# Event Details - **Event Name**: Creative Book Club at Del Ray Artisans (Book for January 10 & April 11) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: A book club for artists and other creative individuals facilitated by Marshall Carolus at Del Ray Artisans gallery.About this EventBook: "How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters" by Martin GayfordDiscussion Dates: Saturdays, January 10 and April 11, 10am-12pmThe book, "How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters" by Martin Gayford, is filled with interviews with artists. To give us time to contemplate and enjoy the material, the book will be divided in half between the winter and spring discussions. The first half of the book will be discussed on Saturday, January 10, 10am-12pm and the second half on Saturday, April 11, 10am-12pm.The Creative Book Club meets on select Saturday mornings at Del Ray Artisans gallery to discuss readings by a variety of authors. The club is drop-in, free, and open to all who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other creative people.Facilitator: Marshall Carolus. Tickets are not required. Walk-ins welcome. FREE, donations appreciated. Del Ray Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/482eedd0-b951-11f0-91c5-2b5efab58087-rimg-w740-h740-dc62605e-gmir.jpg Book: "How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters" by Martin Gayford - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/creative-book-club-at-del-ray-artisans-book-for-january-10-and-april-11/100001907920534679 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, literary-art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Alexandria - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Del Ray Artisans - **lat**: 38.82964750000001 - **long**: -77.05961689999998 - **full address**: Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Creative Book Club at Del Ray Artisans (Book for January 10 & April 11) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7e33b7e86296df3dca874db3e0393b0a71720c9d48c548874319608be08f392d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc7a7977-gmir.jpg?v=1762256544 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Creative Book Club at Del Ray Artisans (Book for January 10 & April 11) being held? - **A:** Creative Book Club at Del Ray Artisans (Book for January 10 & April 11) takes place on Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Creative Book Club at Del Ray Artisans (Book for January 10 & April 11)? - **A:** Creative Book Club at Del Ray Artisans (Book for January 10 & April 11) is organized by Del Ray Artisans. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Creative Book Club at Del Ray Artisans (Book for January 10 & April 11) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alexandria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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