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Del Ray Artisans: Sewing Lesson

March 27, 2013

Del Ray Artisans is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. On Sunday, April 14th Del Ray Artisans presents its "Pop-Up Project Sewing Lesson." Each participant (aged 11 to adult) will use a sewing machine to make an environmentally friendly tote bag. The cost is $25 per person for non-members, and $20 for members. Each participant gets to keep their bag. There is no need to bring supplies.

There are two lessons (at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.) and registration is required. Please visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org.

For more information please contact Del Ray Artisans at 703-838-4827 or Chris Cooper at 202-445-4403.

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