Oktoberfest Fundraiser with Lee Fendall House
Sunday, October 19, 2008 2 - 5 pm
At the house and gardens of Lee Fendall House, 614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria
Cost $40 per person includes:
Beer Tasting and Cheese Party
Souvenir Hand Painted Beer Glass
Door Prize and Raffle
Del Ray Artisans and Lee Fendall House Museum and Garden will tip their hats to the tradition of Oktoberfest on October 19 by holding a beer tasting and cheese party in the beautiful gardens of Lee Fendall House, 614 Oronoca Street, in Old Town Alexandria. Patrons will have the opportunity to sample 8 beers, four different styles from Germany and their U.S. counterparts. A professional beer caterer will be on hand to answer questions. Style and tasting notes will be provided. Tickets are $40 per person. Each person receives a hand painted beer glass decorated by a Del Ray Artisan or Lee Fendall House Friend. Tasting runs 2-5 PM and the day will be topped off with a door prize drawing and raffle. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 703.838.4827 or visiting the DRA gallery during normal operating hours.
Click Here for Online
Ticket Purchase
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Jane
DeWeerd - DRA's Landscape Chairperson, recipient of
Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission Award for "2005
Outstanding Citizen" with Honorable U.S.
Congressman James P. Moran, Jr., (on right) APRC Chairperson
Judy Guse-Noritaki and Vice Mayor Del Pepper
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Del Ray
Artisans recipient of
City of Alexandria's Beautification Committee
Award for "2003 Outstanding Garden"
(CLICK PHOTO FOR ARTISAN RETREAT GARDEN)
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News Release
Alexandria City Public
Schools
2000 N. Beauregard Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22311
Contact: Mary Jane Solomon
Coordinator of Information and Outreach
703-824-6635
For Immediate Release
May 3, 2007
City Hall
Exhibit Photos by
Minnie Howard Students
Thirty-six framed original photographs by Minnie
Howard School students are
included in the bi-annual Art in City Hall exhibition, which opens with a
reception at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, in Room 2410 of Alexandria City Hall,
301 King St.
Members of Minnie Howard's "A Thousand Words" photography club worked all school
year to create the exhibit pieces, displayed outside of the City Manager's
office, Room 3000. Participants include Bethelehem Admisu, Farishta Boura,
Stephanie Condit, Lidia Eyob, Kayleigh Levesque, Yoana Mavroua, Paula Mitchell,
Dolores Molina, Ana Rivera-Merino, Thomas Sosa, Mary Varano, Isabela Walker,
Rowshan Zabi and Cynthia Zhu.
The extracurricular photography club introduces students to technology and
encourages them to become confident and effective with their application.
The program's overall objective is to provide students with practice in
practical technology application, increase technology confidence, develop peer
leadership skills and enhance communication skills while promoting artistic
expression. Students use digital photography equipment as the main tools for
capturing images.
Exhibit hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon
the second Saturday of each month through Sept. 14. For more information,
contact Tanishia Williams-Minor at
tanishia.williams-minor@acps.k12.va.us .
Visit the exhibition's Web site
http://www.acps.k12.va.us/mhs/a1000words
to view images on line.
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Artists' Journal Workshop
Sunday 24 June 2007, 2-4pm
Cost:$10
Bring your memories from a
travel adventure, some photos and ephemera*, along with a
wire-bound sketchbook, to being creating your own artists'
journal. An artists' journal is somewhere between a diary and a
scrapbook, and artfully done. The journal may include writing,
images, whatever the artist/traveler/journeyer wishes
....possibilities are endless. Other supplies and media will be
available for your use, covered by a $10 supply fee. Space is
limited.
This workshop will be
facilitated by Brian Z, co-curator of the June 8-July 8,2007
exhibit "Wish you were here." Brian is a multi-arts
performer and artist, working in theatre, music, dance and
visual arts. Examples of some artists journals will be available
for viewing at the workshop and a list of resources will
be shared with participants to enhance their further
exploration. *ephemera is a term for a broad range of items
collected over time: ticket stubs, buttons, airline
passes, pieces of ribbon and paper.
Online Registration
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Artists
come celebrate the holidays in creative style!
Members are invited to apply to this year’s
Fine Art & Fine Crafts Holiday Market
to be held December 2nd and 3rd in the DRA
gallery.
Jurors will select 20 diverse artists in order to create an
exciting holiday marketplace. Artists who may not have a large
inventory of their own are welcome to recruit another member to share a
space. The application should be completed in both names with one artist
designated as the contact.
Last year the Holiday Market Preview Reception was such a rousing
success that we are doing it again for 2006 - Friday, December 1st,
from 7–10 PM! The event
features seasonal libations and lots of good cheer.
A Bake Sale will be held in conjunction with the Market as well as a
tree filled with ornaments created by DRA members for sale .
Stop by the gallery to pick up your ornament blanks soon. They
will be available as of Saturday, September 23 -10 AM.
Questions? Please contact Barb Boehm at 703.838.6265 /
barbxb@yahoo.com or Susan Slattery
at
summerh@erols.com
2704 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia
703.838.4827 /
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Jim
Hartmann speaking -
Kathryn A. Brown,
Photographer.
Councilman Rob
Krupicka, Alexandria Commission for the Arts commissioner and Del
Ray Artisans Volunteer Director Barbara Boehm (in orange), Mayor
Bill Euille speaking, Marcia Hartmann and City Manager Jim Hartmann
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Kathryn A. Brown, Photographer.
Del Ray Artisans
Treasurer Marlin G. Lord presenting Del Ray Artisans
artist-designed T-shirt to City Manager Jim Hartmann, right, with
his wife Marcia Hartmann and Mayor Bill Euille looking on - Kathryn A.
Brown, Photographer.
A SPECIAL THANKS
TO OUR CONTRIBUTING BUSINESSES:
Bombay Curry Caboose
Evening Star Hector’s Place
Los Amigos Los Tios
St. Elmo’s Taqueria
Poblano
Edible Arrangements
Rustico Restaurant and
Bar
Buzz Bakery
Kathryn A. Brown,
Photographer
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RECEPTION
October 10th 5 - 6:45 pm
in Room 2000 at Alexandria’s City Hall
Join and meet DRA Board
Members
PRESENTATION
Arts and Humanities Proclamation and
Art Exhibit Awards in Council Chambers beginning 7:00 pm
2704 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia
703.838.4827 /
www.TheDelRayArtisans.org
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[NEW
Dates]
for Life Drawing Studio
Join us as life drawing at DRA continues into October.
Two Wednesday nights are set,
October 11 and October 25, 7-10 PM.
On the 11th, our model will be Scott Padilla for short and long poses.
Come on out, bring your drawing supplies and easel, if you need one.
New music is always welcome, and new drawers-invite a friend!
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The cost is $8 for DRA members, $10 for non-members.
Contact Joan Ulrich for more info: 703-660-2382
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2704 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria,
Virginia
703.838.4827 /
www.TheDelRayArtisans.org |
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Lampwork Glass
Class
October 14-15
On October 14-15, Lisa
St. Martin will bring her working glass studio to The DRA gallery for a
two-day workshop. Each participant will have his
own workstation. Torches,
tools and glass will be provided.
Lisa
happily welcomes all skill levels, however this will be an ideal setting for a
beginner wanting to try their hand at this ancient craft with minimal
investment. You’ll have the opportunity to practice shaping the glass beads,
with tools (and gravity!), decorating your pieces with fine strands of
contrasting colors applied as stripes or dots. As the weekend progresses you’ll
become more proficient in moving the glass in the flame, forming the beads and
blending colors.
As you
gain confidence using the materials, you can start imagining and designing your
own beads. Lisa will help you think through construction of your design for
optimal success. The experienced student can work with Lisa one-on-one to learn
more advanced skills and techniques, so come ready with your current
challenges. If you’d appreciate some constructive criticism, bring samples of
your work.
Learn
more about Lisa St. Martin at her website
www.glassbeads.com.
The
workshop will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 14-15, 2006 at the DRA
gallery. 10 AM-5 PM. Fee is $185 for DRA members, $205 for non-members.
All
materials will be provided, please bring a sack lunch. Maximum of 8
participants, pre-registration required. To register, contact Joan Ulrich
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ART IN CITY HALL BI-ANNUAL, JURIED EXHIBITION
REMINDER that artwork submissions are this weekend! Information
below is from the Call for Artists, which is also on the website, and
was printed on the green insert in the August newsletter. Please note,
there are additional pieces of information added about parking, and the
Opening.
Receiving:
Saturday, September 16, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at
Alexandria City Hall, 2nd floor
Please use the Cameron St. entrance at the 300 block of Cameron.
Several parking spaces will be reserved for artists in that block.
Work not selected: Must be picked up Sunday, September 17, Noon – 4:00 pm
(Artists may call
703-683-1780 after Noon on Sunday to determine if they need to pick up
work. Work not picked up will be delivered to The Art League at 4:00,
and a $5 per day storage fee will be charged.)
Opening Reception:
Tuesday, October 10,
5:00 - 6:45 pm Proclamation and
Awards presentation to follow between 7:00 - 7:30 +/-
Exhibition Dates: September 20, 2006 – March 23, 2007
Exhibition Hours:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm,
M-F 9:00 am – Noon, on the second Saturday of each month, excluding
holiday weekends
End of Show Pick Up:
Saturday,
March 24, 2007, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Eligibility:
Open to members of the above listed organizations. Non-members
may join the above listed organizations, except The Torpedo Factory
Artists, at the time of delivery of artwork.
Entry Fee: $2.00 per piece, for up to three pieces
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YOU'RE INVITED TO A
'SEWING BEE' FOR A GOOD CAUSE
WHAT FOR?
Join the Del Ray Artisans and friends and share our recent
discovery of a useful, comforting item for mastectomy survivors--a
Recovery Cover.
Del Ray Artisans member artist and survivor Theresa Kulstad
is shown modeling the Recovery Cover which not only holds the
post-surgery drain bottle, it frees up the patient’s hand and hides the
depressing-looking bottle!
WHY A 'BEE"?
Some local surgeons and nurses have expressed interest in
obtaining these Recovery Covers for their patients, so the Del Ray
Artisans and Springwater Fiber Workshop decided to co-sponsor this
opportunity so that nurses, hospitals and support groups can become
aware of how convenient, lightweight and effortless it is to make these
Recovery Covers. We are making the Cover pattern available and are
providing an opportunity for many hands to make Covers to distribute to
patients throughout the greater Washington Metropolitan area. To the
best of our knowledge, Recovery Covers are not commercially available
yet.
WHEN?
Saturday, September 23rd , 2006 between l0 AM and 5PM. Drop
in to make covers and stay as long as you like. The company will be good
and you’ll be giving back to a good cause.
WHERE?
The Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2704 Mt. Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 2230l.
It's a white building located at the intersection of Mt.
Vernon and Commonwealth Avenues. Free parking is available on the
street, in a small lot adjacent to the gallery and across the street
from the gallery in a bank parking lot.
WHAT SHOULD WE BRING?
Your time and your enthusiasm! And
especially any narrow grosgrain ribbon; and small samples of cheerful,
light cotton fabric that you would like to use. We will have plenty of
fabric and sewing machines available. Some may prefer to hand sew, while
others prefer measuring or cutting fabric templates. If you cannot come
to the Bee, you can request a pattern by contacting Jane at
703.548.2612.
Thanks and we hope to see you at this enriching and
valuable community outreach event.
2704 Mt. Vernon Avenue,
Alexandria,
Virginia
703.838.4827 /
www.TheDelRayArtisans.org |
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ADOPT-A-PARK VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED THIS FALL
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FALL - a welcome and glorious respite from the hot, dry
summer we've all endured.
FALL - an excellent season for enjoying the crunch of leaves
underfoot as you walk along the Avenue in Del Ray.
FALL - a superb time for DRA members to earn time towards
your 10 hours of required volunteer time by signing up for
the Adopt-A-Park program.
We are well on our way to earning $900+ for DRA with YOUR
help!
The following weekend dates need volunteers to sign up to
pick up debris at the park located at Mt. Vernon &
Commonwealth Avenues adjacent to the gallery. You only need
to pick up on one of the days with Sunday being the
best since the City inspections are on Monday morning. It
only takes 20-30 minutes.
September 9-10
September 16-17
October 7-8
October 21-22 thru the end of November
Please contact Marlin Lord at
MGLAIA@aol.com to sign up today. Include your
email address and phone number so he can send you a gentle
reminder before your weekend.
Kudos to DRA members Peggy Ashbrook and James Locke/Carol
Eisenmann for volunteering on multiple weekends - they have
been eager to help improve the environment in this way!!
2704 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia
703.838.4827 /
www.TheDelRayArtisans.org
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“WASHINGTON WOOD 2005” AND “STILL LIFE,
LANDSCAPE AND OTHER PERSPECTIVES”
From the modern design aesthetic of local furniture
maker Hugh Belton to the signature fluted trumpet bell
forms of Phil Brown, “Washington Wood 2005” and the
concurrent Del Ray Artisans’ “Still Life, Landscape and
Other Perspectives” exhibits will present a juried
selection of work in the gallery which curator Martin
Angebranndt promises will be another exciting
collaboration of the two groups. Among the wood pieces
created by twenty Washington Woodworkers Guild members
will be Patrick O’Brien, who specializes in natural edge
turnings; John Noffsinger, a turner specializing in post
turning treatments including pyrography and dyed woods,
and Alan Becker, who was recently featured in "Élan"
design magazine.
Angebranndt, who is also an accomplished woodworker,
will be debuting his piece "Challenged Perspectives--an
homage to William Bailey.” Angebranndt describes the
piece as being “made of walnut and walnut-veneered
plywood with the shelf tilting downward at 3.5 degrees.
Each of the turned objects on the shelf is turned in two
axis to allow them to sit plumb on the tilted surface to
surprise the viewer. The arrangement of objects recalls
still life paintings with dueling perspectives such
those by William Bailey.”
Displayed on the walls will be the “Still Life,
Landscape and Other Perspectives” exhibit which will
feature art by ten Del Ray Artisan members. The exhibit
includes work by watercolorist Alice Kale, known for her
skilled renderings of the Del Ray neighborhood, along
with photography, paintings and more by Barbara
Chiminello, Candace Clifford, Michele Reday Cook,
Beverly Hilbert, Steve Polo and Diane McClaugherty.
Washington Wood 2005 and Still Life, Landscape and Other
Perspectives will run through Sunday, November 27, 2005.
Gallery hours are Saturdays, 10-4PM and Sundays,
noon-4PM.
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In Del Ray, Visions of an Arts Colony
March 23, 2005 |
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On the Town - Taste and See at Tallula
January 7, 2005 |
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The Washington
Post - Live!
January 6, 2005 |
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