Sobre nosotros
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.
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SOLD OUT: Sew a Sweet Fabric Doll with Kira Wharton!
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USLearn to sew a sweet cloth doll using the Sewing Smiles Doll pattern. This class is suitable for confident beginning sewists — students will receive tips on scrap piecing, embroidering faces, hair techniques, and creating a smooth, stuffed surface for their doll. Kira Wharton will share her decades of toy-making experience to help students create a one-of-a-kind doll, including sharing from her stash of colorful scrap fabrics for piecing the body; scrap yarn, ribbon, etc., for the hair; embroidery floss for the face, polyfil stuffing and a stuffing tool.
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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 »1 asistente
Freearm Embroider a Tote Bag: In-Store Review/Demo!
Ubicación no especificada aúnFor local Embroidery on Everything Club members, join us in-store, in person as we demonstrate the monthly technique and products that month’s lesson!
Saturday, May 16 — Lesson 5: Tote Bag — Our first look into BERNINA freearm embroidery, this lesson is about using BERNINA accessories to embroider a tote bag! Enjoy the demo, a discount on demo related products, tips & tricks and the fellowship of fellow BERNINA enthusiasts! Visit our website to learn more and register »
Embroidery on Everything is a virtual monthly embroidery course, — you can join anytime — administered through the BERNINA Skill Hub, covering all BERNINA machines and focused on BERNINA embroidery accessories and popular embroidery techniques. The 12 lessons — released on the 15th of the month — are ideal for entry-level to advanced-beginner embroiderers but also serve as an excellent refresher course! You may join the club at any time in 2026, with full access to watch and rewatch all content to work at your own pace.
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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.
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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BERNINA B990 Quilting Event
Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, USAttend in-person for our Zoom presentation with Connie Flanders! Ready to Quilt Smarter? Discover the B 990 Difference! Join us as we watch Connie over Zoom, demonstrating how to take the next step in your quilting journey. Whether you’re eager to learn computerized quilting in the hoop or looking to refine your free-motion quilting skills, the BERNINA 990 is here to help you. Hosted by B 990 expert Connie Fanders, this Zoom presentation will inspire you while highlighting how the B 990 simplifies all forms of quilting, ensuring you quilt with ease, efficiency, and get professional-grade results. What you’ll learn:
- Precision piecing techniques
- Tips for straight line quilting with a dual feed or walking foot
- Creating custom quilted fabric from a single decorative stitch pattern
- Perfecting free-motion stitches
- Easy block and border placement while quilting in the hoop
- Bonus: Personalization with lettering!
This event is ideal for quilters of all skill levels, BERNINA owners, other brand owners as well as B 990 owners — join us in-person for our viewing party. Light refreshments provided; 100% of your reservation fee will be donated to Food for Others. We will have several planned presentation breaks so our BERNINA staff can demonstrate techniques for you on a B 990 and a B 790 Pro, and answer your questions!
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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
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