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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Apr. 17-19 Creative Minds Summit (Mixed Media Retreat) -- Register Now!
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USRegister now for the 2026 edition of our Creative Minds Summit! Enjoy three days, four talented instructors, and exclusive fiber & mixed media classes in a fun, creative atmosphere. Each Creative Minds Summit full-day class is listed separately — look for the SUMMIT flag**.** This mixed media retreat takes place Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19 at our shop, led by Artistic Artifacts owner Judy Gula and the following talented fiber & mixed media artists: Julie Booth, Kecia Deveney and Jaime Echt of The Crafter's Workshop. Join us and get creatively charged!
Most (or all) materials are provided for each Creative Minds Summit class, with a kit fee payable to your instructor that morning. Lunch is provided each day, Summit attendees receive a swag bag with products plus a 15% store discount on all purchases! Treat yourself to one or more classes at our exclusive fiber & mixed media retreat!
Summit class sizes are limited, so every student enjoys attention from their instructors and has ample room to create. You’re sure to love meeting new friends, learning new techniques and crafting a one of a kind piece of art you’ll treasure!
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Due to the concurrent scheduling of the Creative Mind Summit, two different classes each day will be in our second-floor space: access is via stairs only. Registrations for all Artistic Artifacts classes MUST be paid for through our website at https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/wk, 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 » https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/class-policies
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Creative Minds Summit: Storyteller Bag (2-day)
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USWe are happy to welcome Julie B. Booth back as a returning teacher for our annual Creative Minds Summit. During this 2 day workshop you will learn techniques to craft a unique and beautifully beaded bag. Allow stories to unfold while intuitively stitching and beading this uniquely shaped bag (finishes to approximately 10 in. tall and 7 in. wide) based on a late 19th century Sioux buckskin bag. Starting with a sturdy 100% wool felt base, participants will collage with bits of painted cheesecloth, fabric scraps, lace or doilies, yarns, ribbons and tulle. Then the fun — and stories — begin with couching, ruching, needle lace (including attaching sea glass in the lace), adding sequins and incorporating beads in your hand stitches to create richly encrusted surfaces.
Learn more about this class, your student supply kit fee & list via Artistic Artifacts’ secure online website:
https://artisticartifacts.com/products/cms-storyteller-bag-with-julie-booth***
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 »2 attendees
Creative Minds Summit: Color Mapping Abstract Art
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USWe are honored to host Jaime Echt from The Crafter's Workshop for our annual Creative Minds Summit. Whether you’re new to Stencil Butters® or a longtime fan, this class is going to bring your Mixed-Media/Art Journaling game up a notch. You’re going to start by making a color swatch ring of all your favorite colors (and there are over 40 colors to choose from.) This’ll give you a chance to see how colors interact with water and other modifiers. Plus it’ll be a great reference tool to take home with you. From there you’ll create one or more frameable pieces of art. Jaime will walk you through technique after technique, from mark-making to stenciling, from dry brush to wet palette knife, and everything in between. You’ll leave with the swatch ring and at least one finished piece. Feel free to bring your art journal to work in.
Learn more about this class, your student supply kit fee & list via Artistic Artifacts’ secure online website: https://artisticartifacts.com/products/cms-color-mapping-abstract-art-with-jaime-echt
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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 »1 attendee
Creative Minds Summit: Mixed Media Cabinet Cards
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USMany of you look forward to our annual Creative Minds Summit as a chance to learn from the shop owner herself, Judy Gula. Learn Judy’s favorite collage and alteration techniques in this embellishing class. We begin with copies of vintage cabinet cards on card stock and give these folks the freedom to live in a vibrant, artsy world using paint, collage, stitching and a heaping dose of inspiration and imagination! This class will take place in our warehouse attached to the retail store.
Learn more about this class, your student supply kit fee & list via Artistic Artifacts’ secure online website: https://artisticartifacts.com/products/cms-mixed-media-cabinet-cards-with-judy-gula
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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 »1 attendee
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