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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5th Saturday Discounts & Deals at Artistic Artifacts: in effect 1/29-2/2 2026
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USVisit Artistic Artifacts on for our in-store 5th Saturday Special — if you finish a bolt, you save 40% on that fabric! We will also be offering 25% off our shop selection of 1/2 and 1-yard fabric cuts* and our own curated precut bundles!
We start this in-store sale early for our customers, — beginning Thursday, January 29th and extending through Sunday, February 1st! Our Alexandria, VA store hours are Tues-Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sundays from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
*Note: Precut products packaged by fabric companies and fabrics cut to order that day are not included in this special event.
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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 — January has a fifth Thursday (and the first Thursday was a holiday) so join us again! 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
2 attendeesFree Open Stitch Sessions at Artistic Artifacts
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USArtistic 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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Beginning Beading with Amy Castine (3 Sessions)
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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Past events
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