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- Free Open Stitch Sessions at Artistic ArtifactsArtistic Artifacts, Alexandria, VA
Our extended summer hours were so popular they are now permanent! Artistic Artifacts is hosting Open Stitch sessions on select 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
- An Evening with Seth Apter - On Your Mark: Stories, Discounts, Fun!Artistic Artifacts, Alexandria, VA
We’re happy to welcome mixed media artist Seth Apter back to our shop! His third fabric collection from FreeSpirit Fabrics is named On Your Mark and you can see it used in gorgeous quilts and artworks during this lecture event — last year’s was a lot of fun as he unveiled Live Out Loud, and this new collection is a great complement to those designs! Purchase your $35 ticket from Artistic Artifacts, which includes:
- Special shopping hours after 5:00 pm, with appetizers and drinks and extra discounts!
- Attendance at An Evening with Seth Apter, 7:00 pm lecture in our first floor classroom as he shares details on the process of translating his artwork into beautiful fabric, shows his original artwork and more!
A percentage of the proceeds donated to Food for Others. We also ask those who can to please bring food donations to our shop for donating — Food for Others maintains a list of most-needed items.
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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 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: https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/class-policies - Collage Stories with Seth Apter — Just a few seats remain: register now!Artistic Artifacts, Alexandria, VA
“My definition of collage is taking individual elements that were not meant to be together and joining them into a cohesive whole that tells a story,” says Seth. “In this one-day workshop, we will take a less-is-more approach to create a painted background and a more-is-more approach to blend and layer fragments of paper and fabric. These elements will literally be tied together with hand stitching. An emphasis will be placed on developing an intuitive composition, creating texture within the layers, and leaning into our own personal styles and stories.”
For more information and to sign up, visit our website here!
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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 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 » https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/class-policies
- Made to Measure with Seth Apter — Just a few seats remain: register now!Artistic Artifacts, Alexandria, VA
“In this one-day workshop, we will be working in a journal that will serve as a basis for a made to measure, fabric swatch book,” says Seth. “Imagine an updated version of an old school, vintage fabric sampler that was used to highlight collections of fabric in days gone by. We will start by creating mixed media backgrounds. Each book, page by page, will then be filled with a unique combination of fabric pieces, layout, design, and text. In the end, each attendee will have a completely one-of-a-kind journal — made to measure.”
For more information and to sign up, visit our website here!
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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 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 » https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/class-policies
