What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- Demo & Hands-On Session: Wooden Printing Blocks with Judy GulaArtistic Artifacts, Alexandria, VA
Hand carved in India for Artistic Artifacts, wooden printing blocks are one of Judy Gula’s favorite surface design tools, giving her beautiful results on fabric and paper. Come 'play with blocks' and experience the fun for yourself! Learn more about this event and pay for your registration via Artistic Artifacts’ secure online website: https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/wk/products/how-do-i-use-it — you can also just ‘drop in’ and pay at the register. Arrive early to shop our Creative Finds for Creative Minds!
Thursday evenings at Artistic Artifacts now bring you alternating free Open Stitch sessions and our new ‘How Do I Use It’ demos, where for a $10 fee you can learn new techniques and try out products. See our list of upcoming HDIUI topics on our website!
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Special Summer Hours! Through August 31, Artistic Artifacts is open every Sunday from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm and open until 8:00 pm on Thursdays. - July 19: Stitch a Pillowcase for Ryan’s Case for Smiles -- Materials Provided!Artistic Artifacts, Alexandria, VA
Ryan’s Case for Smiles Charity Sew
Saturday, July 19, 2025 (rescheduled from July 13)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm — stop by and enjoy a sewing break!Visit Artistic Artifacts on July 19 to try out our BERNINA sewing machines and use one of our provided fabric kits to create a colorful pillowcase, which will be donated to Ryan’s Case for Smiles for distribution to Children's National Hospital in DC and Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital in Falls Church. Drop in from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm and enjoy a sewing break as you brighten a child’s hospital room!
Ryan’s Case for Smiles is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping kids feel better to heal better by providing whimsical, kid-themed pillowcases to children in the hospital.
Want to make more? Bring your own sewing machine and fun, cheerful print fabric to settle into our classroom and create multiples to donate — a fun activity with a friend too! **Learn more about the fabric requirements for donated pillowcases **set by Ryan's Case for Smiles.
- JAMS Meeting: a creative mixed media group!Artistic Artifacts, Alexandria, VA
Join us for Judy’s Altered Minds! 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 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.
- Handcrafted Batik Presentation & Market with Brahma Tirta SariArtistic Artifacts, Alexandria, VA
As the internationally recognized batik artists Brahma Tirta Sari prepare to teach Wax/Threads/Roots at Artistic Artifacts don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the traditions and history of batik during an audiovisual presentation. After you’ll be able to view and shop the exquisite batik work created by the artists Agus Ismoyo, Nia Fliam and Desmond Anabrang Fliam-Ismoyo. This is an amazing opportunity to add a one of a kind piece of fiber art or accessory to your collection! Learn more and reserve your seat »
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Registrations for all Artistic Artifacts classes & events 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 »
