Event category: Craft & Design

Summer Camps for Young Makers

Nova Labs is a nonprofit community makerspace in Fairfax VA offering STEM and arts summer camps for students grades 1-12. At Makerschool, kids build, create, and explore through hands-on camps and classes using real tools in a makerspace environment. We combine STEM with creative design, encouraging...

Reception: June Show & Special 'Water Stories" Exhibit

Join the McLean Art Society as we welcome summer with “Water Stories,” a special exhibit on view June 3–28 at the McLean Art Gallery. Alongside “Water Stories,” visitors can explore the June gallery exhibition featuring more than 200 original works by local artists. The show includes paintings in oil,...

Make a Welded Octopus Sculpture

In this hands on metalworking class, participants will create a small welded octopus sculpture using stainless steel silverware and bolts. This playful, character driven project introduces MIG welding through a guided, step by step process focused on safe tool use and controlled fabrication. While the...

Make Your Resin Bloom

11 Jun 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Nova Labs, Fairfax VA Learn to make beautiful resin coasters! In this class we will be creating a unique set of coasters designed and decorated by you while learning the Bloom Technique of manipulation. An intriguing introduction that lends itself to further...

Christmas In July--Make Two Sparkly Ornaments

Make two beautiful ornaments, ready to display. Create a snowflake and a star that can be used as ornaments or suncatchers. Ages 10 and up. Pre-registration required. To register, call or visit the Craft Gallery of Artisans United (703-941-0202; located at 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, VA 22003. The...

Class: Wood Carving (Beginner and Experienced)

Experienced & Beginning carvers invited. Enjoy renewing and learning new skills in a meditative art. Relish in a decorative or functional art with wood carving as you grow and adventure indoors or outdoors with wood projects. All participants will take home a small wood carving project. Carving projects may...

Bead & Wire Jewelry Workshop (ages 16+ & adults; Register by 6/7)

Instructor: Lisette BezDate/Time: Thursday, June 11, 6-8pmCost: $60 Del Ray Artisans member...

Mirror & Clay Mosaic Art (Register by 6/2)

Instructor: Khushi BhansaliDate/Time: Saturday, June 6, 6-8pmCost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member...

Junk Journaling Workshop (Register by 6/2)

Instructor: Azita R. HoushiarDate/Time: Saturday, June 6, 10am-1pmCost: $40 Del Ray Artisans...

Nepenthe Gallery Welcomes Leah Sturgis

ART+WINE+CHEESE Opening Reception Inspiration for Chicago-born artist (and part-time Nepenthe...

Late Spring Show Opening Reception at The Craft Gallery of Artisans United

It’s time to think about Mother’s Day, graduations, weddings, etc. Come to our...

Gallery B Presents "The Language of Glass" by the National Capital Art Glass Guild

May 1, 2026 – May 24, 2026Gallery Hours: Fridays, 3-8pm; Saturdays, 12-5pm; Sundays, 11am-4pmOpening...

Micro-pets with Micro:bits: Build a Robot Companion (Ages 8-12)

In this creative robotics class, students will design and build their own robotic companion...

Sewing Classes for Young Makers (Ages 9-17)

Learn to sew while making projects you’ll actually want to use. In this hands-on class, students...

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