Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Housemates. Artwork drop off is Sunday, October 29 from 3-6pm. 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 […]
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery. Questions? Contact the curator Erica Hughes at zarathustraspeaks@msn.com.
Practiced by artists and naturalists alike, nature journaling is a centuries-old exercise in refining our powers of observation, appreciation for nature, drawing skills, and mindful presence. This group is open to all experience levels as we meet to sketch, connect, and learn together! We meet at 10am in front of Del Ray Artisans on the […]
Instructor: Suzan Ok Shumate Date/Time: Thursday, October 26 from 6-9pm Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 4-10 participants (Register by midnight on Oct 21) Join instructor Suzan Shumate in a fantasy-themed soap-making workshop. Using the melt and pour technique, you can create beautiful dragon eggs, […]
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 […]
Instructor: Natasha Nacre, thegoddessnatashan@gmail.com Date/Time: Sunday, October 22 from 10am - Noon Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $15 Supply Fee Class size: 4-12 participants (Register by midnight on Oct 18) Spell jars, also known as witch bottles, have been used for centuries. Have you made your own spell bottle? […]
Come hear the author herself! Meet mosaic artist/photographer and Alexandria legend Nina Tisara on Saturday, October 21 from 5 to 7:30pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery. She will give a special reading of her story, Little Pine’s Halloween, at 6pm. Tisara wrote the story for her children when they were young. It tells of a […]
This workshop has been rescheduled to Wednesdays, November 8 & 15 from 6-9pm. Instructor: Amy Castine, amy.castine@aim.com Date/Time: Saturdays, October 21 and 28 from 9am-12pm Cost: $120 Del Ray Artisans member / $150 Non-member; plus a $30 Supply Fee Class size: 4-10 participants (Register by midnight on October 15) In this 2-day intermediate level beadwork […]
Please stay out of the gallery on Thursday, October 19th between 7am-10am during the cleaning. The floor must fully dry before walking on it.
Drop-in and practice life drawing on one select Tuesday evening 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 […]
Instructor: Mark and Erica, Fairfax Fencers Date/Time: Sunday, October 15, 10am-noon (four 30-minute sessions) Cost: FREE, donations appreciated Class size: 1-8 participants per 30-minute session (Register by noon on October 13 for a mini lesson) Come see free fencing demonstrations by Mark and Erica of Fairfax Fencers in the tennis courts behind the gallery, and […]
Instructor: Kelsey Joyce, kelseyjoyceart@gmail.com Date/Time: Saturday, October 14 from 9am-12pm Cost: $50 Del Ray Artisans member / $60 Non-member; plus a $15 Supply Fee Class size: 4-12 participants (Register by noon on October 13) Learn how to design and build a sculpture of an original imaginary creature in the style of Mexican folk art alebrijes. […]