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- 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. The store opens at 1:00 pm for your shopping convenience (JAMs attendees receive a 10% discount on their purchases) and the 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.
- Free Open Stitch Sessions at Artistic ArtifactsArtistic Artifacts, Alexandria, VA
As part of our extended summer hours, Artistic Artifacts is hosting Open Stitch sessions on select Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 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 additional Open Stitch Thursdays and all other class & event information: https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/wk
- Multiple Color Eco-Printed Scarf with Dyann Alery BlackArtistic Artifacts, Alexandria, VA
Most Supplies Provided! Create a one of a kind silk scarf using the eco-printing method with botanical items you bring from your own garden — or your neighbor’s! There will be many beautiful colors to choose from — you may wish to use only one color, or create a patchwork effect for a multi-colored scarf. Visit the Artistic Artifacts’ secure online website to learn the complete details of this class, download your supply list (which includes a list of leaves, flowers and other botanical matter that print well) and to pay for your registration: https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/wk/products/multicolored-eco-printed-scarf-with-dyann-alery-black
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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 both your seat, and that the class receives the minimum number of students to run, please follow through via our website ASAP. View our complete class policies »
- Vintage Spin Quilt with Dudley Shugart (Beginning Quilters Welcome!)Artistic Artifacts, Alexandria, VA
Have you purchased a collection of fabric you still haven’t used, but love? Want a certain color quilt? Need to sew up your stash? Join us for the day! The Vintage Spin pattern, found in Adding Layers: Color Design & Imagination by Kathy Doughty (purchase required by each student), is suitable for beginning quilters. We’ll begin class with thoughts on fabric selection, then we move on to proper cutting, sewing and the finishing techniques to make this exciting one-block quilt! Learn more, review your supply list and pay for your registration on our secure website: https://artisticartifacts.com/products/vintage-spin-with-dudley-shugart
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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 »
