Intro to Block Printing (Age 12 to Adult; Register by 9/30)
Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria · Alexandria, VA
About this event
Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Sunday, October 4, 10am-Noon Cost: $15 Child, $25 Del Ray Artisans member, $35 Non-member; Plus $5 Supply Fee Class size: 3-15 participants (Register by September 30) Celebrate the season with playful, hands-on printmaking inspired by the spirit of October. Participants will design and carve soft foam printing plates inspired by folklore creatures, harvest moons, and other eerie autumn imagery, then ink and hand-print their designs using brayers and water-based inks. Create multiple prints to take home and share. Participants will explore introductory printmaking, focusing on pattern-making, symbolism, and visual storytelling. You will leave with original prints and a deeper understanding of the printmaking process. No experience needed. This hands-on workshop is open to adults and children ages 12+ with an adult — families welcome! All materials are provided. Register Now STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field. The discount ticket price per child is made possible through a generous donation supporting youth art programs from Genesis Inspiration Foundation .
Event details
- Date and time
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
- Venue
- Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria · Alexandria, VA
- Category
- Family
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- September 22, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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