Del Ray Artisans

"Assembly: Together We Grow" Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2026-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Assembly: Together We Grow Art Exhibit
March 6–28, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, March 6 from 7–9pm
“Hear the Call” by Haddy Kreie
From council circles of Indigenous nations to agoras of ancient Greece, and from impromptu storm shelters to reliable weekly spiritual gatherings and intimate family dinners, gathering has shaped how we live and how we imagine better ways of living together. It is one of the essential tools we have for building trust, sharing knowledge, and making meaning across generations.
The Assembly: Together We Grow art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans delves into the fundamental human act of gathering and how it helps us grow, care for one another, and cultivate belonging. This member artist showcase explores gathering not just as a moment in time, but as a powerful mechanism through which we sustain and reimagine the world together.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, March 6 between 7-9pm to meet curator Haddy Kreie and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
Register in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in March:

Partnered Paint Party – 3/7, 7-9pm
Acting is Connection – 3/11, 7-8:30pm
Round Robin Paint Party – 3/18, 7-9pm
Theatrical Devising and Improv Workshop – 3/25, 7-9:30pm

The Assembly: Together We Grow art exhibit runs from March 6–28, 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 March 1 and March 29).
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 the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

CANCELLED: Partnered Paint Workshop
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been cancelled.
Instructor: Haddy Kreie
Date/Time: Saturday, March 7, 7-9pm
Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member, plus a $5 supply fee
Class size: 6-20 participants
(Register by March 3)
Grab a friend and participate in this fun collaborative painting workshop! Participants work in pairs to create a single image across two separate canvases. Each person paints their own canvas while communicating and responding to their partner’s choices, discovering how shared vision and trust shape the final work.
This workshop reflects the Assembly art exhibit theme by exploring how growth happens through cooperation, dialogue, and creative interdependence.
All supplies are provided. No prior experience necessary.

Image credit: Photograph by Haddy Kreie

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

STEAM-tastic: Calligraphy - The Art of Writing (Ages 10 to Adult)
2026-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Jenny Nicholson
Date/Time: Sunday, March 8, 10am-12pm
Cost: $10 per child / $25 per adult
Class size: 3-15 participants
Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.
Join members of the Washington Calligraphers Guild to learn the art of calligraphy. Students will explore a variety of letterforms through hands-on practice with markers, unique writing tools, and inks.
We will view a variety of calligraphy examples along with a brief history of alphabets and scripts, followed by a demonstration. Students will practice making the basic letter strokes with different writing tools, papers, and inks, and learn tips to continue their practice at home.
This is a time to slow down, use our hands and minds, and explore the world of making strokes into letters and words. All ages, beginners and those with experience are welcome. Good handwriting is not necessary, and practicing calligraphy improves handwriting with consistency and rhythm.
All supplies are included.
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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. The discount ticket price per child is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant.

View information about the facility and policies at the bottom of the Youth and Family-Friendly Programs page.

Del Ray Urban Sketchers @ St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2026-03-08 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

Partners in Art (RSVP in Advance)
2026-03-09 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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Board of Directors Meeting (ONLINE)
2026-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
This Board meeting will an online meeting through Zoom.
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 and receive the Zoom session link.

CANCELED: Acting Is Connecting Workshop (Register by 3/7)
2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Haddy Kreie
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 11, 7-8:30pm
Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $40 Non-member
Class size: 8-20 participants
(Register by March 7)
This interactive workshop uses simple acting and movement exercises to explore active listening, presence, and our bodies in relationship to one another and to shared space. Through playful activities and guided reflection, participants experience how awareness and openness deepen connection.
Participants should come dressed in clothing you are comfortable moving in. This is a physically engaging workshop. You may be invited to sit or roll around on the floor.
Acting Is Connecting embodies the Assembly art exhibit’s focus on gathering as a practice that strengthens understanding, empathy, and collective growth.
Registration coming soon!
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Image credit: Photograph by Haddy Kreie

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

Life Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
2026-03-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on select Tuesday and Thursday evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model.
Traditional drawing media (such as pencils, pens, and charcoal) are welcome; and pastels, watercolor and ink are permissible. Please do not bring acrylics or oil paints. We 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 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

CANCELED: Paper Maché Pal (2-day Workshop; Register by 3/10)
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Courtney Pippin-Mathur
Date/Time: Saturdays, March 14 and March 28, 10am-12pm
Cost: $65 Del Ray Artisans member / $75 Non-member, plus a $10 supply fee
Class size: 4-10 participants
(Register by March 10)
In this 2-day (March 14 and March 28 from 10am-12pm) workshop, learn the basics of paper maché as you create your one-of-a-kind paper maché figure to keep you company, decorate your house, or just give you joy.
All the supplies for this workshop are included. No experience necessary.
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POSTPONED: DIY Ukulele Workshop (New date 5/3)
2026-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been postponed to May 3, 2026.
Instructor: Khushi Bhansali
Date/Time: Saturday, March 14, 6-8pm
Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus $30 supply fee
Class size: 5-20 participants
(Register by March 10)
Hand-paint and assemble your own ukulele to keep or give as a unique, one-of-a-kind handmade gift.
The class begins with a quick overview of the ukulele’s parts and then participants will personalize their ukuleles with paint inspired by snowflakes, spring, 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.
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Artwork credit: Ukuleles by Khushi Bhansali

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Junk Journaling Workshop (Register ASAP)
2026-03-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Azita R. Houshiar
Date/Time: Sunday, March 15, 9am-12pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus $10 supply fee
Class size: 5-12 participants
(Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits)
Collage by Azita Houshiar
Come to play and experiment freely, and leave with pages started and ideas you can continue exploring long after the class ends. Junk Journaling blends the art of collage with the practice of journaling, offering a playful, low-pressure way to explore creativity without worrying about perfection. The emphasis is on curiosity, intuition, experimentation, and discovering your own expressive style.
In this workshop, you’ll learn practical techniques for collage, layering, and composition, and receive guidance on using found paper, packaging, tags, embellishments, and everyday “junk” to create layered, expressive journal pages that reflect your personal perspective and storytelling style.
Please bring your own journal. If you don’t have one yet, high-quality paper will be provided so you can experiment and create during class. All other supplies will be included, such as paper, ephemera, stickers, tape, glue, and basic tools. You’re also welcome to bring old photographs, mementos, or personal collage materials you enjoy using, especially items that hold meaning for you.
This beginner-friendly class is open to teenagers and adults of all skill levels.
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Live From Your Studio - Connect with fellow DRA artists
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Live From Your Studio is a free, members-only, virtual gathering where Del Ray Artisans members can connect from their art-making space. This virtual event will take place monthly on the third Sunday of the month (excluding December) over Zoom. Artists are encouraged (but not required) to join from their studios and make art during the session. These events will allow members to paint and create art together, and forge deeper connections to other members.
RSVP at least a week before the gathering to help organizers prepare. Zoom connection information will be emailed to you two days before the gathering. If you have any questions, please contact organizer Laura Flynn Geissel at flynnmail52@proton.me and Membership Director Kara Macek at membership@delrayartisans.org.
Not a member? It’s easy to join Del Ray Artisans. Artist ($30-$110) and Patron ($250+) level memberships enjoy exhibition and program privileges. Supporter level memberships ($40/year) do not have exhibition privileges, but supporters have program privileges and may participate in programs such as this one!
Although this is a free event, as a nonprofit organization, donations are always welcome to support our mission of promoting art for the benefit of artists and the community. Donate online or at the gallery.
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Washington Calligraphers Guild Study Group
2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Tuesday, March 17 from 1-3pm is reserved for the Washington Calligraphers Guild.

Partners in Art Evening (RSVP in Advance)
2026-03-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Calling fellow artists, beginners to professionals, you are invited to join our art-support group, to share artistic goals, techniques, and the local art scene. Participants may show one or two artworks, any medium, in any stage, for advice and feedback.
To join our small, friendly, and supportive artists’ group, contact Michele Reday Cook at mredaycook@gmail.com for details and registration BEFORE the day of the meeting.
This program is free. Donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
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"Fast and Fabulous" Call for Entry Deadline
2026-03-17 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
Fast and Fabulous
Exhibit Dates: April 3–25, 2026
Digital entry deadline: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 by midnight
“Fast and Fabulous” by Scott MacConomy
From the first blueprints for the Model T to Warhol and Dali to the Ferrari 250, legally a work of art in Italy, cars have inspired and embodied art. Enter your car-inspired work—your “car-twork”, as it will be known. Be it Ford, Ferrari, or futuristic wheels, your interpretations of motorcycles, trucks, and other fast/fabulous forms of surface transportation are also welcome.
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

CANCELED: Round Robin Paint Party
2026-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Haddy Kreie
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 18, 7-9pm
Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member, plus a $5 supply fee
Class size: 8-20 participants
(Register by March 14)
In this playful, low-pressure painting workshop, participants begin individual canvases and then periodically rotate them around the group. Each painter will start and end with their own canvas, shaped by many hands, and will take this canvas home.
This shared process highlights the Assembly art exhibit’s central idea: that creativity, like community, is enriched when we build together rather than alone.
All supplies are provided. No prior experience necessary.

Image credit: Photograph by Haddy Kreie

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

CANCELED: Tortured Poets Workshop (Register by 3/15)
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Suzanne Fine, suzanne.fine@gmail.com
Date/Time: Thursday, March 19, 6-7:30pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member
Class size: 3-10 participants
(Register by March 15)
We’ll walk through a brief history of ‘tortured poets’ – Sylvia Plath, Virginia Woolf, Ernest Hemingway, L.M. Montgomery, etc. and link them to the lyricism of pop culture musicians. Then attendees will have time to construct and write, and maybe even share their own diaristic excerpts.
Participants will gain understanding of writing techniques and the importance of journaling consistently. Journals are provided – just bring yourself!

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CANCELED: Del Ray Urban Sketchers @ Del Ray Pizzeria
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Pizzeria, 2218 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This session has been canceled. Please join us for future Urban Sketchers sessions!
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 at Del Ray Pizzaria (2218 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria VA) on Thursday, March 19 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 third 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, KC Hodge (email coming soon), with any questions.
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Photo courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt

Radical Sewing Club-ALX
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | 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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CANCELED: Needle-Felt Your Own Pet Portrait Workshop
2026-03-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Victoria Semaski
Date/Time: Saturday, March 21, 6-8:30pm
Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member, plus $15 supplies fee
Class size: 3-15 participants
(Register by March 17)
Learn basic needle felting tools and techniques to design and create a portrait of your chosen pet to display proudly in a 6-inch embroidery hoop. You may choose to add embroidery elements, if desired.
All supplies are provided for this workshop. No drawing or previous felting/embroidery skills needed. Recommended for adults and children ages 12+ years old.

Image credit: Needle-Felt Artwork by Victoria Semaski

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STEAM-tastic: Draw a Fibonacci Spiral (Adults and ages 10+)
2026-03-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Linda Gaines
Date/Time: Sunday, March 22, 11am – 12 noon
Cost: $10 child / $20 adult, plus $5 supplies fee
Class size: 2-15 participants
(Register in advance to guarantee a spot. Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.)
The Fibonacci sequence of numbers can be determined using simple math. The sequence can be seen in nature frequently and can be used to draw a series of squares that can be used to draw a Fibonacci spiral (also known as the golden ratio).
The program will cover an example of the relationship between math and nature. Learn how to calculate the Fibonacci sequence and draw the squares that relate to it on grid paper with a ruler. The Fibonacci Spiral can then be drawn in the squares.
All supplies are included in the supply fee. This workshop is open to adults as well as children 10 years old or older. Children ages 10-14 years old must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian.
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Image credit: Fibonacci spiral example by Linda Gaines

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. The discount ticket price per child is 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.

Playing with Resin Workshop
2026-03-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com
Date/Time: Monday, March 23, 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.)
Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it 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! All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring personal embellishments for your piece(s).
This workshop does not get into using dyes with resin or building big molds to create one-of-a-kind resined tables (as seen on YouTube), but this workshop will provide you with a good understanding of how resin works so you can be bold enough to take the next steps in your creative interests.
Although the class is listed for 3 hours, you can leave once you have finished your creations. Some students finish very quickly while others take the whole 3 hours to create – there is plenty of time for each person to enjoy the creative process while not feeling rushed. 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.
The workshop is designed for adults. Children ages 16-17 may participate with parental permission. Children ages 12-15 may participate only with a co-participating adult guardian (guardian must contact instructor in advance).
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Exhibit viewing appointment for At Home in Alexandria
2026-03-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for a special viewing of the Assembly: Together We Grow art exhibit for the nonprofit At Home in Alexandria (AHA).

CANCELED: Theatrical Devising & Improv Workshop (Register by 3/21)
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Haddy Kreie
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 25, 7-9:30pm
Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $40 Non-member
Class size: 6-20 participants
(Register by March 21)
This collaborative theater workshop invites participants to explore improvisation games and group storytelling, culminating in short scenes devised and shared together.
Participants should come dressed in clothing you are comfortable moving in. This is a physically engaging workshop. You may be invited to sit or roll around on the floor.
Emphasizing trust, spontaneity, and shared imagination, the workshop reflects the Assembly art exhibit theme by showing how collective play and creativity help us grow, connect, and belong.
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Image credit: Photograph by Haddy Kreie

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

Nature Journaling Club
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Practiced by artists and naturalists alike, nature journaling is a centuries-old exercise in refining our powers of observation, appreciation for nature, drawing skills, and mindful presence. This group is open to all experience levels as we meet to sketch, connect, and learn together!
Del Ray Artisans’ Nature Journaling Club meets at 10am in front of Del Ray Artisans on the final Saturday morning of the month (except not in July, November, and December). Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite.
Participants will need to bring their own sketchbooks and supplies. We will have plenty of time for sketching in nature before gathering again at 11:30am to share our sketches and observations and discuss tips and tools for nature journaling in the wild. We hope you will join us as we strengthen our art and inquiry practice together!
Suggested supplies: sketchbook, pens, pencils, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, or other portable media, and a water bottle since we will be outdoors. You may also want to bring something to sit on (folding chair or blanket).
NOTE: This program is held outdoors and will be canceled if raining.
This program is FREE! Donations to our nonprofit arts organization are appreciated.
For more information, contact the coordinators: Stephanie Darlene Greenwald (stephanie@stephaniedarlene.com) and Meredith D’Amore (meredith.w.damore@gmail.com).
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Artwork credit: Drawing by Meredith D’Amore

America 250 City Art Poster Project: Open Studio / Guided Poster Workshop (All Ages)
2026-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
America 250 Community Poster Workshop
Building Our Third Space
As part of the nationwide America 250 City Art Poster Project, Del Ray Artisans invites artists of all ages to participate in a community poster workshop celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Taking place during the Assembly art exhibit, this workshop explores the idea of community as something we build together. Participants will reflect on the role of “third spaces”—places beyond home and work where people gather, connect, and share experiences.
Through guided prompts and an open studio format, participants will design original posters that imagine the future of our city and the communities we continue to shape together.
All experience levels are welcome. Materials will be provided, and facilitators will guide participants through the creative process and project requirements. Each poster should be 24 inches wide by 32 inches high and include the city name and “America 250” while reflecting civic pride, shared identity, and optimism for the future.
Completed posters will be officially submitted to the America 250 City Art Poster Project, representing our community alongside cities across the country. Selected works may be featured in exhibitions, public displays, and national publications. Because of this, posters will remain with the organization for submission and review. Participants are encouraged to photograph their work during the workshop and share it digitally with friends, family, and their portfolios.
Come help imagine what the next 250 years of community could look like.
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Saturday, March 28, 6-9pm
Location: Del Ray Artisans Gallery
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: FREE
(Drop-in!)
This workshop is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria. It is anticipated that the poster submissions will be on display in the city, and a digital gallery of all submissions will be created to be shared by residents. Each artist retains all copyrights in and to their original artwork submitted to the City. By submitting an entry, the artist grants the City a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, and archive images of the submitted artwork.

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Closed to the Public
2026-03-29 - 2026-04-01 | 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.

Closed to the Public: Artist Appointments Only
2026-03-29 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time is reserved for artists to pick up and drop off artwork. Contact the outgoing or incoming curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, Assembly: Together We Grow.

Accepted Artwork Drop Off
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Fast and Fabulous. 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.

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.

First Thursday: Photo Scavenger Hunt 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2026-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome.
Come to Del Ray Artisans gallery on Thursday, April 2 from 6:30-8pm for a Fast and Fabulous photo scavenger hunt. Solve the clues with your cellphone images as proof. Use the written clues provided or be inspired by the art on exhibit to challenge your phone-tography skills. What makes a car fabulous? What makes a photograph fabulous?
Plus get a sneak peek of the upcoming art exhibit, Fast and Fabulous! Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September (except closed on July 2nd).

Every year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month.
Join the Del Ray community each First Thursday for themed activities, a donation drive to support a local nonprofit, and live music. The theme and nonprofit will be announced in advance, and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues.
Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.
