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
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•OnlineMaking Zen Online Retreat — 30 Textile Art Workshops with our free pass!
Online5 days. 30 expert artists. Endless possibilities. Discover new techniques that inspire you to slow down & embrace mindful stitching, while letting your inner artist shine with the Making Zen Online Retreat, taking place October 27-31 — and it’s totally free to join! Gathering 30 talented artists each teaching workshops over five days, the fall edition will cover topics such as telling stories through textiles, working with your intuition, mediums beyond needle and thread and more — it’s not just for hand-stitchers! Claim your seat now, with completely FREE access to every day’s presentations for a full 24 hours! You’ll walk away with small projects to work on, new techniques in your toolbox, and a renewed feeling of creativity and inspiration!
Claim your free ticket, and you’ll also be given the opportunity to upgrade to a VIP Pass at a huge discount. Your VIP Pass offers you EARLY ACCESS to all content right now , special bonuses (freebies from the presenting artists) and lifetime access to the workshop presentations to watch again and again whenever you like!
Artistic Artifacts is proud to be a sponsor of the Making Zen Online Retreat — a wonderful opportunity to get inspired, connect with new friends and artists, and improve your art! Visit our website to learn more — https://artisticartifacts.com/products/october-27-31-making-zen-online-retreat
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Make & Take: Wool Pumpkins
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USWe’re approaching a busy, bustling time of year. Take a bit of a creative break and drop in anytime during the scheduled hours for this fall themed Make & Take session this weekend at our shop in Alexandria and stitch wool pumpkins! Join us on Saturday, November 1st, from 11a-3p — OR on Sunday, November 2nd, from 12p-3p. There’s no fee to attend: supplies and quick project instruction will be provided.
Children who are appropriately aged for a projects skills and safely handling crafting tools are welcome, but MUST be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
Click here to visit our site & check out future Make & Take sessions!
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Free Open Stitch Sessions at Artistic Artifacts
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USOur extended summer hours were so popular they are now permanent! Artistic Artifacts is hosting Open Stitch sessions on the first and third Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. 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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SOLD OUT: Freestyle/Organic Color Collage with Carly Mul
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USSOLD OUT! This class is an advanced class for color collage, learning Carly’s fabric collage technique: open and unrestricted, as there is no specific pattern or design to follow. The flow of the colors will create a pattern resulting in an abstract art quilt Carly will guide every student in person and offer instructions how to finish at home. Registered students can learn more about this class, view your student supply list via Artistic Artifacts’ secure online website: https://artisticartifacts.com/products/nov-8-freestyle-organic-color-collage-with-carly-mul
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Due to the size or other requirements of the class or concurrent scheduling, some classes — such as this one — 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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Past events
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