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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JAMS Meeting: a creative mixed media group!
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USJoin 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 Sundays 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.
An advance reminder that we will NOT host JAMs in April due to the Creative Minds Summit classes — please join us for our exclusive mixed media event: https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/about-our-creative-minds-summit
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.
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Free Open Stitch Sessions at Artistic Artifacts
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USArtistic Artifacts hosts Open Stitch sessions EVERY Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30 pm — join us! 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 our class & event information: https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/wk
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Celebrate National Quilting Day at Artistic Artifacts
Location not specified yetArtistic Artifacts will celebrate National Quilting Day with a full slate of quilting inspiration & demonstrations! We’ll be showcasing the power and precision of our BERNINA machines throughout the day with ongoing demonstrations! Whether you’re curious about longarm quilting, mastering free motion, or exploring quilting in the hoop, there’s something for every quilter. Bring a friend, tell your guild members and celebrate National Quilting Day at our shop, 4750 Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria, VA. Visit our website for a list of ongoing demonstrations you can enjoy!
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SOLD OUT: Introduction to Needle Felting
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USSOLD OUT: Learn to needlefelt an adorable owl sculpture of your own! Becca Woodford is a self taught & experienced needle felt artist, who happens to work in our shop! In this class you’ll learn the basics of needle felting, including tools and techniques. Starting with how to felt the basic sphere shape, you’ll move on to learn how to add details to make an owl with your own personal twist. You’ll leave class with a finished wool sculpture of an adorable owl — or if not completed, the tools and confidence to finish at home. Your registration fee includes a complete Owl Needle Felting Kit by Woolbuddy, which contains all the premium natural merino wool needed and two felting needles.
Learn more about this class, download your student supply list and pay for your registration via Artistic Artifacts' secure online website: https://artisticartifacts.com/products/intro-to-needle-felting-with-becca-woodford
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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 your seat you MUST follow through via our website. View our complete class policies »2 attendees
Past events
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