Dates: August 6-28, 2021
Digital entry deadline extended to Saturday, July 17, 2021 by midnight
“Endangered” by Amy Kitchin
Together is a special exhibit to honor Del Ray Artisans members who have made exceptional volunteer hour contributions to support our nonprofit. The organization is grateful to members who have worked tirelessly to make our little corner of the art world successful. We want to give back to them by offering this opportunity to showcase their artworks. There is no theme restriction for this show. The entry deadline for the Art-to-Go Marketplace has also been extended to July 17.
Honored artists will receive a special invitation to participate in this exhibit by email. You must be invited, and your membership must be current to enter. If your membership has expired, you may renew now.
Entry Details & Form

“Kids Just Want To Have Fun” Summer Art Camp 2021 (FULL)
2021-07-19 - 2021-07-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
ART CAMP IS FULL. Register for the Waitlist.
Del Ray Artisans invites young campers ages 8-12 years old for “Kids Just Want To Have Fun!” Summer Art Camp to spend a week (or half days for two weeks) creating art with professional local artist instruction. Students will have an immersive creative journey: painting, sculpting, journaling and other artful planned activities. During nice weather, kids will even have outdoors time to get fresh air, unwind, and replenish their creative energy. All artist supplies are provided. For this special year, there will be a unique online exhibition highlighting the two weeks of art camp available later in August for parents, friends and the community to enjoy.
WEEK ONE – July 19–23:

9am-12pm FUN Session
12pm-1pm Lunch break for Whole Day Campers
1pm-4pm CREATE Session

WEEK TWO – July 26–30:

9am-12pm CREATE Session
12pm-1pm Lunch break for Whole Day Campers
1pm-4pm FUN Session

Choose one FUN Session and one CREATE Session for your art camper! Choose either one whole week (9am-4pm) or half days (9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm) Monday-Friday over two weeks.
For Ages: 8-12 (class size limited to 8 children per week)
Cost: $325 per child
Scholarship support is available; contact Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org for an application.
Instructors have taken the ALX Promise pledge and follow the current pandemic policies in accordance with CDC and the State of Virginia during summer camps. Face masks are required. Students will be 6′ table spaced in the gallery and will have separate art supply bins. Shared supplies will be properly cleaned and hand sanitizers used frequently. Students attending full-day must bring their own lunch; students attending half-day should eat at home.
Art Camp will be at the Del Ray Artisans gallery at the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. The gallery is accessible. For more information, contact Ashley Sowell (Art Camp Administrator) at ArtCamp@DelRayArtisans.org and Anna Sherlock (Office Manager) at Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org.

Registration
Choose one of the following schedule options:

FULL-DAY WEEK ONE: July 19–23, 2021 from 9am-4pm daily (FULL)

FULL-DAY WEEK TWO: July 26–30, 2021 from 9am-4pm daily (FULL, Waitlist Available)

MORNINGS: July 19-30 (excluding July 24-25) from 9am-12pm (FULL)
AFTERNOONS: July 19-30 (excluding July 24-25) from 1pm-4pm (FULL)

Walk-ins are NOT allowed. You must register in advance. Register for either half-days for two weeks or full-time for one week. Cost is $325/child. Your application is not complete until the registration form is filled out, payment is received, and your schedule choice is confirmed by the Art Camp Administrator or Office Manager. You may pay with cash, check, or credit card at the gallery or by credit card online (instructions in the application).
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Sponsor a Camper
Every year Del Ray Artisans offers scholarships to children who cannot otherwise afford to attend this magical camp. Interested in sponsoring a camper? Your donation will help send a youth to camp. Thank you for your support.
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Thank you to Kiwanis Club Alexandria for sponsoring art camp.
Thank you to Community Partners MCD Mateos for sponsoring art camp.

ONLINE: Creative Consciousness: A 7-Week Artist’s Way Program
2021-07-29 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-08-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Workshop: Creative Consciousness: A 7-Week Artist’s Way Program
Date/Time: Thursdays from 6:30-8pm, starting July 29 through Sept 9 (7 weeks total)
Instructor: Sharon Burton
Cost: $100 Del Ray Artisans member / $125 non-member
Class size: 5-12 participants
(Register by midnight on July 28)
Register now for the Creative Consciousness: A 7-Week Artist’s Way Course based on “The Listening Path: The Creative art of Attention”, the latest book by Julia Cameron. This course, facilitated by Sharon Burton, will meet once a week for seven weeks via Zoom.
Each week we will read a chapter from this new take on the principles of “The Artist’s Way”, complete weekly exercises designed for creative and personal transformation to make you a better listener to your environment, your relationships, and yourself. This course will help students embrace a new world of creativity that will resonate through all aspects of your life. The support of other creatives will assist you on this journey of self discovery. Artists, writers, and other creatives as well are encouraged to participate.
Students must purchase or have access to the book “The Listening Path: The Creative Art of Attention” by Julia Cameron and a dedicated journal for the program. The course will be held online via Zoom on Thursdays from 6:30-8pm, starting July 29 through September 9.
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About the Instructor: Sharon J. Burton is an artist, art curator, and creative life advisor, and member of Del Ray Artisans. She is a self-taught visual artist whose preferred medium is collage and mixed media and has exhibited her art in galleries, art venues and other settings across the country since 2007. Sharon has curated a number of art exhibitions in the Washington, DC area since 2005 and has served as an art consultant for novice art collectors.
Since 2007, Sharon’s artwork has been shown in juried exhibitions, galleries and alternative art spaces in the following cities: New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Columbia, Maryland, Silver Spring, Maryland, Washington, DC, Lorton, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia. Her work can be found in private collections in Atlanta, Washington, DC and other places across the country. Learn more via Sharon J. Burton’s website.

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

2022 Art Exhibit Call for Proposals Deadline
2021-07-31 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Proposals2022 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans
Deadline extended to Saturday, July 31, 2021 by midnight
“Tell Me a Story” exhibit at Del Ray Artisans, March 2020
Del Ray Artisans is seeking exhibit proposals for next year’s calendar. Del Ray Artisans strives to offer exhibits that reach a broad and diverse audience, encourage artistic development, and represent a wide variety of art forms. Experienced and first time curators welcome!
The Exhibit Selection Committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to the Board for final approval.
Proposal Form

“Together” Artwork Drop Off
2021-08-01 12:00 - 18:00 | VA
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork and marketplace entries for the upcoming exhibit, Together. Artwork drop off is Sunday, August 1 from 12-6pm by appointment only.
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.
Questions? Contact the curators: Amy Kitchin Hower (Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org ) and Joshua Oliveira (joshua.oliveiramartin@gmail.com)
Artwork credit: “Endangered” by Amy Kitchin

First Thursday (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2021-08-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Come down to Del Ray Artisans’ garden for a Hawaiian tropical background selfie photo opp!
Bring your cell phone or camera and a little imagination. If you can’t actually be in Hawaii you can come to our fantasy island and enjoy a sneak preview of the new Together art exhibit while you visit. The gallery is open until 9pm on First Thursday!
This month Visit Del Ray is featuring the non-profit Friends of Guest House, helping women break the vicious cycle of incarceration, reunite with their families, and reintegrate into their communities. Please donate these items to help support their mission: composition notebooks, colored pencils, Alcoholics Anonymous books, Narcotics Anonymous books, and women’s cotton underwear (sizes small-XL). Donations can be dropped off at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (at Oxford & Mt Vernon Avenues) on Thursday, August 5 from 6pm to dusk.

Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6-9pm on the first Thursday of the month (April through September).
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery (open 12-9pm on First Thursdays) for a sneak peek of the next art exhibit, then have dinner at one of Del Ray’s local restaurants!
The 2021 First Thursday themes are:

April 1 – Petal Porch Party – This theme is also part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival with Del Ray as one of the stops! The gallery closes at 6pm on April 1st.
May 6 – Dog Days in Del Ray – The gallery will be open until 9pm! Come get a sneak peek of The Art in Nature exhibit.
Rescheduled to June 12 due to weather – Unmask Your Inner Superhero – The gallery will be open until 8pm on June 10th and 9pm on June 12th. See The Naked and the Newt exhibit; PLUS come dressed as a SUPERHERO (especially reptile- or amphibian- themed ones) for the silly photo shoot outside the gallery at 7pm (June 3rd and June 12th)! Don’t have a superhero cape? There will be a “Make a Cape” table outside for kids from 6-9pm on June 12th!
Rescheduled to July 8, then cancelled due to weather – Red, White, & Blue – Make your own Lady Liberty crown between 6-9pm outside the gallery, and get a sneak peek of the John W. Hiller Retrospective Photography Exhibit.
August 5 – Aloha Thursday – Come down to Del Ray Artisans’ garden for a Hawaiian tropical background selfie photo opp, and enjoy a sneak preview of the new Together art exhibit!
September 2 – Show Your Spirit

Together (8/6-8/28)
2021-08-06 - 2021-08-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Together Art Exhibit
August 6 – 28, 2021
“Endangered” by Amy Kitchin
Online Album | Video Tour
Together is a special exhibit by Del Ray Artisans’ outstanding volunteers and board of directors. These members help make Del Ray Artisans a thriving organization that fosters community and promotes creative expression and artistic endeavors in the visual, performing, and applied arts. Come celebrate their dedication and enjoy their artwork.
The members who donated the most volunteer hours from January 2019 through April 2021 were invited to enter pieces. The featured works were selected by curators Amy Kitchin Hower and Joshua Oliveira. A big thank you to the exceptional volunteers who qualified for the exhibit:
2019-2021 Board Members – Currently Serving: Dale Spivey (President), Kathryn A Brown (Secretary), Rita Schooley (Treasurer), Stephen Lally (Assistant Treasurer), Bill Cabrera (Archives), Kathy Stoner (Communications), John Bordner (Community), Kelly Postula (Curating), Kurt Peterson (Facilities), Karen Schmitz (Grants), Beth Richardson (Membership), Kelly M. MacConomy (Outreach), Erica Hughes (Programs), Dawn Wyse Hurto (Technology), Amy Kitchin Hower (Volunteers), Suzan Ok (Youth Programs), Marlin G. Lord (Emeritus); Recently Served: Drew Cariaso, Joe Franklin, Brittany Gabel, David Heckman, Sharon Holland, Nancy Kline, Leigh Lafosse, Judy Lynn, Milagros Mateu, Betsy Mead, David McClure, Stacy Rausch, Sophia Suarez, and Kathy Turner.
Other Outstanding Volunteers: Cheryl Audet-Lavoie, Veronica Barker-Barzel Kelly, Jana Bertucci, Joan Bickelhaupt, Mel Bikowski, Leah Boynton, Sharon Burton, Marshall Carolus, Stephanie Chan, Chrissy Charboneau, Sunny Chen, Sarah Chittenden, Sean Crumley, Pamela Day, Kajal Dhabalia, Linda Elliff, Chris Fedderson, Lynn Fernandez, Tom Kelly, Gordon Thomas Frank, Joyce A. Frank, Doug Fuller, Nancy Galib, Donna Gallo, Kateri Garcia, Kate Gibney, Gale Goldfarb, Lesley Hall, Howard Hay, Mathew Heggem, Monica Hokeilen, Hillary Hoffman, Betsy Jones, Wendy Leaumont, Marie Lenker, Jeff Lodge, Linda Lowery, Theresa Kulstad, Nicole Mahoney, Liz Martinez, Jenny Nicholson, Eileen O’Brien, Nancy Ramsey, Katherine Rand, Michele Reday Cook, Ellen Rosenthal, Laura Rush, Kitty Russell, Doug Schulte, Kevin Sherlock, Kelli Sincock, Karen Laurie Thomas, Suzanne Tillman, Marcia Lynn Toepfer, Nancy Toni, Pamela Underhill, Taly Walsh, Tamara Wilkerson, Tracy Wilkerson, Liz Vance, Christine Vinh, Dan Witmeyer, Margaret Wohler, and Seth Yavit.
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Del Ray Artisans is extremely grateful to its members who work tirelessly to make our little corner of the art world successful. Our nonprofit arts organization relies on the dedication, commitment, and generosity of members to provide the high quality exhibits, programs, and special events for which it is well-known.
Reserve a ticket for a half-hour viewing during the extended hours on opening day: Friday, August 6 between 12-9pm. Opening day tickets are not required, but ticket holders have priority entry. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing.
Opening Day Tickets
Gallery hours are First Thursday (Apr-Sept) 12-9pm, Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed the last Sunday of the month). Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
The Together exhibit runs August 6–28, 2021 at 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.
For more information, contact the curators Amy Kitchin Hower (Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org ) and Joshua Oliveira (joshua.oliveiramartin@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
Online Album | Video Tour

“Together” Art Exhibit Opening Day
2021-08-06 12:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Together Art ExhibitAugust 6 – 28, 2021
“Endangered” by Amy Kitchin
Together is a special exhibit by Del Ray Artisans’ outstanding volunteers and board of directors. These members help make Del Ray Artisans a thriving organization that fosters community and promotes creative expression and artistic endeavors in the visual, performing, and applied arts. Come celebrate their dedication and enjoy their artwork.
The members who donated the most volunteer hours from January 2019 through April 2021 were invited to enter pieces. The featured works were selected by curators Amy Kitchin Hower and Joshua Oliveira. A big thank you to the exceptional volunteers who qualified for the exhibit:
2019-2021 Board Members – Currently Serving: Dale Spivey (President), Kathryn A Brown (Secretary), Rita Schooley (Treasurer), Stephen Lally (Assistant Treasurer), Bill Cabrera (Archives), Kathy Stoner (Communications), John Bordner (Community), Kelly Postula (Curating), Kurt Peterson (Facilities), Karen Schmitz (Grants), Beth Richardson (Membership), Kelly M. MacConomy (Outreach), Erica Hughes (Programs), Dawn Wyse Hurto (Technology), Amy Kitchin Hower (Volunteers), Suzan Ok (Youth Programs), Marlin G. Lord (Emeritus); Recently Served: Drew Cariaso, Joe Franklin, Brittany Gabel, David Heckman, Sharon Holland, Nancy Kline, Leigh Lafosse, Judy Lynn, Milagros Mateu, Betsy Mead, David McClure, Stacy Rausch, Sophia Suarez, and Kathy Turner.
Other Outstanding Volunteers: Cheryl Audet-Lavoie, Veronica Barker-Barzel Kelly, Jana Bertucci, Joan Bickelhaupt, Mel Bikowski, Leah Boynton, Sharon Burton, Marshall Carolus, Stephanie Chan, Chrissy Charboneau, Sunny Chen, Sarah Chittenden, Sean Crumley, Pamela Day, Kajal Dhabalia, Linda Elliff, Chris Fedderson, Lynn Fernandez, Tom Kelly, Gordon Thomas Frank, Joyce A. Frank, Doug Fuller, Nancy Galib, Donna Gallo, Kateri Garcia, Kate Gibney, Gale Goldfarb, Lesley Hall, Howard Hay, Mathew Heggem, Monica Hokeilen, Hillary Hoffman, Betsy Jones, Wendy Leaumont, Marie Lenker, Jeff Lodge, Linda Lowery, Theresa Kulstad, Nicole Mahoney, Liz Martinez, Jenny Nicholson, Eileen O’Brien, Nancy Ramsey, Katherine Rand, Michele Reday Cook, Ellen Rosenthal, Laura Rush, Kitty Russell, Doug Schulte, Kevin Sherlock, Kelli Sincock, Karen Laurie Thomas, Suzanne Tillman, Marcia Lynn Toepfer, Nancy Toni, Pamela Underhill, Taly Walsh, Tamara Wilkerson, Tracy Wilkerson, Liz Vance, Christine Vinh, Dan Witmeyer, Margaret Wohler, and Seth Yavit.
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Del Ray Artisans is extremely grateful to its members who work tirelessly to make our little corner of the art world successful. Our nonprofit arts organization relies on the dedication, commitment, and generosity of members to provide the high quality exhibits, programs, and special events for which it is well-known.
Reserve a ticket for a half-hour viewing during the extended hours on opening day: Friday, August 6 between 12-9pm. Opening day tickets are not required, but ticket holders have priority entry. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing.
Opening Day Tickets
Gallery hours are First Thursday (Apr-Sept) 12-9pm, Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed the last Sunday of the month). Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
The Together exhibit runs August 6–28, 2021 at 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.
For more information, contact the curators Amy Kitchin Hower (Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org ) and Joshua Oliveira (joshua.oliveiramartin@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

ONLINE: Partners in Art (FULL)
2021-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
The ONLINE afternoon program is FULL.
If you would like to join the evening program that is currently sharing feedback via email (resuming in person meeting beginning in September 2021), contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) for information and registration.
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.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Mila Mateu (milaenartes@gmail.com) or Suzanne Tillman (zannet@verizon.net) with questions about the afternoon program.
This event will be an online meeting through the Zoom platform. Current afternoon program participants will receive a reminder of the meeting with the Zoom information in advance of the meeting.
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CANCELLED: Board Meeting (Aug 2021)
2021-08-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
The August 10, 2021 Board meeting has been cancelled. If you would like to contact the Board, please email Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org with your questions or comments.

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 at least in four days advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

2022 Wall Calendar Call for Entry Deadline
2021-08-10 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry (Open to Members Only)Del Ray Artisans’ 2022 Wall Calendar
Digital entries due Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Members: Submit your best work to the 9th annual Del Ray Artisans’ calendar! All entries are to be received digitally, and no physical pieces of art will be collected. There is no entry fee, no theme, and work previously shown at Del Ray Artisans is acceptable. Your Del Ray Artisans membership must be up-to-date.
The Calendar Selection Committee will choose approximately 50-60 pieces of art from Del Ray Artisans members to be included in the 2022 Wall Calendar. This calendar is a fundraiser to benefit Del Ray Artisans, but also a fun way to show your support for our arts organization and share your talent with the community.
Entry Details & Form
