About us
Artistic Artifacts (https://www.artisticartifacts.com) at 4750 Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria, VA is the source for the latest “creative finds for creative minds” — no matter your medium, you'll find products, and techniques for your fiber and mixed media projects. Paid classes/workshops with talented instructors and special events are scheduled on a regular basis, and our shop is also home to the monthly meetings of Judy’s Altered Minds (JAMs), a free altered art group open to all who are interested. We’re an authorized BERNINA dealer and carry a full line of WonderFil Specialty Threads as well as a full range of fabrics and art supplies. Sign up for our weekly eNewsletter on our website to find out about new products, special sales, inspiration and more. Follow us Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ArtisticArtifacts/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artistic_artifacts/, and our YouTube channel houses all Facebook Live presentations that include demonstrations, techniques and inspiration as well as other video content such as store tours and peeks at our in-store classes and events.
Upcoming events
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Fat Quarter Frenzy at Artistic Artifacts: One Day Only!
Location not specified yetOur Valentines Day gift to you! Visit Artistic Artifacts on Saturday, February 14 for our Fat Quarter Frenzy Sale — 10 pieces for $29.99! This sale event includes your choice from our bins of cut-in-advance fat quarter pieces — modern cottons, batiks, blenders and more! Our fat quarters are cut from first-quality fabrics and include popular fabric designers such as Kaffe Fassett, Tula Pink, Anna Maria Textiles and more.
You must purchase in multiples of 10 to receive this sale pricing, effective one day only! Note that we will not be cutting to order, and this special sale does not include manufacturer's fat quarter precut bundles or Artistic Artifacts curated bundles.
Enjoy sweet savings with this Valentine’s Day treat with a stop at our Alexandria shop! Visit our website to learn more: https://artisticartifacts.com/products/fat-quarter-frenzy-at-artistic-artifacts
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SOLD OUT! Beginning Beading with Amy Castine
Location not specified yetThree Saturday afternoons: February 14, 21 and 28, 2026, 12:30 - 3:30 pm each session.
This fun class will introduce you beginning bead embroidery as you learn and practice a variety of bead embroidery stitches and techniques. Over the course of the three sessions and homework, students will make an embellished sampler book as featured in First-Time Beading on Fabric by Liz Kettle: Learning to Bead in Nine Easy Lessons (https://artisticartifacts.com/products/first-time-beading-on-fabric-by-liz-kettle) (required for class). Your registration fee includes a $20 kit including most of the materials you will need for class!Learn more about this class, your student supply kit fee & list via Artistic Artifacts’ secure online website: https://artisticartifacts.com/products/beginning-beading-with-amy-castine
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Due to the size or other requirements of the class or concurrent scheduling, some classes are in our second-floor space: access is via stairs only. Registrations for all Artistic Artifacts classes MUST be paid for through our website, or via a visit to our shop at 4750 Eisenhower Avenue. We encourage you to RSVP here, but to ensure your seat you MUST follow through via our website. View our complete class policies »
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JAMS Meeting: a creative mixed media group!
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USJoin us for Judy’s Altered Minds! For the February meeting, we are asking members to bring and recommend favorite books covering fiber and mixed media arts — submit yours here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0eqHbKKpbPWcOuMmRs5E7a7f1us7IAKgf8Oewkhy4tOeQ2Q/viewform
Bring your fiber & mixed media show & tell; many members also enjoy making ATCs (artist trading cards) for exchange each month. Come early to shop (JAMs attendees receive a 10% discount on their purchases) — Artistic Artifacts is open Sundays 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. The JAMs meeting starts at 1:30 pm. New members are always welcome! A $3.00 contribution is requested at each meeting.
JAMs members are art quilters, collage artists, art journal keepers, surface design enthusiasts, paper crafters, art doll/assemblage artists and more! All levels of expertise are represented, and all are welcome. During JAMs meetings, attendees gather support and encouragement for their art through show & tell and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded friends.
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Free Open Stitch Sessions at Artistic Artifacts
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USArtistic Artifacts hosts Open Stitch sessions on the first and third Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30 pm — join us! This is a drop-in, bring your own hand stitching project and the necessary supplies (or you can knit, crochet... whatever needle arts you like). There’s no fee to attend, no instruction nor agenda — just a time to spend with other creatives!
Visit our website for all other class & event information: https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/wk
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Past events
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